In the Town, Susumu Kurose says that Aiko´s brain was transplanted into an artificial body, while an artificial brain was transplanted into her physical body. Kanzaki reveals that Aiko´s mother and brother are still alive in an prohibited area called Primary Point. This is where two years ago an abnormal artificial organic life form called the Burst was created at the Kiryu Research facility during her operation. Now called the Malignant Matter, it has flowed downriver, forcing humanity to retreat towards the Sea of Japan. Kanzaki shows her images what happened during the Burst and Aiko is finally convinced of her situation. As the group plan an expedition into Primary Point, their headquarters are attacked by the C.A.A.C..