An excellent way to kick things off for the final run against Takano's will. Throwing in Hanyuu as a distant relative of Rika to get her involved with the group. Was a bit strange that no one seemed to make mention of the horns. But maybe they thought it was some kind of cosplay and they weren't real? Either that or people were so taken in by Hanyuu's moe it didn't matter
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Was a surprise that Rika couldn't remember what happened last time around. She gave such an effort to imprint Takano into her being. But guess there isn't much power left in Hanyuu. Making herself solid is a big enough job as it is. But at least she could remember and because she is going to fight gave that information to Rika. Have to get some pieces for this fight there is no question there.
Surprised to see Akasaka back and ready to help. Finally he's going to play a role and try to respond to that cry for help Rika made those years ago. Might just be the one who can find the connection between Takano and the other group that want this annihilation to take place. Is going to require a monumental effort, but with him around anything can happen. A better stroke of luck than the world where his wife survived. While it's sad to have her die...he was around to hear Rika's request to be saved which matters.
Already making some moves by talking to Ire. Maybe get some doubts in his head and it could be a real pull to have him on side. Gotta love manga being the code word for private and serious conversations. In this case its' pretty smart though. Making use of the experience and thinking of her friends to try and find a strategy.
Rena...oh Rena. They even tried tying her down, but she still kept trying to take Hanyuu home
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