RIPPLE.Sorata convinces Kamui to stop regretting things about the past, and think about the present. Kamui then goes to have dinner with him, Yuzuriha and Arashi, much to Arashi's surprise. Hinoto later calls the four of them, as she found two places where the Dragons of Earth are about to attack. As Kamui and Sorata go to one area, Arashi and Yuzuriha go to the other where Yuzuriha starts wondering if Arashi is in love with Sorata. Fūma ambushes Arashi and Yuzuriha, but Hinoto tells the other pair they have to stay in their area for another attack. Sorata summons a shikigami-like being to protect Arashi when she is about to die in the confrontation. As the Sorata's summon is damaged in the outcome, so is Sorata, and Fūma leaves. The next day, Sorata is hospitalized and Arashi feels guilty for his sacrifice. Sorata states it should not matter to her as she does not love him, but she negates that, and both kiss. After both sleep together, Arashi goes to Fūma's hideout alone.