Satoru and Saki have been split up from the rest of the group and captured by the outside Monster Rat group.

Saki has found Shun; he has changed dramatically and asks Saki to leave. Her refusal breaks him down and he explains everything.

Saki and Satoru have returned to the village, but upon arrival Saki is ushered to a meeting with the Education Committee. Her fate is now in the hands of the adults who know all her secrets.