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The Goddess And The Record She Watches Over | Special Story | August 22, 2021
Battle Museum: Yozuru Sasame's Memory | Event Story | November 12, 2021
Battle Museum: Sudachi Sawa's Memory | Event Story | May 23, 2022
Kimochi Intro 3: Alina Eve | Special Story | July 4, 2022
The Flowers' Lament | Event Story | May 24, 2019
Otsukimi is After an Elegant Tea Party | Event Story | September 17, 2019
Kimochi Intro: Pleased Sapphire Lips (2019) | Special Story | December 26, 2019
I'll Keep Waving at You | Event Story | January 27, 2020
Trick ☆ Trouble ☆ School Festival ~ Quick Resolution! Leave it to Tsumugi! ~ | Event Story | May 18, 2020
Kimochi Intro 2: Docile Ruby Naval (2020 onwards) | Special Story | May 22, 2020
Deliver to the Beyond, A Piece of Hope | Event Story | October 12, 2020
The Mirror That Reflects My True Self | Event Story | June 4, 2021
Moon Viewing Pajama Party | Special Story | September 13, 2021
Only Dreamers ~The Fable Watches the Dream of the Girl~ | Event Story | September 21, 2021 | no video yet
Where Is Ashley Taylor's Japanese Horror!? | Event Story | February 22, 2021
Passion Is Sharp △, Love Is Rounded ● | Event Story | June 9, 2022 | no video yet
Sayonara Storage | Event Story | September 20, 2022
Battle Museum: Kanagi Izumi's Memory | Event Story | November 14, 2022
Battle Museum: Ren Isuzu's Memory | Event Story | May 8, 2023
Mitsuru Inami Wants to Be "Normal" | Event Story | September 4, 2023 | no video yet
Battle Museum: Nanaka Tokiwa's Memory | Event Story | May 31, 2024
Future Relationships ~Current Status with Onee-sama~ | Special Story | June 1, 2024
Future Relationships ~For A Fun Evening~ | Special Story | June 13, 2024
Future Relationships ~Recounting from Pictures~ | Special Story | July 1, 2024
Lord Save Me IDK WHERE THIS GOES! DOES ANOTHER YEAR PASS? LOOPING BACK TO VALENTINES DAY? IN THAT CASE THE 2019 EVENTS GO ON FOR A LONG TIME, LOOPING INTO THE NEW YEAR. I ALSO NEED TO CHECK THE SAKURAKO APPEARANCES TO MAYBE FILTER THOSE AFTER THIS ONE AFTERWARDS:
Dreaming Cherry Blossom | Event Story | March 25, 2019
Magia Record Historical:
Puella・Historia: Pillar of Tomorrow | Main Story | August 7, 2023
Puella・Historia: Mirage of Alexandria | Main Story | March 10, 2023
Puella・Historia: Pax Romana’s Sweetheart | Main Story | July 24, 2023
Puella・Historia: The Family Heir of Yamataikoku | Main Story | June 26, 2023
Puella・Historia: Valkyrie of Vik | Main Story | April 24, 2023
Puella・Historia: Rakshasi of Tibet | Main Story | May 19, 2023
The Maiden of Hope | Event Story | February 15, 2018
The Maiden of Hope (Rerun) | Event Story | June 3, 2019
Rebel of a Dawnless Land | Event Story | July 12, 2019
End of a Legend, the Limits of Light | Event Story | June 19, 2020
The Masked Student Council Strikes Back | Event Story | May 24, 2021
The Inheritors of Our Souls | Event Story | March 18, 2022
Puella・Historia: Battle Maidens of Kamihama | Main Story | January 27, 2023
Magia Record Prologue - 2 Years Ago:
---Girls in the Hood | Event Story | September 28, 2020
Magia Record Prologue - 1 Year Ago:
---Breakpoint | Event Story | June 8, 2018
---My Diary With You | Event Story | September 19, 2017
---My Diary With You Rerun | Event Story | September 10, 2018
---And So The Azaleas Bloom | Event Story | October 10, 2017
---Reaching A Happier Height | Event Story | November 10, 2017
---Reaching A Happier Height Rerun | Event Story | September 18, 2018
---Another Daze (Original) | Event Story | November 20, 2017
---Another Daze (Revised) | Event Story | September 7, 2020
---See You Tomorrow | Event Story | March 12, 2018
---Wait, You Got It Wrong! | Event Story | March 23, 2018
Cross Connection | Event Story | May 1, 2018
---It's Okay To Be Clumsy | Event Story | October 9, 2018
---We Invite You To A Delightful Halloween! | Special Story | October 27, 2018
Nagisa's Wish | Event Story | October 29, 2018
Sayuki Steps Up! desuu~ | Event Story | June 10, 2019
Memorable Flower | Event Story | January 25, 2021
The Ultimate Record | Special Story | August 21, 2018
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Magia Record Events
See You Tomorrow
