Alma vs Yomi

### Outcome

Kanata dies in the hands of Alma and Yomi overpowered the crowd, then departed for the meantime.

## Duration

### Manga

Chapters 6 to 10's introduction

**Alma vs Yomi** features a brief confrontation between Alma and Yomi. It all starts when Alma arrived at the subway station, where he was attempting to bring Kanata to their headquarters to guide her on living as a human with Maga abilities. However, things take a turn when Kanata transforms into a Maga, struggling to maintain control. This is when Yomi steps into the scene.

## Prologue

One day, Tao and Alma acquired information from Tatsuomi regarding a series of incidents involving male victims. The victims had been brutally mutilated, with torn arms and necks resulting in fatal bleeding. A notable detail was that the victims' palms were intentionally bitten off, and some had past convictions for crimes against women. Despite their eagerness to investigate, the sporadic nature of the incidents left Tao and Alma waiting for more information.

During their inquiry, Alma noticed an unwell girl named Kanata. Despite Kanata's initial refusal, claiming she was fine, Alma sensed otherwise and insisted on taking her for a meal. Although Kanata seemed hesitant while eating, she agreed to meet Alma again. As their friendship developed, Alma discovered that Kanata, feeling lonely at home and school, went outside at night to alleviate her solitude.

After parting with Alma, Kanata's condition deteriorated, and she began vomiting in the restroom. A stranger approached and attempted to assault her. Despite her resistance, the assailant covered her mouth. In a desperate move, Kanata bit into the man's palm, forcing him to release her, allowing her to escape.

Alma arrives at their office and shares with Tao about his new acquaintance, Kanata. Tao, reading a news article about a cannibal case in Gokurakugai involving a girl matching Kanata's description, suggests that Alma handles the situation with Kanata while she attends to another issue on 6th Avenue. Meanwhile, Kanata grapples with the urge to harm humans but successfully manages to control herself. However, when a concerned passerby approaches her, she panics and flees.

In a different scene, a group gathers for dinner, including Yomi, Yoru, and others. They discuss Kanata's internal struggle with her Maga nature and her aspiration to live a human life. Yomi expresses a desire for Alma to join their group, a sentiment that Yoru supports, considering Alma a suitable addition. Meanwhile, Alma searches for Kanata and eventually finds her at a subway station, visibly upset and in tears.

Tao discusses Kanata, a Maga living among humans, with Tatsuomi. Meanwhile, Alma finds Kanata at a subway station and learns that she is responsible for recent cannibalism cases. Despite Kanata admitting her guilt, Alma provides understanding and discloses his own identity as a half-human, half-Maga hybrid committed to protecting others. Inspired by Alma's compassion, Kanata genuinely wants to make amends and opts to join Alma in his mission. Unfortunately, when faced with men seeking revenge for the earlier killings, Kanata involuntarily transforms into a Maga.

## Battle

Alma shared with Kanata that Tatsuomi had informed him about a Maga targeting malevolent humans for consumption this time, which turned out to be Kanata herself. Surprisingly, Kanata, since meeting Alma, hadn't taken any lives—a behavior uncommon among Maga. Alma encouraged her to redirect her abilities towards saving people, aligning with his own approach. Kanata expressed a genuine desire to make amends, echoing Alma's actions. Alma suggested taking her to Saragi, where his teammates could provide assistance. However, during an emotional embrace, Kanata unexpectedly bit Alma's right shoulder, leaving both of them surprised and her in tears. Alma worked to comfort her, feeling flustered himself.

As Kanata and Alma were both prepared to leave, the man who had nearly assaulted her in the public restroom the previous day appeared with two accomplices. Seeking revenge for Kanata biting his hand, he taunted her. Despite Alma's attempts to calm the situation, the newcomers tried to assault Kanata again, with one recording the incident. The man who had brought a knife and had previously attacked her in the restroom attempted to step forward to attack Kanata. Faced with the threat, Kanata involuntarily transformed into a Maga, using her head as the focal point. She then decapitated the man who had previously assaulted her, leaving Alma and the other men present in shock.

