Hakumei is coerced into participating in an event with "cuteness" as its theme! Maya-chan, the port town's old-timer and the owner of Ossicle, suddenly goes on vacation? Meanwhile, Conju and Sen work hard at cooking! Long-time companions surprise each other with unknown sides of themselves in this heart-racing twelfth volume. And Harushina, the black mink bladesmith, makes a reappearance!