Shu Tsukiyama's assistant brings him the underwear that Chie Horie had collected from Haise Sasaki, but he falls into despair after realizing that he couldn't recognize the scent as Kaneki's. Later, the Quinx Squad continue their investigation of Nutcracker, and cross-dress to disguise themselves at a nightclub where she had been sighted. At the nightclub, two members of the Clowns recognize Sasaki as Kaneki and note that "for Kaneki to come out, Sasaki will have to die." The squad, alongside Juuzou Suzuya, then follow up on a lead that takes them to the auction where the Nutracker had been selling her victims to the gourmets.
