The battle with Kanon may be over, but it's going to be some time before Ayumu and the others fully recover from the ordeal. As the police and media casually sweep the entire incident under the rug, Ayumu realizes he's no closer to solving the mystery of the Blade Children. But a month in the hospital is a prime opportunity to gather information from his fellow inpatients, who seem ready to confide the secrets of their curse. A dark and dangerous path lies ahead...Has Ayumu grown strong enough to face it?