After being sent to Tokyo, the Aragami-target Momoji discovers that she is now under the care of the TAC. She knows these monsters are terrible, evil things, and really wants to help, but can't find out how to.

The TAC soon discover that their base isn't as safe as they thought when an Aragami breaks in and attacks.

Kusanagi is outraged when Mrs. Matsu-Daira sees Momiji as a live specimen, free to experiment on her. Just as Momiji is about to confront Kusanagi on the threat he made to the lady and her son, a strange jellyfish emerges from Tokyo Bay and things heat up.

Sakura Yamazaki has just returned from her stay in America, and the priestess considers Momiji Fujiyama an enemy. Sakura thus challenges Momiji to a singing contest -- at a studio with a number of Aragami attacks.

The battle rages on as Momiji's mother, along with Kunikida, finally confront Kaede and Susana-Oh. Meanwhile, Momiji and Ryoko find Kusanagi fighting, but before they can help him, he is defeated by Muramuko.

Kusanagi pays the prime minister a visit and delivers a special package--a cell phone from Kunakida. With it, Kunakida tries to convince goverment officials that the TAC can eliminate the Arigami without sacrificing Momiji. He asks that they at least give the TAC a chance to save Momiji's life. The prime minister reveals that that Momiji's pictures were released to the press by an Arigami spy in the government, whom they have been unable to identify.

Meanwhile, Japan is in an uproar. Volcanos are erupting everywhere and plants continue to grow at incredible rates. The people want the Momiji to be placed in custody, and they are angry with the goverment for being unable to do so.

Progress continues on the Kushinada pulse, and the TAC discovers that the secret to the Kushinada's blood is somehow involved in the strange melody that both Momiji and Kaede resonate. Momiji remembers that Kaede spoke of the rite of matsuri, and asks to be taken to the place where the ceremony is held.

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