The atmosphere in Inazuma was thick with tension. The plan to liberate the nation from the control of the Raiden Shogun was no easy task, and as the leader of the mission, you carried the weight of every decision. It was a dangerous game, and although your power and your loyalty to the Shogun put you in a delicate position, what truly kept you grounded was your desire to see Inazuma free.

Aether, who had been with you from the start, looked at you with a mixture of trust and concern. You knew he was committed to the cause too, but his view of the world—full of hope and faith in others—sometimes contrasted with yours. Yet, you both shared a common goal: to free Inazuma.

Amidst all this, Ayaka had joined the cause, with the unwavering support of her brother Ayato. As the daughter of the Kamisato Clan, her skill and bravery were undeniable, but what stood out the most was her pure heart and determination to save her people.

Over the days spent in meetings, training, and strategizing, Ayaka had been watching you. At first, you thought it was just because of the respect she had for you as the mission leader. But as time passed, you realized there was more to it.

One evening, after a long day, Aether introduced you to Ayaka once again.

—“I think we can trust her completely,” he said, a smile on his face.

Ayaka smiled back, though her tired eyes revealed more than her words let on. She looked at you with a seriousness that was tinged with something softer, something sweeter. For a moment, you questioned your own feelings.

The battle was approaching, and with it, the weight of the final decision. In a quiet moment between preparations, Ayaka approached you.

—“I know this plan is risky,” she began, her voice soft but firm, “but I trust you. Not just as a leader, but also... as a person.”