Synopsis

The protagonist is captured by another 'late bloomer' gift owner and their associates, who reveal they received a message stating those who fail to rank up will lose their gifts, and they intend to force her to give up hers. She analyzes her kidnappers, noting their desire to avoid overt violence due to her fame and that their 'suggestion' gift requires her cooperation in some form. Despite a brief moment of doubt, she reaffirms her determination to keep her gift and plans her next move while they are discussing how to handle her.