Maiko looked at the sky with a solemn look. “I had a dream. A sweet one. I know what to do now.” She said.“What should we do?”“I do my job.”“Wait, Maiko. You can’t.” Kazuha was now fully conscious and heard the whole thing despite being weak and heavily injured. “I can’t lose you too. We did all this so you can still live as a human.” Kazuha attempted to yell.Maiko’s eyes lightened up seeing her friend awake and grabbed her hand. Everyone else is injured and the remaining ones are also concerned.“I know. Leaving you guys is the hardest choice that I had to make. I never thought I would make such good friends. I lived a good life and now I wish you all the same. I will erase the memories of everyone except you guys so that you will not be implicated. I know you will be sad but I will always be where you are.”She then whispered in Kazuha's ears leaving her surprised. "Follow this and you will begin a new way."*(Back in the building)“None of that matters without you.” Chiemi said

Cai Kang has been angry and even stopped training since that day. He hasn't been his cheery self when he does the things he likes or when he eats. However he goes back to school the next day and slowly things started to get back to normal. He is even coming to terms with Maiko’s possible death; however he cannot face Kurai without feeling some kind of guilt. It has also been a couple of days since Kurai hasn’t gone to class.Cai Kang was incredibly concerned for Kazuha and stayed by her side until she had fully recovered. She was bleeding from the head and a couple broken ribs and arm but thanks to Nuying's special trait, she managed to recover from that in an incredibly short amount of time. By the time, she got back home, she is in the same shape as she was before she left her house. Cai Kang is a bit surprised to see she hasn't cried even once but she is also quiet, refusing to talk unless absolutely necessary. Perhaps it is her own way of grieving.Also, immediately after the mount

Cai Kang was walking with a bag of groceries when he felt a bowl fall on his head. The bowl’s contents were flowing down his head and shoulders. It is some sort of black substance mixed with water unevenly. It is an icky feeling and Cai Kang is afraid to move.“Aiya! I’m sorry.” Cai Kang looked up to see Nuying at her window and leave the area. After running down, Nuying grabbed the bowl and saw Cai Kang underneath the black mess.“Cai Kang?”“Nuying, it’s been a while.” He said with the most annoyed expression he could make. “Go inside. Clean up.”“What is this stuff?” He said trying to wipe it off. “What are you up to now?” He asks suspiciously.“Don’t worry about that. Just go.” She said frantically and started pushing him to her apartment.Cai Kang took a shower however he has trouble getting what's left over. Whatever this stuff is, the black ink like stain is not coming off his skin. After he finished, he walked out but the stain is still there. He wore Wencheng’s clothes while

Kazuha hung up the phone and sighs in exasperation. Due to her position, she cannot say anything under certain circumstances. Shizuka Kyoko, What the hell are you planning?"What's wrong?" Kurai asked. He is sitting across from her and can't help but wonder what got her so peeved.“It's just a clan matter that I really don't want to deal with.” She rubs her forehead. "Well, you are the main family so couldn't you just ignore it?""Easier said than done." Kazuha said. "When you deal with one of the Four Great families in the Hinagi clan then you've-"Kazuha stopped for a moment. She heard a foreign sound that shouldn't be there and her eyes turn to the window. Her concentration is not faltering. Kurai feels the same; a scent that is not supposed to be there and growing stronger. Both of them barely had time to react as they flip the table to its side as a shield as projectiles hit the entire apartment like rapid gunfire."What the hell is going on here?!" Kurai yelled. He is more mad

Cai Kang is walking through a thick forest with sunlight shining through the leaves. She is feeling serene without anything to distract her thoughts. She continued walking until she saw a large cave with a ridiculously thick hemp rope used in Shinto shrines that block the entrance. “What the heck is this?” She said, wanting to touch the rope.“Don’t touch it or else it will sense you.”She turns toward the sound to see someone there. A woman was walking towards her. She looks like she is in her mid forties. She has deep blue eyes and unnaturally long wavy hair of the same color that drags on the floor. She’s not pretty but she gives off an assuring aura and a playful smile. “What is this place?” Cai Kang is looking around.“Do you not recognize your own subconscious? Are you not aware that you’ve been here before?”She blinked and looked around in confusion and noticed her breasts. It’s clearly daytime and yet... Seeing that it is not possible, she quickly realizes she’s in a dream.