: Aki returns from scouting to find that the small devil they initially encountered has transformed into a massive, wall-like mass of flesh known as the Eternity Devil.
In , titled "First Taste" (はじめての味), the story centers on the psychological strain of the Public Safety Devil Hunters trapped in a hotel by the Eternity Devil . Summary of Chapter 16 : Aki returns from scouting to find that
: As the group remains stuck on the infinite 8th floor, tensions peak. Kobeni suffers a nervous breakdown and attempts to drink toilet water, forcing Himeno to knock her out for her own safety. Arai also loses his composure and locks himself in a room. Kobeni suffers a nervous breakdown and attempts to
: The devil offers a contract: it will let the others go if they allow it to eat Denji . Where to Read Where to Read : While Denji rests, Himeno
: While Denji rests, Himeno shares a story about her past with Aki . She recalls a time when she was slapped by the girlfriend of a deceased partner—a common outlet for grieving families. Aki retaliated by secretly sticking gum in the woman's hair, a gesture that bonded the two.