The Goto family is in a festive mood after hearing Sumire's news, but their joy is soon disrupted.

Daigo reaches where the children are supposed to be held, but they are nowhere to be found.

Takeru from Kuge Village, a victim of the Goto family's scheme, resolves to seek revenge.

With Yuki and Mashiro held hostage, Daigo grows increasingly unhinged.

Ai Goto lives with a man whose face was devoured, hiding a secret that could expose the Goto family.

Gin, who has been thought dead, reappears before the villagers three years after her banishment.

After Mahiro's kidnapping, Daigo hides Yuki, who lies at death's door, at Kurunokami Shrine.

Daigo and Keisuke confront That Man. However, Daigo is unable to take action.

With the Kano case solved, village life is peaceful for the Agawas at least for now.

Daigo wakes up in the hospital, but danger looms.

Daigo discovers that Gin Goto suffered from symptoms similar to kuru disease before her death.

Daigo runs into Gin’s funeral procession and witnesses a shocking accusation.

Daigo is introduced to Utada, who sheds more light on Kano’s death and the Kuge Village.

Daigo is saved by the chief, who sets up a special task force in Kuge Village.

Daigo inspects the corpse of a supposed victim of a bear attack but finds something troubling.