The last comment from Mirai earned an eyeroll from Komatani, albeit one invisible beneath the visor, but Araragi simply no-sold it. "Thank you for the confirmation. We'll be heading in that direction. We shouldn't assume our intelligence is complete, so I want all of you to keep an eye out for any changes as we move. Suwa-san, Takaoka-san, I'll trust you to watch the rear with Imaizumi-kun."

And with that, he started off down the path, Komatani beside him, both relaxed but watchful.