Mutsumi almost stumbles, but she manages to keep pace with Kalim. She can already hear her own heartbeat, a little spike of nerves, but she's not alone. Kalim disappears around the corner unseen, but unbeknownst to Mutsumi, the video store clerk looks up just in time to catch a glimpse of her.

There are a couple of dumpsters that make for the perfect cover for transforming, but before Mutsumi can duck behind one, she hears something that stops her in her tracks.

"Hey, isn't that Minami Mori's daughter?"

"Look, it's Wakaba's kid! Mutsumi, right? You out shopping with your parents?"

"Mutsumi, what are your thoughts on your mother receiving the award for Best Actress this year? You must be so proud!"

Mutsumi finds herself frozen. Now the sound of her own heart is starting to drown out everything else. Her mouth is dry, her palms suddenly damp. She must not have been fast enough. Kalim is probably fine, but how does she get out of this?