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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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