Ep. 9: Massacre Chapter Four: Negotiation

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Residents protest to force government intervention in Satoko’s abuse case, though she refuses to testify due to guilt over Satoshi’s disappearance and her uncle’s threats. This hesitation stalls official action. Satoko attends school but exhibits trauma, leading to a clinic visit where Keiichi meets Ooishi. Ooishi warns Keiichi against escalating matters with the counseling office and reveals the Sonozaki household has been notified by the Child Counseling Center. A subsequent meeting between townspeople and the center prompts Rika to recognize her necessity to intervene directly in the situation.