This artwork presents the end of the back alley, depicted in cut no. 228, which the villain just left. It seems as if the old town is buried under billboards, a texture that covers all walls. The villain, chased by Major Kusanagi, finally found his way out of the narrow back alleys of the old town of Ghost in the Shell’s Newport City.

In an interview with Stefan Riekeles in January 2023 Shuichi Kusamori commented on this work: “I remember discussing this alleyway with Ogura, and him telling me that he wanted a sense of “light at the end of the tunnel.” Though the colorful signboards may distract the eye for a moment, the overall tone should be soothing, of the possibility of freedom from confinement. We discussed how to evoke a sense of tranquility. I added plants and flowers to show a connection to the gentle sunlight.”