An amused chuckle came through the phone. "He's right. You kids are going to be so much fun. I'll be sure to give Takahiro your regards. If you wish to find him, use your heads and keep your eyes open. Goodnight." The line went dead.

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The Shadow let out a scream of agony as it slumped over, not dead, but severely weakened. Yoro slid off of its head and brought his epee up. "Let's finish this. Are you ready?" Soon, with or without Youhei, Yoro would charge in, giving the Shadow everything he had. After the onslaught of attacks by Yoro (and maybe Youhei?), the Shadow let out a feeble cry before disintegrating into black goo, then evaporating the second it hit the ground.