As the game commences within the enigmatic complex, Takato Keisuke learns he must partner with one of the others to unlock their escape. Ando Miyako's defiance against the rules triggers an immediate and harrowing consequence, leaving the group in shock. Manaka Nemu discerns Keisuke's hidden turmoil and draws him into an unexpected pact, prompting him to weigh his protective instincts toward Hokari Kanae against the path to survival.