A man chokes on a piece of bread and dies at a French restaurant. While it is presumed an accidental death, Katono wonders why the victim spent so much money on the lunch.
Kiritani, a friend of Akechi, is absent from a reunion party which makes Akechi question his whereabouts. Receiving an email from Kiritani, Akechi becomes concerned and tries to contact Kiritani's wife.
Katono worries about his daughter, Koharu, and asks for Akechi's help. Checking on Koharu on behalf of Akechi, Ichigo finds out that Koharu is bullied at school.
Akechi's mother arranges a blind date for him and his brother. However, Maria shows up at the restaurant where the blind date is taking place and tries to kill the prospective wife.
