The Perfumer and her minions reach the Yamatsukami family mountain, home to—among other things—the clue behind “Tozakura.” Hinako and Ayako split up from Kuroko and the group in pursuit of the criminals, but they can’t hide from the Perfumer, who easily spots the pair with her abilities. To secure an escape route for Hinako, Ayako decides to face them on her own, but she’s soon cornered and poisoned by the Perfumer. All seems lost—until Kuroko and the others arrive, and the real fight begins…

Volume 24 of the Murcielago manga series by Alexis Eckerman.