Having secured a new apartment and amassed a collection of weaponry, Retsuko presses onward in the wake of her assault. Yet, her connection with Haida remains stubbornly unresolved.

Haida escorted the company president to the hospital, having deftly avoided an encounter with Retsuko. A shift rippled through the office with the announcement of Himuro's appointment as the new department head.

The strain between Retsuko and Haida deepened, and Fenneko felt a rising tide of anxiety. Meanwhile, Himuro issued instructions for Ton to reduce the workforce in the name of financial prudence, but Ton steadfastly refused.

Over drinks, Retsuko and Fenneko confided in Himuro about Ton's history of workplace harassment. Meanwhile, Retsuko made it clear to Haida that her desire was simply for friendship.

A shadow of despair settled upon Ton as news of his demotion reached him, compounded by the appointment of Yagyu as the new director. Conversely, Haida found his spirits lifted, a renewed sense of self-assurance blossoming after Retsuko ext…

Ton departed his home without a word to his family. Yagyu chided Kabae for leaving before her scheduled time to attend to her son. Meanwhile, Retsuko and her companions fretted over the prospect of further upheaval.

Himuro voiced his approval of Haida’s efforts, while Retsuko received news of Ton’s recent appointment. A sense of remorse prompted her to seek a conversation with Haida, but he remained preoccupied, attending to Himuro’s requests.

Tadano's urging spurs Retsuko to solicit Ton's assistance in managing her Death-Voice channel. Meanwhile, Haida accepts a disquieting assignment from Himuro.

Following his acquisition of a private office, Haida’s activities come to light, and Retsuko seeks counsel from Ton regarding them. Ultimately, Retsuko resolves to directly address Haida.

Retsuko’s companions rallied, determined to compile proof of the deception. Following Haida’s confession and Retsuko’s sharp rebuke, he arrived at a final, pivotal choice.