As the moon's gleam intensifies, the stirring composition reaches its climactic finish. In its last moments, the perfected musical narrative causes Shirayuki to recall a certain sorrow. [Too short to be my symphony...] Still, before the melody can abate, the ninja warrior unsheathes her blade, eliminating her target. Exactly as she has ordained, the last beat of his heart is in time with the koto's final note. The curtains close on the short, yet beautiful, piece.