Satoru is in a peaceful, dreamlike state, unsure of his location or circumstances. He recalls his final battle and the promise he made to his partner. He hears the voices of his friend Shoko and his partner, expressing concern and sadness. Satoru acknowledges his death and the possibility of remaining at peace, but also feels the weight of his partner’s grief. He struggles with the decision of whether to return to the world of the living, ultimately expressing a desire to remain where he is.