"Let's go back to your ward first," said Megumi. Akihiko and Izumi followed Megumi back to the ward. As soon as they were back in the room, Izumi questioned her. "What did you mean earlier?" asked Izumi as he sat on his bed. "It's what I have said. Satoshi didn't betray you and he is out to kill you," said Megumi. "I don't want to stain my hand so follow my instructions," she added. "Proceed," said Izumi.
"Stay in your bed for the next two days. I'll give you a radio. When I say 'sleep', close your eyes and return to your position as if you're still in a coma," said Megumi. "Hide your radio behind your pillow. I will be watching you through CCTV. I will also ask the police to surround the area. Since you know how to defend yourself, I will leave the area unguarded," says Megumi. "Our goal is to catch Satoshi red-handed and to throw him into prison once and for all," she added. "That's all I have to do?" said Izumi. "Yes, after all, there goes the saying, 'If a person wants to die, throw him in a deep water and you'll find him swimming back to the land'. So, if you want to die, you can just let yourself be killed by Satoshi," said Megumi as he pinched Izumi's cheek. "Ow! Stop that! Okay, I get it!" said Izumi. "Wait, I remember," added Izumi. "Can you cut my hair now?" asked Izumi.
"Huh? Why the sudden decision, Izumi?" asked the puzzled Akihiko. "Well, I feel like having short hair now, father," said Izumi. "Perfect timing!" said Megumi as she pulled out the barber's scissors from her bag. "Wait, why do you already have those?!" asked Izumi. "I always come prepared, my love," said Megumi. "Now, turn that way and I'll cut your hair," she added. Megumi then cuts Izumi's hair. After cutting his hair, Izumi looked at the mirror. Even Akihiko and Megumi were fascinated by his transformation. "Woah… I feel like dating you for real, Izu-kun!" squealed Megumi. "Huh? Is this me?" wondered the stunned Izumi. "It looks good on you, Izumi! You look like Leonardo DiCaprio!" complemented his father as he laughed. "T-Thanks, dad!" responded Izumi.
"A-ah! Wear this in the meantime. We can't afford our plan to fail now," said Megumi as she handed the wig to Izumi. "Now, I am becoming scared of your preparedness, Megumi-chan," said Izumi. "Now, rest for today, and Uncle and I are meeting someone," said Izumi. "Okay, I will," said Izumi. "I'll give the radio tomorrow," she added.
Night falls as the two leave the hospital. Akihiko could no longer contain his curiosity. "I thought we're meeting your friend tomorrow?" asked Akihiko. "We have no time to waste, uncle. Time is running and we must be ready as soon as possible," said Megumi. She and her uncle then went to the nearest restaurant. There, the real Satoshi was waiting.
"Oh, he's here," said Megumi. "Where?" asked Akihiko. "Before I point him out, please don't let your anger overcome you, uncle. Let him explain first," said Megumi as they entered the restaurant. "There," said Megumi as he pointed out Satoshi. "Satoshi?! Didn't you say that he is out to kill Izumi?!" said Akihiko furiously. "Calm down, uncle. Just like I said, let him explain first," said Megumi as she calmed his uncle. They then proceed to the table where Satoshi is sitting. "Yo, Satoshi-kun, we're here," said Megumi. "Have you decided our orders yet?" she asked. "N-no, Megumi-san," says Satoshi as he cannot look them in the eye. "I know you're aware that your grandfather caused us trouble and I could've punched you out of the blue, but my niece asked me nicely. Now, don't let my blood boil. Explain at once!" said Akihiko with a harsh tone.
"Y-yes, uncle," says Satoshi. "I'll get our orders then," said Megumi.
"I want to be direct to the point, uncle. I am the real Satoshi, the lover of Izumi. The Satoshi you're pertaining to is my twin, Satoru," said Satoshi. "What?! You have a twin?!" exclaimed the shocked Akihiko. Meanwhile, Megumi called a waiter and started to take their orders while the two were conversing in the background.
