Saki is forced to lie about her whereabouts during Terada's murder, while the media link his death to Nanase, fuelling the rumours. Saki decides to help Kotoko to avenge Terada. Kotoko warns Kuro that his hospitalised cousin, Rikka, is undoubtedly involved, and Kuro admits he cannot defend her anymore now Nanase has committed murder. Saki arrives and is told that due to another new rumour spreading online Nanase will likely begin chasing victims rather than let them escape, and it will be even more difficult for Kuro to choose an acceptable future...