

Sakaki does some typical uncle like nosey comments, asking whether Towa wanna inheret anything from his papa since his dad died, but of course Towa's like no thanks. There, Sakaki happily greets Towa before having Rei taken to another room. Huh!? Since when!?!?!? Pissed off, Rei then goes with Towa straight to the Takasato HQ. The next day Rei and Towa have a date and try to leave Shinkoumi, but the cops stop them at the taxi station! Apparently.Rei is a 'debtor', and so cannot leave the city. Since he's done a good enough job at that so far, Towa is willing to be Taku's boywife, though he demands that at least some day, Taku tell him about the secrets regarding his hazy past. how Taku has been looking after and protecting him all this time. He brings up how the comforting figure in his dreams was always Taku. Anyways, Towa accepts his love confession. I can't tell if that makes this better or worse. He respected her, but the one he truly cared for was always Towa. He also clarifies how he never loved Maya.

They have a heart to heart and Taku tells Towa that he wants to be able to protect him because he cares about him that much. In fact, the dark emotions of pedogroomer began to be born. he started to realize his feelings were not quite as pure as they used to be. and particularly after Towa sexually assaulted him. Apparently, he's always just thought of Towa as like a son or nephew to him. He also decides to confess his love to Towa. It's to admit that he just doesn't wanna develop those damn drugs! He decides to stop, even if it means Toono killing him. Taku's made up his mind and it's not to become yandere. There's a golden pocket watch hanging off his easel with that word inscribed on it, so Rei assumed it probably meant something to him. Towa's artist name, 'Euphoria', was picked by Rei as well. Either way they are generally helpful and baby him whenever possible. Taku and Rei are supportive of Towa's artistic pursuits, though they are unsure about his.means of getting inspiration. Apparently they were acquaintances since middle school, and Rei buddied up with Towa sometime after high school when Towa was starting his art career. Rei frequently stops by since they're not just Towa's coworker, but his good friend too~ Probably. Also he's taking pills because he has insomnia, and the few times he does fall asleep he's usually plagued with horrible nightmares, so having pills helps knock him out too cold to dream. Towa likes to take his pills with alcohol (please do not do this at home), much to dad's chagrin, but he cannot be stopped. Taku regularly comes upstairs to tell him to wake up, and he frequently gives Towa check-ups, always asking if his sleeping pills work well. The story opens up in November, where Towa is living his regular lifestyle of drinking, smoking, sleeping, and being a receptionist.
