After Kanae handed her Nichirin Blade to Kanamori, who had forged it for her, she headed toward Haganezuka's home.
She was still a little worried about the situation over there. She had a feeling Kanzaki Kumo might already be getting "hunted down" by Haganezuka.
Reality proved to be just as she expected.
Before she even arrived, she saw Kanzaki Kumo and Haganezuka race past her, one after the other.
Along with the gust they stirred up, snatches of their conversation reached Kanae's ears.
"I was doing it to contribute to the demon-slaying cause!"
"You have to believe me!"
"I really didn't mean to chop down trees with my Nichirin Blade!"
"This thing isn't as good as a hatchet for chopping trees anyway..."
Kanzaki Kumo tried to explain as he ran, but he accidentally let that slip. Even though he promptly lowered his voice, Haganezuka, who was hot on his heels, still heard him.
"You dare say my blade isn't good enough?!!"
"That's another offense! Die-!"
"Sigh..."
Watching Kanzaki Kumo keep just the right distance ahead to string Haganezuka along, Kanae sighed, then turned to ask a nearby villager if she could borrow their kitchen.
According to Kanzaki Kumo, if Haganezuka got too angry, a particular food he loved could be used to calm him down.
Mitarashi Dango, a sweet-and-savory snack.
This was something Kanzaki Kumo had only remembered after being chased down last time.
Kanzaki Kumo: So when you sense death approaching, your life really can flash before your eyes. That's your brain searching through all your experiences, just to find a way to save your life.
It was very simple to make, and Kanae had already known how.
At the Butterfly Mansion, Kanae and the others normally didn't need to cook for themselves, but she still liked preparing meals