13 エピソード
3『The Army Reserve Corps』
3『The Army Reserve Corps』
Ise Kaoru and Kahoru are twin brothers in the Japanese army's reserve corps. They awaken to discover that they've gotten cuter, as has their captain, Tatebayashi Kai. Despite this, they have to see their mission through. They join up with Yuma and head out on patrol around the city, where they run into an old enemy, Shigure.
5『Path of the Root』
5『Path of the Root』
Kyoichiro walks the path of the root with Misaki and Shigure, where they run into Omi, a member of the Five Katana. He explains to Kyoichiro what the Five Katana are, and Misaki tells him not to get involved. Meanwhile, Senge Iori of the Japanese army receives a briefing on Kyoichiro.
6『What Are Souls of the Dead?』
6『What Are Souls of the Dead?』
Tatebayashi and Senge (in cute form) square off in one of the Imperial Army's meeting rooms. Senge sees that Tatebayashi is struggling, and says he'll go after Kyoichiro himself. Ignorant of all this, Kyoichiro is returning home at evening, when he stumbles upon a few soldiers recovering a soul of the dead.
7『Chance Meeting』
7『Chance Meeting』
Kyoichiro receives a textbook purchasing guide from Imperial University. Kyoichiro is ready to start his schooling, but he can't help but remember Misaki, Shigure, Tatebayashi, and the others he met the day before, as well as the dead soul he saw. Realizing there's not much he can do about it, he decides to go out shopping, only to run into Senge in the street.
9『Asking and Asked』
9『Asking and Asked』
Just as Kyoichiro refuses Senge's invitation, the barrier breaks, and Misaki and Shigure enter the scene. They save Kyoichiro, but when Shigure asks him what he wants to do, he can't answer. What could a mere student like him accomplish? Meanwhile, Senge and Tatebayashi share their own thoughts about the matter.
10『Right and Wrong』
10『Right and Wrong』
Kyoichiro is sitting alone when he's approached by Tatebayashi. Tatebayashi doesn't arrest him, but explains to him about how the military is divided on the use of dead soul soldiers. He asks Kyoichiro what it is that he wants to do, and what actions he thinks will best serve their country, driving Kyoichiro deeper into thought.
11『The Light Ahead』
11『The Light Ahead』
A steam train runs through deep darkness. The burdens born by Shigure, Senge, and Tatebayashi are too heavy for Kyoichiro not to sympathize with them, while Misaki wishes to watch over him. Kyoichiro makes his decision, and the light at the end of the tunnel appears...
