Mina cares for Dai, who was injured while protecting Miki from the Imugi. Dai is resting in Namgi’s room, and Shin and Kirin inform Mina that Dai will recover. Mina enters the room and comforts Dai, who expresses his deep love for Miki. Dai reveals that he chose his current form to be closer to Miki, his great-granddaughter, and explains his decision to leave heaven to be with her. As they talk, Dai holds Miki, who falls asleep in his arms.

The next morning, Mina wakes up to find Shin in pain from a nightmare. She tends to him, and they discuss their encounter with Lord Yu. Shin omits the information about breaking the Red String of Fate, leading Mina to question his honesty. Mina shares what she learned from Lord Yu about forming a connection with the Sea God to break the curse. Shin, however, distracts her from the conversation by pretending to have a fever, which is clearly a ruse, given his divine nature. Mina stays beside Shin as they fall asleep, and their proximity heightens the tension and connection between them.