Here we are, kicking off chapter 3.5! Hotaru may be a little too trusting when it comes to monsters, but honestly, i rather like that quality: the instinct to see the best in people first.
So the guy was right. :/ Hopefully (and obviously) he'll catch them in time so Hotaru will survive! I'm surprised this guy decided to kill her off, despite knowing she was dragged into this as a bystander and she saved him.