Akk and Kanlong follow Ayan to try to learn more about his intentions at Suppalo.  However, Akk develops some compassion for Ayan after the faculty begin rigorously testing him in all of his classes.

The student protesters at Suppalo are gaining momentum as the prefects and teachers worry about the next stage of the curse related to burns.

Ayan discovers a shocking truth about who has been bringing back the Suppalo curse.  Akk and Ayan search for Ayan's stolen journal.