The case of the grisly giraffe is f inally closed. Rikka emerges victorious, but will Kotoko's defeat truly change where Kurô's heart lies? Meanwhile, a high school friend seeks Kotoko's expertise to resolve a centuries-old family enigma involving their sword-fighting legacy--and an eerie snow woman. Can Kotoko cut through history--and ghosts of the past--to solve a mystery of generations?