Nozomi's home—
Compared to everyone else, Nozomi Tojo, who lived alone, silently watched the moon outside the window, hidden behind the clouds, without saying a word. In her hand was a Ten of Swords tarot card.
"He's probably been hurt..."
Nishikino General Hospital—
"..."
Sitting alone in the waiting area outside the operating room, Mari Nishikino looked thoughtfully at the video on her phone.
Tsuchimikado residence—
"Heh! Ignorant." Watching the television, Tsuchimikado Kan let out a mocking laugh. "Things seem to be getting more and more interesting, Mr. Naraku."
On the eaves of the Tsuchimikado residence, Naraku lay lazily on the uneven roof tiles, staring up at the moon overhead, hidden by dark clouds, with a sinister smile.
[This is the first time I've ever seen humans take the initiative to snuff out that mass of "flames." Are you really that afraid these "flames" will burn you too? Oh, humans~]
Wind Fragrance Orphanage—
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Those bastards! Are they all blind?!" Kuryu Tenkeiji, who had only just recovered from serious injuries, flushed red with fury after seeing the news, jumping up and down in rage.
"All right, your injuries only just healed. Don't get too worked up," said Shin Kazamatsuri, the director of Wind Fragrance Orphanage.
"But..."
Just as Kuryu Tenkeiji was about to say more, Shin Kazamatsuri interrupted him.
"All right, no buts. Go to sleep!"
"...Got it, Director. Good night." Kuryu Tenkeiji returned to his room in low spirits.
"Don't blame me, Kuryu. This is an obstacle you all have to get through..."
Senba family—
Kashu, are you okay?
Yuki Anju's voice came through the phone, and from her tone, there seemed to be a hint of concern.
"I'm fine, Anju," Kashu said softly, but his tightly clenched fist had absolutely nothing to do