Magia Record Main Story Chapter 8: Kamihama Painted in Lies

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Chapter 8: Kamihama Painted in Lies

This Chapter is told through branch format, like the And So The Azalea Blooms event.

Everyone 1

Scenes are shown of Kaede Akino, Felicia Mitsuki, Tsuruno Yui, Momoko Togame, Yachiyo Nanami and Kanagi Izumi fighting unknown assialiants. Another scene shows Rena Minami telling someone she can't explain and she should go to Mitama Yakumo's place. Iroha narrates that their situation has changed dramatically after only one day, but she has to accept reality and fight.

At Yachiyo's house, Felicia tells everyone about an anime she watched. The anime is based on the mobile phone game all the girls play. Yachiyo says Felicia and Tsuruno are energetic, especially after the previous incident. Iroha thinks it's fine. It's shown that the events of the previous chapter happened two days ago. However, Iroha is still concerned about what she learned back then. Iroha wonders what the Wings of Magius are trying to do, and says bad things will happen if they don't stop them. Yachiyo agrees and says they have to move before Magius does. Sana Futaba points out they don't have any leads. Iroha says that's why they're having a strategy meeting. Tsuruno reveals the meeting is at the maid cafe Kanagi works at.

Everyone 2

Iroha thinks about Touka Satomi and Nemu Hiiragi. Iroha remembers that the girls said her memories were wrong. However, Iroha believes that the Rumors gathered proves that her memories are correct. Iroha believes that there is one Rumor Nemu wouldn't erase, and wonders if the two girls will remember if they hug Lil' Kyubey like she did. Suddenly Iroha is smacked by Rena. It turns out Iroha was spacing out after school, and failed to notice classes have ended. Rena tells her they need to go to the strategy meeting.

Iroha walks to the cafe with Momoko, Rena and Kaede. Rena and Kaede tease Momoko about their destination. Kaede then teases Rena. Iroha notes that Kaede has gotten better. Kaede admits she's still afraid of becoming a witch, but Momoko and Kaede helped her find courage. Momoko asks about Yachiyo's house, and Iroha says everything is back to normal. Iroha then says that if they're going to stop Wings of Magius they'll have to find a way to save magical girls from becoming witches. Momoko agrees that they need to find a solution.

Kaede asks Iroha how she accepted the truth about witches. Iroha says part of her doesn't want to accept it, but another part thinks it's unavoidable. She figures that by saving Ui Tamaki's life with her wish, she had to pay a price. Rena then asks about defeating witches, pointing out they're killing magical girls. Iroha says that they're basically helping them, since the magical girls wouldn't have wanted to become witches. Rena reveals that Momoko said she would kill Rena if she became a witch. Rena says that made her feel better. Iroha says that answer won't work for every magical girl. Momoko says that if Iroha finds a solution to let her and the others in on it.

Yachiyo 1

Leaving her college, Yachiyo says she'll be able to make the meeting. Yachiyo thinks she has to save Mifuyu Azusa. Yachiyo believes Mifuyu hasn't changed and is "a slave to her own sins". Yachiyo resolves to break Mifuyu's responsibilities and have her come back. Suddenly Yachiyo comes across Ren Isuzu, transforming out of her magical girl form. Yachiyo asks if there was a witch, but then thinks that isn't the case. When Ren is reluctant to answer, Yachiyo gives her candy.

Ren explains that she was attacked by a magical girl in a black cloak, which Yachiyo recognizes as a Black Feather of the Wings of Magius. She suggests that Ren should go to Mitama's place, which is a neutral zone where she can stay safe. Yachiyo offers to take Ren there.

Everyone 3

At the strategy meeting in the maid cafe, Kanagi somewhat reluctantly shows her maid skill to Momoko. Kanagi uses ketchup to draw a picture of a cat for Sana, but ends up ruining it. Yachiyo arrives and apologices for being late. She explains she was bringing a magical girl to Mitama's. After hearing Yachiyo's explanation, Momoko wonders why the Wings are attacking a random magical girl. Tsuruno says they can get energy from magical girls, and Kaede wonders if they'll be fed to "the Eve". Yachiyo says others might be targeted and they have to warn everyone. Suddenly, the girls sense multiple witches. Sana and Yachiyo suspect Alina is responsible. The girls leave to fight the witches.

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Iroha says they should split up to hunt witches and warn magical girls. Suddenly, muskets surround the girls as Mami Tomoe appears. Mami says the girls are reacting as planned and asks to have a chat. Yachiyo deduces that Mami is responsible for the witches and magical girl attacks. Mami confirms this and says she came to tell them that. Iroha asks why Mami is doing this. Mami says she can't allow Iroha's group to interfere with "release" and so she will kill all the other magical girls before they are "tainted with heresy". Mami says that only the ones who believe in Magius and herself will remain.

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Iroha says that will make everyone suffer, but Mami says only those who deserve suffering will suffer. She says Madoka Kaname will soon understand Magius is correct. Iroha realizes that Mami is the reason she's heard nothing from Madoka. Mami says she simply stopped Madoka and her friends from leaving Mitakihara City, as they "are qualified to receive the blessing" of release. Kanagi says Mami is only protecting the ones important to her. Mami says it's because they're from Mitakihara, and not Kamihama.

Yachiyo tells Mami to stop and transforms. Mami turns into Holy Mami and summons her doppel. The girls fight, with an inconclusive result. Mami says that if the girls keep fighting, then Magius will cause problems for everyone else. She then departs. Tsuruno says that Mami is being affected by a Rumor more than she was. Momoko asks if it really is a Rumor. Tsuruno says the Rumor could be Holy Mami's clothes. Iroha says that the only people who understand Mami are her friends, meaning that Iroha's group can't remove the Rumor.

