Oh, this author's latest book came out. I always get so distracted when I come to bookstores—it's like everything catches my eye…

Huh? What happened to Yoshiko? I could've sworn she was here just a moment ago.

[Fade in/out.]

Oh, there you are. Did you pick out a book to buy, Yoshiko?

…

Yoshiko? What's that you're reading?

Agh! Don't scare me like that! I thought I was gonna jump out of my skin!

Sorry! You must've been really focused on that book. Are you gonna buy it?

N-No. I was just looking at it.

Oh, it's a travel special! Do you want to take a trip somewhere, Yoshiko?

N-No!

Ohhh, I've actually been wanting to visit that place on the cover!

You have? Really?!

Yes. You know, because of…this here. The limestone caves are really famous, right? I thought it'd be nice to go sometime.

Mwahaha… That's my little demon for you…

Look, see how the caves' interior is fully illuminated!

Indeed. 'Tis a liminal world betwixt this plane and the next…

A place like this is undoubtedly brimming with magical power.

It is probably best to aim to visit on the day of the full moon. That way I can absorb the energy that gushes forth and evolve to an even higher state!

And once I do, I shall take complete control of this world and subjugate it to my will!

It is then that a new world shall take shape, free of war and famine. It will be an eternal paradise under my reign…

Even fallen angels want world peace, I see.

You don't understand. When gods bring about peace and harmony, it is a transient peace. The peace that Yohane brings about is true peace. I'll show you.

So that's why you need to go there and bathe in its magic.

W-Well, yes. Naturally.

Hmph, I guess I'm left with no choice. I must buy this tome.

I do not have an abundance of free time, but I can take some time to pore over it at that café over there. Let's go!