The confrontation at the Tree of Exodus has begun. With the entire might of the Japanese Self Defense Force in their support, Mahiro and Yoshino go to confront the mages directly, running into Samon. Instead of actually fighting, we proceed to spend more than half the episode talking. Then talking. Then showing a guy talking to nobody. Then a plot twist, so I guess at least there’s that.
Recap: As the Public Safety Bureau starts to close in on the true culprit, murders similar to those from Kogami’s cold case begin to occur.
The Public Safety Bureau tracks down the Internet murderer, and Akane learns more about her colleagues.
Junichiro is certain Hakaze is dead, even handling her skeleton, which has somehow been picked clean in a matter of months (trust me, this does not happen.) After some fanservice laden backstory for Junichiro, another fruit appears. To make matters worse, Yoshino gets kidnapped, making Mahiro give chase.
Recap: A case of Internet identity theft leads the group to a much larger conspiracy.
Recap: We get a bit more backstory exposition, which I am none too particularly fond of. Then we see a kickass whale skeleton… I mean run into another one of Samon’s lackeys. Hope you like random plot twist, cause that’s all that waits for you at the end!
Recap: The group investigates a mysterious death at a drone plant closed off from the system.
Another fruit rises in the small village town our heroes have passed through. Since nothing better is going on, the pair take a moment to reflect on their past.
We sure do love Miyuki Sawashiro.
Summary: Cool kid, Kuro and Neko conclude their collution, consequently the Black Canine comes back to his objective. Mikoto capitulates to Scepter 4 of his own accord, which causes controversy amongst his clansmen. The Cobalt King cautions Mikoto to keep his capacities in check, but declines to kill him. He consigns his colossally chested second-in-command to communicate their scheme to the cabinet.
Yoshino reveals the secret behind his magic to Mashiro just in time for him to get caught by Evangeline again. After she gets delt with, another mage enters the fray. Next episode, Yoshino fights the mage as Hakaze gives us a huge info dump. I suppose this stuff was good as world building but damn did it have to be so wordy?
A young witch is stranded on a desert island, and strives to get help. In Japan, the senseless murder of Mahiro Fuwa’s sister drives him to bitter revenge, and by chance, to the witch. With the help of her powers, he plots to find and punish her killers. This leads him back to his home town, where he saves his old friend Yoshino right before a mysterious magic claims his town.
After Taichi earns his award for worst coverup attempt, Heartseed 2 goes berserk with its age shifting powers. At the same time, Iori’s step-dad has gone out of control. Can our group help Iori in time, or will the constant interference be a hurdle they simply can’t cross?
Just as a false peace starts to reign over our heroes, a new affliction takes over. How will the club deal with having to face their past?
The Mediator recalls her final days of school and joining the Wild Rose Society. She discovers Y has been harboring a secret, but soon finds the rest of the Society has much bigger skeletons in their closets.
After Heartseed’s threat, Inaba is wracked with anxiety over the truth coming out. Will Iori be able to reconcile with the fact that her best friend has the hots for her man?
Recap: Taichi heads up the regrouping effort and brings back Aoki and Yui. Unfortunately, Iori isn’t having as much luck with resident cynic Inaba, but a visit from a total bastard might change her actions completely.
Everything falls apart as everyone is frustrated and no one has solutions. Time for our MC to get some pep talks from our favorite alien host and his lecherous class representative.
Some lighthearted desires give way to grittier feelings as Heartseed continues to play with our protagonist’s hearts. Will anything ever be able to settle fragile Yui’s heart?
With the body swapping put to an end, the group tries to move on and salvage their shaken lives. However, there would be no story without conflict, and their ethereal agitator reveals his hand once again.
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