Well, that didn't take long. Told you it would only be a short journey this time. And poor Kei is getting worried all over again... for no reason? We'll see.

Fun fact: The dark-haired girl you see in the top left panel, Sayo, is the protagonist of the other story I planned out before Hyoukyo Traitor. Unfortunately, it got too long and quite difficult due to needed special effects, so I decided to postpone it for now. Sayo is another classmate of Taku, Kei and Serika. She does seem quite creepy at first glance because of her eyes, but she is actually a very sweet and shy girl.

Also, I'm not sure how I did it, but Serika looks super adorable in that panel as well... it's a pity she'll have no further appearances in Hyoukyo Traitor... ;;

Taku: "Well, yeah. She even thought about telling Sayo because this kind of weirdness seems to be right up her alley..."

Serika and Sayo are shown, with a black aura surrounding the latter.

Taku: "...but then she didn't want to worry her."
Kei: "I see..."

A little while later, Taku and Kei safely arrive at the storage room.

Kei: "Wow, we're already here! And nothing scary happened to me on the way!"
Taku: "Maybe all the scary stuff is waiting for you in there this time."
Kei: "I-It definitely won't!"

Glancing over to Kei, Taku opens the door.

Taku: "Let's go in and find out!"
Kei: "Ugh..."