Yoshimori recalls of how Tokine had paid more attention to Masamori in their childhood together. Masamori lectures Yoshimori of his responsibility as the legitimate successor. At night, Yoshimori and Tokine go to the site, confused of where the ayakashi is hiding. A forest suddenly grows and envelopes the school grounds. Masamori watches from afar, as it is revealed that he was the one who created this botanical ayakashi. Using the back draft phenomenon suggested by Yoshimori, the two are able to destroy the ayakashi, which impresses Masamori.