After approaching Benika to request more challenging and rewarding jobs, Shinkurö is assigned as a bodyguard to Murasaki. The next day, Shinkurö goes to school, leaving Murasaki alone in his apartment. When he returns and she is missing, he begins frantically searching the neighborhood. After searching for a long, Shinkurö finally finds her, crying alone in the dark. Shinkurö comforts Murasaki by hugging her, which signifies the beginning of their bond.