The flowing water passed eastward, leaves fell in flurries, and time quietly, slowly slipped away.
Before long, it was the day before the Izumo Divine Council. Seele had long since made her preparations, including contingencies for the worst possible outcome. Though the chances were slim, there was still a possibility... that this entire world might be destroyed...
Seele had to ensure the safety of the people she cared about.
Because... she was about to hand her body over completely to Dark Seele.
Whatever Dark Seele did would not be surprising...
Just like what Dark Seele had said on the bridge: "If Seele hadn't stopped me, I would have destroyed the world long ago!"
But there was no need... Seele would do her best to stop Dark Seele too. She did not want Dark Seele to truly destroy this world.
Seele still liked this world very much.
"Big Sister Seele, are you leaving for a long time again?"
In the shrine courtyard, Aso Yuna, already dressed in two layers of clothing, looked at the packed Seele before her with a trace of reluctance in her eyes.
"Don't worry. I'll be back soon."
Seele smiled at Aso Yuna, cupping her cheeks in both hands as she reassured her.
"Then... I'll wait for you, Big Sister Seele."
Though reluctant, Aso Yuna obediently nodded.
"Mm!"
Seele nodded and withdrew her hands. Then she looked around the shrine. Shimizu Miyuki had already left with her little white snake. With the little white snake protecting her... many things should go smoothly.
Maybe?
"Oh, right, Yuna. Yesterday, someone named Tokui came to the shrine to commission us to deal with something strange at his house. I had planned to go myself, but I don't have time now, so I'll leave it to you!"
Seele suddenly remembered