I've done what I'm here to do for today. I originally wished to talk more with Shidou-san......"
The real Kurumi said while looking behind Shidou.
Almost simultaneously——
"shidou——!"
"Back off!"
A familiar voice sounded out, in the next instant, Tohka and Kotori suddenly appeared, standing in front of Shidou.
"T-Tohka——Kotori?"
Shidou called out their names in surprise. He had just finished speaking, Yoshino too arrived beside. Although Yoshino widened her eyes due to her not being able to understand the situation, but upon looking at the strong reactions of Tohka and Kotori, she took Shidou's hand in hers in a bid to protect him.
"Kurumi......! Don't you dare harm shidou!"
"You have the guts to appear unannounced. What's the matter today? If you intend to obediently surrender, then I'll be merciful and listen to your pleas of forgiveness."
Hearing Tohka and Kotori's words, Kurumi shook her head in exasperation, turning to look at Shidou once more.
"——It is unfortunate that the terrifying Spirit of flames is here to interrupt, I'll take my leave here——Take care, Shidou-san."
Saying that, Kurumi's figure disappeared into the darkness.
Almost instantly, all the tension in the air evaporated as well.
At the same time, Tohka who was standing in front of Shidou turned around.