One morning at the Daito Apartment Complex, Reira greets an older neighbor who warns her about increasing danger in the area. Reira then startles Seika, who had already been frightened earlier by the apartment council president handing out safety posters about suspicious people. Mito pops out and successfully scares both friends before they walk to school together. At school, the three face their own struggles: Reira learns from classmates that a family of three disappeared from Building 12 three months ago with no explanation, Seika freezes up when classmates try to invite her to lunch, and Mito's classmates mock her for humming, calling her weird.[1]
That afternoon, Seika senses something while walking home and makes an excuse to leave. That evening, she follows a suspicious man from the wanted posters to the old candy shop, where a barrier opens and a Familiar appears. She transforms into a Magical Girl and fights it alone. Meanwhile, Reira and Mito walk home together, noticing someone who looks like Seika before she disappears around a corner.[1]
Days later, after the suspicious man is found and taken into custody with no memory of what happened, the three friends discuss the resolved incident. Reira mentions seeing someone who looked like Seika near the shopping center. Seika lies and says she was nowhere near there. Reira pretends to believe her but senses something wrong.[1]
The next day, Reira pulls Mito aside and confides she believes it really was Seika at the shopping center. They confront Seika at the park after school. Seika panics and yells at Reira to stop. Mito cries. The three drift apart and go home separately.[1]
That night, each girl faces a turning point. Reira, blaming herself, is offered a contract by Kyubey. She wishes for things to go back to how they used to be between them. The wish is granted, and suddenly Reira's head fills with memories she did not know she had. Seika goes to the roof, resolving to do whatever it takes to protect her friends. Mito learns from her mother that they are moving away due to the disappearances. She runs to the park, crying, and searches desperately for a four-leaf clover, believing it will make everything better.[1]
Later, Reira, now a Magical Girl, reveals to Seika on the rooftop that she regained memories of jumping off the roof under a Witch's influence and dying. Seika had wished her back and had been fighting alone ever since. Mito finds them and asks what is going on. She mentions meeting a talking animal, and Reira and Seika realize it was Kyubey. Mito asks them to promise they will make up before she is gone, explaining she is moving away soon.[1]
The next morning, Mito pieces together the truth: Seika wished Reira back and tried to bear the burden alone. At school, Mito stands up to her classmates when they mock her friends. That afternoon, Reira and Seika are drawn to the same Witch and fight together, working in perfect harmony. Mito, feeling left out, calls out to Kyubey. He tells her everything about Magical Girls and Witches. Mito decides to make a contract, wishing for the power to connect people's hearts.[1]
That evening, Mito transforms into a Magical Girl and uses her power to transport Reira and Seika into the world of Seika's heart, then into Reira's heart. They see each other's true feelings: Seika only wanted to protect them, and Reira only wanted to help. They apologize, thank each other, and hug Mito tightly. Mito reveals she used her power on Kyubey and learned the truth about Soul Gems. She also learned about a Witch connected to Reira's death. Reira, with Mito's help, remembers walking to Apartment 516 in Building 12 before she died, even though such an apartment should not exist. They vow to stop the Witch together.[1]
The next day, the trio investigates Building 12. They find mysterious x marks multiplying around them and are engulfed in a labyrinth. After fighting through Familiars, they find themselves on the fifth floor facing an impossible door: Apartment 516. Inside, they confront and defeat the Witch. The apartment vanishes, leaving only Apartment 515, where the missing family lived. The girls wonder if the disappearance and the Witch are connected.[1]
On moving day, the three friends say goodbye before the complex. Mito spots a four-leaf clover on the ground. Reira says their hearts will always be together. They say goodbye.[1]
The next day, Seika and Reira wait in an alley in their Magical Girl outfits. Mito arrives. They prepare to hunt a Witch together. Their way of saying it has changed, but the words are the same: see you tomorrow.[1]
Later, the trio follows a magical signal and encounters Hazuki Yusa, Konoha Shizumi, and Ayame Mikuri. Hazuki suggests they all fight together. The groups introduce themselves, and they hurry to catch up with the others. Another day, another new friendship in Kamihama.[1]
