Kaoru is tasked with leading a squad of Toji to investigate sightings of an aradama in the forest, though she doesn't take the assignment seriously due to her lazy nature. Sayaka temporarily joins the squad, and her skills quickly win over the affection of the other squad members, including Nene, much to Kaoru's annoyance. They find the aradama in a harmless squirrel form and Sayaka prepares to destroy it...