You job was to try to get Kirara on your side. With them on your side, they could he Hakari to help out. Surely this could be easy.. right? Definitely debatable.

After finding Kirara, they immediately said no... surprisingly. Albeit, they didn't fight you quite yet. Despite you trying to ask them to fight in return for their help.

"I totes don't wanna ruin your pretty face! You're so cute!" Kirara said in a whining tone. Their stary eyes gleaming at how cute you apparently were.