Without knowing the reason for her hate...

Several times, she would challenge and be defeated by the shrine maiden.

However, the anger and sadness of being exorcised by none other than the girl she'd loved the most

just added to her power as a vengeful spirit each time she lost.

The shrine maiden, too, was thinking of Mima once more.

If Mima's grudge were to be healed

she wouldn't mind dying.

If that were what she wanted, she wouldn't mind falling together.

However, as the years had passed

the shrine maiden now had something she had to protect.

With them in mind, she couldn't throw her life away.

Even though Mima was dear to her

Continuing to wound her was the only thing she could do.

Continuing to exorcise her...

In the days that they spent in fruitless combat...

Finally...

An oni and a great youkai appeared between them.