Kanagi and Yachiyo then change the subject. Yachiyo says they should help the other magical girls. Rena points out the Black Feathers are weak, but Kaede thinks they have some kind of advantage. Yachiyo says they should be careful. Tsuruno points out other magical girls might not know of the Wings of Magius and get attacked by surprise. Momoko suggests they bring other magica girls to Mitama's place, where they can explain the situation. Sana asks if explaining everything is a good idea. Yachiyo says they might have to.

The girls prepare to leave, but Iroha feels she needs to do something else. She asks Yachiyo if she can check out the Ten Thousand Year Cherry Blossom Rumor she remembers. Iroha believes the Rumor is in the mountains of Kitayou Ward. Yachiyo points out it would be hard to find a Rumor in the mountains. She also says Nemu claimed to erase all the Rumors. Iroha says the Cherry Blossom Rumor is special and thinks Magius wouldn't erase it. Iroha suspects that Magius has their base there. Yachiyo thinks Iroha might be right, to Iroha's surprise. Yachiyo says she believes Iroha because Iroha accepted the worries Yachiyo was carrying.

Yachiyo tells Iroha to let the others save the magical girls. However, she suggests that Iroha should bring Sana with her. Iroha agrees, saying that Sana can hide from sight or magical sensing. The girls depart.

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Yachiyo heads to Artisan's Ward, but can't find any magical girls. Yachiyo muses that she heard most of the girls in this ward have joined the Wings of Magius. She wonders if there were any magical girls in the ward to begin with...or if they were already hunted. Suddenly, Yachiyo comes across a woman affected by a witch's kiss. Yachiyo flashes back to Touka saying that humans are worth less than magical girls. Yachiyo says she shouldn't think about it. The witch's victim mutters that she keeps getting yelled at and she'd rather die half child. Yachiyo saves the woman and confronts the witch (Teresa).

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After saving the woman, Yachiyo comes across a Black Feather. The Black Feather immediately attacks. Yachiyo thinks there are too many people around and heads to an isolated area. Yachiyo tries to question the Back Feather, who only groans and says she doesn't know anything. Yachiyo thinks there's something different about the Feather. The Feather attacks again, and Yachiyo realizes that she's aiming for Yachiyo's own Soul Gem. More Feathers arrive, prompting Yachiyo to fight again. (In the subsequent battles, these Feathers have a black aura and a grimace).

Yachiyo overpowers the Wings, who retreat. Yachiyo says that the Feathers seem to have totally lost themselves. Yachiyo suspects the Magius used a Rumor to strengthen the Black Feathers. She quickly tries to contact everyone. Getting in touch with Momoko, Kaede and Tsuruno, Yachiyo says she was attacked by the Wings and tells them to stay in groups of two. Momoko reveals she was also attacked by them. Kaede says one of her friends was attacked as well, and they're heading to Mitama's. Tsuruno then says she was ambushed, but was helped by another magical girl. She tries to tell something else to Yachiyo, but the cell connection suddenly cuts out. With telepathy having a limited range, Yachiyo is out of contact.

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Yachiyo finds she can't get a cell phone signal anywhere. She decides to go find Kanagi. Suddenly she comes across a magical girl, Riko Chiaki, being attacked by the Wings. Yachiyo intervenes and drives the Feathers off. Yachiyo uses a Grief Seed to purify Riko's Soul Gem. Riko asks what's going on. Yachiyo says it would take too long to explain and tells Riko to go to Mitama's place. Riko accepts this, and Yachiyo thanks her for being understanding. Riko says people tell her she's understanding all the time.

Suddenly, Yachiyo notices that Riko has the same uniform as Tsukasa Amane, meaning they go to the same school in the Artisan's Ward. Yachiyo asks if there are any other magical girls around, but Riko says it's just her. Riko bids Yachiyo good bye and leaves. Yachiyo says she needs to meet Kanagi, but suddenly Kanagi appears and says she was looking for Yachiyo herself.

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Kanagi says she met a magical girl she know in Daitou Ward and told her to take shelter. They also fought a witch and got attacked by Feathers. Kanagi says they're aiming for all the magical girls in Kamihama. Yachiyo explains what happened to Kanagi. Kanagi says she wasn't getting a cell phone signal either. She thinks the Feathers were acting like zombies. Yachiyo says it might be a Rumor, which Kanagi finds a compelling theory. Yachiyo says that if they find Tsukasa or Tsukuyo Amane, they might be able to stop the problem at the source. Kanagi says she used to be friends with Tsukasa and leads the way to her house.

On the way there, the girls run into more Feathers and fight them. The Feathers suddenly run off when they hear someone saying they heard a noise. A young man runs up asking what happened. He recognizes Yachiyo from magazines. Suddenly an older man appears and scolds the other person from running off. It turns out the second man is Tsukasa's father, and the first person is his apprentice Take. Tsukasa's father mutters that Tsukasa has also disappeared. Take says she ran away because Tsukasa's father pushed her too hard.

Take asks Yachiyo for an autograph, but Tsukasa's father tells him to scrub the floors. Yachiyo asks Tsukasa's father where Tsukasa is. He says he hasn't heard from Tsukasa in days, and asks Yachiyo to tell him if she sees her. Later, Kanagi and Yachiyo wonder why the Wings of Magius are trying to kill all the magical girls. Kanagi thinks she can just read the mind of a Feather.

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The girls head to Central Ward, and detect a lot of magical girls. The track a group of Feathers that attack Ayaka Mariko. Ayaka says this is the second time they confronted her and wonders if they have the wrong person. Yachiyo and Kanagi rescue Ayaka. Yachiyo tells Ayaka to hurry to Mitama's, but Ayaka says three is better than two and helps the girls fight the Feathers off.

As they fight, Kanagi notes the Feathers' senses are paralyzed. The Feather retreat, and Kanagi chases after them. Yachiyo asks Ayaka if she's alright. Ayaka said it was like fighting robots. Yachiyo says she doesn't have Grief Seeds, but Ayaka said she got one from a witch. Yachiyo then sees Kanagi headed to a heliport and follows. Ayaka says the girls were cool.

