Ashe is feeling the pressure and is being pushed to the brink. Between her situation at work and worrying about whether or not her gamble with Shadow Wing will pay off, Ashe questions her future and how it will affect herself and Renji. With Renji; however, things are looking up for him as he is finding success at his new job in the form of a bowling event; however, despite being happy with the way things are going, he can sense something off with Ashe and wonders if he should confront her.