In Chapter 38 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, At Nakata's behest, Hoshino acquires a rental car. While Nakata communicates with the entrance stone to determine their next move, Hoshino repeatedly listens to the Archduke Trio on CD. He is astonished by his newfound appreciation for classical music, which he found uninteresting just days ago, and now deems it profoundly beautiful and moving. This transformation surprises him, prompting him to wonder what other art forms he might come to enjoy.

The following morning, they embark on their journey in the rented car. Despite Nakata's uncertainty about their destination, they systematically drive around the city, observing their surroundings through the windows. After hours of fruitless searching, they grow tired but make no progress in locating their objective. The subsequent day yields similar results. As they return to the apartment, feeling defeated, Hoshino notices they are in an unfamiliar, upscale residential area. They come to a halt in front of a gate adorned with a sign that reads "Komura Memorial Library." It dawns on Nakata that this is the place they have been seeking.