A multitude of red rose petals falls from the sky—spiraling tightly, as if carried by a small, invisible whirlwind.
«W-What the hell is happening now...?» Hakuto mutters through clenched teeth. He's in pain, and he has no idea what's going on.
But Chantal knows. It's not the first time she's witnessed that strange rain of petals.
They signal the arrival of Akashi—the one who effortlessly knocked her out last time.
The petals begin to glow even more brightly.
They cluster together, concentrating into a single point.
A flash of crimson light.
~He's even cooler than I remembered...~
Chantal thinks to herself as she sees Akashi appear on the battlefield.
And he's not alone.
Itsu stands right beside him.
Hakuto smiles faintly when he sees him.
Obviously, he's glad to see his friend—someone he hasn't seen in months—looking well.
But something about him instantly catches Hakuto off guard.
His gaze. Cold. Serious.