Moon-viewing After an Elegant Tea Party
A few days after the battle against Embryo Eve, Yukika reflects on her time as a Black Feather in the Wings of the Magius. She still does not fully understand what happened during the disaster, and as a former Black Feather with a faint presence, she remains unknown as a magical girl even to Tsukuyo Akatsuki, the upperclassman she admires.[2]
On the morning of the exchange party with Saint Liliana Academy, Yukika leaves home with conflicting memories of whether she promised to have dinner with her family that evening.[2]
After school that day, Yukika is at the arcade when she senses a magical reaction. Suddenly she is back at school, confused. The student president asks her to retrieve plates from the old school building for the exchange party. While heading there, she learns Tsukuyo had to leave early, leaving no solo performer. Yukika helps find a substitute, and the problem resolves itself before she enters the old building.[2]
She finds a white feather robe in her bag with a note in her handwriting addressed to Akatsuki-senpai. She does not remember putting it there.[2]
The Saint Liliana students arrive, including twins Hotori and Rion. A water leak makes the old building club room unusable. Yukika heads there again, and the Flower Arrangement director agrees to host a flower show and moon viewing instead. Once again, the problem resolves before she enters.[2]
Yukika notices a pattern: every time she tries to enter the old building, the problem disappears. Time also moves unusually slowly. The twins run toward the old building, and Yukika chases them. She is pulled into a familiar's labyrinth and transforms using the white feather robe to help them. The twins mistake her for a White Feather sister who saved them before, saying they joined the Wings of the Magius because of her.[2]
At sunset, Yukika remembers the white feather robe belongs to Akatsuki-senpai and was left at a coordinator's. She had planned to return it but lost the chance after the decisive battle.[2]
Sensing a large magical reaction from the old building, she investigates. She has a vision of it collapsing and retreats, convincing the Flower Arrangement director to join the tea party instead. Kaharu Yunna arrives and offers to host the moon viewing at her family's restaurant, moving the event away from the old building.[2]
Later, Yukika returns to the old building alone. She follows the magical reaction to the fourth floor and enters a witch's labyrinth, where she finds Kyubey.[2]
Kyubey explains he entered Kamihama when the barrier temporarily disappeared during the disaster and made a contract with Rion. In the original timeline, a white feather magical girl saved the twins from a witch but was killed, causing the old building to collapse. Hotori protected Rion but suffered fatal wounds. In that moment, Rion made a wish, rewriting reality to prevent the tragedy.[2]
The current world is the result of Rion's wish. The witch has only been delayed. The slow passage of time and the obstacles keeping Yukika from the old building were the wish's power trying to push back the inevitable. The white feather who died is still dead. Only Yukika and that specific Kyubey remember the original world.[2]
The witch attacks and kills Kyubey. The twins arrive and insist on fighting together. When the witch overpowers them, Yukika sends them away and fights alone, knowing she will likely die.[2]
Yukika awakens outside the labyrinth. The twins tell her she defeated the witch. Kyubey's body and the white feather's remains have vanished with the labyrinth.[2]
That night, Yukika joins the moon viewing at the restaurant. She reflects that only she remembers the original world and the white feather who died saving the twins. She looks at the full moon and appreciates being alive to see it.[2]
On a later date, Yukika leaves Kamihama and meets another Kyubey. She learns the Kyubey who made the contract with Rion is gone, and no other Kyubey remembers the original world. Rion's wish has fully rewritten reality. Kyubey states he will no longer interfere in Kamihama.[2]
Kyubey explains Yukika survived because she unknowingly used a Doppel, a Kamihama system that transforms a magical girl into a witch-like state. Yukika is not satisfied with this explanation but accepts it.[2]
As she prepares to return to Kamihama, she is pulled into another witch's labyrinth. The twins are there, saying Yunna Kaharu is in trouble. Yukika wonders what she has gotten involved in this time.[2]
