At Bal Masque, it turns out that Sabrac may have been defeated, but not killed as he is talking to Bel Peol. Still, apparently he accomplished what was needed of him and therefore he sets off to do his own things instead of idling around at Bal Masque. Meanwhile, Bel Peol indicates to the rest it’s time to begin. At Sato’s place, Sato tries to make a phone call, but can’t go through with it. He explains to Margery he’s willing to work at Outlaw and will do whatever it takes, even as far as asking for help from those he never wants to rely on (in reference to his father). Margery can’t believe his resolve despite all her threats and attempts to scare him away from Outlaw.

I had a feeling Sabrac would not be that easily killed after all that hype he was given. Him being alive just leaves it open for another season or at least more content for future novels, although I don’t think he will be making another appearance on this series or in the novels any time soon. As for Bal Masque’s plans, get on with it already. They keep alluding to some master plan with the Silver, but not one extra hint as to what they are going to do with it.

As Shana and Yuji head home after the end of the semester, Yuji’s father unexpectedly appear waiting for Yuji. His father has something to tell him so Shana heads off on her own. Meanwhile, at one of the bridges, Yuji’s father asks Yuji for his permission to place the number “three” to the name of his new brother or sister. Yuji realizes then that his mother is pregnant. He goes on to explain that Yuji is actually their second child, as the first one died due to birthing problems, hence Yuji’s name having the “two” in his name, and the third who will carry the “three”.

I guess Yuji’s mom, Chigusa, actually had a reason to be sick, which is pregnancy. I did leave out a lot of detail of his conversation with his father, but you get the gist of it. Now Yuji has even more reason to defend his city, which means he’s stuck there. The thought that comes to mind is, Yuji is already dead and therefore shouldn’t age. Somehow, on terms of some realism, it’s going to be an awkward situation when his family realizes he’s not aging. Anyway, I wonder what the “first born” thing is all about. It can’t just be the author simply wanting to explain Yuji’s name. It must be for some future plot.

At a bench, Shana awaits for Yoshida to show up. When she shows up, she tells Yoshida to teach her how to make babies, which of course, shocks Yoshida. Shana explains that Yuji and his family wouldn’t tell her. Yoshida explains to Shana that she shouldn’t ask those things in public. Afterward, Shana and Yoshida talks about how they will settle once and for all who Yuji will choose. Shana thinks the best way to do this is to make him decide based on separate letters that they write to him. Basically, the letters will both tell him to meet one of the girls. Who he decides to meet will mean that is who he chooses emotionally as well. Shana writes that she will be in the North exit while Yoshida indicates she will be in the South exit during the Illumination Fiesta, which is the next day. The letters are dropped off to Yuji.

It’s just entertaining how Shana blurts out her interest in wanting to learn how to make babies. I’m surprised all the studying that she did growing up did not yield an explanation to her already. If she could recite Shakespeare ala first episode, I would assume she also studied science, and hence some knowledge of biology. At least she came up with a good idea as to how to settle the love triangle. Put all the pressure on Yuji, of course.

Afterward, Ike is headed home when Yoshida bumps into him. He takes the moment to ask her if he can take a moment of her time tomorrow. She tells him it’s fine as long as she can still make it to her scheduled time to wait for Yuji to see who he picks. Upon hearing that, Ike tells her that’s fine as he wants her to hear what his feelings are for her. The next day, at Shana’s place, Shana and Wilhelmina get into an argument when Shana reveals her plans to Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina comes to terms with the facts and decides to help Shana prepare for that night instead.

That night, Ike tells Yoshida his feelings. He tells her she doesn’t have to answer him, but instead when she makes up her mind, to either walk to him or go wait for Yuji. She decides to wait for Yuji. Yuji shows up in front of the clock tower and looks at the directions leading to the girls. Before he could make a decision, Hecate shows up and takes the Reiji Maigo out from him alerting all the Flame Hazes immediately.

What a way to end a rather slow episode. Hecate right off the bat. No tricks to separate Yuji from the others and no need for the Bal Masque goons to assist her. Just show up right in front of him and rip out the Reiji Maigo from Yuji. That was unexpected. I should’ve known it wouldn’t be as easy as Yuji just showing up and choosing one of the girls.