Kaede 1

Kaede heads to Shinsei Ward, which has the flower shop Konomi Haruna works at. Kaede hopes Konomi is alright and thinks she can't be weak. Suddenly Kaede senses a magical girl and is attacked by a Black Feather. Thinking of Rena, Kaede defends herself. More Feathers arrive, but suddenly Konomi appears. Kaede asks her to help.

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After the Feathers are driven off, Konomi reveals that an injured Kako Natsume came to the flower shop and collapsed. Before passing out, Kako said to watch out for people in black. Kaede thinks it was the Wings and explains they're trying to kill everyone. Konomi says they need to get a Grief Seed for Kako, who was low on magic. Kaede offers to help and say she'll explain everything later. She says Kako and Konomi are her precious friends.

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After defeating a witch (Zenobia), the girls go to Kako and purify her Grief Seed. Kako awakens, saying her condition was more out of magic depletion than injuries. The girls discuss what happened. Konomi asks Kaede if she encountered the Black Feather before. Kaede says she has but they acted differently. Kako says the Feathers didn't seem to hear what she was saying.

Kako asks why the Feathers are trying to kill them. Kaede says they're getting in the way of the release of magical girls. When asked to explain, Kaede panics and says that release is a good thing, but the Feathers are using Rumors and raising witches to do it. Kaede says they can get a better explanation if they go to Mitama's. Kaede says she'll look for other magical girls, but gets second thoughts and decides to accompany the others to Mitama's. Kaede thinks that Momoko and Rena should be nearby. Suddenly she gets a call from Yachiyo (see above).

Rena 1

Rena heads to Mizuna Ward, but can't find anything. She heads over to Mizuna Girl's Academy and runs into Asuka Tatsuki and Sasara Minagi. Rena notices the girls are out of breath. Sasara says that black and white clad magical girls are attacking everyone. Rena transforms into a Black Feather and asks if they looked like her current shape. Sasara says yes. Asuka says that Rena must be one of them and was planning a sneak attack. Rena transforms back and tries to talk sense into Asuka. Sasara says that Asuka is misunderstanding. Suddenly Black Feathers attack.

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After the Feather are beaten, Asuka says only Rena is left. Sasara flicks her on the forehead and says to let Rena talk. Rena explains that the Wings are trying to kill all the magical girls in Kamihama. Asuka says she can't forgive that, and apologizes to Rena for jumping to conclusions. She then announces she will cut her stomach open. After letting her go on for a bit Sasara and Rena tell her to stop. Rena says they'll explain everything at Mitama's place. Asuka says that before they go, they should take care of the witch they just sensed.

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Within the barrier of the witch (Durbar), Ria Ami and Manaka Kurumi fight off familiars, bickering all the while. Rena wonders why she keeps finding magical girls like these. Asuka is annoyed by the implication and insists she's better than Ria and Manaka. The trio decides to help the other two fight. Rena gets a phone call, but can't answer.

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The witch is quickly defeated. Under Manaka's prodding, Ria thanks the girls for helping. Asuka says the witch was a bit stronger than average. Rena says it might have been a witch that was raised by the Feathers. Ria attempts to contact Mayu Kozue, but can't get a signal. Rena finds that she was called by Yachiyo earlier, but she can't get a signal to answer. Figuring Kaede will be there, Rena says she'll explain at Mitama's. She tells Ria to invite Mayu as well. Rena finds she's acting like a leader, something unusual for her.

Momoko 1

Momoko heads to Sakae Ward, beset by Feathers. Running into an alleyway, she bumps into Aimi Eri, who offers to help.

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After the Feather's are driven off, Momoko purifies Aimi's Soul Gem. Aimi makes to leave, but Momoko explains it's dangerous. Aimi says she has to go to karaoke with her class, because the boy she likes is there. Momoko says Aimi will lose everything if she dies. Aimi asks if it's that dangerous. Momoko says Aimi ability to ignore the situation is amazing. Aimi admits she has to face reality. Suddenly Momoko is called by Yachiyo (see above). After the call ends, Momoko says they should go to Mitama's.

However, Aimi says she senses the presence of her schoolmates, Kokoro Awane and Masara Kagami. She then apologizes to her cursh, Hayato Isezaki, for not seeing him. She then has a fantasy sequence where Hayato praises her for being heroic. Aimi says she's done with her "supplemental dream sequence", much to Momoko's confusion.

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The girls find Masara locked in combat with the Wings. They also see that Kokoro is badly injured. The trio drives off the Feathers.

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Afterward, Masara thanks Aimi and Momoko for helping. She then deduces that Momoko confronted the Wings in the past, and asks if she is responsible for the attack. Momoko says she doesn't have a good answer, but offers to explain. Masara says it could just be excuses. Momoko then offers to have a neutral party - Mitama - explain. Masara says that's a good idea. Momoko uses a Grief Seed to purify Kokoro's Soul Gem. However, Kokoro can barely walk, forcing Masara to carry her. Momoko tries to contact Rena, but can't get a signal. Aimi complains she couldn't tell her classmates she can't make it to karaoke.

Mitama 1

Thinking about Kanagi, Mitama wonders what to do. She knows Magius is doing bad things, but can't decide who to support. Suddenly Momoko barges in. She's followed by Konomi, Kako and Kaede. Kako mentions that Nanaka Tokiwa and the rest of her team might arrive, and Kaede thinks more magical girls will come. Ria and Manaka also arrive. Asuka and Sasara reveal they came to the Adjuster's first, and Rena asks them to wait a bit. Finally, Masara, Kokoro, and Aimi arrive.

As Mitama wonders what's going on, Momoko said all of her team had the same idea of bringing everyone here. Momoko then explains the situation with the Wings, to Mitama's surprise. Mitama says she thought the Magius was trying to save all magical girls. Momoko points out Mitama knew, prompting Mitama to say she's the Adjuster. Momoko asks Mitama for a favor: To use her place as a shelter, and for her to explain everything she knows about Magius to the magical girls there.

