: Despite the failure, Hayato’s plan included a secondary strategy. He contacted Josuke earlier than in previous loops, ensuring the heroes arrived in time to overhear Kira arrogantly gloat and reveal his true name.
Trapped in a seemingly infinite time loop created by Kira’s third bomb, "Bites the Dust," Hayato is forced to relive the same morning. He witnesses the deaths of Rohan Kishibe, Josuke Higashikata, and their allies multiple times as they inevitably discover Kira's identity through him.
: Hayato hides the plant-stand Stray Cat in his backpack, intending to use its air bullets to kill Kira at close range.
: Hayato Kawajiri, Yoshikage Kira, Josuke Higashikata, Rohan Kishibe, and Okuyasu Nijimura.