After having another Horror-related dream, and attempting to dodge her landlord, Kaoru attempts to make some money as a melon bread salesgirl to make ends meet. But seeing Kouga, she runs after to get the money he owes her when she loses him. Entering the chamber of the Eastern Watchdogs to purify his blade, Kouga receives orders to get after the Horror Istarb who possesses the body of Azusa Kujo. Finding Kaoru waiting for him, Kouga gives her a ring as he promises to get her money soon. Meeting with her best friend Asami, Kaoru learns of the IT business proposal Kujo that was doing prior to becoming a Horror's vessel. Kujo instantly develops an interest in the girl as she is about to eat her when after scamming $50,000 yen from her. However, a combination of dumb luck and Garo stopping Kujo with Istarb slain. After learning of Kujo's scamming the next day, Kaoru is relived when Kouga brings back her money. From there, Kouga explains that the Horrors are demons from ancient times that target people with darkness in their hearts, telling Kaoru that hers is pure as he explains the ring given to her is a protective charm. As he leaves, Kaoru questions why Kouga has saved her life.
鋼牙から、魔獣と黄金騎士の事を聞き出そうとするカオル。しかし、鋼牙はカオルの指に不思議な指輪を嵌めるとその場を立ち去ってしまう。そんな中、カオルは再び個展を開く為、九条あずさの主催する投資セミナーに望みを託そうと考える。一方、新たなホラーの出現を示唆された鋼牙は、その潜伏場所にたどり着き…。
Después de charlar con su ex-amante, Kujo Azusa es poseído por un Horror, que entonces devora a su amigo. Kouga encuentra a las sacerdotisas para purificar su espada de la última batalla, pero ellas le recuerdan que él debe matar a Kaoru por haber tocado la sangre de Horror. Mientras tanto, Kujo mata a otra mujer.
