Ayame's choice transforms her. No longer bound to a cycle of endless death, she becomes something more than human—an eternal guardian of the balance between life and death. She is no longer destined to die, but neither is she fully alive. She exists as a bridge between worlds, watching over both the living and the dead, ensuring the mistakes of the past are not repeated.

Reiko, wounded but alive, chooses to leave Ayame, seeking her own redemption and freedom from the roles they were forced into. The hunters disband, their mission complete, and the world begins to heal from the chaos Ayame's curse had wrought.

In the final moments of the story, Ayame walks through a peaceful field, her once-turbulent mind at peace. Though she is no longer burdened by her curse, she carries the memories of her lives as a reminder of the strength it took to break free. She knows that the world is fragile, and that balance must always be preserved. Her journey has ended, but her watch has just begun.

Epilogue: In a distant land, a mysterious figure watches from the shadows. A new force is rising, one that threatens the fragile balance Ayame fought so hard to protect. As she gazes at the horizon, a soft glow radiating from her, Ayame senses the coming storm. Her destiny may have been rewritten, but a new chapter awaits.

In this final moment, the story teases the possibility of a sequel, as Ayame's role as a guardian of balance hints at future battles and darker forces beyond the horizon.

To be continued