The following morning, Chiaki woke up in the hospital bed and looked at the window. She still couldn't believe that she almost died, but the less she thought of that the better. When she looked to the hospital chair next to her bed, she saw her mother fast asleep. Chiaki cracked a smile before the door opened to reveal her father.

"Morning, dad" Chiaki whispered.

"Good morning" Munakata whispered," did you sleep well"

"Not really, but I'm happy to be awake" Chiaki said.

"I'm going to talk to the doctor" Munakata said," but this might be your last day in the hospital"

"That would be great" Chiaki smiled.

"Keep an eye on your mother" Munakata smiled back.

"Yes sir" Chiaki said.

...

In the dark room only lightened by X-ray screens, Munakata faced the doctor.

"Can you tell me what caused my daughter to collapse?" Munakata asked.

"Based on the test we performed, it seemed to be a case of immense decrease in red blood cells" the doctor explained," does she have a history of anemia?"

"No, she's perfectly healthy" Munakata said.

"I see, that is quiet a mystery" the doctor said," yet her revival is nothing short of a miracle"

"Are you sure?" Munakata asked.

"Yes" the doctor said," while we did give her blood transfusions, they failed to resurrect her so we stopped. Some time after, she came back with hardly any fatigue or mental stigmas. Such a thing in the medical world is impossible, yet it happened"

"What do you recommend I do to prevent future episodes?" Munakata asked.

"Normally, i'd propose to increase the iron in her diet" the doctor said," however I don't know if that will work in her case"

"Why?" Munakata asked.

"Your daughters condition is just too mysterious to understand" the doctor said," we could conduct more test, but it's doubtful that we would find any answers"

"Then we'll leave it for now" Munakata said," I will keep an eye on her condition, but I would prefer If she could return home today"

"That's fine" the doctor said," I'm sure the familiar setting will help, but be prepared in case it happens again"

"I will" Munakata said as he got up," Thank you"

Munakata walked out of the room, but when he did he accidentally bumped into a woman with long brown hair. Despite this, Munakata kept walking and the woman entered the doctors room.

"What a lovely office this is" the woman said.

"Excuse me, but I don't remember seeing you here" the doctor said.

"I just transferred to this hospital" the woman said," unfortunately, that means I'll be taking this office"

"What?" The doctor asked.

"In exchange for my services something must be sacrificed" the woman said," now, get out of my office please"

...

As soon as Chiaki returned home, Junko was waiting for her in anticipation. Chisa invited Junko in while Chiaki settled into bed. Once in bed, Junko sat at chiakis bedside and Chisa prepared tea for the two of them.

"I can't believe you skipped school to see me" Chiaki said.

"You know I'd do anything for you" Junko said," besides, attendance isn't mandatory"

"You can be such a rebel sometimes" Chiaki laughed," So, what do you want to do today?"

"I guess we could play games as usual" Junko said," but an occasion like this calls for something special"

"Like what?" Chiaki asked.

"We should work out your image for when you go back to school" Junko said.

"What's wrong with how I look now?" Chiaki asked.

"Ahh, nothing, you're perfect the way you are" Junko tried to recover," I just thought if you changed your look it would help commemorate the occasion"

"Okay, but nothing too flashy please" Chiaki said.

"How about a ribbon?" Junko asked.

"I think that will work" Chiaki smiled," Thank you, Junko"

"You're welcome" Junko blushed," let me see if I have some"

...

In the kitchen, Chisa prepared the tea as a soft wind blew through the window. She smiled at the sweet smell of the tea until she noticed something strange on the windowsill. Chisa picked up the monotone letter to find a note made of cutout magazine letters. She hesitated to read the mysterious letter, but couldn't resist. The letter read;

"Do not trust the fox

Do not trust your heart

Do not trust the girl you claim to be your daughter"

Upon reading, Chisa was compelled to tear the note to shreds and shove the pieces down the drain.

'No one will destroy my family' Chisa thought before putting the tea on a tray,' especially not some coward hiding in the shadows'

...

At school, Nagito searched all sorts of books for any information on the Vixendrum. He found nothing on the subject and regretted not asking what the Vixendrum was. After searching through a bookcase worth of books, Nagito still had nothing resembling a clue. Just as he began to despair, a certain musician stumbled upon the mess of books.

"Woah, what's with all the books?" Ibuki asked," you studying for something?"

"I don't suppose you know what a Vixendrum is" Nagito said.

"Oh, that sounds like a good song title" Ibuki said," like a girl's beating heart"

"I guess that's one way to look at it" Nagito sighed.

"Why are you looking for this Vixendrum anyway?" Ibuki asked

"I was just curious" Nagito said.

"Hmm looking for the key to make a girl's heart skip a beat" Ibuki said," In that case you should just ask her"

"I think I will" Nagito said," thank you, Ibuki"

"No prob bob" Ibuki said," good luck on your voyage of love, though you probably already have good luck.

