He was a man of quiet industry, forty-seven years etched with the gentle lines of a life devoted to family and modest success. His world revolved around those he loved, a haven built on simple devotion. Then came the shattering revelation: …

The decision was made, and now the grim task remained. With a chilling efficiency, Tetsuo and Kasen orchestrated the disposal of the body. Meanwhile, a relentless search for Nobuto was underway, and they met the searching men with carefully…

Kyoichi’s group discovered Tetsuo and Kasen’s falsehood and responded with violence, seeking answers about Nobuto. They interrogated the pair, desperate to uncover the truth of what had occurred.

To find Nobuto before he vanished, Kyoichi and Nobuto worked in tandem, tracing his steps. Yet, as they neared the truth, the organization delivered a brutal ultimatum—one that threatened them with violence, perhaps even death.

They conspired with a former classmate, aiming to fabricate the illusion of Nobuto’s continued existence. Their plan hinged on accessing his online accounts, but the task proved more complicated than anticipated. As Tetsuo sought the key to…

Despite his reservations, Tetsuo managed to upload the fabricated video of Nobuto, though the act inevitably drew the attention of Kubo’s men. Kyoichi, ever suspicious of Tetsuo, resolved to investigate his residence. Kasen, without informi…

As the deadline loomed, Tetsuo and Kasen initiated their scheme to frame another for Nobuto’s death. Meanwhile, Kyoichi reached out to Reika, seeking a meeting.

He moved with a desperate urgency, a frantic attempt to shield Reika from Kyoichi’s reach.

The air in Kyoichi’s apartment hung thick with unspoken things, a finality clinging to the room like dust motes in the fading light. They shared a meal, a quiet communion of sustenance and shared history – perhaps their last. Back in Takeda…

Condemned by the organization, Kyoichi was permitted to depart. Yet, he did not accept this fate passively; instead, he resolved to flee.

Matori visited Reika’s apartment, finding Tetsuo present. As before, Tetsuo sought refuge in the closet. Witnessing Matori's anguish, Tetsuo resolved to confess his crime.

The clash echoed through the stillness, a brutal punctuation mark on a long-simmering conflict. Their struggle was a desperate dance, each movement fueled by a fierce devotion to those they held dear. A silent promise of family bound them…