Alma, taken aback by Kanata's Maga state, tried to reassure her and urged her to return to her human form. However, she remained resolute and confronted the two individuals brought by the initial assaulter, eliminating both of them. In the process, while Alma attempted to calm her down, she bit his right arm, resulting in the severe loss of his arm at the shoulder.

After a brief pause, Yomi arrived at the scene through a Maga's gate. Despite Alma's pain from Kanata's bite, he inquired about Yomi's identity and purpose. Yomi explained that he hadn't planned to meet Alma that day, showcasing his impatience. Alma sought clarification, prompting Yomi to suggest that Alma should recognize him. Using psychokinetic abilities, Yomi extracted a Karmic Stake embedded in Alma's heart, questioning if the memory of him had resurfaced. Despite Alma's attempts to connect with Yomi, physical contact proved impossible. Despite Alma's pleas to stop the stake removal, Yomi continued until it was entirely extracted, resulting in Alma's complete transformation into a Maga.

Yomi successfully removed Alma's Karmic Stake, causing Alma's transformation into a Maga. In a confrontation, Yomi used Kanata as a shield, resulting in a severe injury to her face. Kanata reflected on her past loneliness triggered by a memory. Enduring attacks from Maga Alma, she expressed gratitude to Alma amid acknowledging her remorse. In a final exchange, Alma delivered a fatal blow, ending Kanata's life. Yomi noted Kanata's perceived betrayal and deemed her misguided. Despite her questionable actions, Yomi acknowledged her coping with family loss and emphasized the lasting emotional impact. In response, the Maga-influenced Alma tried to strike Yomi, who remained impervious.

Yomi highlighted Kanata's affection for Alma and noticed an unfamiliar expression on her face. He discussed Maga behavior, explaining that consuming humans becomes a norm after transformation. Despite occasional resistance, Yomi emphasized the consequences of refraining from human consumption, leading to a severe physical rejection of other sustenance until they resort to killing. Yomi recognized Kanata's internal conflict as she tried to prevent Alma from despising her. Despite Yomi's insights, Alma persisted in forceful blows, attributed by Yomi to Alma's youthful age of 15.

## Aftermath

During their exchange, Tao and Nei arrived. Tao shot at Yomi's critical points, proving ineffective, and Nei's powerful strike encountered a similar outcome.

Ignoring Tao and Nei, Yomi bid farewell to Alma with a hint of frustration due to their interrupted private time. His departure was momentarily delayed by the arrival of the newcomers. Before leaving, he left a message for Tao, causing Nei to pause in her intent to strike him again. Yomi's knowledge of Tao's name surprised her, prompting an inquiry about his identity. Yomi introduced himself, explaining his name's significance as the convergence of life's origins and conclusions. Delivered lightheartedly, he passed through the Maga's gate and vanished, leaving behind both his presence and the gate itself.

Following this, Tao approached Alma, aiming to return the Karmic Stake within his heart and advising him to prevent his Maga blood from overpowering his humanity. As Alma awakened from his trance, his immediate concern was for Kanata's well-being. Seeing her lifeless figure on the ground, he was struck by a profound sense of shock and disbelief.

Rushing to her side, Alma was intercepted by Nei, who pointed out that Kanata was indeed a Maga. In response, Alma swiftly silenced Nei's words, asserting that despite her Maga nature, Kanata remained his friend.

In the headquarters, Alma woke up from a dream about Kanata and found Tao beside him. Tao explained that Alma's actions, including transforming into a Maga, had saved Kanata by helping her resist cannibalistic urges and find closure. Yoki, Dara, and Tatsuomi visited Alma, expressing their support. Yoki emphasized Alma's crucial role in identifying the Maga crisis mastermind. They reviewed subway station footage, noting Yomi's involvement and his resemblance to Alma, especially their similar rings. Alma pledged to confront Yomi and stop humans from transforming into Maga, expressing a desire to be more self-sufficient in helping others.