Looks like the rain has stopped.
There's enough moonlight for us to make it.
Let's go, Kanami.
We need to head to the designated meeting spot as soon as possible.
Right!
We finally found you.
So this is where you two were waiting out the rain.
The girls from earlier!
Congratulations!
You both pass!
Huh?
Katana Maidens
That was a huge success!
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Damn it! It got all wet!
Stop messing around!
Hiyori-chan?!
If you insist on getting in our way, then I'll really have to get serious!
It's fine. You don't need to be in such a hurry. Irozaki isn't going anywhere.
How did you know that's where we're going?
Before I tell you...
We have to clean up first.
We can't just leave our trash on the mountain. No way.
Now then, how much did we talk about?
You haven't told us anything yet.
Um, you're Ellen-san and Kaoru-chan, right?
What did you mean by saying we passed?
Wait, I'm the same age as Ellen.
And I'd like to be called Ellen-chan!
Okay! Ellen-chan, Kaoru-chan!
Damn it. It's been settled already.
We mean that you passed in the literal sense.
You both passed the Mokusa test.
Mokusa?
You mean Mokusa, as in the place that is said to be the origin of the Japanese sword?
It's a pretty nice name for an organization that
opposes the revisionists led by Origami Yukari and aims to restore okatana and Toji
to how they should be, right?
An organization that opposes the Origami family?
Then you're on the same side as Hiyori-chan?
Yes, our objectives are the same.
Wow! Isn't that great, Hiyori-chan?
Mokusa, huh?
Are you familiar with the name "FineMan"?
That avatar just doesn't work, and I'm always telling them to change it.
I see.
So you are the ones who will decide
whether or not we can join Mokusa.
And we're supposed to trust people who test others like this?
Well, now that you mention it, that's a tough one, isn't it?
If you got a problem with it, take it up with the old la—the higher-ups.
That's not all.
A Toji using an aradama? That means you're no different than Origami Yukari!
No, Nene is my pet.
Nonsense!
But Hiyori-chan, it's so cute.
That's not the point!
Kanamin, Hiyoyon, do you know the history of Kaoru's okatana, Nenekirimaru?
H-Hiyoyon?!
The history?
Long ago,
there's a tale about a youkai known as Nene that was rampaging
near Futarasan Shrine in Tochigi, and an okatana came to life to punish it.
That is how this okatana came to be called Nenekirimaru,
but for some reason, it didn't destroy the youkai.
Then that means...
Nene is certainly an aradama.
But at the same time, it is the guardian beast of the Mashiko family,
through which Nenekirimaru has always been passed down.
An aradama that protects humans?
I don't recall it ever protecting me.
There's still quite a lot about aradama and the netherworld that we don't understand,
and in order to try and understand a bit more
Nene has been deemed a special case by those in charge.
What a ridiculous story!
Also, here, please look at this.
There's no reaction on the spectrum meter?
Neither on mine?
So do you understand now that Nene isn't a problem?
That tickles!
See, Hiyori-chan? It's a nice little thing.
Wh-What's wrong?
That's right, Nene loves girls with big busts.
And it can tell if a girl's breasts are going to grow bigger in the future.
Come on, that's so mean to Hiyori-chan!
What's wrong, Nene?
Aradama! We're surrounded!
Wait, Nene!
Kaoru, don't!
They're coming!
There're so many! Why are there so many?!
I don't know! They're small ones, but we can't let our guard—
We'll have to continue this conversation when we get out of here!
Got it!
I've become completely separated from everyone.
But what is going on with these aradama?
Their movements are strangely controlled.
No reaction on the spectrum finder, either.
This is the latest version provided by the Origami family, though.
There's definitely something sinister going on.
Now then, meeting up with Kaoru and the others is important,
but on the other hand, I feel like we need something more definitive.
Let's go with this!
They're not coming after us. What's going on?
I'm not sure, but it's like we were being chased here.
By the aradama? Can't be.
I wonder if Ellen-chan and Kaoru-chan are all right?
This might be their doing, too.
So you really don't trust them?
Figures. Then why not just use them to your advantage?
You should, if they're important for your objective.
That's why you brought me along with you to begin with, wasn't it?
She pretends to be clueless, but... I can't keep my guard down around her.
But now you trust me a bit more, right?
What?
That's why I know you'll come to trust Ellen-chan and Kaoru-chan, too!
H-Huh? Or do you still not trust me?
Well, who knows?
What? Hiyori-chan!
Yomi is amazing. She did a good job.
