Yaomei has turned her back on her past, totally transforming her body with cosmetic surgery.
Ill be the one to decide who is and isnt me, she tells Reiko.
From there we watch a soft-focus flashback to when Hajime and B first met.
B has a deeper voice, wears lipstick, and has pierced ears.
Bs tasked with showing the new Hajime the ropes.
She also declares that shes in love with Kowloon.
That said, when Hajime draws close to her, he once again insults her crows feet.
Reiko then tags along with Yaomei and Xiaohei for free medical checkups at the new Hebimura clinic.
Strange how suddenly theres a new anything in this place full of the old, worn-in, and nostalgic.
Hajimes friend Gwen from the Goldfish cafe seems to have suddenly vanished.
The silhouetted Kujirai doppelgangers swarm around her, doing Kujirai B things, but its all in her head.
Theres ample room in there, since she has no memories.
While he may hide it, Hajime has to admit the chicken is delectable.
That begs the question…whereisthe moon?
The next day, Reiko heads to her anti-aging appointment at the Hebimura clinic and meets the man himself.
True to his name, hes very snake-like, and has snakeskin tie, handkerchief, and boots.
They didnt appear gradually over time, but were always there, mere grooves in the skin.
That, combined with the missing memories, are starting to paint a picture.
That picture is this: our Reiko may not be the same as the Reiko Hajime knew.
She may, in fact, not even be human, or at least not an organic one.
Her body may be artificial.
