3-6 The Two from the Imperial Guard

1: Kiyoka's Reluctance (1)

Mihono: It's still hard to wrap my head around Yui and Hana being our enemies...
Mihono: On top of that, it looks like they really are getting noro from aradama for Tagitsuhime.
Kofuki: It's one thing if they're fighting us, but I'm not letting them get away with stealing my aradama-chan! They're taking all my fun!
Chie: Kofuki-chan, is that really what you're upset about? It's still a good thing that they're getting rid of aradama. It helps people.
Chie: Of course, it doesn't help that Tagitsuhime is absorbing the noro though.
Mirja: They said that, by taking in noro, Tagitsuhime is growing closer to a perfect form, didn't they.
Mirja: I believe we should do everything possible to prevent Tagitsuhime from amassing any more power...
Kiyoka: Even so, I don't like the idea of fighting other toji using the okatana we were given to stop aradama...
Chie: .........
Mirja: .........
Academy Intercom: Aradama have been identified in the area of this academy. Toji, make preparations for emergency sortie. I repeat, aradama have been identified--
Mirja: We've been called to arms. Everyone, let's go at once.

2: Kiyoka's Reluctance (2)

Kofuki: Feels great getting to mess around with aradama-chan! Good thing the imperial guard didn't crash the party this time!
Chie: Though the imperial guard must have noticed the aradama appearing here.
Chie: It'd be best if we collect the noro and leave as quick as we can.
Mihono: G-Good idea...
Mirja: Musumi Kiyoka. About our earlier conversation, on fighting with the imperial guard. On fighting against other toji.
Kiyoka: ...Yes?
Mirja: I would also like to avoid confrontation with other toji if at all possible.
Mirja: However, if Tagitsuhime is strengthened by the noro gathered by the imperial guard, a disaster similar to the one of 20 years ago could occur.
Mirja: To prevent that from happening, doesn't it seem clear we have no choice but to fight the imperial guard?
Kiyoka: ...I know. I know we have to, but--
Mihono: !? Guys, over there! The imperial guard are here!!
Imperial Guard: You all are the investigation team, aren't you? Give us that noro, without any resistance.

3: Mirja's Concern (1)

Chie: The imperial guard again...!
Imperial Guard A: They've been talking about your investigation team. About how many times you've gotten in the way of our noro retreival.
Imperial Guard B: How utterly foolish! Why can't you just understand the wonder of Tagitsuhime-sama!?
Mihono: I can't understand what doesn't make sense in the first place! We're not giving you this noro!
Kiyoka: ...People from the imperial guard. We're the ones who defeated the aradama this time. Can't you just give up on this noro...?
Mirja: Musumi Kiyoka, it's pointless. These are not people you can reason with.
Imperial Guard A: Fufufu, you seem to understand your position well.
Imperial Guard B: Tagitsuhime-sama's orders will be carried out without fail. If you won't obey, then we will take it by force!
Kofuki: Dammit, are we really doing this again? I don't wanna fight anyone besides aradama-chan!

4: Mirja's Concern (2)

Imperial Guard A: Urgh...! I guess you really are as strong as they say!
Imperial Guard B: Even so, we aren't leaving empty handed!
Kofuki: Oi, what do we do about them? Things'll get annoying if they attack us again, so why don't we tie 'em up and take them hostage?
Imperial Guard A: ...If we were taken hostage, it would cause difficulties for Tagitsuhime-sama... We'll leave it at this for now.
Imperial Guard B: Investigation team...! Don't think I'll forget this...!
Kofuki: Tch. Who do they think they are?
Kofuki: If they were taken hostage, Tagitsuhime wouldn't give a shit about them.
Chie: That just goes to show how much faith they have in her. They fully believe, if they were taken captive, Tagitsuhime would come to save them...
Kiyoka: And the imperial guard will just keep coming back for more noro, won't they... How long will this keep going...
Mihono: You look pretty worn out, Kiyoka. Are you okay...?
Kiyoka: I-I'm fine. I'm sorry I made you worry about me.
Mirja: (...Musumi Kiyoka. Even during this battle with the imperial guard, your sword hesitated.)
Mirja: (As I thought, she cannot bring herself to fight the imperial guard. This isn't something I can overlook...)

