The Japanese Meteorological Agency reveals devastating news; the original 2-year timeline for Japan's sinking is inaccurate, shrinking to just 10 months. Immigration negotiations are spread up, though countries such as South Korea, China and Taiwan are refusing to participate. Shipping and air transport production are increased, and a full announcement of Japan's fate is released to the public nationwide. Onodera plans to marry Reiko and meet her in Geneva, but they are separated when a new earthquake triggers an eruption of Mt. Fuji.