Mayumi Joutouguu is a haniwa and the leader of the Haniwa Army Corps. Her loyalty to the sculptor god, Keiki Haniyasushin, is unwavering, and she hopes to live up to her expectations with her fighting abilities.

Mononobe no Futo is Toyosatomimi no Miko’s Taoist ally and subordinate, as well as a self-proclaimed shikaisen. While she’s undoubtedly more childish than Miko, they’re loyal friends who place great trust in each other.

Ichirin Kumoi is a Buddhist monk who trains under head priest Byakuren Hijiri. While many who reside in Myouren Temple refer to the head priest as Hijiri, Ichirin alone has been known to call her “Boss,” indicating her fierce loyalty.

Disciples of the Sword Where some connections fall apart, others are made. Each with their own master to look up to, the most trivial coincidence brought these three dedicated followers together. Their connection is still frail, but they grow closer each day. At times, they strive to reach the same summit, and at times, they draw swords in pursuit of the same goal. But on this day, they put their differences aside to rejoice in the coming of spring. But where will the future take them now that their fates have been woven together?

So long as free-will and limited lifespans exist, no connection will last forever. No matter how much you fight it, the knots binding people together will come loose, the threads themselves will fray, and all will be undone. Fate says it will be so. And yet, people resist. They deepen their bonds and bolster their strength. In doing so, they ensure they will never be fully disconnected from the world. Why do they struggle so? Because they’ve glimpsed what could be―the precious glow of a connection forever in bloom.