Arc 3, Chapter 49: Another Reset, Another Chance

"So, we're going to reset everything?" Hotaru pouted to Jotou, "You better tell us everything again," she smiled.

Jotou could swear she saw a quick wink from the redhead. 'Is she mocking me for having to tell my embarrassing moments again or is it about my working theory? Either way…'

"I wouldn't dream of doing anything else. Thank you…" Jotou turned to all three of them, feeling her heart sink.

"Hey, this isn't goodbye. You'll see me again and I'll see you," Hotaru picked up the slumping blonde.

"Yeah! You can do it all again Jotou! If anyone can, it's you!" Asobi cheered.

A small smirk grew on Jotou, "I just hoped that this would be it. But I accepted it wasn't gonna be easy a while ago. I hate that I have to do this," she shut her eyes about to cry.

"Hey, hey," Hotaru pulled her into a hug, wary of the sword she held. She patted her back, "Come on, next time, okay?"

Jotou nodded the best she could, "Okay."