Crossing Paths

**Crossing Paths** is the fifth story episode of Inokashira Rescue.

## In-Game Summary

Seira is standing in a classroom after school. Cocoa appears. Seira urges her to quit the demon slaying, but Cocoa wants to do anything but. While they are unable to reach an agreement, Cocoa laughs. Seira is left behind, lost in thought, after Cocoa urges her to do what she thinks is right.

## Plot

Seira is waiting in the classroom alone when Cocoa arrives. Since she missed her afternoon classes, she came back to pick up her bag. Seira tries to ask her where she been, but Cocoa is evasive, talking about her brothers and pumpkins on sale. At some point Seira snaps at her, saying she's acting strange and reprimanding her for still fighting as a magical girl. She tells Cocoa it's better to give it up, but Cocoa replies that that is Seira's opinion, and she doesn't share it.

Seira then questions the intentions of the other three, but Cocoa defends them. To Seira's surprise, Omnis is revealed to be nearby, and under her angry questioning, Cocoa tells Seira that Omnis can pass through anything, unhindered by doors or walls. Just then, a demon alert goes off, and Cocoa and Omnis prepare to go battle. Before they leave, Cocoa tells Seira that being a magical girl is fun, and wants to do it together with her, but Seira refuses. Cocoa is unphased, saying that was the expected answer. She reassures Seira that she should walk the path she thinks is right, and then excitedly rushes off with Omnis to fight. Seira is left behind, confused and disappointed.

## Transcript

*(After school, in an Arihane classroom)*

Seira
\*Sigh\*
*(Cocoa arrives)*

Cocoa
Huh? Seira? You still haven't gone home?
Seira
Cocoa! You're the one who didn't show up for class in the afternoon...
Cocoa
Hahaha! That's why I came back to get my bag!
Cocoa
Hm? Were you waiting for little ol' me? Seira, you're so nice, you should've gone home without me.
Seira
There's no way I could ever do that... Anyway, where have you been all this time?
Cocoa
Um, it sounds like Kazuya and Tatsuya hurt their friend at their elementary school. I'm worried they're getting too rowdy lately.
Seira
It's happening a lot lately, right? So many people with headaches going to the nurse and not returning...
Cocoa
Hahaha! Maybe they're tired from chores? Kanji class is basically a lullaby. It's enough to put anyone to sleep...
Seira
Cocoa...
Cocoa
Oh yeah, Seira! Pumpkins are on sale at the supermarket today! Wanna come with me?
Seira
Cocoa!
Cocoa
What? Oh, you know I'm gonna treat you to a pudding as thanks, Seira!
Seira
That's not the point!
Cocoa
Seira, you seem kinda off today.
Seira
You're the one who's been acting strange!
Cocoa
Oh...Seira?
Seira
You're...You're still doing it, aren't you?
Seira
Didn't I say you're better off giving it up? It's too risky, too dangerous!
Cocoa
Isn't that just your opinion?
Seira
Huh?
Cocoa
I don't share your opinion.
Seira
Cocoa...
Cocoa
Don't worry. It's not as dangerous as you think. And I even get a cute outfit when I transform!
Seira
Wait, Cocoa! Don't you think they're trying to trick you?
Cocoa
Iroha and Kaori are both really nice girls. Hahaha! And Om-om's not that bad, either!
Omnis
Th-thanks...
Seira
Where did you come from!?
Cocoa
Did you know? Om-om can pass through anything, even if there's a wall in the way!
Omnis
Well, it's something I only figured out recently...
*(Dynamisphere alert goes off)*

Cocoa
Oops, you're calling for me, aren't you?
Seira
Cocoa, seriously? Again?
Omnis
There's a lot of demons... How many times has it been today?
Cocoa
What a catch! At this rate, there soon won't be any left!
Omnis
I'm pretty sure that Iroha and Kaori are still nearby! Let's meet up and take them on together!
Cocoa
Oh, hold on a second, Om-om!
Cocoa
There's something I wanna say!
Seira
....
Cocoa
Seira! Being a magical girl is SUPER fun!
Cocoa
That's why I want us to do it together!
Seira
Cocoa...
Seira
I'll...pass.
Cocoa
Yeah, I thought you'd say that!
Seira
What...?
Cocoa
Seira, you should walk the path you think is right.
Seira
I...
Cocoa
Alright! Let's go, Om-om! We're gonna catch them with their pants down today!
Omnis
R-right...
*(Cocoa and Omnis leave)*

Seira
It's not...like that... It's just that I...