Mitama says that would be breaking her neutrality. Momoko says that's the point, and says if Mitama can't explain, she'll do so herself. Momoko then asks Mitama if she will just watch as they kill magical girls, and if Mitama's neutrality is worth protecting. Mitama says she understands, and that while she'll lose a few customers she'll avoid a disadvantaged situation. She then asks Momoko to protect her for the rest of her life.

Tsuruno 1

Tsuruno heads to Minagi Ward. Tsuruno thinks that when she left Magius's base she somehow came out over there. She finds a place near the waterfront that she remembers seeing, but can't find an entrance to Magius's base. Tsuruno guesses that it was erased. Tsuruno then starts looking for other magical girls. Suddenly she senses Feathers, who attack. Tsuruno quickly picks up on how their aiming for her Soul Gem.

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Tsuruno drives off the Feathers, then senses another magical girl. It turns out to be Hinano Miyako, who is fighting Feathers herself. Hinano says the Feathers were calmer last time they met, and she breaks out her special magically enhanced chemical compounds. Tsuruno witnesses the fight and expresses amazement. Hinano sees Tsuruno and says it's been awhile since she saw that face. Tsuruno asked if they met before, and Hinano says it's the first time they've talked like this. As more Feathers arrive, Tsuruno offers to help. Hinano tells Tsuruno that they're dangerous, even for the self-declared Strongest. Tsuruno is surprised she knows that, and Hinano says she knows Tsuruno latched onto Yachiyo.

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With the Feathers driven off, Hinano asks what happened. She explains that Feathers invited her to join them, and were criticizing Tsuruno's team. Tsuruno says it's hard to explain, but asks Hinano to trust her. Hinano says she's just worried about Tsuruno. She also says the Feathers lost themselves to some drug, and doesn't intend on believing them. Tsuruno wonders if the Wings were affected by a Rumor. Hinano says that she saw the Wings setting up witch barrier and asks Tsuruno for help. Suddenly, Tsuruno gets a phone call from Yachiyo (see above).

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Afterward, the girls defeat the witch (Stacey), and Tsuruno gives Hinano a Grief Seed. Hinano asks if Tsuruno has a Grief Seed stockpile. When Tsuruno says she doesn't, Hinano refuses to take it, saying she already has one. Hinano wonders what the Feathers are doing. Tsuruno says they're raising witches, much to Hinano's surprise. Tsuruno explains the Wings are trying to kill Kamihama's magical girls and they should go to Mitama's. However, Hinano says she needs to find her assistants.

Hinano says they need to find Emiri Kisaki first. Tsuruno recognizes Emiri, saying that her Advice Spot helped her out. Tsuruno tries to call Yachiyo but can't get a signal. Hinano finds she can't get one either. Thinking about Felicia, Tsuruno says that one of her friends should be near Emiri's Advice Spot. Hinano says she'll leave it to Tsuruno while she looks for Rika Ayano. Tsuruno goes to look for Felicia.

Felicia 1

Felicia heads to Sankyou ward, and runs into a Black Feather. After beating them up she senses another magical girl, and surprises Akira Shinobu. Felicia remembers she tried to work for Akira's team in the past, and still holds a grudge over it. Akira asks Felicia to help her fight a witch, admitting it's hard to ask after what happened in the past. Felicia says she has to hunt witches and goes with Akira.

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The girls defeat the witch (Shin). Akira says Felicia is as strong as always and asks if she's working for Yachiyo. Felicia says she's on a team with Yachiyo's group. Akira says it's great Felicia found a place to settle down. Akira even says Felicia has gotten better about going berserk. Felicia then realizes she forgot the bigger picture and says the Wings of Magius might have placed the witch there. She tells Akira about her mission to tell magical girls about the attacking Feathers and to head to Mitama's.

Akira says she was attacked too, prompting Felcia to ask if Akira was killed. Felicia then realizes Akira is very much alive. Akira says that she's fine, but Kako got hurt. Felicia is concerned, but Akira says Kako was helped by another magical girl. Akira then asks Felicia if she can explain the situation to Nanaka. Felicia says she's bad at explaining and at dealing with Nanaka, but agrees.

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Felicia is brought to a restaurant where Nanaka is waiting. Felicia is initially hostile, prompting Nanaka to apologize. Suddenly Hazuki Yusa appears, commenting that Nanaka knows Felicia. Felicia knows Hazuki is one of Ayame's teammates. Nanaka says she was trying to get a hold of Yachiyo, the most senior veteran of Kamihama, but is willing to let Felicia explain. Felicia says that Magius is trying to kill all of Kamihama's magical girls because her team's trying to stop them from saving all magical girls.

Akira and Felicia points out that makes Magius the good guys. Felcia says they're raising witches and using Rumors to brainwash people. Nanaka asks Felicia to explain the story from the beginning, but all Felicia says is that "They're bad". Hazuki says it's probably hard for Felicia to explain, while Felicia starts crying. Felicia tries to contact Tsuruno, but can't get a signal.

Kanagi 1

Kanagi heads to Daitou ward and can't find any magical girls. She muses that there would be a lot of people in Daitou swayed by the Wings of Magius, since she finds Daitou is like a symbol of the region's instability. Kanagi thinks that when she goes west she notices how diverse the city is, but the east weeds are growing due to a lack of maintenance work. Kanagi says weeds remind her of wildflowers and remembers there's one magical girl left: Himika Mao.

Kanagi visits Himika's house, and Himika's siblings tell her their sister's out. Kanagi then senses a witch, as she hears Himika exclaim she found a 500 yen coin. Kanagi meets Himika who excitedly shows off the coin she found. Kanagi says it's a rare coin and tells Himika to use it. She asks if Himika has sensed the witch, and asks to fight together. Himika accepts.

