After throwing away another book Tamaki ran out of the storehouse and let out a sigh.
Being cooped up in the shrine was a pain. She had no idea what to do to properly awaken as Tamayori Princess, nor did anyone provide her with answers. It really became more frustrating with the day.
On top of that her grandmother suddenly went out somewhere, Mitsuru was taking care of some rituals and the Guardians were still at school. Tamaki was all alone and had to spend another day trying to figure out how to awaken. She was so lost in thought she didn't notice the figure approaching her.

"Ah, it looks like you're having a hard time."
Tamaki turned around quickly and saw Ashiya leaning against a statue casually eating a rice cracker. The startled look on her face melted and she took a deep breath before saying:
"Grandmother is out at the moment. If you have business with her you'll have to come back later." "I'm well aware of that." Tamaki looked confused. "Then why…" "In fact, I came here looking for you." "You have been trying to figure out how to awaken further right? But it seems you really haven't made any progress in the past few days. I thought I'd help you out a bit."
Tamaki's eyes widened at the sound of his words. She really could use some help, though her Guardians certainly wouldn't approve. After giving it some thought she decided to hear him out. As he saw no signs of resistance he continued his speech.
"We at the bureau of medicine found a way to stimulate your spiritual growth."
He took a small package from his pocket. Tamaki stared at it and asked: "That is…?"
"It's a reverse vaccine. Rather than making you immune for something it makes you more prone to contract that which you get injected. This particular one is made out of the blood of the first Tamayori Princess.
Well, I won't bore you with the details, but put simply, this vaccine will react with the Tamayori blood inside you and will awaken your powers."
Tamaki had a hard time believing it. She wanted to ask something when he continued.

"Though it doesn't really sound too appealing, it's the easiest way to help your friends out.
You know the tragedy that's befalling them all because the Onikirimaru hasn't been completely sealed." He smiled at her and put the package back in his pocket.
"Of course it's up to you to decide. I'll come back in a few hours so you can think it over."

He nonchalantly waved as he disappeared from sight. Tamaki went back to her room and sat down, the earlier revelation still spinning in her head. She could take the shot and it would make everything better. She'd properly awaken, the Guardians would obtain their original powers and they'd have a chance to seal the Onikirimaru once and for all. It all seemed too good to be true, and that's exactly why she doubted it. Why would Ashiya tell her this now? Surely he could've just talked to Grandmother like he always did…

The idea of having finally found a way to solve everything filled her with joy though. Takuma would be able to return and they'd figure something out to banish the Demon. Ohmi would probably come back as well. And hopefully Mitsuru and Shinji could have a nice future as well. It was painful to see those two together. It was just awkward at first but now it usually ends with one of them running of…
She really didn't care all that much about herself. She just wanted everyone to go back to the way they were. She wanted everyone to be happy.

When Ashiya came back Tamaki asked some final questions. He assured her it was completely safe and it wouldn't cause her any harm. Some discomfort at most. Tamaki put out her arm as Ashiya prepared the vaccine. He brought the needle to her vein and pushed it in. It stung a lot but she felt a rush come up. Her vision turned blurry and she fainted into his arms.