In this episode, Aoi deepens his search for answers about his childhood friend's tragic end by spending more time with the enigmatic transfer student Ajisai. Their private moments grow increasingly intense, leaving him torn between personal motives and lingering guilt. Elsewhere, his usually reserved friend Mizuki reveals a bolder side during secret meetings in the school building, issuing bold warnings while hinting at looming troubles she claims not to mind. Tensions mount as hidden motives and unsettling possibilities begin to surface.