INT. DORM ROOM - DAY The members of S.E.E.S. are gathered in their dorm room, discussing the latest battle in Tartarus. They're all relieved, but visibly exhausted. Suddenly, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. A warm glow appears around FUUKA and MAKOTO as they silently exchange knowing looks. FUUKA Makoto... Do you think it's time to tell them? MAKOTO (smirks) I suppose they've earned the right to know, dearest. Fuuka conjures up a luxurious throne and sits elegantly, her clothing transforming into an exquisite gown. She fans herself languidly. Makoto's attire similarly changes, now clad in a dapper suit as he lights a pipe with a sadistic grin. The room is tense, yet the couple appears completely at ease. YUKARI (astonished) What's going on?! Makoto? Fuuka? MAKOTO (sarcastically) I must apologize for the deception, dear friends. But we are not who you believe us to be. FUUKA (smirking) Indeed, we are gods, dear ones -- the beings responsible for the creation of both Tartarus and Nyx. AIGIS (gasps) Are you implying that you two are the true leaders of Strega? MAKOTO (flicking ash from his pipe) Ah, Strega... They were our amusing little pawns. Fuuka leans into Makoto, whispering in his ear sweetly, making him smirk. FUUKA Did you hear that, my love? They're in awe of our power. MAKOTO (nodding) Of course, my dear. We are not to be trifled with. MINATO (aghast) So, you've been manipulating everything this whole time... But why? MAKOTO (sighs) Admittedly, we've grown rather attached to you all. But controlling the course of events has always been our ultimate pleasure. MITSURU Why reveal yourselves now? FUUKA (fanning herself) Our dear love has grown too strong. Wouldn't you say, darling? MAKOTO (smiling) Without a doubt, my dear Fuuka. As Fuuka and Makoto look into each other's eyes, the reality of the situation dawns upon the members of S.E.E.S., and they are struck with fear. However, they know that they must somehow confront this revelation and find a way to deal with the darkness that has now infiltrated their inner circle.