Part I, Chapter 17, Aomame Summary

Aomame pays close attention to the news the following day, only to discover that there is no report of the Leader's death. Tamaru calls and tells Aomame that the hotel has been cleared out and there have been movements. What happens next cannot be said for sure. The dowager comes on the phone and thanks Aomame, and tells her that her new life is being prepared. Aomame explains to the dowager the Leader's final moments, about his wanting death. Whatever was urging the Leader on was stopped by killing him, the Dowager explains. Tsubasa, meanwhile, has still not been found. Tamaru cautions Aomame not to leave the apartment; and he says that she is part of a family.

The reality also sets in that Aomame has killed Fuka-Eri's father. A crow lands on her balcony and then...