Ep 8. Freezing Point

Shinichi manages to thwart a group of gangsters attacking a helpless man, but is shocked when he discovers that the man is a Parasyte in disguise. As he tries to process his thoughts, Shinichi is approached by Migi who offers his own take on the situation. Meanwhile, the Parasyte that had disguised himself as the man earlier tracks down Shinichi at school and challenges him to a fight.

The Parasyte, who calls himself "Sasaki," is revealed to be one of the more intelligent and cunning members of their species. He tells Shinichi that he has been monitoring him and Migi for a while, and is impressed by their unique relationship. Sasaki tells Shinichi that he wishes to form a similar bond with a human, and offers to make a deal with him - if Shinichi allows him to take over his body for a period of time, Sasaki will help Shinichi find other Parasytes and eliminate them.

Shinichi is hesitant to agree to the deal, knowing full well the potential danger that a situation like this could entail. He also worries that allowing a Parasyte to control his body could compromise his own sense of self and morality. However, he is also intrigued by the possibilities that could arise from such a partnership.

As the two of them continue their conversation, they are suddenly interrupted by the arrival of Satomi, who is looking for Shinichi. Sasaki is fascinated by her presence, and reveals that he has been observing Shinichi's relationship with her as well. He tells Shinichi that if they are to go forward with their deal, they will need to eliminate anyone who poses a threat to their partnership.

Shinichi realizes that he cannot make such a deal, and tries to attack Sasaki. However, Sasaki proves to be much more powerful than he anticipated, and manages to injure him severely. Migi wakes up just in time to save Shinichi, but not without causing significant damage to his own body.

As they recover from the fight, Shinichi reflects on the dangers of forming relationships with Parasytes, and the potential consequences of losing control of one's own body. He is left to ponder the implications of Sasaki's proposal, and whether or not there is any hope for peaceful coexistence between humans and Parasytes.