Akira is left reeling after her defeat at Lilian's hands. She questions her ability to protect the ley lines and her role in the larger conflict. Yuto tries to help her regain her confidence, but Akira begins to wonder if she's strong enough to face the coming threat.

Scene 1: Recovery

Back at Yuto's hideout, Akira struggles with the aftermath of the battle. Her body is weak, and her powers are unstable. She lies on a couch, staring at the ceiling, her mind racing.

Akira: "I couldn't stop her. I couldn't even protect myself."

Yuto: (softly) "You did better than anyone could've expected, Akira. Lilian's been planning this for a long time. You're not alone in this."

Akira shakes her head, feeling the weight of her failure.

Akira: "What if she's right? What if I'm not strong enough to handle this?"

Yuto: "You are strong enough. But you're going to have to believe it yourself. You can't give in to the doubt."

Scene 2: The Decision

As Akira rests, she hears Yuto talking to someone else, perhaps one of his superiors. She overhears a conversation about the prophecy—about the Celestial Form—and realizes that Yuto has been hiding the full extent of the danger from her.

Yuto (to the other voice): "We don't have much time. If Akira can't unlock the Celestial Form, we're all in danger."

Akira listens from the shadows, her heart sinking. She realises that she must decide whether to embrace her destiny fully, knowing that the cost may be higher than she imagined.