Makoto begs Nora to undo the horrific change she has wrought upon his body, even as Yuuki is increasingly consumed by his own thirst. Unaware of his escalating taste for violence, Yuuki's girlfriend Nao is convinced that her affection can tame the beast he is becoming. But even if the love of a girl will be enough to stop the body count from rising, Makoto is coming to realize that he's merely the newest player in a very old war.

"After succumbing to the urge to drink Yuuki's blood, Makoto and Yuuki escape from the dangerous Saku with their lives...or at least, with what's left of them. As Makoto, and now Yuuki, deal with their growing thirst for blood, the two struggle to hold onto what's left of their humanity--and resist the urge to hurt the ones they love. But when Nora offers Makoto a form of salvation, will he accept, turning his back on his family and friends, or can...

As the body count rises, the horror that has descended upon Makoto Okazaki's life reaches an apex. The forces pursuing him and Nora are relentless, and they will not rest until they've captured their prey. But what fate awaits Makoto at their hands? And even as Yukiko continues her determined search for the truth and discovers the carnage that Yuuki has wrought, she is unprepared for the violent consequences...