Synopsis

Tae flatly denies any affiliation with Aoba, inquiring as to Takahashi’s purpose in speaking with her. Within the confines of the room, Aoba observes a live interview with Toue, the proprietor of the pleasure establishment Platinum Jail, and privately scoffs at the man's pronouncements of "perfect happiness." As Tae enters the house, she offers Aoba a falsehood before they both retire to their bedroom. Lost in thought about his own satisfaction with life, Aoba is awakened by singing outside his