Chapter 82.5

Kotonodama 2 (コトノダマ 2, Kotonodama 2) is the 82.5th chapter of the Yozakura Quartet manga.

Summary
Ao arrives at the church as the mass begins to leave and encounters Rin and Zakuro. Rin asks about Ao’s new apparel which Ao simply tells her they are ears. Ao points out Zakuro coming to church which she explains to have been doing for a month while confessing she confuses “amen” with “ramen”. Ao greets Yae who invites her into her room to perform adjustments to Ao’s device. Yae looks for her tools in her teddy bear filled room, Ao taking the opportunity to blend in the the many bears. As Yae tunes the device, Ao expresses her confusion to as why Noriko made the device for her. Yae explains that Noriko is taking preventative measures for against future Yōkai Hunters. Yae describes the youkai hunters as a group of mostly hanyou describing each of types of fallen they have encountered. Yae mentions to possibility of encountering a fallen yōkai which they would need Ao help with. Ao states she cannot tell whether or not Noriko is helping them herself of being told by the Senate. Yae ponders the answer possibly being Shidare’s orders. Yae explains that the Senate do not want lose manpower as the device not only minimizes Ao’s slipping but also to reduce the chance of her becoming fallen. Yae finishes up her adjustment and tells Ao to think of it as a good luck charm, wearing even if she is not using it. Ao hears a series of hellos and finds Kotoha calling out to her inviting her to go home for breakfast. Kotoha and Ao leave the church, Ao asking Kotoha why she said hello multiple times. Kotoha does not remember say such but writes it off as herself being hungry.

Tomoe enjoys the outdoor breeze in the mountains of Hakone, contemplating that while fun cities are too cramped for her. Tomoes wonders if Kyosuke will help her run her inn once things have settled but retracts her thoughts not wanting to get too hopeful. Tomoe puts her hand to her ear to listen but does not hear anything, realizing something had happened while she was away.

Kotoha and Ao walk home talking about breakfast, miso soup with radish. Kotoha exclaims her excitement at not eating radish raw and Ao tells Kotoha she eats too much raw vegetables. The to hurry home upon realizing that the tv special is about to start. Watching from above Hifumi mimics various nearby sounds before mimicking Ao telling Kotoha it is about to start.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Zakuro Kurumaki
 * Rin Azuma
 * Ao Nanami
 * Yae Shinatsuhiko
 * Kotoha Isone
 * Eiji Shinozuka (Mentioned)
 * Rokkaku (Mentioned)
 * V Lila F (Mentioned)
 * Iruka Kujouin (Mentioned)
 * Doujigiri Yasutsuna (Mentioned)
 * Tomoe
 * Hifumi (First appearance)