Chapter 1: Vibrant Red in the Night
"It’s her...” “Glowing, red eyes...” “Silver hair...“ “...It’s the Child Taking Oni...!”
The crisp night air, brushing against soft skin. The full, shining moon, reflecting upon strands of wayward hair. The light smell of gentle smoke, foreboding an eventful night… and another evening stroll, ruined. Although she thought she had hidden herself so well that night – staying above the rooftops and stepping lightly from place to place – Hanamori’s cover was blown by a single man on the street. The witness had caused quite a panic upon seeing the devilish creature, yelling out loud enough to wake the neighboring house. With each light that came on, more people appeared at the open windows, hoping for a glimpse of a rare sight.
