Legoshi is attacked by a powerful carnivore. As Louis earns the trust of the Shishi-Gumi, he loses his own health and peace of mind.

Legoshi is shocked when he meets Louis in the Black Market district. At school, he's disgusted to hear Riz say he'll visit Kibi in the hospital.

To grow stronger for his New Year's Day confrontation with Riz, Legoshi tries ingesting a moth larva and has an intense hallucination.