Michika disappeared, completely as if she had been blown into the air, and as a result, the 3-3 class began to think that the curse had returned again since Michika was gone.

It was thought that the extra was still among the class.

However, the situation was calmed down by Misaki.

Misaki: Listen, I saw her outside Yomiyama yesterday, most likely she left after her adoptive parents left.

Misaki, after her mother told her about how half of her class tried to kill her - because she was a sacrifice, and about Kouichi - because he just joined the 3-3 class this year, decided to calm her class - so that nothing bad would happen to her - and in addition to Naomi.

Kana and Yuuichi were sad about what happened to Kiyoe Shibaoka and Keiji Shibaoka.
Kana learned that not even Michika was present at their funeral, which surprised her, because for all she knew over time she had grown fond of them, but she never called them "mom" and "dad," nevertheless it seemed to her that they had a bond along the lines of a parental one.
It seemed strange to Kana, but she knew that Kiyoe and Keiji had been murdered, which only caused her more sadness.

It was Valentine's Day, and many students in grades 3-3 received various anonymous letters, or even overt confessions and gifts.

Issei decided to approach Naomi.

Issei: Sakakibara-san, maybe you have free time after school?

Naomi was slightly surprised and at the same time slightly embarrassed.

Naomi: N-no, and why do you ask?

Issei: Well, because you know, we could go somewhere together...

for two...

Naomi: Are you asking me out on a date?

Issei blushed, and nodded.

Issei: Yes, indeed.

Naomi mused a bit, but finally smiled slightly.

Naomi: Alright, do you know where yet?

Issei: Maybe... maybe to the cinema?

Naomi: Okay, that's probably a good idea?

Issei nodded.

Kana, on the other hand, sat in her bench and struggled to hold back tears after her friend's death.

Yuuichi put his hand on her shoulder and handed her a piece of paper.

Yuuichi: Hey Kana, this should make you feel better.

Kana looked first at the card and then at Yuuichi, her eyes wanting to tell him "Are you serious?"

Yuuichi sighed and looked around.

Yuuichi: Trust me.

Kana reluctantly opened the piece of paper, then began to disbelieve what she read.

Kana: You wrote it?

Yuuichi: No, trust me.

Kana: And what is Underground?

Yuuichi: Uhh... it's a kind of browser, for what... privacy fans.

Kana: Don't tell me it's a gateway to the darknet...

Yuuichi: Kana, you know me...

I've explored the depths of the Internet, but I haven't done anything illegal.

Kana: Then what will happen after entering this link?

Yuuichi: I'll tell you later.
Kana: Is it illegal?

Yuuichi: That's not the point...

Yuuichi looked around the classroom, Miyuki Asahina and Sai Fujita had just entered the classroom.

Yuuichi: Not here.

Kana: Eh?

Yuuichi took Kana's hand and led her to the library, he checked if anyone is near.
He moved away from the window, and sighed.

Yuuichi: Listen, Michika is still alive, I've been in contact with her for about three weeks, listen you can't tell anyone about this Kana...

Kana was still puzzled but her face changed from sadness to happiness.
Kana smiled.

Really?

Why didn't you tell me about it, Yuuichi-kun?

Yuuichi: Shh!, because there's something you should also know….

Suddenly Yuuichi and Kana heard the library door opening, Yuuichi didn't know what to do, he hugged Kana and brought his lips close to hers so that from a distance it looked like a kiss.

Yuuichi realized that it could have been Ueda-sensei, however, it was Satomi Katagiri from their class.

When she saw them, she surprised herself and walked out of the library as if nothing had happened.

Yuuichi was standing with his back to the door, so he didn't know if it was closed or open.

He was about to ask Kana if the person who was there had already gone, however Kana decided to kiss Yuuichi.

Yuuichi did not expect it, however he reciprocated.

He understood that this was a sign that whoever was going to the library had already left.

Yuuichi: You know, you didn't have to do it...

You could have told me that the person was no longer in the library.

Kana: I know, but I feel something for you Kasuga-kun...

Yuuichi smiled, but on the other hand he wanted to tell Kana more about Michika.

Yuuichi: You would probably like to talk to Kana?

Kana: Of course!

Yuuichi: So, I can visit you and arrange it for you, I will show you the whole procedure.

Kana: Really? Thank you!

Yuuichi: But there's one more thing I have to tell you, I almost would have forgotten.

Yuuichi: There is a killer in our class...

He, or she, is hunting Michika, which is why she has to hide...

Kana: W-what do you mean?
K-killer? I-in our class?
Could it be the same person who killed Rika Honma-sensei, Yagami-kun and the rest?

