After Momo's group catches up with him at the hospital, Shintaro tries to explain his situation as best he can. After running into Hibiya, who seems aware that the incident was no accident, Shintaro tries to get some information out of him, but he suddenly collapses. Kido, realising that Hibiya is manifesting a power of his own, has him taken back to the hideout to recover. As Seto goes off to search for Kano, Kido explains to Shintaro and Momo how each of the Mekakushi-Dan's members gained their powers after escaping from a mysterious rift, called the "Heat-Haze", which appears during near-death experiences, with Momo gaining her powers after nearly drowning, losing her father in the rift in the process. Hibiya, who had overheard that Hiyori is trapped in the rift, runs off in search for her. While Kido and Momo chase after him, Shintaro discovers a photo of Ayano whilst checking up on Marry.