"What do you want from me?"May I ask you a question, Akari?" Ichika answered, "Let's have a sincere conversation, please. I'm not liking that attitude of yours." Not at all! It doesn't matter if you're my best buddy or not—I'm just being honest about myself!Akari yelled indignantly. Alright, how about a duel? Ichika remarked, "If I win, we have to talk; if I lose, I won't care about your behavior again." "But isn't this going too far? Takeshi asked, "You might hurt each other." "Stop talking, I don't need your opinion," Akari said to Takeshi. With enraged eyes, Akari glared at Ichika and declared, "I'll beat you so bad." Takeshi sighed, Ichika seemed serious and unhappy for the first time.
They conducted the duel beyond their cover. Takeshi handed a wooden sword to each of them. Now that he has done what he did, Rikuu is concerned about what may occur. Ichika and Akari vowed to each other. And the dueling began. While battling, Ichika and Akari remained silent and maintained a serious gaze.
However, Takeshi now spoke with Rikuu while the two girls were engaged in a duel. "You know, to be honest, I did not think they would be this skilled with light swords. *Sighs* They could be superior to me, I guess. Rikuu gave him a quick glance. Do you not detest the fact that you undermine yourself? What happens if we also have a duel? Rikuu enquired. Takeshi answered, "There's no way. Yes, I battle; in fact, I've murdered over 27 people so far. However, I have a tenderness in my heart that deeply dislikes rivalry and battling. I'm really concerned about them right now. Is that appropriate? I suppose we are somewhat alike.
A birthmark erupted on Ichika's arm during the combat. She did not, however, experience any pain. They went on fighting. Akari then saw that Ichika was moving more quickly, pausing, and having more stability than a rock. "What on earth did you do? Are you a witch of some sort?Akari said indignantly. Akari yelled, "Liar!" in response to Ichika's plea, "Please stop Akari, I can't hurt you, just give up already, I don't even know what's going on with my arm right now."Using her wooden sword, Ichika struck Akari in the forehead. "I won now, will you please talk to me? I promise i won't get angry as before" Then Rikuu cut her off, saying, "Admit you're defeat and get corrected by her, you did remember what mom said." "No!" You're not aware of my suffering! You had no idea how deeply that episode affected me on the inside! I simply am unable to!After sprinting back to their hiding place, Akari went straight to her room to go in bed. Akari turned to face their family photo. "Akane, Dad, and Mom... Please, either take me or go back. I don't have anyone right now," she sobbed softly before nodding off. Takeshi is seeing and listening to her through her window. He was sympathetic to her. He understood that, prior to the incident, Akari wasn't a horrible girl.
Ichika collapsed due to an unusual fatigue she had never experienced before. "Perhaps it's due to the ignition of my birthmark," Ichika mused to herself. "What took place before? You've never done that before, Rikuu remarked. It doesn't hurt at all, even if I'm not sure why it's so bizarre. Just worn out," Ichika remarked. Ichika questioned, "How come? Rikuu told her to go to bed and rest already, you'll face her tomorrow." She is furious with me, but she is not unusual when a horrible event occurs. Rikuu said, "That happened before when our grandfather passed away and her dog went missing.
Then Takeshi called Ichika. But Ichika can't stand by herself since she's too tired. Then Rikuu took her over to face Takeshi. Ichika suddenly had a memory of someone who was not there in her past. Ichika experienced affection. Then Rikuu sat her down to speak with Takeshi. Rikuu said, "I'll leave you two alone." Takeshi then remarked, "Akari's not mad," after Rikuu had left. Ichika was taken aback as the two of them turned to face the window. Come look here. Because of her, she never saw her best friend cry. Tears appeared in her eyes as she continued, "Maybe what I said was wrong, I shouldn't have interrupted them both." Ichika added, "Akari was never a bad girl before; despite her serious attitude, she never showed me she was." "Well, maybe Rikuu was right, approach her tomorrow, Rikuu and I will take charge so you can make both make up. But first, figure it out; that ignition of that birthmark" If the higher authorities found out, there would be still another mystery and more tasks.