The Page I Write on the Holy Night - From Here, With You
Mitama, disguised as a Christmas fairy, grants Rika and Ren the ability to make things come true through magic, provided they focus on the same issue. The power is meant to help her disciple Chu, a swallow familiar who feeds on cowardice hearts, negative emotions affecting Kamihama. Rika and Ren accept the task and begin their work.[3]
Their first target is Felicia and Sana, who argue over a ruined cake. After Rika and Ren fix the cake, Felicia apologizes to Yachiyo and Sana, allowing a cowardice heart to appear. Next, they help Rena invite Kaede to an idol live show by giving Rena courage to speak directly, and the two reconcile. They then assist Akira, who gains confidence to wear a Christmas costume after Nanaka, Kako and Meiyui compliment her. Akira and Emiri join forces with Rika and Ren, forming the Holy Girls team.[3]
The team helps a young boy apologize to his father after an argument, then assists a couple at the mall who lack the courage to propose. With Rika and Ren's magic, the boyfriend proposes successfully inside a magical snow globe. After consuming the final cowardice heart, Chu thanks them in a sinister tone and declares they can now end the city.[3]
Rika and Ren awaken from a shared dream, realizing everything was constructed by Mitama to help them reconcile after a disagreement about Santa. They had avoided each other afterward, too awkward to apologize. Akira and Emiri enlisted other magical girls to help, and Mitama combined their sessions to open their hearts. The effort worked, though Mitama poured too much energy in, creating the strange shared dream. After experiencing the struggles of the people they helped, Rika and Ren gained courage to speak honestly.[3]
Some time later, Ren travels with her parents while Rika loses her phone, preventing them from contacting each other. When they finally reconnect, both apologize and make up completely. Mitama is pleased with their reconciliation, and Akira and Emiri note that the pair grew even closer through understanding each other better.[3]
In the end, Rika and Ren ask Mitama for the same magic from their dream. Though considerably weaker now, they can still conjure a flying sled to move around Kamihama and create the white Christmas everyone had been waiting for.[3]
Hinamatsuri Login Bonus
In the season when snow turns to rain, Maria invites Hagumu and Moka to a cake shop with a request. Maria works at an after-school care program planning a Hina-no-kuni-mise for Hinamatsuri, where children show Hina dolls to the outdoor scenery. Because real dolls are too expensive to risk outside, Maria asks Hagumu to make cloth or felt dolls instead. Hagumu accepts despite her doubts, trusting Maria's faith in her craft skills, while Moka is tasked with making Hinamatsuri sweets for the children.[4]
While struggling with the doll design at Livia's adjustment shop, Hagumu receives advice after Livia mentions Tsurushibina, hanging dolls, as a regional tradition. Inspired by this style, Hagumu decides to create deformed dolls with a similar vibe.[4]
At a handicrafts shop, a stranger named Konomi overhears Hagumu considering peach blossom accents and explains that Hinamatsuri coincides with peach season, with peaches traditionally warding off evil. Hagumu incorporates the suggestion and purchases her materials.[4]
At home, seeing her mother display the family's Hina dolls reminds Hagumu of Nemu's novel about Nagashibina, the custom of floating dolls down rivers to ward off evil. Understanding this deeper meaning, she resolves to put her heart into each stitch, praying for the children's healthy growth.[4]
The day of Hina-no-kuni-mise arrives, and Hagumu finishes the dolls successfully. When introduced to the children at the event, she feels nervous but is warmed by their adoration of her creations.[4]
When the children beg to take the dolls home, Maria redirects them to play tag instead. The children ask to borrow Ohina-sama to show her the view while playing, and Hagumu agrees as long as they do not fight. Seeing the children's joy makes her deeply happy.[4]
Trick ☆ Trouble ☆ School Festival
Two days before the school festival, a threatening letter arrives after an outdoor stage collapses, demanding the festival be canceled. The organizing committee increases patrols, and Tsumugi, a committee member and Magical Girl, volunteers to patrol the middle school section.[5]
