Kiyoka quickly returns home to find Miyo resting with Hazuki by her side. He and Hazuki discuss Miyo and her connection to the Usubas. Sometime later, Kiyoka is informed of the Grotesqueries' attack on the civilians. Meanwhile, Hazuki asks Miyo about her ideal life and Miyo replies that she wanted to be with Kiyoka. Elsewhere, Kiyoka discusses with Iwashimizu about the investigation on the Usubas. Later that night, Kiyoka comforts Miyo over her loneliness and reassures he will be there for her. The next day, Miyo is visited by Arata, who comes to see Kiyoka, and is given an offer. After Kiyoka is put in charge on protecting the capital from the Grotesqueries, he is confronted by Arata of his supposed treatment towards Miyo. Kiyoka becomes shocked when he is told about her sudden collapse the other day. Soon after, Kiyoka receives information from Iwashimizu about a woman named "Sumi Tsuruki", discovering that she had the same surname as Arata's. He hurries back to find Miyo at the kitchen where she passes out in his arms. Kiyoka takes her with him while on his way to confront Arata.