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In the witch's barrier Kanagi then tells Himika to run away, explaining the danger of the Wings of Magius. Himika laughs until she realizes Kanagi is serious. Kanagi tells her to go to Mitama's. Himika explains she didn't think the Wings would do something like that, revealing that they invited her to join. Himika says that their talk of "release" didn't seem to fit, that she didn't want to cause trouble for her family and that she made a lot of friends anyway after becoming a magical girl. Suddenly a familiar attacks, while Himika realizes she's missing a sale. Kanagi says she might have to give up on that if she wants to see her siblings again.

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The girls defeat the witch (Rebecca). Kanagi tells Himika to go to Mitama's. Himika admits she still has trouble believing it. Kanagi says they wouldn't declare war if they had no chance of winning. Suddenly the girls are attacked by Feathers. Himika they're acting totally different. As they fight, Kanagi muses their like zombies. Himika is bothered by this, but Kanagi says it's good she didn't join the Wings...otherwise she'd end up like the Feathers they're fighting.

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The Feathers retreat. Kanagi says that despite losing their sense of self, the Feathers still protect themselves like an ordinary person. Kanagi thinks that the Feathers aimed for the Soul Gems and muses that calling them zombies isn't far from the mark. Himika says she'll go to Mitama's, and Kanagi hands her a Grief Seed for the trip. Kanagi says she understands Himika because she's an older sister herself.

Himika then tries to give Kanagi "Wild Sauce", her family's secret energy drink recipe. She claims it's a smoothie made out of weeds. Kanagi says the sauce makes her eyes sting, causing Himika to decide to give it to someone else at Mitama's. Himika departs, while Kanagi wonders if Mami was trying to split the girls up. Finding her cell phone isn't getting a signal, she decides to try searching for Yachiyo through her magic.

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Tsuruno Yui arrives at the restaurant that Felicia Mitsuki is in. Tsuruno notices Felicia is crying, and Felicia explains that she can't make the other magical girls understand what she is saying. Tsuruno demands that Akira Shinobu, Nanaka Tokiwa, and Hazuki Yusa explain what they did to Felicia, but they just say they tried to ask for an explanation of the current events from Felicia. Tsuruno says she'll explain. Felicia worries that if everyone relies on Tsuruno too much she'll become a rumor again. Tsuruno says they should play to each other's strengths.

After giving an abbreviated explanation, Akira says the situation is on a scale she can't deal with. Nanaka says that she's not very convinced by the Wings of Magius plan. Tsuruno admits she's only explaining part of it and says they'll explain the rest at Mitama Yakumo's place. Suddenly, Emiri Kisaki arrives, along with Meiyui Chun. Almost immediately afterward, Konoha Shizumi and Ayame Mikuri arrive as well. Ayame asks if Felicia was running from the robed magical girls too. Felicia protests, but Tsuruno calms her down. Nanaka suggests everyone leave the restaurant before they're kicked out.

Tsuruno and Felicia send the other girls to Mitama's. Tsuruno says she'll stay behind because she senses another magical girl. Suddenly, Tsuruno and Felicia sense Shizuku Hozumi.

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Tracking down Shizuku, Tsuruno and Felicia see her attacked by Feathers. The two jump in and attack.

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After driving the Feathers away, the girls deduce they attacked Shizuku after she left a witch barrier. They purify Shizuku's Soul Gem, but she is still horribly injured. The girls decide to go back to Mitama's. Shizuku explains that after the first time she met the girls' team, she continued working for the Wings of Magius. Shizuku tried to become a Black Feather, but ran away before they were all taken by a Rumor. Shizuku apologizes.

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Mitama thinks her place is looking like a field hospital. Suddenly, Tsuruno and Felicia arrive with Shizuku. Ayaka Mariko is horrified to see her friend and asks if it happened after Shizuku contacted her. Mitama thinks Shizuku won't get better any time soon, but she should be fine just sleeping. Ayaka says she was surprised, she couldn't think of a joke. Mitama talks to Momoko Togame and says they just need to wait for Yachiyo Nanami and Kanagi Izumi to arrive. Momoko apologizes for putting everything on Mitama, but Mitama says she feels like she's paying Momoko back for hunting familiars and witches for her.

Almost every magical girl has gathered in Mitama's place, and they start asking for answers. Tsuruno and Felicia wonder where Yachiyo is. Ayaka said she saw Yachiyo at a heliport. Felicia and Tsuruno say they need to go help her. Rena Minami says they still need to do an explanation, but the two girls say Mitama and Momoko's group can handle it. Mitama begins the explanation, saying that she will have to say things the other girls won't want to hear. She suggests anyone who's too afraid should just leave.

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Mitama says the Wings of Magius formed a few months ago, before witches and magical girls began to gather in Kamihama. She summarizes the events that Iroha's group encountered, explaining Rumors, the truth about witches, and the goals of Wings of Magius. Mitama says that Magius is willing to harm their own members, and if Iroha Tamaki didn't intervene earlier, everyone's families could have been killed.

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Having pursued a Black Feather to the helipad, Kanagi knocks the magical girl down. More Black Feathers appear. Yachiyo arrives to hold them off, and tells Kanagi to read the mind of the Black Feather.

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As Kanagi uses her magic, there is a flash of red. She describes her experience as "madness" and says she can't see into the Feather's mind. Suddenly Holy Mami arrives and says the more Kanagi reads, the more she suffers. Mami says she's surprised Magius never recruited Kanagi, and that she's working with Yachiyo. Mami asks how the Feathers were doing, saying that they were granted a "baptism" so they could act without hesitation. Mami asks the girls if they want to join. Kanagi says Mami is uttering nonsense, and Yachiyo agrees. Mami calls them pitiful. Yachiyo says they pity her. Kanagi says they're already undermining Magius's plan.

Mami attacks, saying that if Yachiyo and Kanagi vanished everything should quiet down. More Feathers appear, along with a brainwashed Tsukuyo Amane and Tsukasa Amane. Mami says she'll feed the girls to "Eve" to release all magical girls. Kanagi says she'll take Mami and tells Yachiyo to go after the Amanes.

