They are found the next morning by the combined efforts of villagers and the police. Gouichi feels that Yang Yang's opinion should be respected, and lets him go home. Shortly after, he receives another call from Rie, informing him that Kenichi has died, leaving behind a letter saying that he has forgiven his father.
On the following morning, they are discovered by both villagers and police officers. Gouichi believes Yang Yang's opinion should be respected, so he lets him return home. Shortly afterward, Rie informs him that Kenichi has passed away, with a note of forgiveness from his father included.