...

"The tea's done" Chisa said as she entered Chiaki's room.

"It smells as heavenly as always" Junko said.

"That's because my mom always adds a tablespoon of love to everything she makes" Chiaki said

"It's true" Chisa said," I also add a tablespoon of apple butter"

"Apple butter?" Junko asked.

"It's the best" Chiaki said," especially when it's warm and soft"

"In that case, I'll buy a jar of apple butter" Junko said," then we can share it at lunch"

"Better yet" Chisa said," I'll give you the recipe for my homemade apple butter"

"You're the best miss Munakata" Junko said.

"Anytime" Chisa smiled," enjoy your tea"

"We will" Chiaki said before Chisa left.

"Lets see" Junko said as she looked through the collection of ribbons she brought with her," which one would look best on you?"

"How about red" Chiaki said after sipping her tea.

"No that won't do" Junko said," I know, white will be perfect"

"White?" Chiaki asked.

"It's symbolic of your purity and will fit with your hair and eyes" Junko said.

"I never would have thought of that" Chiaki said,"You're so good at costume coordination"

"I can thank my analytical talent for that" Junko smiled," here, i'll tie it in your hair then"

"Go for it" Chiaki said.

Carefully, Junko tied the white ribbon into chiakis hair, all the while her heart pounded.

"Tada!" Junko said after she handed a mirror to Chiaki.

"It looks great" Chiaki said," thank you Junko"

"You're welcome" Junko smiled," just wait till your classmates see you."

Following this, the doorbell rang. A minute later, Nagito entered chiakis room. When he noticed Junko, he paused for some reason.

"I hope I'm not intruding" Nagito said," I needed to talk to you Chiaki"

"In that case, I should get going" Junko said as she stood up," I'll see you around"

"Okay, don't forget to get the recipe from my mom" Chiaki said.

"I won't" Junko said before leaving.

"Is that the girl you have lunch with?" Nagito asked.

"Yep" Chiaki said," we've been friends for a long time"

"She seems interesting" Nagito said.

"She's such a great and loyal friend to have" Chiaki smiled.

"You're just as great and loyal" Nagito said before Chiaki closed her eyes.

"My your flattery is almost on par with mine" Chiaki said as she revealed her eyes to be emerald," Almost. Survival Tactic!"

The pendent glowed and whisked Nagito back to the celestial scenery. Chiaki stood tall in her crazy outfit, while Nagito just accepted it.

"I was wondering when you would come crying for my help" Chiaki said in her proud voice," so tell me what it is you need, servant"

"I need to know what the Vixendrum is so I can look for it" Nagito said.

"I guess I did fail to elaborate, however you're also responsible since you didn't ask any questions regarding the Vixendrum before accepting a deal" Chiaki said," unfortunately, I don't know much as to what the Vixendrum looks like"

"So much for an all powerful being" Nagito said.

"You will know when you have found the Vixendrum" Chiaki said," because it has a certain feeling to it"

"What, pray tell, is this feeling?" Nagito asked.

"It's like a soft yet warm flame in your heart" Chiaki said," you will know that you have found it when you feel the warmth of an invisible fire coming from someone"

"Any other vague information you want to tell me?" Nagito asked.

"For now, that will be all" Chiaki said," Now go and find the Vixendrum"

Before Nagito could ask anymore questions, the red pendent glowed and transported Nagito and Chiaki back to where they were. Nagito gritted his teeth a bit, but settled by the sight of chiaki's soft pink eyes.

"Is something wrong?" Chiaki asked.

"Oh, no" Nagito said," it's nothing. How are you feeling?"

"I'm feeling okay, but my dad wants me to stay in bed" Chiaki said," at least I can play my games"

"Your parents really care about you" Nagito said," I'm a little jealous"

"Ever since I can remember, my parents have been there for me" Chiaki said reminiscently," what about your parents?"

"Not so much" Nagito said," but I'm pretty independent so it doesn't bother me"

"I'm sorry to hear that" Chiaki said.

"You shouldn't worry about a person like me" Nagito falsely smiled.

"What do you mean, a person like you?" Chiaki asked.

"It's nothing" Nagito shook it off.

"You're always so aloof" Chiaki said with puffed cheeks," it's kind of annoying"

"I'm sorry" Nagito said," I should go"

Before Chiaki could stop him, Nagito left. Chiaki sighed before picking up one of her games and playing.

...

In the dark room, the woman with long hair took notes in her monotone notebook. Meanwhile, the black kitten was preparing to pounce onto the white kitten.

"So a spider has entered our web" the woman said," how bothersome, but this could be used to our advantage"

"No good wolf" the girl with white hair said.

"Wolves are not evil little one" the woman said," they are simply seekers of physical truth and thus they quarrel with dogs"

"Does that mean?" the black haired boy asked.

"There is no doubt that soon the wolf and dog will meet" the woman said," who's truth will prevail though, that is the question"