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Yachiyo tries to reach out to the sisters, but they are unable to listen. Kanagi fights off more Feathers before aiming towards Mami. Kanagi attempts to read Mami's mind, and then says she'll force Mami into submission. However, Mami is able to fight her off. Kanagi is pushed to Yachiyo, who thinks Mami's power is being enhanced by a Rumor. Kanagi asks if Mami is human, explaining she lost "the background" to her mind. Kanagi says even the most pure feelings have a motivation attached, but all she saw in Mami's mind is pride for saving magical girls, and the intent to complete Magius's plan. She compares Mami's mind to a "plain painted over black". Mami says it's hopeless to try and agitate her. Yachiyo says they're surrounded.

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At their base in "Hotel Fendt Hope Chapel", Touka Satomi gives a speech to the Feathers, saying that release will occur soon. Nemu Hiiragi tells the Feathers they must kill all the magical girls of Kamihama before they become obstacles, saying they can't sacrifice lives for the sake of sentimental feelings. Nemu says she has granted the Feathers the power to kill without hesitation. There is a flash, and Nemu says they used one more life. Alina Gray tells Mami she's leaving it to her and says she can use Alina's witch. At this point, the Black Feathers are brainwashed. The Rumor creature explains "The Rumor of the Reception Pendant", which was used to brainwash the Black Feathers.

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At Mitama's place, the magical girls react to Mitama's revelations. Mitama explains the concept of doppels, and how they stop magical girls from becoming witches in Kamihama. Momoko says that she knows the other girls are confused, but in the face of the current situation they had to tell them. She says that the girls are free to back Magius if they want, and apologizes for getting everyone involved. Nanaka says there's no need for an apology and asks Momoko if her side has an alternative to freeing magical girls from becoming witches. Momoko says they'll think about it after everything is over.

Nanaka calls it irresponsible, but Momoko says if everyone thinks together they could come up with something. Meiyui says it will fail if they disagree, and calls Momoko's plan an ideal. Momoko says if they don't talk about ideals, they won't have anything to aim for. In a corner, Ren Isuzu thinks that if she doesn't find an ideal, she'll just become a witch. She decides to aim for a better future. Meanwhile, Hazuki points out the Azalea House might close if the situation continues. Hazuki, Konoha and Ayame agree the Azalea House is more important than release. Emiri then suggests that they should go and take the fight to the Feathers. Nanaka agrees, saying the situation could affect her family's flower arranging school, and Kako Natsume's family's bookstore.

Several magical girls start saying they agree to help out Iroha's side and fight Magius. Momoko asks the girls who want to fight to come with her.

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Felicia and Tsuruno run to Central Ward, and sense Yachiyo, Kanagi, and Mami. Feathers spot them, and the girls attack them.

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Momoko and her allies reach Central Ward and see lots of Feathers heading in a single direction. There are so many magical girls that it's impossible to sense Yachiyo or Kanagi. The girls decide to follow the Feathers.

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Yachiyo and Kanagi decide to retreat, but are suddenly reinforced by Tsuruno and Felicia. Suddenly, a Black Feather begins to act normally and says her pendant is gone. Mami tells the Feather she should hurry and go back to the base. Yachiyo tells Kanagi to read the Feather's mind while she and the others hold off Mami and the Feathers.

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Yachiyo says she can't understand Mami's action. Mami agrees. The two exchange blows. The Amane sisters go after Kanagi, but she counters. Kanagi reveals she read the mind of the Feather and says that they need to take the Feather's pendants off. Felicia attacks a Feather and breaks her pendant, causing a Rumor to show up. Yachiyo tells Felicia to fight off the Feathers, Tsuruno to take on the Rumor, and Kanagi to fight the Amanes. Yachiyo continues fighting Mami.

Tsuruno successfully destroys the Rumor, turning the Feathers and Amanes back to normal. Yachiyo and the others tell Mami her plan has failed, but she just laughs. Suddenly the city's lights turn red. Mami says everything was simple a distraction so they could take over the city's power and airwaves. Mami explains the reason for this is to call Walpurgis Night.

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Inside a radio observatory, the Magius leaders listen to Walpurgis Night's laughter. Touka says it's the same voice they heard when they observed the Incubators. Nemu says the primary cell towers in Kamihama have been surprised, and all the radio waves have been converted to a frequency of light only witches can see. Nemu says witches will see Kamihama as a utopia where everyone is free from all troubles, where everyone can get what they want...and yet, no-one is happy. Touka says they'll emit radio waves to stimulate Walpurgis Night, using a frequency normally used to search for alien life. Touka believes the frequency can reach Walpurgis Night's Grief Seed, and leave impressions on its mind, drawing it to Kamihama.

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Felicia asks what Walpurgis Night is. Tsuruno explains it's a legend among magical girls of an extremely powerful witch. Mami says that Walpurgis will ensure Eve hatches and it is already heading for Kamihanma. Suddenly more Feathers arrive. The girls think they won't be able to take them. Yachiyo thinks they have no choice but to try and remove the Rumor from Mami. As the others hold off the Feathers, Yachiyo and Mami duel.

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The Amane sisters assist the Feathers, incapacitating Kanagi. Yachiyo and Mami continue to fight. Suddenly, Yachiyo heard voices (implied to be Kanae Yukino and Mel Anna). Suddenly she feels a new magic in her. Mami summons her doppel. Yachiyo suddenly disappears and attacks Mami from behind. Mami asks how she did that. Yachiyo admits she doesn't know. Mami summons many, many muskets. Yachiyo counters with the same number of spears. The two girls launch their attack.

In her own mind, Mami Tomoe wonders what she has been living for after she learned the truth about witches. She feels she has to do something for Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki. She thought Magius had the answers, but finds she can't accept what they were doing. Mami tries to understand why she accepted them in the first place. An image of Holy Mami is seen, as someone begs not be erased. Then it begs to be erased if "this is going to happen". Back in reality, Mami suddenly returns to normal.

