Hinako is now in a pinch after being forced in a fight with Jae Hoon.
Man 4: Alright! Go Jae Hoon.
Man 7: Now finish her off!
Hinako: Please… (sniffle) no more…
As Jae Hoon was ready to finish Hinako off with his fiery super, a projectile lands a hit on him, preventing him from using his super.
Man 3: What the heck!?
Man 2: Man! What a letdown.
Man 8: Arghh! Who's responsible for that cheap stunt!?
The one who was responsible for throwing the projectile was none other than Hotaru Futaba, who came back for Hinako. She then proceeds to take the dog from the men.
Man 7: Hey! What are you doing!?
Man 8: Come on Jae Hoon! Finish that girl off!
Man 1: No! Fight that girl who disrupted you and then finish off the beaten girl.
Jae Hoon: Now, hold on. I'm pretty sure Hotaru has a good reason she threw that projectile at me.
Man 2: Who cares! Finish that girl off!
Jae Hoon: I think Hotaru cares.
Man 5: It's eight against one. Finish the job then we'll leave you alone.
Hotaru: Enough! I came here when I noticed Hinako was in danger.
Man 6: In danger!? She did…
Jae Hoon: Please, be quiet. Now, continue.
Hotaru: There was a different looking Hinako that came here earlier. That was a doppelganger. Trying to cause trouble and get Hinako in trouble. Hinako would never do such a thing.
Man 3: That's nonsense. People are capable of changing appearances quickly.
Jae Hoon: That's enough. Now Hotaru, what did this doppelganger look like?
Hotaru: She looked exactly like Hinako, except wore a black outfit, had a darker skin tone, and had pink hair. I first saw her with my own eyes earlier this morning.
Jae Hoon (thinking): That's the exact description May Lee gave me.
Jae Hoon: Alright! I'll let her go for now. But if she actually does something like this, I'm afraid you'll be forced to see her suffer.
Hotaru: I ensure you. She would never do such a thing.
Man 1: Come on! You're going to let someone like her change your mind?
Man 5: We're still missing our stolen stuff.
Jae Hoon: We are in a middle of an investigation, so we need all the stories and evidence we can get. In the meantime, we'll help fix the marketplace and try to get your stuff back.
Jae Hoon and the other men leave the marketplace. Hotaru tries to help Hinako get up.
Hinako: Thank you so much Hotaru!
Hotaru: You're welcome. Do you think you can walk alright?
Hinako tries to walk but collapses and screams in pain.
Hotaru: Oh. Well, you are lightweight. I can carry you home. What happened anyways?
Hinako: After I left the park. I was crossing, only to be intercepted by a speeding truck. I managed to survive thanks to my sumo skills, but that took a lot out of me. By the time I got to the marketplace…
Hotaru: Ok. You can stop there. I'm assuming those men were after you then you were in a fight with Jae Hoon. Right?
Hinako: Yes. How did you know?
Hotaru: Well, it's a long story, but I'll tell you while I walk you home.
Flashback starts.
Hotaru approaches the door of the apartment of one of her friends. Her friend answers the door.
Friend: H-Hotaru!
Hotaru: Good morning Malin. I didn't mean to surprise you.
Malin: Well, I wasn't expecting you to come over.
Hotaru: I want to ask a question. I could use your help.
Malin: Go for it.
Hotaru: Earlier this morning, I had a good conversation with Hinako, but when she left, I saw her again, only she had pink hair, darker skin tone, and a black outfit.
Malin: Hmm… the holograms for mirror matches are for tournaments and practice only…
Hotaru: Well, what could it possibly be?
Malin: There is one possibility, but it's just a myth. You might have seen her doppelganger. I'll have to research the effects of seeing a doppelganger.
Malin looks up the myth of doppelgangers. Both were shocked by what they found.
Hotaru: No way!
Malin: A friend seeing a doppelganger can also trigger such bad events?
Hotaru: Hinako's going to live a miserable life because of me?
Malin: It could be worse though. You absolutely have to make sure Hinako doesn't see her own doppelganger.
Hotaru: Can you help me with that?
Malin: Well, I have my own problems, such as falling behind on school work due to my procrastination, so I can't help you all the time, but I will try at the best I can.
Hotaru: Thanks Malin.
Malin: Don't mention it. By the way, since you're here, want to watch some TV with me?
Hotaru and Malin are watching some tournament matches on TV.
Commentator: Here we have Malin distancing herself as usual, trying to build up meter… wait! Duo Lon just went right through her yoyo projectiles. He's attacking her with no mercy…
Malin: Doesn't it feel great to watch some replays of tournament matches?
Hotaru: It sure does. For the matches that we won in of course.
Reporter: We interrupt this program with some breaking news.
Malin: Oh great! What does May Lee have to say this time?
May Lee: The local marketplace is under attack. The booths are being torn down and people's stuff are being stolen. Reports say that the suspect is known as Hinako Shijo, with pink hair that is. As I personally have doubts of her doing this, I sent Jae Hoon to go and investigate. Further details to come. We now return to your regularly scheduled program.
Hotaru: This is terrible.
Malin: I know. We missed the best part, where I nailed Duo Lon with a hammer and he made funny noises.
Commentator: It's all over. Malin wins the match and the crowd goes wild.
Malin: See!
Hotaru: No! Hinako's on her way to that marketplace.
Malin: Wait! Is her bad luck staring now!? Hotaru! I'll call a cab for you to catch and you try to help out Hinako when you get to the marketplace.
Hotaru: Thanks Malin!
Flashback ends.
Hinako: So that's how you knew I was in trouble.
Hotaru: I'm so sorry. I'm just glad you're still alive.
Hinako: It's ok. I have a friend like you, so that makes me feel better.
Hotaru: Well, we're here. I hope the best of luck to you.
Hotaru walks away.
Hinako: Thanks for everything. And don't worry, I'll be ready for whatever's thrown at me from now on.
Hinako and her dog walk back into her house. They make way to their beds so they can get some rest. Hinako hopes that the next day won't be so bad.