The next day, Tsumugi begins her patrol and encounters a series of strange incidents across the school—incorrect ingredient deliveries, mushrooms overrunning a classroom, damaged decorations, a false fire alarm, disputes between clubs, and broken supplies. Throughout the day, she notices seeds scattered at each location and pockets them.[5]
That night at home, Tsumugi examines the seeds and discovers they contain magical power with the word trouble written on them, confirming the culprit is a Magical Girl. She returns to school to investigate and encounters Asuka and Yukika. They summon the other Magical Girls from the school and meet at a nearby park, where Tsumugi presents her findings. They split into teams to search the school, and during the briefing, someone is spotted watching them but flees.[5]
The search teams find more seeds throughout the buildings but no culprit. Sana shares that she bumped into a girl that morning who was not in uniform and could see her, meaning she was a Magical Girl, and Sana sensed she was asking for help. When the culprit is spotted again, the group gives chase. Tsumugi corners her outside, and the girl admits to sending the letter and planting the seeds. She threatens to germinate large seeds, but the others reveal they have learned how to destroy them.[5]
The culprit attacks but her magic is weak. Sana pleads with her, saying she sensed she wanted help. The girl denies it, but her Soul Gem is dangerously clouded, and she surrenders. She reveals she is a third-year transfer student whose magic creates opportunities—seeds that will make something she wants to happen. She wanted to participate in the festival but did not know how. When her Soul Gem clouded, her Doppel emerged and created the trouble seeds, which she could not control. She sent the letter as a warning and came to school at night to collect seeds, hoping the Magical Girls would catch her and save the festival. Tsumugi refuses to turn her in and instead orders her to work as a committee member for the remaining preparations and enjoy the festival with them. The girl agrees.[5]
The next day, Tsumugi and the transfer student patrol together, finishing the final preparations.[5]
The day of the school festival proceeds without major incident. Tsumugi and the transfer student patrol together, sampling food and enjoying the event. They take a photo together at the repaired arch—Tsumugi, Manaka, and the transfer student in her uniform. The transfer student reflects later that she will cherish the photo forever, grateful for the kindness she did not feel she deserved.[5]
Autumn of Reading
This seems to have been an event without story. Needs to be re-checked.
Girls in the Hood
An earthquake strikes the city, and on a rooftop, Jun Kazari drops both her yo-yo and her soul gem while practicing tricks. She chases after the soul gem, while the yo-yo falls into the hood of Mitsune Miwa, a hikikomori watching a performance below. Mitsune decides to return it and runs up the stairs, where she collides with Jun. Jun explains she needs her soul gem, and Mitsune returns the yo-yo. A Witch's barrier appears around them, and Jun transforms to fight while telling Mitsune to close her eyes. Mitsune peeks, collapses after seeing the Witch die, and Jun carries her outside, claiming it was all a dream. Jun insists on treating Mitsune since she saved her yo-yo, and takes her to a candy store called Tomorrow Shop. Jun introduces her to the children there, and Mitsune is amazed by how loved Jun is. Mitsune must leave by 6 PM, and Jun says "See you at Tomorrow Shop."[6]
The next day, Mitsune returns to the shop and sees Kanae Yukino talking with Jun. Mitsune detours down an alley and is caught in a Witch's barrier. Kanae enters first, and Jun follows to save Mitsune. They defeat the Witch together, and Mitsune wakes in a park. Jun says "See you at Tomorrow Shop" again, and Mitsune smiles and agrees.[6]
That night, Jun talks to Kyubey about having no friends her own age, while Mitsune researches online and finds rumors about magical girls and the Tomorrow Shop.[6]
The next day, Jun and the shop owner discover that Mitsune is their neighbor. Mitsune asks Jun about what she saw, but Jun says she forgot.[6]
Mitsune later sees Kanae talking to Kyubey and follows her, but is pulled into a Familiar's labyrinth. Jun saves her, and Mitsune directly asks if Jun is a magical girl. Jun begins explaining Witches, Familiars, and magic.[6]