"So, what happened to you? What's with your wound on your head?" asked Akihiko. A change in his voice is noticeable. "The afternoon before the prefectural match, I was abducted by Satoru," said Satoshi while trembling. "And then?" asked Akihiko. Satoshi explained that his twin wanted to take his place to get revenge on Mitsuru, but he denied it and moved out of their house. "Then, he locked me up in our house for months. I was so frustrated. I couldn't do anything. I just escaped because Satoru left the door unlocked. I also cannot escape from the window since he placed a live wire there," explained Satoshi.
"I see. It's a relief that you are not like your twin who's twisted," complemented Akihiko. "Thank you, uncle," said Satoshi as he was about to cry. "Ah, ah, hold your tears back. Time to eat," said Megumi. "Itadakimasu!" said the three before eating. After they ate, Megumi ordered takeout for Yuuji. Akihiko accompanied the two to Izumi's house. Right after they arrived, Yuuji opened the door and welcomed them. "So, you're living here, Yuuji-kun?" asked Akihiko as they entered the house. "Y-yes, Akihiko-san," said Yuuji. "You don't have to be stiff! Of course, I know. Izumi told me," said Akihiko as he laughed. "W-Well, please make yourself at home, I'll bring you some coffee," said the shy Yuuji. "No need, I'll be making one myself," said Akihiko. "Go join the rest. I'll be joining you for a bit," said Akihiko. "As you wish, Uncle," said Yuuji. "There. That's more like it," said Akihiko as he smiled at Yuuji.
After Akihiko had made his coffee, he went to the sala and asked Satoshi. "So, Satoshi-kun, when will your twin goes home?" asked Akihiko as he sipped his coffee. "Probably two days from now, uncle. I am getting sacred. Once he discovers that I am not there, he might go after Izumi right away," said Satoshi.
"Well, you guys made a plan, didn't you? If you made your plan, you must have faith and execute it properly," cheered Akihiko. "My son and I are so blessed to have you as his friend," said Akihiko. "Especially you, Satoshi. I know it's late but, I support you and Izumi. I hope you can be happy again after this," said Akihiko as he smiled genuinely at Satoshi. "As Satoshi sees the genuine smile and receives the blessing of Izumi's father, he wailed that night. Guilt and happiness overwhelmed his entire being. Even after receiving Akihiko's approval, he said something unexpected.
"Thank you, uncle...," said Satoshi. "I don't deserve Izumi. He doesn't deserve me either," he added as tears flowed from his shiny, black eyes. "Why?! Izumi would be delighted to see you once more!" stood Akihiko. "He courted me for a year. We became a couple during our sophomore days. We promised to protect each other but I failed it, I FEEL SO ASHAMED!! MY PRIDE AS A MAN WAS HURT. I CANNOT FORGIVE MYSELF. Thus, he doesn't deserve me," said Satoshi as he was crying. Yuuji is hugging Satoshi and rubbing his back. "Well, I don't have the position to question what you're feeling right now. But please talk to Izumi about it before letting him go," said Akihiko as a glimpse of guilt and loneliness was felt in his voice. Megumi also started to cry. She felt that Satoshi's love for Izumi was genuine. They were surprised when they saw Akihiko cry. "It seems that amulet was cursed," said Akihiko as he was sobbing. "What amulet uncle?" asked Megumi.
"The one my ex-lover gave me back when I was in our country. I gave it to Izumi as I hoped that it would bring him good fortune. But pain and sorrow are the only things that amulet gave him. So was I!" said Akihiko. "I feel responsible for what happened to my son," he added. "No, please, don't blame yourself, uncle," said Satoshi. "I can be a better person for him, but I am afraid that it would only cause him more trouble. I may be a harmless individual, but I am the grandson of Nakamura Ayato," stood Satoshi. "That's what I fear, uncle. Please, don't blame yourself," pleaded Satoshi once more.
"Are you sure you won't regret your decision, Satoshi-kun?" asked Akihiko. Satoshi sobbed once more before answering the question. "I have been thinking about it lately uncle… Yes. I am sure, uncle," said Satoshi.
"Very well then, you can talk to him once this problem is finished," said Akihiko. "Yes, uncle," said Satoshi. "But I won't break up with him immediately. I will find the perfect time," he added.