As the third episode unfolds, Naoto Rindo steps deeper into his urgent quest among the four women of the Hizuki family, seeking the alliance needed to ease his own bloodline’s burden. Conversations reveal layers of hesitation and fragile connections forged under generational duty. With the deadline drawing near, personal doubts surface alongside quiet resolve, leaving every choice heavy with consequence. The ancient affliction continues to cast its shadow, threatening lasting hardship if time runs out.