Kanami and Hiyori use the number that Mai had given them and are met by Rui, a former Minoseki student who agrees to help them by the request of Minoseki's headmaster, President Hashima. Rui allows Kanami and Hiyori to stay in her apartment. Meanwhile, the Sword Administration continues to investigate the situation, but Yukari refuses to mobilize the military to pursue Kanami and Hiyori. Frustrated at the apparent lack of progress, President Yukina of Renpu Academy sends Sayaka to track them down. Rui puts Kanami and Hiyori in contact with one of her online friends, who tells them to go to a specified location. Sayaka then attacks, but Kanami is able to disarm and befriend her.