Synopsis

As Ren’s memories flooded into Aoba’s mind, Aoba activated Scrap to bridge the gap between them. He witnessed Ren’s disintegration, a consequence of the worm’s insidious influence. Ren revealed a startling truth: he was once a part of Aoba's own consciousness, a carefully constructed restraint designed to monitor and contain the burgeoning "desire"—the other Aoba—before it could overwhelm him. But there had been a time when this "desire" gained dominance, severing Ren’s ability to influence Aoba