Akira's growing power causes a greater distance between her and Rina. Unable to tell her friend the truth, Akira is caught in a spiral of guilt and isolation, while Rina becomes increasingly frustrated. Meanwhile, the shadow attacks intensify, putting everyone in danger, and Akira realizes that she can no longer protect her friends without embracing her destiny.

Scene 1: A Broken Promise

Akira is late to meet Rina at a café, as she's been delayed by another shadow attack. Rina waits, her frustration building. By the time Akira arrives, the tension between them has reached its peak.

Rina: (arms crossed) "Again, Akira? You said you'd be here. I waited for over an hour."

Akira (apologetic but worn out): "I know, I'm sorry. Something came up—"

Rina: "Something always comes up! I feel like I don't even know you anymore."

Akira feels the weight of Rina's words but still can't reveal the truth.

Akira: "It's not like that, Rina. I just... there are things I can't explain."

Rina: (hurt) "Then maybe you should start. Because whatever secret you're keeping, it's destroying us."

Akira's silence deepens the rift, and as Rina storms out, Akira realizes that her friendships may not survive this battle.

Scene 2: Yuto's Warning

Yuto finds Akira after her confrontation with Rina. He notices the strain in her eyes and the weight on her shoulders, but he remains focused on the mission at hand.

Yuto: "You can't let them get too close, Akira. The more they know, the more danger they're in."

Akira: (frustrated) "You think I don't know that? I'm trying to keep them safe, but they're slipping away from me."

Yuto, though sympathetic, is stern.

Yuto: "If you want to protect them, you need to unlock the Celestial Form. Everything else is secondary."

Akira feels the pull between her personal life and her destiny growing stronger.