Kafka on the shore by Murukami, 33: Kafka means Crow in Czec

In Chapter 33 of Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, taking a break from his job at the library, Kafka decides to spend his morning at the gym, contemplating his relationship with Miss Saeki. Crow, a boy he knows, tells Kafka he is trapped both in his relationship with Miss Saeki and in his new life at the library. As he returns to the library, Kafka spots some police officers and grows anxious about being caught.

Upon his arrival, Oshima notes that Kafka brought all of his belongings to the gym in a large backpack, which he suggests symbolizes freedom for Kafka. However, Oshima cautions that true freedom and independence might be unattainable. When Kafka offers Miss Saeki coffee, she inquires about his gym visit. He explains his desire to become stronger since he can only rely on himself, like a stray crow. This is also the reason he chose the name "Kafka," as it translates to "Crow" in Czech. The conversation shifts back to the book about lightning strikes, and Miss Saeki firmly states she never met Kafka's father.

Miss Saeki then mentions the previous night, speculating that she may have been trying to compensate for lost time. Kafka agrees, expressing his own attempt to make up for his troubled childhood. That night, they end up sleeping together once more.