The Empty Girl Takimi attempts to forcibly inject both Koushi and Hinako with his experimental drug, but they are saved by Mizore's intervention. Hibari and Kira, having been turned into a vessel for the Flickereing Flame, then arrive. Meanwhile, Touko, Akira, and Kun come across Kunugi's body and begin scaling it to reach the palace. At the palace, The Flickering Flame tells Hibari that she does not wish to become a puppet for the Divine Clans, and asks that Hibari ensure Koushi and Hinako can escape back to the city...