Ep. 2: Touko encounters banished brides while Koushi seeks shelter in the Capital

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During a collection truck journey, Touko meets Hotaru, Benio, and Kaho, who were exiled from their villages to remove perceived curses. She also discovers another Fire Hunter in a separate vehicle. Simultaneously, Koushi arrives at the Okibi estate in the Capital, where he meets Youschichi Okibi, an old friend of his father Haijuu. With Koushi’s mother deceased and Haijuu away on Fire Hunter business, Yuoshichi offers housing for Koushi and his sick sister. In exchange, Koushi must research methods to enhance bottled lightning for harnessing volatile skyfire, anticipating government collapse and the need for powerful energy. Later, the caravan stops for refueling and hunting. Kaho tries to escape but is captured by a Fire Fiend. The Fire Hunter and Kanata kill the creature and rescue the girls. However, the truck chief informs Touko that her unauthorized exit violates rules, resulting in her forced removal at the next village.