Having seen Mami's thoughts as a vision, Yachiyo mutters that this is how Mami truly feels. Mami says she really was part of the Rumor. Yachiyo said she could remove it when their hearts connected. Yachiyo explains she still felt Mami had some of her conscience remaining, and also felt like she did about wanting to save everyone. Yachiyo wonders if they understood each other simply because both of them didn't expect to understand each other. Mami says that's just wordplay. She thanks Yachiyo and collapses.

Suddenly Mami's costume reanimates as a Rumor, which constantly laughs. The Feathers and Amanes announce they will still continue fighting. Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Felicia, and Kanagi think they won't be able to make it. Suddenly Momoko arrives, with the magical girls that came with them from Mitama's place. The Amanes are told by the other Feathers to report back to Magius. The magical girls all join the fight.

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With the help of Momoko and the others, the Rumor is destroyed. Kanagi tells Rena she is in her debt. Rena gives Kanagi a Grief Seed, and her reaction causes Kanagi to remark Rena is a tsundere. Everyone else also purifies their Soul Gems. Afterwards, the girls look at the unconscious Mami. Yachiyo says it must have been hard for her. Kanagi says she was just like a middle schooler. Tsuruno says they need to find Iroha. Yachiyo asks if the Feathers have been dealt with, and Momoko says the other magical girls reported they were. Nanaka and Akira offer to take Mami to Mitama's, saying they know her already.

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Rika Ayano wonders if becoming a witch will be a punishment for her. She apologizes to Ren for stopping her. Aimi Eri wonders how she can confess to her crush now. Kokoro Awane tells her it's alright, and says she thinks she made the right choice. Kokoro believes if she rejected Kyubey's contract she would have been killed by a witch the next day. She tells Aimi she should still be happy. Ren tells Rika that just meeting her made being a magical girl worth it. Rika agrees. Elsewhere, Ayaka apologizes to Shizuku, who begins to awaken.

Mitama notices the magical girls have calmed down. Mitama thinks she broke her neutrality, but then admits she was never neutral and was in fact double crossing Iroha. She wonders if Kanagi noticed. Mitama thinks Kamihama hasn't been kind her to her or Kanagi, but the people in it have been just a bit nicer than they thought. Mitama says she needs to step up.

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Iroha and Sana Futaba head to a forest in Kitayou Ward. When they go to where Iroha remembered the Rumor of the Ten Thousand Year Cherry Blossom was, Iroha sees a place where Black Feathers are coming and going. Earlier, Yachiyo asked Sana to help protect Iroha. Sana says she'll have to make sure Iroha is happy, to make up betraying her kindness when she was brainwashed. Sana watches until all the Feathers have left. Sana lets Iroha know, and they decide to enter the Rumor. Sana asks if they could hold hands, so she can make Iroha invisible if she has to. Iroha agrees. The girls enter the Rumor's barrier, which is a sunny field with a large cherry blossom tree and four empty chairs. The girls go to look around and stumble upon Touka and Nemu.

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Touka and Nemu are shocked to see Iroha and Sana there. Touka asks if Nemu spread the Rumor, but Nemu denies it. Iroha explains she knew where the Rumor was because she came up with it. Nemu says she came up with all the Rumors. Iroha says they didn't erase the Rumor because they couldn't. Touka throws a tantrum and says that she'll just erase Iroha and Sana. The four girls fight. Iroha says she remembered something only Touka and Nemu would know. Touka says even if they forgot something, it has nothing to do with releasing magical girls, and that even if she did have a friend she forgot, it wouldn't change her mind. Touka launches an attack with the energy she's gathered, but is blocked by Sana.

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Sana collapses. Touka admits she's surprised, but says Sana can't repeat that trick. Iroha asks them not to involve Sana. Touka says Sana is involved because she's protecting Iroha, but Nemu points out Sana can barely move anyway. Touka says they'll feed Sana to Eve after dealing with Iroha. Nemu and Touka still don't believe anything Iroha says. Iroha says she'll prove them wrong and recites the Rumor of the Ten Thousand Year Cherry Blossom, a giant tree that will bloom when four girls reunite after three of them leave the hospital. Iroha says the four girls are herself, Touka, Nemu and Ui Tamaki, and that Touka and Nemu can't erase the Rumor because they forgot Iroha and Ui.

Touka asks Iroha if she has any proof. Nemu says Kanagi could have just read someone's mind, and she claims the four girls in the Rumor were all fictional people. Iroha thinks back to how the small Kyubey helped her remember Ui, and asks if he can help. Iroha shows the girls the small Kyubey and asks them to hug it. She throws him at Touka, who says he'll dirty her clothes and smacks him away. It rolls in front of Nemu, who calls his paws filthy and kicks him away. Nemu said they touched the small Kyubey before he met Iroha and nothing happened. Touka gathers magic to launch an attack. Iroha begs them to remember.

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The attack is blocked by a girl with long pink hair and a white dress. The girl turns out to be the manifestation of the Rumor. The Rumor explains that everything Iroha said is true. Nemu and Touka are shocked. Iroha says the girls also forgot they came up with the Rumors in the hospital with Ui. Touka says she doesn't remember clearly, but there had to have been two other people. Nemu tells Touka to calm down, and admits they have to listen to what Iroha says. Iroha explains that in the hospital, Ui, Touka and Nemu played cards, read stories, watched TV, and chatted and fought all the time. However, one day they took an interest in Kamihama.

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Iroha says it began with a big map of Kamihama. In a flashback, Ui tells Iroha they asked for it from their doctor so they can write things about Kamihama on it. The girls explain that since they're cooped up in the hospital, they don't know too much about the city they're in. Ui says that after they had a class on society, the girls decided to record all the spots of Kamihama that they hear from people, so they can visit them when they get better. They asks Iroha what she knows about Kamihama, but Iroha says she doesn't live there.