That evening, Mitsune admits she still cannot go to school or make friends. Jun says she also struggles with friends. Mitsune wonders if she should become a magical girl, but Jun yells at her not to. Mitsune leaves upset. Kanae warns Jun that Mitsune has the qualities to become a magical girl, and Jun reveals she is moving away from Kamihama. She used her wish to save the shop, but now realizes other things are more important.[6]
The next day, Jun tells Mitsune she is moving next week and that magical girls do not have the kind of magic Mitsune dreams of. Mitsune must make her own dreams come true. Jun promises to prove she does not need magic.[6]
The next evening, Jun finds that the children and Mitsune went to explore Shinsei Ward without her. She finds them at an abandoned construction site where Mitsune encountered a Witch. Mitsune sent the children away but stayed behind. Jun arrives and uses a homemade bomb to damage the Witch before they escape. A gas leak causes a larger explosion, and they escape on Kanae's motorcycle. Kanae later destroys the Witch barrier herself.[6]
A few days later, Jun says goodbye at the shop. Mitsune arrives crying, and Jun gives her a fake gum toy as a farewell gift. Jun tells her she can become whatever she wants without magic, slowly and little by little, and that if she keeps that happy face, they will meet again. "Someday, see you at the Tomorrow Shop again."[6]
Two years later, Jun returns to Kamihama. Despite destruction throughout the city, she decides to go to the Tomorrow Shop and see Mitsune and the old lady again.[6]
Deliver to the Beyond, A Piece of Hope 1
At age 12, shortly after contracting, Yachiyo meets Mifuyu and initially dislikes her, but her opinion changes after learning about Mifuyu's demanding family obligations and when Mifuyu takes a severe wound saving her from hostile Magical Girls. Yachiyo later returns the favor, and they grow closer as Mifuyu begins visiting Mikazuki Manor. They eventually share why they made their contracts.[7]
Shortly after, they defeat a Witch together that had attacked a girl from the hostel. Yachiyo suggests they train as a team, and Mifuyu accepts.[7]
Yachiyo thrives through hard work while Mifuyu struggles under her mother's expectations. After Yachiyo confronts Mifuyu's mother, she is banned from the household, but Mifuyu gains the freedom to visit Mikazuki Manor regularly.[7]
Soon, Yachiyo's modelling team disbands so she can pursue solo work, causing friction. Mifuyu becomes overwhelmed balancing duties with her mother's restrictions.[7]
One day, the same pair of Magical Girls from years ago betrays them during a Witch hunt. One dies and the other escapes after stealing the Grief Seed while Yachiyo and Mifuyu lie wounded. They nearly give up, but saving a girl from Yachiyo's unit reminds them that protecting others still matters. Yachiyo suggests they exchange letters like her grandmother did to maintain hope.[7]
For the next seven years, they exchange letters, carrying forward each other's dreams and finding strength to continue. They later regret not including Kanae and Mel in time.[7]
Seven years later, Mifuyu suggests stopping the letters to cast away weakness, but Yachiyo believes the letters give them strength by carrying others' wishes. Mifuyu tearfully realizes she can still rely on Yachiyo. They thank each other and resolve to move forward together, hoping no further sacrifices will be needed.[7]
Deliver to the Beyond, A Piece of Hope 2
At Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo finds an old photo album while cleaning. She shows it to Iroha, Tsuruno, Sana, Felicia, and Ui. The photos are from seven years ago, when Mikazuki Villa was a boarding house. Iroha notices a girl standing next to Yachiyo and her grandmother—it is Mifuyu with long hair. Yachiyo explains she knew Mifuyu back then and they fought Witches together. Tsuruno is shocked and Yachiyo says they did not leave a good first impression on each other.
Seven Years Ago
Yachiyo fights her first Witch. She is scared but determined. Inside the barrier, she finds another Magical Girl crying. The girl is too frightened to fight. Yachiyo tries to cooperate, but the girl runs away. Yachiyo defeats the Witch alone. Afterward, she confronts the crying girl and tells her that if she cannot fight, she should quit. The girl begs Yachiyo not to leave her alone. Yachiyo is harsh but later realizes she is also scared. Both girls cry alone, afraid of being Magical Girls.
