Bad memories, bad response

Takeshi understood the meaning of those crowns when Nagisa had finished describing the clan's hierarchy system. Subsequently, Takeshi questioned Akihiko, "Are there any assignments? What is the call's purpose?". "Well, regarding that coat, you understood that we didn't get any information there," Akihiko retorted. However, we still want the four of you to look into that matter more. We'll return it to you, but return it to us only once you've obtained the necessary data, which should happen within a month.

Following the assignment, Akari and Takeshi are their route to their hiding place. Takeshi approached Akari while they were strolling, saying, "Can we use the forest as a route again? We might need something important." "Jeez, You shouldve said it sooner," Akari agrees, looking shocked. "The fingerprint right?" Akari questioned him as they traveled to the jungle. Why didn't you go get it sooner?" Takeshi responded "I was so blanked-minded, that only came up to my thoughts right after we reached the gate, I'm sorry okay?Akari sighed and remarked, "I guess it's fine." They sliced their opponent's right and left thumbs after discovering the dead body once more. After sealing it, they returned to their hiding place.

Upon arriving home, they saw Rikuu lying yet conscious on the floor. "How on earth are you doing this? Rise up, Akari commanded. Rikuu recounted the events of the previous conversation he had with Ichika beside the river. "I recalled my history." A few memories popped into my head.

(Flashback)

"Are you alright?Ichika questioned him. Rikuu gives a nod. "Do you still think you owe me a story?" Ichika questioned. Come on, say it now. Ichika took a seat next to Rikuu. Rikuu pondered, "How can I phrase this?He went on, "Well, I thought of something, about the incident in our Suzuki's house, and then memories came back to me." Let me tell you the tale." Ichika replied "Go on, I'll listen." Rikuu told such story "When i was a child, my Father was already best friends with Takeshi's Father. In terms of strength and power, they are competitors. My Father would constantly tell me that he has been friend with him since someone left him and my Mother. They wouldn't say who it was, but ever since the incident, I've been suspecting that it was the special someone they mentioned who caused the commotion at Suzuki's house. I'm not convinced about that item, but that haunts me whenever i remember their death scene. I constantly have panic attacks from it. So please, you, the person I trust the most, assist me in overcoming this trauma. My emotional intelligence is lacking. He told Ichika the story, and Ichika said, "I promise i will but i can't promise i can." And also assist me discover the person who killed them and kill him mercilessly along with their higher ups."1

(Back to present)

Following that, Rikuu remarked, "I lay down here with despair because I remembered the death scene again and I had some panic attack." Akari reprimanded him, saying, "Stop the dramatic reaction. I don't dislike that, I hate it when you do that. As your little sister, please just litsen to me." Then, startled by Akari's inappropriate behavior, they saw Ichika at the door. "Akari, just a moment?"