Ui, Touka and Nemu went to people in the hospital and asked them for spots they recommended in Kamihama. They would add these spots to their map. Before anyone knew it, the map was filled with pins and photographs. However, the girls began to run out of stories.

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One day, Ui asked Iroha to bring her a sketchbook. Ui says that they heard so much about places in Kamihama, that they want to think about what might be in Kamiahama. Iroha asks if they're making a fantasy town. Ui says that when she filled the map of Kamihama it made her feel like she wanted to work harder to get better. Nemu says what they did was change how they perceived their surroundings, and so now they're going to try writing their own imaginary Kamihama. Ui says it will be their farewell letter to the future. The girls then started to imagine urban stories and legends.

It began in the hospital, when Nemu said there was a way to see ghosts. Touka calls it unscientific. Iroha tries it out, but Ui tells her to stop, saying they only check with each other afterwards. The girls then made up rumors that occurred throughout Kamihama. Touka says she heard about a rule of breaking up friendship. Ui comes up with a rumor where you meet someone you want to marry at Mizuna Shrine. Nemu imagines a radio world, with data about an anonymous person. Touka and Nemu tells Ui to draw pictures. Ui draws the Breakup Staircase, Awaiters' Horse, and Anonymous AI Rumors. These pictures became the start of a new map. Eventually, the girls ask Iroha to come up with a story of her own, and she came up with the Ten Thousand Year Cherry Blossom.

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In the present, Nemu says her memories are different, but admits she understands Iroha. However, she says she cannot stop their plan. Touka says it still seems like Iroha is talking about someone else, and suggests erasing the Rumor. The Rumor says it can't fight them, but can still protect Iroha. Sana gets up and says she can still fight. The girls fight. Nemu apologizes to the Rumor, and says she will erase her. Touka prepares another attack, which is blocked by Sana. Touka attacks again but is deflected by Alina. Touka asks why Alina saved her. Alina says it's obvious.

Alina then attacks and knocks out Iroha. Alina says it would be better to feed Iroha to Eve. Alina explains that she met Touka and Nemu at the hospital, and thinks Iroha might say something interesting if they feed her to Eve. Touka says she doesn't care, but Nemu admits she's interested. Touka says they should use the remaining Feathers to hatch Eve. Alina says they need to deal with Sana, but she has disappeared. Touka asks the Rumor if they can just take Iroha away. The Rumor says she can't do anything about that. The girls head to Hotel Fendt Hope. Touka says without Iroha, Yachiyo and her friends will suffer.

After the others leave, Sana reappears. Sana asks the Rumor to wait for her friends to arrive. The Rumor asks if that's necessary to complete her Rumor. Sana says it is. The Rumor says she understands. Sana leaves, following the Magius.

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As Yachiyo's group and Momoko's team head to Kitayou, Yachiyo explains what she learns from Mami. Momoko is shocked to learn Magius called Walpurgis. Yachiyo says they need to find Iroha and Sana. Suddenly the girls are attacked by Feathers. Mitama arrives and says to leave it to her. Yachiyo is surprised Mitamam can fight. Mitama says she only figured out how recently. Mitama fights off the Feathers while the others leave.

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Yachiyo's group head into the Rumor of the Ten Thousand Year Cherry Blossom's barrier. However, they can't find Iroha. Suddenly the Rumor appears and explains what happened. Kanagi says at least Iroha and Sana are alright, and asks where Fendt Hope is. The Rumor points out the direction. Mitama enters the barrier and expresses amazement. She says that she took care of the Feathers. Kanagi asks why Mitama came, and Mitama says she has something to tell them.

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Iroha is imprisoned into a cell in Femothope, and is separated from her Soul Gem. When she awakens, she asks the small Kyubey if he's alright. The small Kyubey starts crying. Iroha says not to be sad, because she hasn't given up. Touka appears, and asks Iroha if she hears Walpurgis Night's laughter. Iroha does. Touka explain her plan to Iroha, who says Kamihama will be trouble. Touka says that it won't matter to Iroha since she'll just be fodder.

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Mitama explains that in the past she made a deal with Magius. In exchange for loaning Mitama the place to sell her services and ensuring her neutrality, Mitama would pay Magius in Grief Seeds. Mitama says they told her about their plan to lure in Walpurgis, and told Mitama they didn't need her support anymore. Kanagi says it's just business, but Rena is angry that Mitama directly helped their plans. Momoko asks if Mitama was only pretending not to fight. Kanagi says that part was true, and the only reason Mitama learned to fight is because Kanagi helped her practice.

Mitama says she broke her neutrality to save her customers. Yachiyo says she has a lot she wants to say, but it isn't the time. Felicia thinks that Mifuyu Azusa is in trouble, and says she wants to save Mifuyu in exchange for helping her before. Yachiyo asks Mitama to tell them about herself when this is over. Mitama agrees, and says she'll stand guard in the barrier while the others go to fight Magius.

Elsewhere, the Amanes bemoan that they're going to be made into food. Mifuyu appears and tells them to calm down. The Amanes ask why Mifuyu is being punished also. Mifuyu says she opposed Magius too much. The Amanes find their Soul Gems were taken. Mifuyu says if they move too far, they'll break the link between their Soul Gems and bodies. In another place, Alina says the Eve is finally hatching. Touka and Alina asks Nemu to make a Rumor to turn the Feathers into energy. Nemu attempts to do so, but collapses. Nemu isn't even able to speak properly. Alina thinks Nemu used too much of her life. Back in the Rumor's barrier, Yachiyo thinks there will still be problems even if they defeat Magius. A storm moves into Kamihama...

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Mami sees images of Madoka, Sayaka and Homura Akemi in Mitama's place. Mami apologizes to them for her actions, and begs her forgiveness. Mami believes she can think calmly, and mentally asks to fight alongside her friends once more. Mami suddenly awakens and tells Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura that she's fine.

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