It was a given that Aqua and Ruby returning to Miyazaki would dredge up memories of their time there.
Aqua makes a beeline for the hospital, telling Akane theres someone who once worked there that he knew.
He learns that Gorou (i.e.
he) was officially listed as resigned when he disappeared fifteen years ago.
The only question is how much info shed get and how clear a picture shed draw in her head.
Aqua certainly gives her a lot of material to work with.
She gives him a Hoshino Ai keychain as a memento, which he promises to treasure always.
Its a cute-as-hell interaction, especially as they briefly de-age to when Akane idolized Kana.
Of course, in a way, she still does.
He doesnotwant Kana to end up like Ai.
Then Ruby tells Akane that the man she loves suddenly disappeared one day.
She continues following the crow into a cave, and eventually she and Akane encounter a corpse.
The star in Rubys eye dims and contracts at this tragic, horrific sight.
The truth is, Hosino Ruby and Tendouji Sarina are one and the same.
She never stopped being Sarina, and so never stopped loving Gorou.