Yachiyo is the leader of her model unit. The other members are starting to trust her. One member, Yellow, still does not approve of Yachiyo as leader. Yachiyo continues working hard. After her lesson, she defeats a Familiar. She encounters Mifuyu again. Mifuyu says she felt the Familiar's presence but was too scared to enter the barrier. Yachiyo is harsh again, but Mifuyu says she wants to talk properly. Yachiyo's grandmother arrives and invites Mifuyu to a candy store. Mifuyu has never been to one before. She is amazed by the syrup. The grandmother invites her to visit Mikazuki Villa. Yachiyo agrees.
Yachiyo's unit has a successful photoshoot. She feels happy. Later, she senses a powerful Witch and enters the barrier. Two other Magical Girls are already fighting it. Yachiyo asks to join them, but they attack her. They say the Witch is their prey and threaten her. Mifuyu appears and says they should cooperate. The other girls ignore her and lure the Witch toward Yachiyo and Mifuyu. Mifuyu protects Yachiyo and gets injured. They escape together and rest in a park. Yachiyo shares her grief seed with Mifuyu. They introduce themselves. Yachiyo learns Mifuyu comes from a strict family with nine lessons. Mifuyu became a Magical Girl to dream freely. They bond over their shared struggles. Yachiyo invites Mifuyu to visit again.
Mifuyu visits Mikazuki Villa. She brings sweets. Yachiyo's grandmother shows the album and the magazine featuring Yachiyo's unit. The older boarders ask Mifuyu for a cute nickname for Yachiyo. Mifuyu suggests "Yacchan." Yachiyo likes it. That night, a Witch appears near the station. They fight together and save a boarder from Mikazuki Villa. Yachiyo suggests they team up because they are both weak and will become stronger together. Mifuyu agrees.
Several days later, Yachiyo and Mifuyu continue patrolling. Mifuyu's parents increase her lessons because they suspect she is sneaking out to play. Yachiyo feels guilty. They decide to reduce patrols for the next week.
Yachiyo's manager tells her the unit will be disbanded at the end of the month. Yachiyo is devastated. Her wish to keep the unit alive was meaningless. She meets Mifuyu at the candy store. Mifuyu has been scolded and had her phone taken away. She says she cannot endure her life anymore. Yachiyo blames herself for dragging Mifuyu around. A Witch appears. They fight it, but two other Magical Girls show up and attack them. The Witch kills one of them. Yachiyo and Mifuyu fight the Witch together and defeat it. The surviving Magical Girl takes the grief seed and leaves. Yachiyo and Mifuyu are broken. They ask Kyubey to let them quit, but he refuses.
Yachiyo finds a grief seed left behind by the surviving Magical Girl. She realizes she saved the girl's life. Mifuyu says that even though their wishes were meaningless, they are still alive and can protect what is important. Yachiyo recalls her grandmother's words about leaving feelings behind through letters. She decides she and Mifuyu should exchange letters to leave their feelings behind.
Present Day at Mikazuki Villa
Yachiyo and Mifuyu continue looking through the photo album. Mifuyu says the letters were their hope and their weakness. She suggests they stop exchanging letters because they are now seniors who must be strong. Yachiyo refuses. She says the letters keep her tied to reality and give her hope. Mifuyu agrees to continue. They find an old letter Yachiyo wrote. Yachiyo says she will write this year's letter. Mifuyu promises to write one too. They vow to exchange letters forever.