Kana was frightened, and began to immediately lose trust in every person in her class, even the friendliest ones - (Issei, Naomi, or Miyuki).

Anyone, after all, could be a killer, at the same time a strange feeling of déjà vu occurred in her mind...

A thought arose in her mind that Ayumi Teshigawara knows something about this, but she didn't know exactly what.

Yuuichi: No, I'm honestly afraid to talk about it myself...

I learned a lot... maybe even too much...

Kana: You should go to the police...

Yuuichi: Maybe let's change the subject... for now...

Mei was in her studio thinking about painting Shion Urushibara - she had a picture of her, and her "ghost" had recently appeared...

She herself wondered how this was possible - perhaps she and Misaki were the only ones who could see her?

Or was it a mere illusion?

Or the curse wanted to migrate somewhere?

Mei decided that the best idea would be to ignore further such incidents, and took to painting Shion Urushibara.

Shion was quite similar to Michika - both had black hair and green eyes, however, they differed in length.

Shion's hair was short to her shoulders...

Michika, on the other hand, had much longer.

They were also different in disposition and face.

Shion had a face very similar to Yukiyo's, as well as an optimistic outlook on the world.

In each letter, she hoped for a response from her mother, although Kirika ignored them all - unless there was one letter she read and could throw away.

Mei also wondered why Kirika didn't throw the correspondence away.

Could it be that Kirika had become attached to her, rather than her biological daughter?

Maybe she didn't believe Urushibara after all?

In that case, why didn't she throw away the letters?

In the end, Mei decided it wasn't worth thinking about it any longer - it was irrelevant.

Never mind," she said to herself, and continued drawing a portrait of Shion Urushibara.

After some time she went to drink something fast, then she noticed a book lying on the table - most likely it belonged his daughter.
Mei figured that Misaki has morphed into her father and, like him, displays a love of books.

However, when she saw the title she almost boiled with anger.

This was not a book she should be reading.

She picked it up and waited for Misaki in the living room.

Mei figured that Misaki has morphed into her father and, like him, displays a love of books.

However, when she saw the title she almost boiled with anger.

This was not a book she should be reading.

She picked it up and waited for Misaki in the living room.

She waited for an hour after which Misaki returned home, going first to the kitchen where she looked for her book.

She entered the living room where she saw her book next to her mother.

Misaki had not yet read the title in its entirety and was not fully aware of its contents, so she tried to take the book in her hands.

Mei interrupted her daughter, and grabbed her hand.

Misaki: What are you doing, mom?

Mei: Do you even know what you are reading?

Misaki: "50 Faces of Grey?"

Mei: Do you even realize what it's about?

Misaki: Umm... about love I guess?

What's wrong with it?

Mei: You're too young for such topics.

Who sold this to you anyway?

Misaki: I borrowed it from a friend...

Mei: In that case, give it back to her, and it's best if you stop dealing with her, did you borrow it yourself or did she recommend it to you?

Misaki: I told her about my problems... And she recommended it to me.

Mei: What problems?

Misaki: I-I think I fell in love with a certain boy...

Mei: Never mind, first go to your friend and hand over that book.

Misaki: Geez, I'm already 16 this year...

Mei was slightly irritated to hear her daughter's answer.

Mei: Just go and return the book to her...

Meanwhile, Kana and Yuuichi tried to install Underground on Kana's computer.

It turned out that Kana had a parental lock set up.

Yuuichi: Well...

At the most you can visit me...

Kana: How about Youichi sharing his computer?

He is an adult...

Youichi was Kana's older brother, also interested in the darker side of the Internet.

Kana entered his room.

Youichi: Kana... I'm a little busy at the moment.

Kana: Please it's important to me.

Youichi: Fine, what do you want?

Kana: You know how to navigate the Underground right?

Youichi was surprised.

Youichi: U-Underground? And this is supposedly important?

Kana: Trust me, it's not what you think.

Youichi, after a moment's thought, decided to help, Yuuichi said about the communicator and the code to her account.

Michika knocked to the door of Kana's house.
Her cousin who were staying for a couple days at her house – Kotomi Shindou opened the door.

Kotomi: Yes?

Misaki: Umm… Is Kana here?

Kotomi noticed the book..

Kotomi: Oh, you must be her friend..

Kotomi smiled mischieviously…

Kotomi: Did you like the book?

Misaki: Misaki felt strange, she did not know the contents of the book she was borrowing.

Misaki: I don't know, I couldn't read it.

Kotomi chuckled

Kotomi: Too much for you?

Misaki: I just want to give back Kana her book.

Kotomi: Oh, that's actually mine but…
But I think it will be more useful for Kana...

I think she's in her room, so give her this book.

