Upon hearing the escaped girl's story, Kujo, with the help of a clever street urchin, convinces the police of the criminal activity within the Jeantan department store. With the aid of Victorique's insight, Kujo and the police uncover a terrible secret.

When Avril invites Kujo to spend summer vacation with her in the Mediterranean, he chooses instead to spend it with Victorique at the academy. While he climbs trees and dreams of his childhood, Victorique trades riddles with Kujo's bright brother.