Lisa asks Aoi a difficult question that brings back a painful memory from their school days that threatened to destroy their friendship.

Aoi's article about the Shibuya stabber proves a hit with readers. At a class reunion, Takagi suddenly receives an alarming text message.

After hearing the young girl's account of Ozeki, Aoi struggles to write her article about him. Kitano tries declining a shady job offer.

Ozeki tells Aoi the surprising truth about the school fire. Later, Aoi and the other former schoolmates each make crucial decisions about their lives.