Summary
Highlights
Ryoba talks to Tsumugi, who mentions that Taio was paranoid about the hunter. Tsumugi also points out that Ryoba, Kiera, Arias, and Taio all have mysterious last names. Tsumugi suggests that Taio's comment about a 'parallel world' might hold a clue and offers to help Ryoba explore this concept.
Ryoba meets Senpai under the cherry tree to confess her love. Senpai, concerned about the 'hunter' and the safety of those close to him, initially rejects her confession but promises to reconsider once the danger passes. Ryoba remains hopeful for the future.
Ryoba is confronted by a policeman, Sonia, and journalists who interrogate her about the 'hunter.' During a trial, Ryoba plays the victim and accuses the journalist of stalking. The game then experiences a glitch, interrupting the cutscene.
Ryoba seeks out Kimu, who Tsumugi suggested knows about alternate worlds. Kimu clarifies that alternate worlds are a natural phenomenon and offers to help Ryoba experience one, emphasizing that different actions there could lead to different outcomes.
Kimu prepares Ryoba to enter the alternate world, which is described as supernatural and may contain lost spirits seeking justice. The player is advised to talk to Kimu after arriving in the new world for guidance.
The player confronts Taio, who is upset about being kicked out of the student council. Taio reveals a katana and threatens Ryoba, but Senpai intervenes and saves Ryoba. Taio then takes her own life, leaving a mysterious message about a 'parallel world' and implicating Ryoba.