Despite their reluctance, they were fairly "wise" as they turned 180 degrees, turning to flee the alley.
However, just as they turned around, before they could even see the scene behind them, their vision blurred—a splash of brilliant red flashed before their eyes.
"Ugh...!" *2
The two felt a sharp pain in their knees, as if struck by a strong whip. Their centers of gravity were broken by the knee pain, and they both fell to the ground.
Their backs made intimate contact with the ground beneath them.
Only after they hit the ground did the two finally see who had knocked them down—a girl in a vibrant red yukata, with delicate bare feet wearing red-tied flat geta.
It was Mukiwa.
The two just now, in a rush to escape, paid attention ahead but neglected behind, completely unaware that Mukiwa had snuck up behind them.
They were caught off guard by Mukiwa's attack. So effortlessly, without much force, Mukiwa kicked them to the ground.
At this moment... Aoto arrived.
