Akio tells Wataru that he had actually passed the exams. Wataru is not sure how he feels about this, and though Akio is pushing him to return to Tokyo, Wataru wants to decide for himself. He spends the whole day debating, and Akio tries to manipulate Mami into swaying Wataru. Eventually Wataru decides to leave for Tokyo, but Mami decides to abandon her horrible blood brother and stay on the island. Chikage gives Wataru her pendant, her most precious possession, making the parting seem final.