Once again, they stood at the gates of Himuro Mansion.
Only, the world before them was different from before. It looked like an image viewed through a flickering black-and-white television full of static. In front of Himuro Mansion's gates stood three people. At their head was a sturdy old man with graying hair. At his sides were a man holding a camera and a woman dressed in red.
"That's... Professor Takamine Hoshitori!"
At the sight, Mayu Hinase cried out. At the same time, Shizuku's voice came from beside her.
"I see. So this was where it all began."
"Miss Shizuku."
Mayu Hinase turned her head and saw Shizuku beside her, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Is this the past?"
"Yes, but this is the first time I've ever seen it so clearly and continuously. Before, they were only fragments..."
"Alright, let's keep watching."
As they spoke, the three people reached the gate. The woman was clearly uneasy.
"Professor, are we really going inside?"
"Yes."
The gray-haired old man nodded at the woman's question.
"Don't worry. We've thoroughly investigated what happened in this mansion before. There won't be any problem!"
After saying that, the old man entered the building. The woman and the photographer exchanged glances, then followed him inside.
On the first day, they did nothing strange. They merely searched, inspected, and photographed every part of Himuro Mansion.
"Why are people like this always in such a hurry to get themselves killed?"
Seeing this, Shizuku could not help complaining.
"They know there could be danger here, yet they still rush in. Fine, say they have to come, but they don't even bring a professional along. Bringing a high priest or shrine maiden would've been far better than three people with no abilities and no Spiritual Power coming here to