Gaen, who knows everything, explains what the Darkness really, REALLY is as well as it’s true target. With no other options remaining, Araragi is forced to say good bye to one of his close companions.

With the Darkness threatening the entire town, Araragi and the girls argue over which one he likes best and look for good cell phone reception.

Shinobu recalls the first time she tried to create a familiar as well as the origins of the entity Araragi and Mayoi encountered.

Araragi returns Mayoi’s backpack, but their carefree day is interrupted by a new threat. Fortunately Ononoki is nearby to save the day… sort of.