AMBot | 12/03/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The episode takes place in Shoto-Bunkamura Street, outside the veil, and is then told through various flashbacks.

Despite Nitta's warnings, Kugisaki insists on joining the fight, driven by her determination not to retreat while her comrades are in battle. Mahito engages Kugisaki and Yuji in dual form. As a doppelganger, he cannot use his abilities to their full potential. Kugisaki uses her "Resonance" technique against Mahito, putting him in great difficulty. She realizes that he is a doppelganger with limited abilities.

Yuji, feeling the weight of his responsibility and the efforts of the others, is determined to defeat Mahito. Mahito decides to flee, prompting Kugisaki and Yuji to follow him underground to prevent further chaos. Yuji is deceived by Mahito's cursed energy, leading to the revelation that there are two Mahitos.

The episode intertwines the intense battle with flashbacks from Kugisaki's past, revealing her childhood experiences and relationships in her village. The flashbacks shed light on Kugisaki's relationship with her friend Fumi and Saori, as well as her feelings for her village and her desires. The episode ends with a poignant moment where the severely injured Kugisaki reflects on her life and conveys a message through Yuji.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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