Awakening to the realities of his new existence, Reito adjusts to the privileges granted the few surviving men while grappling with the world's altered expectations. He begins gathering information about Erisa's disappearance, navigating unfamiliar social circles in hopes of tracing her whereabouts. Despite the comforts surrounding him, his focus stays fixed on reuniting with his lost love rather than embracing the broader role assigned to him. Each encounter brings new insights but also heightens the tension between duty and his personal search.