There, Shiki finds Kohaku's body tied to the wall by Akiha's hair. Akiha tells Shiki the Tohno family had severely wronged Kohaku, and that everyone, including him, were all just pawns in Kohaku's plot for revenge. Shiki, however, tells Akiha he loves Kohaku no matter what she has done, prompting Akiha to attack Kohaku. Shiki retaliates, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to kill his sister. At that moment, Kohaku appears, telling Akiha to stop because she held no resentment towards her, and that she had already forgiven the Tohno family. Akiha realizes Kohaku survived because she subconsciously held back, as she ultimately still liked her.