While looking for more talismans, Yoshino and Mahiro are confronted by members of the Kusaribe Clan led by Samon's aide Tetsuma. After they manage to escape, the duo meets Hakaze's friend Junichirou Hoshimura to fetch a powerful talisman she left with him. Much to their surprise, Junichirou reveals to them that Hakaze is already dead, a fact that he personally confirmed.