Abiko, being the only other person besides Muraki who has medical knowledge, performs the autopsy. He reports Muraki's cause of death to be poison in the red wine he drank the night before. The time of death is between 2 to 3:30 a.m. However, there are two differences between Muraki's death and Wakabayashi's death. Muraki's heart is not taken away, and the tarot card is torn in half. Tsuzuki reads the message card:

"Dear Tsubaki-hime,
A gift for you from someone who loves you truly,
Sleeping in a coffin of roses, 'two' gentlemen in black.
King of Swords."

Kanako wants them to turn the ship back, but Kakyouin is reluctant to do so because he doesn't want people to know there is a killer onboard. Akiyama comes in and reports radio communication is dead. Now they are stuck in the middle of the ocean and cannot turn back. Kanako gets angry and declares if she dies, it will be Kakyouin's fault. After everyone leaves the room, Tsuzuki asks Kakyouin about Irene. Kakyouin grows agitated, and tells Tsuzuki to let it go. As Tsuzuki walks out, he thinks about Kakyouin's behavior, the murders, and the mysterious Irene.

In Tsubaki-hime's room, Hisoka is looking over her. He wonders about Muraki's death and what the real culprit has in mind. Tsubaki-hime cries out in her sleep and, when Hisoka leans over her in concern, grabs his hand. Hisoka synchronizes with her. He sees Tsubaki-hime's meeting with Muraki, her fright at losing Irene, and her anguish at Muraki's death. When all the images collide and bombard his mind at once, the pressure is too much for Hisoka and he collapses. Tsuzuki enters the room to find Hisoka on the ground.

Tsuzuki takes Hisoka back to their room. GuShoShin reports there is an increase in the number of people missing in Hong Kong. Tsuzuki wonders how this relates to the "candle case," and learns that the dates for both incidents match exactly. Tsuzuki asks GuShoShin to search for information on Irene and the meaning behind the "King of Swords." It turns out the card can mean either "advisor" or "cruel man". Tsuzuki ponders which meaning they are supposed to apply in this case.

Hisoka wakes up and decides to go out to the deck for some air. When he passes by Muraki's room, he notices the door is open. Inside, he finds Tsubaki-hime, who wants to see Muraki one last time. They move to the deck to talk. Tsubaki-hime recounts her encounter with Muraki when she was ten years old. His white clothing made him look like an angel to her, and she fell in love with him instantly. She wonders why Muraki had to die, and Hisoka replies, "punishment". [Or "karma".] {Hisoka: "If he is an angel, his name would be 'destruction’. You don't know the real him."} Tsubaki-hime slaps him and says, "you're the one who doesn't know the real him." She stomps away in anger. Hisoka stays on the deck, looking out at the sea as rain starts to fall.

In the casino, Tsuzuki notices Kanako wearing the ring Wakabayashi had worn prior to his death. He asks her about it, and she explains she just took it because the man is now dead. The size doesn't fit, however, so she will have to have it fixed after they arrive in Hong Kong. She leaves, and soon Hisoka comes in and takes her seat. Tsuzuki notices Hisoka is soaked and asks if he is all right. Hisoka tells him how Tsubaki-hime still has feelings for Muraki. Tsuzuki advises Hisoka that although Muraki is their enemy, he is the object of affection for Tsubaki-hime. Hisoka should try to understand Tsubaki-hime's feelings. {Tsuzuki: "If you want to reconcile with her, let 'big brother' help you."}

Hisoka walks towards Tsubaki-hime's room, holding some flowers in his hands. Tsuzuki suggested him taking Tsubaki-hime out on a date. However, he finds her room empty.

Elsewhere, Akiyama finds another message card under the door to Kanako's room. Soon, the whole group meets in Kanako's room, where a clothing trunk lies in the center of the room. Some pieces of bloodstained clothe and ribbons peek through the edge of the trunk. When Tsuzuki opens the trunk, it reveals Kanako's dead body. On her blood-soaked breast lies another tarot card. Tsubaki-hime screams in terror. Hisoka reads the message card:

"Dear Tsubaki-hime,
A gift for you from someone who loves you truly,
Heartless dolls trapped in a mechanical box.
Six of Pentacles."

Abiko examines the body and exclaims it's the same method of death as before. The ring falls from Kanako's lax fingers, and Tsuzuki picks it up. Abiko starts to suspect the owner as the killer, since they all witness of the fight from yesterday. Tsubaki-hime defends her father's honor, and Hisoka suggests they talk to the owner first before jumping to any conclusions.

They rush to the owner's room, only to find another message card beneath the door. Tsuzuki rushes into the room, and there they see Kakyouin's upper body hanging on the ceiling, with the noose around his neck. His lips are sewn shut with thick strings, and his dismembered limbs are scattered all around the room. Tsubaki-hime faints on the spot. Hisoka reads the message card:

"Dear Tsubaki-hime,
A gift for you from someone who loves you truly,
The dead cannot speak.
Even now, do you still not understand?
Seven of Wands."

Abiko freaks out, thinking he will be the next victim. Tsuzuki continues to stare at Kakyouin's body in shock.

Back in the room, Tsuzuki analizes the cards and the murders. He lists all the tarot cards, the victims, and the possible connections between them. The latest tarot card, which is placed in reverse as the one before it, suggests Kakyouin has been threatened or blackmailed before his death. Tsuzuki is angry he cannot identify the murderer, and wonders how many more people will become victims before the murderer reaches his/her goal. GuShoShin finds information on Irene, identifying her as one of the many on the list of missing people. As Tsuzuki plays around with the ring, he accidentally breaks it. He finds a microchip hidden within the broken pieces.

Tsubaki-hime has woken up, and Hisoka apologizes to her about his earlier attitude regarding Muraki. Tsubaki-hime is curious why Hisoka hates Muraki so. Hisoka confesses that he is not Hibiki Azumi. In fact, he is not even human because Muraki has killed him. What follows is the flashback sequence to the time when he witnessed Muraki's killing and was in turn raped, cursed, and killed. He explains to Tsubaki-hime that he becomes a shinigami because he wants revenge. Tsubaki-hime cannot believe this, so Hisoka shows her the evidence of being a shinigami. He stabs his left hand with a fruit knife, and holds it up in front of her. The wound heals instantly, and Tsubaki-hime gasps in shock. Hisoka looks away and moves to the window. He reveals his undercover work and apologizes for lying to Tsubaki-hime before. Tsubaki-hime takes his left hand and holds it close to her face. She begins to cry.

{Tsuabaki-hime: "Even after death, you're still hating someone so much. You have to continue living the pain that has been imprinted upon you. Doesn't this mean you will never be able to escape from that person? You're... like me."
Hisoka: "Tsubaki-hime..."}

Thunders clash outside. In his room, Muraki suddenly opens his eyes.