Azuki and Shota both ran to Yuta-sensei, clutching at his robes, as they watched the kites fly higher in the sky.

"What do they mean? What do they want with me?" Azuki's desperate grip matched her tone.

"How did you do that?" Shota wanted to know.

"We have to get out of here," Yuta told them. "Hurry. Collect our things and put out the fire. They think you might be a female Tengu, Azuki-chan. There will be time for more explanations later. I'll collect the things ...