Following a successful Aragami hunt, Hugo, along with his team, Amy, Lulu, Zeke, and Claire, are taking a break in a ruined city. After a brief discussion about safety and the possibility of finding supplies, the team decides to split up to search the area. Hugo suggests a 30-minute time limit before regrouping at the Ash Crawler. Zeke and Claire head off in one direction, Lulu is pulled along by Claire, and Hugo remains with the player character, offering a friendly gesture and suggesting they search together. The scene ends with Hugo and the player character ready to explore.