I knew that she had taken the ceremonial sword from the pawn shop.

And I had a bad feeling about what she was going to do with it.

Shizuha!

What...

What are you doing with that sword?!

Good evening, Miss Keine.

Are you going to fight her?

I can understand wanting to avenge your sister, but stop and think about this! You won't stand a chance against Kanako!

I know.

She's a war god; I just handle the changing of the seasons. We're in completely different leagues.

But I know my role.

Autumn is a season of preparation.

It gives humans and animals a chance to stock up and steel themselves for the dark times ahead.

And so...