The story in the forest takes a darker turn. Murata charms Shin and the guys when he overhauls the production with violence, causing a rift and worse.

Mitsuko and Taeko process grief differently after the death of the classmate they loved. Then a would-be film crew and their friend Shin approach them.

Back in 1985, the girls are distraught after Eiko’s death and make a suicide pact. In 1995, Murata continues his scams and movie production begins.