The white bones discovered turn out to be those of a girl who disappeared 24 years ago in a series of disappearances of young girls. Masako is shocked to hear that the bones of her daughter, Yukari, are probably among them, and she becomes depressed. Detective Shuto comes to Masako's house and confesses that the investigation of the 24-year-old case was terminated due to pressure from a certain person, and hands Masako a newspaper clipping and tells her that the person is the culprit. The article mentions former Chief Cabinet Secretary Takizaki and his son, Tetsuhiko Takizaki. Detective Suto also arrives at the "Tenshukaku" snack bar. He is there to unravel the case of Masako's daughter...