This chapter weaves past memories with present dangers, centering on Rin Amai and Yuji Itadori as the tensions of the Culling Game escalate.
In a flashback, Rin recalls his middle school days, witnessing Yuji — the “Tiger of West Junior High” — bravely confronting bullies. In contrast, Rin had remained passive, choosing to blend in and avoid conflict. The memory highlights the stark difference between Yuji’s courage and Rin’s earlier fear, leaving a lasting impression on him.
In the present, Rin, now part of the Culling Game, leads Yuji to a theater rumored to house Hiromi Higuruma. Though anxious about steering Yuji into danger, Rin follows through. Yuji, resolute, thanks him and steps inside, determined to recruit Higuruma to add a rule to the game.
Elsewhere in Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Megumi Fushiguro and Remi face a perilous situation. Megumi soon realizes that Remi has lured him into a trap set by her ally Reggie. Furious at the betrayal, Megumi readies himself for a fierce confrontation.
