第10話

あらすじ

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Satoru and his friends approach Aya Nakanishi so that the next known target will no longer be alone. Aya initially rejects them, but Kazu's straightforward invitation persuades her to visit their hideout and join the group. With Kayo living safely away from Akemi, Hiromi surrounded by friends, and Aya included in their activities, Satoru believes the original three victims have moved beyond the killer's reach. He remains worried that the murderer may simply choose someone else. Misato Yanagihara, whose earlier hostility toward Kayo has left her ostracized, becomes the most isolated child in their class. Satoru follows her to an ice hockey game, intending to prevent another opportunity for abduction. When Misato disappears after going to the restroom, he sees a truck associated with Jun Shiratori's family leaving the arena. Satoru asks Yashiro to pursue it, trusting his teacher to help. During the drive, Yashiro reveals that Misato was only bait and that he arranged the truck to draw Satoru into the car. He admits that he is the killer whose plans Satoru has disrupted. Yashiro traps Satoru inside the vehicle, sends it onto a frozen lake, and watches it sink beneath the ice.