"A startling transformation gives Arata Hinohara a new perspective on his strengths and weaknesses, and he's left to face the fact that his ill feelings toward his old friend and current nemesis, Kadowaki, are probably the greatest threat to the success of his quest. It may even have rendered him helpless to defend himself! Another enemy, Ameeno, wastes no time taking advantage of this, and to such effect that he might take out both Hinohara and Kadowaki at one stroke"--Provided by publisher.