At the CCG Main Office, Haise Sasaki and Juuzou Suzuya attend a meeting with Matsuri Washuu to discuss information regarding Nutcracker and the human trafficking auction. Juuzou praises the Quinx squad for gathering the data, who Matsuri regards thoughtfully. Haise reflects on how Matsuri was one of the people doubtful about the Quinx project and how different he is from his nonchalant and gentle father, Yoshitoki Washuu. A critical thinker who hates uselessness and a Washuu elitist, Matsuri is an intimidating figure to Haise.