SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Episode 12: The Last Remaining Despair

In a swirling, abstract void, Lycos watches visions of Kyoya fighting, then protecting a silent Seiren. Her words, delivered with chilling certainty, speak of the knight protecting the songstress and growing stronger, and the songstress blessing the knight. The orb then shows Seiren unconscious, and Apollon's concern, suggesting a deeper, troubling connection. Lycos concludes her prophecy with a sinister vow to draw Kyoya out, declaring her intent to kill with her own strength alone. She pronounces a stage for him, one where he will rot.

The Manager expresses concern over the Miraj's emergence point in Aomori, a place not considered a major city. Executives dismiss the location, deeming it insignificant for "Ideya" collection. The Manager contradicts them, revealing the deliberate targeting of Aomori. Her voice trembles as she explains, "Because this is Kyoya-kun's hometown." The implication is clear: this is a personal attack.

Distraught, Kyoya calls his grandmother, urging her to leave Aomori. His voice is tight with desperation, pleading with her to meet him at the station. He understands the danger, but his inability to act directly weighs heavily upon him. "Please, grandma, leave that place immediately!" he begs, his tone revealing a deep sense of powerlessness.

In a brightly lit practice room, Kyoya rages against the "Xenos guy," furious at the blatant cruelty of the attack. Mikoto explains the enemy's strategy: "They've decided to lure Kyoya out, haven't they? They're telling him not to run." Aoi watches Kyoya with concern, while Nagi remains withdrawn, observing the situation with a sad, knowing expression. Kyoya insists that SI-VIS will not overlook the Miraj, regardless of the city's size.

Head bowed, Kyoya clutches his phone, the weight of his helplessness pressing down on him. He admits defeat, apologizing to his grandmother for his sudden request. "It's my fault," he says, a heavy admission of responsibility, even though he is a victim himself. He hangs up, his head still down, a picture of profound despair.

Ren calmly retrieves a water bottle, offering Kyoya a backhanded compliment for not revealing the truth to his grandmother. He smiles, noting Kyoya's newfound strength, a sentiment Kyoya immediately rejects with a shout. Ren then hands him the bottle, stating his escape route is cut off, leaving him only one option. "You have no choice but to win, Kyoya!" Ren declares, cutting through Kyoya's self-doubt with blunt resolve.

Mikoto questions Kyoya's readiness, but Aoi’s confidence remains unshaken. "If he can't, we'll protect him," Aoi states, affirming their collective responsibility. She emphasizes that Kyoya is the only one who can carry on Yosuke-kun's mission. The trio then walks away, Mikoto wishing Kyoya had more self-awareness, underscoring his lingering immaturity.

Nagi finds Seiren withdrawn and sad, concerned for Kyoya. Seiren speaks of Kyoya always making her the center, and now her desire to protect him. When asked if she can sing, Seiren responds with certainty, "Of course!" She wishes everyone would come back, a poignant thought. Nagi then gives her a set of headphones, revealing a new strategy tied to a "Protostar."

Lycos stands in a column of light, grappling with internal conflict. She recalls a rule against killing her own kind, contrasted with the permission to "harvest Earthlings." Her reflection appears, personifying her inner turmoil. "Did I touch his heart?" she wonders, questioning her own resolve. The reflection, identified as Kyrios, urges her to sleep, to not go.

Lycos rejects her reflection's counsel, embracing Kyoya from behind. She declares her ability to protect him and stay by his side, transforming his surprise into determined acceptance. Now in new outfits, they stand together. Lycos states, "Kyoya, your feelings will give me strength," and then reciprocates, "Kyoya, my feelings will give you strength." They are presented as two parts of a unified whole, "the strongest."

United, Kyoya and Lycos stand ready on a grand platform in the sky. Their smiles are confident, their eyes determined. Lycos states, "The Miraj is calling us," embracing the challenge. They walk hand-in-hand, a powerful declaration of their bond and their shared mission. With a final, triumphant declaration, "We will become the strongest," they face their destiny together, ready for battle.