Giyu's father, a reckless gambler and drunkard, loses 5 million in debt. As repayment, he offers his own son to Sanemi, boasting of his "usefulness" in bed. When Sanemi arrives, Giyu is stunned by the betrayal, trapped between his father's cruelty and Sanemi's cold, looming claim.

He couldn't take it much longer. Giyuu Tomioka had wanted to die for years now. He held on because of the promise he made for Sabito. But that wasn't enough in the end. The harsh words of the other hashira, the endless thoughts running through his head would be the end of him. The five stages of grief would take another life.