As usual, Naruse Mio and Banriya headed home together after meeting up, only today Duanmu Huai, who was usually with them, was absent. Instead, Liliath was with them—after all, she now lived in Duanmu Huai's house. Moreover, compared to Naruse Mio and Banriya, Liliath's strength was notably greater, so having her around gave Duanmu Huai peace of mind.
The reason Duanmu Huai wasn't with them was simple. The Kansai competition was about to begin, and the Wind Band Club had to stay behind for intensive training, forcing Duanmu Huai to endure the grueling sessions along with them…
Walking along the road, the three girls felt a bit uneasy. Naturally, their thoughts all revolved around the same topic: the looming arrival of the Tribunal member mentioned by Duanmu Huai. Since Duanmu Huai hadn't said much, they had no idea if the person was male or female or what kind of personality this individual had.
