Winter arrives and the land is covered in snow. Chise and Shuji come to a nameless little town by the sea to begin their new life. Leaving their past behind, they rent an apartment and share a moment of happiness. But that happiness is short-lived as Chise"s body begins to deteriorate. When Kawahara arrives to confront Shuji, he makes an important decision, both for himself and for Chise...