Four years after their encounter with the Nokkers, Fushi and Gugu have grown into fine young men. They’re invited to Rean’s birthday party after a brief reunion with Gugu’s brother.

Just as Gugu and Rean come to understand each other, the Nokkers emerge, causing panic in the party hall. Fushi and Gugu are forced to fight.

Fushi leaves Booze Man’s home and sets out to wander aimlessly around Takunaha. He has many questions for the Observer, but can’t seem to get any straight answers.