Father Kyoichi tries to convince Matori over the phone that he is innocent, believing that Tetsuo killed Nobuto and collaborated with Kasen to plant the evidence against him. Later, Matori enters Reika's apartment with an ALS torch and finds what he believes are traces of Nobuto's blood. Fearing being discovered, Tetsuo emerges from hiding in the closet and confesses his guilt to Matori who threatens to kill him after he tortures and kills his family. Tetsuo snaps and attacks Matori, even after being hit with pepper spray. The noise of the ensuing violent struggle causes the downstairs neighbors to call the police who arrive outside the building as Matori begins to strangle Tetsuo with a cord.