5: To Keep Your Friends Safe

Mirja: Musumi Kiyoka. I'd like to speak with you for a moment, if you have the time.
Kiyoka: --It's about how I hesitated while fighting the imperial guard, isn't it.
Mirja: ...So you're aware of it yourself.
Kiyoka: I am...
Kiyoka: While working as a member of the investigation team, I've become much more comfortable with fighting aradama.
Kiyoka: ...But, the imperial guard are toji just like us. Fighting them, the thought of hurting them, it scares me.
Mirja: Though, by hesitating, aren't you putting yourself in danger?
Kiyoka: ...I'm more afraid of hurting someone else than I am of getting hurt.
Mirja: I see... However, we will have no choice but to battle the imperial guard in the future.
Mirja: ...Musumi Kiyoka. I think it might be best if you considered leaving the investigation team.
Kiyoka: But...
Mirja: For you to continue fighting in this state can only be described as dangerous.
Mirja: Don't you think it would be better for you to be away from the fighting?
Kiyoka: I-I just...
Mirja: ...I'm sorry for how bluntly I've approached this.
Kiyoka: It's okay... I know you're just worried about me, Mirja-san...
Kiyoka: And you're right, it might be best if I left the investigation team...
Mirja: Well then. I'll leave the final decision to you. Please make up your mind before anything serious happens.
Mihono: Oh, Kiyoka! There you are! Was that Mirja-san with you just now?
Kiyoka: Mmhm...
Mihono: Huh? Is something wrong, Kiyoka?
Kiyoka: Ah, sorry! It's nothing!
Mihono: Oh okay. ...You know, I wanted to talk to you about something, Kiyoka.
Kiyoka: Eh...?
Mihono: We're all alone here, so it's the perfect chance. I'll just say it.
Mihono: I don't want you to leave the investigation team.
Mihono: ...Fighting the imperial guard can be pretty scary, huh.
Kiyoka: So you noticed, Hono-chan...
Mihono: Yeah. I know this might sound selfish, but, what if you tried fighting just to protect us from now on?
Mihono: Not fighting against other toji, but fighting to keep us safe.
Kiyoka: To protect... You?
Mihono: If you left, then our overall strength is gonna go way down! We might even lose the next time we see the imperial guard!
Mihono: So that's why, you should fight. Just to protect us.
Mihono: Aha, I'm starting to feel like even I don't know what I'm saying anymore.
Kiyoka: But, but... What if I make things harder for everyone...
Mihono: We'll figure something out! Where there's a will, there's a way!
Kiyoka: That's what you always say, Hono-chan...
Mihono: But we'll all be together. That's how we made it through everything so far, right?
Mihono: We even went to the netherworld, and brought back Tsubakuro-san. We just have to work as a team! If we work together, we'll find a way!
Kiyoka: ...Okay. Thank you, Hono-chan. I think I'll try a little harder.

6: Whereabouts Located (1)

Hana: --President Takatsu. You called for us?
Yukina: We've found where Ichikishimahime has been hiding. Summon the imperial guard.
Ayumu: We did it! Now's finally our chance...!
Yui: After she absorbs Ichikishimahime, Tagitsuhime-sama will be complete, won't she?
Yukina: That's exactly right. We can accomplish what we've dreamed of. Tagitsuhime-sama will surely be pleased.
Yukina: And for that reason, there will be no tolerance for failure here. Each of you should brace yourselves for the mission at hand.
Hana/Yui/Ayumu: Yes ma'am!
Kofuki: Anybody else feel like there's less aradama-chan around here lately?
Chie: Well, the imperial guard have been putting in a lot of effort to suppress aradama.
Kiyoka: I'm glad they're getting rid of aradama, but with that noro going to Tagitsuhime, it's a sort of mixed blessing...
Kofuki: Dumbass! Those are MY aradama-chan they're taking away! There's no good side to this!
Kofuki: Maybe I should just snap all their okatana to little pieces...!
Mihono: Earth to Fukki. Okatana don't break... Though, the tip of mine is broken.
Mirja: --The aradama designated for suppression have been sighted! Everyone, prepare for battle!
Kofuki: Hehehe, you don't like it either, do you, aradama-chan! Well I'll treat you just right!

7: Whereabouts Located (2)

Mihono: Phew... It's been another rough day...
Kofuki: I didn't get my fill yet though... I miss back when the leakage incident just happened and there were still aradama-chan everywhere...
Kiyoka: Don't expect me to look back fondly on when things were at their worst...
Mihono: Why don't we get something to eat before we wash off--
Chie: Everyone! This is big!
Mirja: Asakura Mihono, turn the television on right now!
Mihono: Wh-What!? Is Tagitsuhime doing another interview!?
Mirja: Tagitsuhime hasn't appeared, but this is critical nonetheless!
Other: State of Emergency
Akane: I heard what's going on! Please let me know their status in full detail!
Sana: By some stroke of luck, they managed to make it out just in time.
Akane: I-I see... Then, right now, where are they...?
Sana: We haven't found that much out yet... We can't get in contact with them.
Sana: But, if we make any big moves, it could provoke the imperial guard. It would be a good idea to send out a small rescue team picked from our best.
Akane: I agree. I was thinking the same thing.
Sana: I'll talk to Kanami and Maki.
Akane: Then, I'll speak to the investigation team. ...We have to hurry!
Sana: Right!