Misaki: Yeah sure

On the way to her room, Misaki thought to herself, "What the hell is wrong with her cousin?"

Misaki was soon in front of Kany's room and gently opened the door.

No one was there so she started looking around to see where else she might be.

She noticed a door to a certain room ajar, and walked closer to recognize that she was here about a book.

Before she could speak, however, she heard Kana's cheerful voice.

Kana: She is alive!

Michika is alive!

Misaki decided to eavesdrop on the whole conversation.

Michika texted Kana that they could meet once, however, it would have to be late at night, after making sure no one was following them.

Kana was unaware that Misaki was eavesdropping on her so she told Yuuichi out loud.

Kana: Next week 2:30 a.m. Park Yomiyama... By the Yomiyama River...

Remember Yuuichi-kun!

That much was enough for Misaki, she quietly walked away from her friend's brother's room and gently put the book down on one of the pieces of furniture then left her house.

Misaki knew she would have an unpleasant conversation with her mother when she returned home, as Kotomi's tone of voice indicated that this was not a book for people her age.
Soon Misaki returned home - Naomi, who had just returned from a date with Issei, was also there.

Mei took a sip of coffee.

And she spoke up.

Mei: I think I should have a conversation with you, about your... relationships.

Naomi blushed while Misaki kept her cool.

Mei: I just want to give you a really good advice.

If you're thinking about your first relationship, although Naomi has already had one, but it doesn't matter...

Then wait until you grow up...

I for one didn't want to get into a relationship with your father until I was in college, then I realized that your father was the right person...

He didn't abandon me when I needed rehabilitation, and wasn't in a good condition, he always cooked, and most of all he was a good father to you.

And here I would like you not to do certain things too quickly...

Misaki, were you really unaware of what you wanted to read?

Misaki: I swear I wasn't.

Although I began to have some suspicions.

Naomi: Eh? And what did you want to read Misaki?

Mei: You'd better never have heard of this title until you're a adult woman.

Anyway, I'm not forbidding you to be acquainted with boys or girls you have feelings for.

I just think you are still far too young for such things.
You and Mizuki are the only thing I care about, also I would not forgive myself if I could not do anything if a tragedy happened to you.

I couldn't help the death of my sister in 1998...

Misaki felt irritated when her mother mentioned her aunt.

Misaki: Are you bringing up aunt again?

Mei: She was the first person I loved, obviously as a sister.

Although in fact she was more than just a sister, she was my twin, but I think she was also a twin soul.

We were like the sun and the moon - just like you.

If only I had warned her in time then who knows...

She would probably still be alive.

Only who would have believed me...

Naomi: But in what?

Mei: And would you believe me?

Naomi: Of course...

Mei: My right eye is not an ordinary artificial eye…
I can actually see things that should remain unseen?

Naomi: Like what?

Mei: The color of death..

Naomi: Eh?

Mei: When I was a child I was in a state of clinical death, most likely then I gained this ability.

I don't know if I was chosen or something.

I just have this ability, and so does Mizuki, by the way.

Naomi: Wait, Mizuki can see it too?

Mei nodded her head.

Mei: He was also in a state of clinical death, even longer than me, I don't know anyway.

While Naomi was showing focus and interest in her mother's words, Misaki, on the other hand, adopted a dismissive pose and stared at the wall.

Mei, seeing this, smiled slightly; in some ways Naomi and Misaki were similar to herself and Misaki Fujioka, as well as to Yukiyo and Mitsuyo.
Mei thought "I guess it runs in the family".

After which she got up and left for her upstairs studio without saying a word.

Naomi turned to Misaki.

Naomi: Do you think it's true?

Misaki: About that color of death?

Naomi nodded

Misaki: Nonsense.

Naomi: B-but...

The curse doesn't erase mom's memories.

Misaki: Maybe she made them up?

Naomi: But why would she do that?

Misaki: I don't know, maybe so that she wouldn't have to talk to us or Mizuki about anything but her aunt.

Damn it's already pissing me off.

Not only am I named after her, but not a day goes by when my mother doesn't mention her.

And twice a year we used to come to this hole just for our mother to visit our aunt's grave.

Do you think this is normal?

Naomi: Misaki... you're exaggerating after all she was mom's sister...

I think it's logical that mom cares about her memorial.

Misaki: It's not caring for the memory, but an obsession.

Why aren't you called Reiko?
Maybe because father thought about future, and didn't live in the past forever like our mother?

Naomi: Aunt Misaki meant a lot to mom….
besides, dad rarely visited his aunt, so I don't think he even had an idea to name me after her….

Misaki: Anyaway, I think I'm going to sleep a bit.

Naomi: Oh, okay so… bye...