Saya manages to have a quiet moment alone with Tokizane despite his cold demeanor. Her happiness is brief, however, as an attack from three Elder Bairns results in the deaths of several townspeople and more unanswered questions.

An Elder Bairn attacks the shrine and kills one of Saya's friends. School is canceled out of fear for the students' safety. So why is Nono wandering the streets? And why does her shadow seem to have a life of its own?