Doorstep Man Suzuki visits Matsu to buy a silencer in preparation for the assault on Akira, but also to prepare an escape route overseas if the attempt fails. Akira learns about the murder of Hinako's parents from Yoko. Meanwhile, Utsubo tells Hinako that Akira killed her parents and she asks to be involved in Utsubo's attempt to kill Akira. The three leave the apartment after Suzuki sets a booby trap behind the door linked to a hand grenade. Utsubo and Hinako leave town and Utsubo calls Akira and arranges to meet at his apartment. Akira suspects a trap and after he opens the door, he easily avoids the exploding hand grenade while Suzuki watches on from a distance.