Chased by a deadly S-class anomaly called the Crimson Vine, Ms. Zink and her companion struggle to outrun the relentless threat closing in just 500 meters behind. Exhausted and desperate, they spot a seemingly abandoned supermarket in the barren wasteland—an unusual sight that offers a glimmer of hope. Despite the oddity, they decide to take refuge inside, fleeing from imminent death outside. The episode closes on their tense entry, leaving viewers uncertain if the supermarket is a safe haven or another trap in this hostile world.