AMBot | 03/09/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Natsuko Hirose repeatedly encounters a mysterious bird that warns her with "It's futile." With Destiny Heartwarming's help, she captures the animal and learns that it is the reincarnation of the deceased director Tsuruyama Kamataro. He criticizes Natsuko's changes to A Tale of Perishing and emphasizes that the predetermined ending—including Luke's death—is inevitable.

Parallel to this, Luke struggles with his feelings for Natsuko. After an awkward confession of love (three times at the fountain), he invites her to a hot spring in the desert. There, Natsuko reveals her deep knowledge of the film's characters but avoids naming Luke as her favorite.

The romantic moment is interrupted by a Void attack, which copies Natsuko's earlier drawing of a ray gun. In desperation, Natsuko summons a mecha-like construct—this time not out of pure necessity but out of affection for Luke. Together, they defeat the Void, with Natsuko recognizing Luke's real injuries and humanity.

After the battle, the two share an intimate moment in the air, sparking romantic feelings in Natsuko for Luke for the first time. This experience strengthens her resolve to fight against Tsuruyama's tragic film ending. At the same time, the repeated Void attack with copied drawings hints at growing dangers arising from her creative influence.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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