The protesters continue negotiating with the agents outside of Child Welfare Services. Knowing about determination, Öishi suspects that Keiichi has been tricked by his friends into unwittingly taking part in bullying Satoko. When the Sonozaki family begins pressuring Child Welfare Services into action, Öishi offers to escort a social worker to the Höjö residence. Upon realizing Satoko is not being abused, the social worker gives the case to the police at Öishi's request. Before leaving, Öishi warns Teppei that he may be targeted by the curse. Satoko sedates Teppei, and calls Keiichi and Rika, telling them that Teppei has been arrested. On the evening of the festival, Satoko prepares to shoot her uncle...