K-Kasumi… She's out of the game now. I can't believe it…

Back then… Back then, I…

Found you, Ruby!

Eeek!

Now for one more shot—

What?! That was close. I almost got hit just then.

*Gasp* Where did Ruby go?!

[Fade in/out.]

Eli is taking care of Ruby, so…that just leaves Ayumu.

Now then, where could she—aaagh!

Eeeeek! You scared the heck out of me. Don't yell like that!

That's rich! You were lurking in that corner just like a ghost. I thought my heart was gonna stop! What were you even doing?

I could ask you the same. Why are you still walking around? It's three of us versus two of them, and they're the ones least suited to combat…

I find it unlikely that their side would come provoke us, so we don't need to be moving around in the open.

You may have a point. I can also see why you were hiding like that.

I wasn't hiding!

This may be just a game, but it's also a battlefield. We have no way of knowing what'll happen. Three versus two means the tables can turn easily.

Just because they're not suited for combat doesn't mean they're weak, you know?

…

Anyway, it's gonna be boring if they don't try to—wait, huh?

What?

I thought I heard something just now…

[Fade in/out.]

*Huff* *Puff* *Wheeze*

Whew, no one's around. We made it, Ruby.

*Pant* *Gasp* Ayumu… Thank you. You saved me again.

Don't worry about it. Remember what I said? We're a team.

*Sob*

Ruby?

I c-couldn't save her. Kasumi was my teammate, but I couldn't… I was so close to her, but I hesitated for too long…

It…is a shame that happened to Kasumi, but there's still some time left. If you fail, you should use that experience to do better the next time.

So let's keep doing our best together, okay?

Ayumu…

Yeah, I will! I'll work twice as hard to make up for Kasumi and so I can be ready to save you! Right until the end!

That's right!

We'll get our chance to make a comeback… No, we'll create one, no matter what it might cost!

K-Kasumi?!