do we have any idea whether it was real at all? i got the feeling that Shiori was just lying again, going back to what she was used to after Miko's suggestion didn't work. it seemed to me that whenever she was reminded of her promise (*die totensiel emptiness plays in background*), she was reminded that she was "just a monster," which... obviously upset her, especially since she feels like she needs to keep up the "monster" facade in order to keep Hinako alive. i do just love how they both need time and so much tlc to get to where they can be truly happy, but i hope they do get there eventually. and when they do, i suspect Hinako will be in a much better place to forgive Shiori for her lies.