Tendou reflects on his past judgments of his father's occupation as a farmer and feels remorseful, wanting to do something meaningful for his parents.
Akira and friends encounter a tunnel blocked at both ends, filled with zombies, forcing them to change their route.
In the forest, they save an elderly man named Kumano from a boar zombie attack, who is building a treehouse, a bucket list item for Akira.
Upon reaching the remote village, they discover everyone, including Akira's parents, is safe, thanks to the villagers trapping zombies in the tunnel.
In the evening, Teruo discovers a bloody hand injury that he's been hiding by keeping his hand in his pocket.
The episode concludes without confirming if Teruo's injury has infected him or not, but his words and fearful expression suggest ominous possibilities.
Some individuals have managed to hide their zombie bite injuries and move among uninfected people without detection, raising questions about Teruo's condition.
The episode ends on a suspenseful note, leaving the fate of Akira's father hanging in the balance.