Yes, thanks to her, we will be able to capture the traitors without any trouble.
You are...
...from the elite guard!
Your childishness has gotten a bit out of hand, kouhai.
We will not go easy on you like your friend did.
Wait! Please listen to what Hiyori-chan has to say!
The head of the Origami family is—
First member of the elite guard, Shidou Maki.
Second member of the elite guard, Konohana Suzuka.
Here we go!
What a pain you are. You're always giving me trouble.
Have you forgotten about how you used to run off like this and get lost?
No other choice.
Damn it! Such a pain!
So annoying!
It's a bit easier to see—
They just keep coming.
Damn—?!
Nene!
I have to replenish them.
Be on your way.
For her sake.
They've found the traitors?
Are you sure?
Yes, Satsuki has already trapped both of them.
Shidou and Konohana are currently engaging them.
Yomi...
That half-wit, who can't even use an okatana...
We have to hurry and complete that project.
The strongest Toji, who will live and die for Yukari-sama...
Excuse me, Itomi Sayaka-chan?
Do you have a moment?
So Kanami-chan is safe? What a relief!
Oh, I'm sorry.
I really shouldn't be saying that to you.
No matter. The truth is that I lost.
You're from Renpu, right, Sayaka-chan?
Aren't you going to go back to your room?
I received orders not to leave this room.
Huh? From President Takatsu?
Um...
Huh?
Your cheek is wounded.
Excuse me for a moment.
That should help.
I'm sorry that it's such a childish design. My younger sister loves these things.
It's fine. Don't worry about it.
Oh, that's right. I hope you'll like this.
Hold out your hand.
Here.
Cookies.
I was trying to calm my nerves and made too many.
Do you like sweets, Sayaka-chan?
Yeah.
Good! Then it would make me happy if you'd eat them.
Happy?
Well, if they find me here, I'll get in trouble, so I better go.
Oh, right, challenge Kanami to a bout again.
There's no need to hold back.
Enter.
Yukari-sama!
Let's play!
Got you!
Dang it, I lost again!
Are you that bored?
Yeah, and if you'd let me leave, I'd take care of things faster than those weaklings.
Be patient for now.
I'll prepare an entertaining game for you soon.
Really?! Then I'll wait like a good girl!
Damn it, what have I done?
Nene...
Stop following me, aradama!
Toji destroy aradama.
I found an aradama!
Grandpa! Mommy!
Grandma! Daddy!
Nene?
That's right.
You've always been there.
But this time...
Hold on tight.
Honestly, I only got involved with Mokusa because I was going along with Ellen,
but now I'm going to get serious.
I've already seen through that!
Hiyori-chan!
You think you can afford to look away?
She activated her jin'i to match with mine?!
It's as if...
Your expression says, "It's as if she knows when to activate her jin'i."
She's definitely powerful!
Again?
How many more times can you do it?
Or is this the last time?
I'm not finished yet!
That's a crow a for you, always evading.
This swordsmanship... So this is Shidou Maki.
This is it.
Hiyori-chan!
I am your opponent!
Are you underestimating me, Konohana Suzuka, of the elite guard?
What? She's worrying about me right now?
She should worry about herself instead!
No, is she really just worried? That can't be it!
She's always calmly observing the situation and conditions on the spot,
and looking for a way to break through!
Lost in thought right in front of me? Aren't you feeling confident.
Look at me!
Think! Think!
So that's it!
You trust me, right?
Yes!
Foolishly attacking head-on?
That's fine. I'll end it now.
Knock it off already!
Hiyori-chan!
What?!
You're wide open.
Maki-san!
Hiyori-chan, run!
Got it!
They got us good.
...was cut...
Maki-san?
I was cut down?
I... I...
Me... The one who's supposed to be Yukari-sama's blade?!
Understood, Konohana-san.
Yes, I will release the reinforcements soon.
That's impressive.
Aradama created by a human? No, born from one.
You're a member of the elite guard, aren't you?
The Origami family really has awful taste.
I am the third member of the elite guard, Satsuki Yomi.
I see. You're from Mokusa, aren't you?
Who cares?
However, your pets did a number on my pet.
I'm simply here to return the favor.
Is that so?
By all means, then.
I simply destroy.
So obnoxious!
I'll destroy you all in a second! No, an instant!
It won't be so easy with the other three.
Like I care?
I'm tired.
I'll look for Ellen... after a nap...
You there, stay where you are!
I'm no one suspicious.
I'm just a Toji who happened to be passing by.
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