After returning from a medical exam, Momiji is subjected to Kazuto's erratic and abusive behavior during a series of degrading public outings. Despite the cruelty, Momiji learns from Shizuru that she is the only person who has managed to stir emotion in the otherwise hollow and despairing Kazuto. Recognizing their shared brokenness and mutual dependency, Momiji accepts her role in his life, finding a twisted sense of belonging in their volatile bond.