MIE: It's... real. A real... Demon Weapon.

KOUGA: Oh, boy.

MIE: I've never seen one this up close.

KOUGA: Did you... get its powers or something?

TSUYUKI: Why would that even happen?

KOUGA: You heard what Ryuken said?

MIE: He became a Sixther the moment he touched it.

TSUYUKI: Do you really think his soul suddenly decides to be spiritualised just by touching a Demon Weapon?

KOUGA: Um, well... isn't it the same as that... Elysium thing? Right, Mie-chan?

MIE: (nods her head)

TSUYUKI: No, dummy! It's not even the same thing! (sheathes the sword)

MIE: (shakes her head)

TSUYUKI: And it's called Elysian. How could you be an Exorcist without knowing that?

KOUGA: It's not like we have exams for it.

TSUYUKI: (places sword in the bag) Look, I don't think it's possible for him to suddenly be a Sixther overnight. It can't be that easy. (stands up) I think he was already a Sixther even before he touched that sword.

MIE: Then, how could he become one now?

TSUYUKI: I don't know... and it's been bugging me this whole time.

MIE: (scratches chin)

KOUGA: (scratches head)

TSUYUKI: ... but I do know something else.

MIE: Ah?

KOUGA: Hm?

TSUYUKI: You'll eventually find out about it sooner or later. But I might as well tell you now.

...

At the house porch, Ryuken and Kenzaki are about to leave while Akari, Makise & Maki are greeting them goodbye.

KENZAKI: Thank you for the meal, Ishinara-san. It was a lovely dinner.

AKARI: Aww... don't mention it. It's always nice getting to cook for other people.

KENZAKI: And... I do wanna apologize... for the fuss that happened earlier.

AKARI: Psh... you don't have to feel sorry at all. But this guy... (grabs Makise's shoulder, pulls him closer) I got a few ways to make him learn his lesson.

KENZAKI: Oh, you don't have to punish him too harshly, please. It was partially my fault.

AKARI: Ah, don't worry about it. This happens all the time. Too many times...

MAKISE: I mean... he's right. He started it.

AKARI: Don't make this any worse, boy. (turns to Kenzaki) It's all right, Kenzaki-kun. If anyone here should feel ashamed, it should be me. I would never want my guest to feel bad entering and leaving our home. I tried to control this firecracker here, but it didn't go so well... but hey, it happens.

KENZAKI: (smiles gratefully) What I said earlier was not a lie, Ishinara-san. I do feel comfortable being in your home. You have been a great host.

AKARI: And you have been a great guest. Please, come back anytime you want.

MAKISE: Or never.

AKARI: (shoves Makise's head downwards) Or whenever this loudmouth is not around. You're always free to eat with us. Hey, maybe you could bring your mom here too? I can teach her some simple meals.

KENZAKI: (smiles) That would be a great idea.

MAKI: Bye, Kenzaki-san!!!

KENZAKI: Bye, Maki-chan.

AKARI: See you later, Kenzaki-kun.

KENZAKI: Ishinara-san.

MAKISE: ...

KENZAKI: ... Makise.

MAKISE: ...

AKARI: (nudges Makise)

MAKISE: (scoffs) What? We're in the same school. We'll see each other...

KENZAKI: ... well, then. I'll be sure to bring Ryuken back before it gets too late. Farewell, and thank you for the night. (walks away while waving back)

RYUKEN: (follows Kenzaki) I'll be back, mom.

AKARI: Take care!

MAKI: Come back soon, okay!

KENZAKI: (halts for a moment, looks back at Akari) ...

AKARI: Hm?

KENZAKI: ... 46.

AKARI: (shock) ... Woah, how did you know?

KENZAKI: (chuckles) It was just a guess.

AKARI: Wow! (laughs) I can't believe you got it right! (laughs)

MAKISE: Wha... what's 46?

AKARI: (wiping her tears of laughter) ... I'll tell you later. Have a good night, Kenzaki-kun!

KENZAKI: You too, Ishinara-san!

Kenzaki and Ryuken walk away to the road, while the rest goes back to their homes.

KENZAKI: (smiling fondly)

RYUKEN: (stares at Kenzaki, looking unapproved)

KENZAKI: (notices Ryuken) ... um, are you alright?

RYUKEN: ... you have that look.

KENZAKI: Wh- what look?

RYUKEN: The same look Genji makes after he met my mom.

KENZAKI: Who?

RYUKEN: Never mind.

KENZAKI: (confused, notices a stuffy bag behind Ryuken's back) What's in the bag?

RYUKEN: Some books and boxsets of mine.

KENZAKI: Why would you bring them?

RYUKEN: What if they check my bags before I leave? I don't want them to feel suspicious!

KENZAKI: Ah... I guess you're right... By the way, what you did back there, that was really smart. Surprising... but smart.

RYUKEN: I just wanted to get outta there.

KENZAKI: (chuckles) You and me both. Somehow, I just couldn't think of a good excuse.

RYUKEN: A silly excuse is better than nothing.

KENZAKI: (chuckles) You're right.

RYUKEN: (sigh) Anyway... now that's done, what do we do with the katana?

KENZAKI: We'll just have to study it, and see how it is connected to you and the Stone Ape.

RYUKEN: I don't know how you would study it, but... is it possible to know everything by tonight?

KENZAKI: ... hardly.

RYUKEN: (sigh) Figures...

KENZAKI: But it's a start. If we can't do it by ourselves, then we just have to find someone that could help us.

RYUKEN: ... okay.

KENZAKI: But... that may too... takes time.

RYUKEN: (looks down, disappointed)

KENZAKI: (pats on Ryuken shoulder) Don't worry, Ryuken. We're here for you. We'll figure this out, one way or another.

RYUKEN: (smiles softly) Thank you... Kenzaki-sempai. (Notices Tsuyuki, Mie & Kouga under a streetlight)

KENZAKI: Tsuyuki's not gonna happy with us... (walks to them) Sorry, we were late. There have been some... problems that we have to go through.