Shoko was taken aback by Satou’s announcement: she had decided to abandon frivolous pursuits with men and instead embrace a life with Shio, a woman shrouded in a certain mystery. To support this new chapter, Satou had increased her working …

Satou clutched the blood-stained trash bag, intending to cast it into the river. A prickling awareness warned her that she wasn't alone. The following day at school, Kitaumekawa, the class president, observed Satou with concern and attempte…

A group of thugs ambushed Asahi, but Satou and Mitsuboshi intervened to defend him. Satou perceived a profound connection between Asahi and Shio, a bond that stirred within him a near-violent fury. Simultaneously, Shio grew anxious as Satou…

The night brought an unexpected encounter: Shio crossed paths with Mitsuboshi in the town square, a meeting that stirred long-dormant memories of a painful history. Her father's abuse of her mother haunted her, a shadow that lingered even i…

Satou’s colleague, Sumire, harbors a romantic interest in her and confessed to having glanced at Satou’s resume. This revelation stirs suspicion within Sumire; she begins to doubt whether anyone truly resides at the address listed on Satou'…

A growing unease settled upon Shoko as she watched Satou, a subtle suspicion blooming in her mind. She encountered Asahi distributing flyers as she walked. Satou explained she had to visit Mitsuboshi’s, carrying a notebook containing a mess…

Satou and Shoko proceeded to the apartment Satou claimed as her residence. The moment they exited the elevator, they encountered two police officers who instructed Satou to knock. A voice responded from within, and the door was opened.

Apartment 1208, the dwelling where Satou and Shio now reside, had once belonged to a solitary male painter. Satou had frequented the apartment during his time there, often as a model, engaging in daily visits and conversations about whateve…

Satou persuaded Mitsuboshi to assist her by promising him access to Shio. Mitsuboshi reached out to Asahi, urging him to depart the town for Shio's sake, but Asahi grew wary of the suggestion. That night, Asahi confessed his feelings for Sh…

Following Shoko’s death, Satou returns to Apartment 1208 and collapses into a profound sleep. Unaware of the events that transpired, Shio’s thoughts drift to her mother, Yuuna, who had long since departed, leaving her behind. Her father had…

The photograph Shoko sent of Satou and Shio reached Asahi just moments before Satou’s death. Asahi seized Mitsuboshi, compelling him to divulge the location of Satou's apartment. Satou, in a solemn vow to Shio, declared their intention to f…

In Apartment No. 1208, Satou and Shio spent their final night together. A pair of matching rings adorned their fingers. Satou sought to shield them both, determined to pave the way for a more hopeful tomorrow. Elsewhere, Asahi wrestled with…