Sentimental Gaze
One evening, Shizuku is working at her family's coffee shop when her friends Ryo, Ikumi, and Ayaka visit. Her father lets her leave early, and they walk through the shopping district together. Ayaka asks Ryo to take a picture with a mascot, but Shizuku declines to join.[8]
Back at the coffee shop, an elderly regular tells their fortunes with stones. Ayaka will have a wonderful meeting, Ryo something interesting, Ikumi will fall down, and Shizuku may lose something important. Shortly after, Shizuku breaks her favorite mug while washing dishes.[8]
That night, Shizuku notices a borrowed photo book is missing. Ayaka messages that Ryo found a scoop and Ikumi actually fell, making the fortunes three for three. Ryo calls, inviting her to a cake buffet tomorrow. Shizuku declines, citing shopping plans. Ryo explains the Barnum Effect and assures her the photo book was already returned. Shizuku feels relieved.[8]
The next day, Shizuku travels by train to buy coffee beans. In the city, she spots her friends heading to the cake buffet with Hinano, glad the extra ticket was used.[8]
That evening, after her shopping takes longer, Shizuku sees her friends taking a group photo without her. Watching them interact naturally, she feels like a puzzle piece that does not fit. Overwhelmed by loneliness, she cries out for her deceased rabbit Fuunii.[8]
Shizuku wanders to a pond, where Kanagi finds her and speaks about protecting magical girls. Shizuku interprets this as a reminder that everyone leaves and excuses herself. She walks aimlessly, ignoring messages from Ayaka and a worried relay from Ryo through Mitama. She turns her phone off, convinced she has nowhere left to return to.[8]
Shizuku finds herself in an unfamiliar place, confronted by a mysterious figure. The figure tells her she will never belong because she always runs away, urging her to abandon everything and keep traveling forever. Shizuku initially agrees but then resists, realizing she must cherish what she already has while continuing to search for who she is. The figure reveals itself as her Doppel and agrees to wait.[8]
She wakes at the Adjuster Shop surrounded by Ayaka, Ikumi, Ryo, and Mitama. Her Soul Gem was pitch black and her Doppel emerged. Kanagi sent a message through Mitama, offering friendship. Despite Mitama insisting she rest, Ayaka drags her home.[8]
At the coffee shop, the friends gather. Hinano arrives, having fallen into a pond while searching for Shizuku, and expresses her desire to be friends too. As Shizuku prepares tea, the group grows lively around her. She reflects that she still does not know how she wants to live, but for now, being able to smile as she watches everyone have fun is enough. Ryo quietly takes a photo of her smiling, and Shizuku joins the others as they laugh together.[8]
Where is Ashley Taylor's Japanese Horror!?
Ashley Taylor, an American Magical Girl and YouTuber, films a video in Chuo Ward and buys a distinctive ribbon. Later that day, she returns a dropped item to a woman who reveals it was a matching accessory made by her daughter.[9]
The next day, Ashley visits Riko at her family's shop. After observing Riko's father pat her head, Ashley mentions she wished her own father had done the same. She asks Riko for video ideas, and Riko recalls a scary story Mitama told her. They visit Mitama, who excitedly agrees to be in the video but admits the doll story was made up. She offers a different tale about a fallen warrior from the Kamakura period who still wanders Kamihama.[9]
They investigate the location Mitama mentioned and mistake two Magical Girls, Asuka and Sasara, for the ghost. Asuka explains they were practicing there, and Ashley offers to help pick out clothes for Asuka to make up for the misunderstanding. They exchange contact information.[9]
On the third day, Ashley and Riko visit Mitama's shop and meet Kokoro and Himika, who both have the same ribbon Ashley bought. Himika mentions a rumor about something strange at Kosho Academy, and Ashley decides to investigate after school.[9]
The following afternoon, Ashley and Riko look into the rumor at their school. Behind an old shrine, they encounter a girl speaking in an overlord persona. Ashley plays along, and after the camera is off, the girl, Rui, reflects that Ashley might be a kindred spirit.[9]
On their way home, they encounter a strange entity that chants a rhyme about a Tangled Manor and a ritual involving scissors under the bed. Ashley decides to try it that night.[9]
That night, Ashley puts scissors under her bed and falls asleep. She wakes up in the Tangled Manor, where Riko soon joins her. A mysterious guide voice explains they must solve the problems of four girls behind the doors to leave. The first three are Himika, Mitama, and Kokoro, each dealing with family troubles involving the ribbon. Ashley and Riko help each of them, and each time, floating scissors cut the ribbon on the corresponding door.[9]
For the final door, Ashley finds herself in her childhood home. Her father appears, and she confesses her regret about using her wish to change his mind about her studying abroad. He forgives her and gives her the headpats she always wanted, and the final ribbon is cut.[9]
The next morning, Ashley wakes up in her apartment. The footage from the manor is blank except for gold stars, and her ribbon has disappeared. She and Riko try to find the store where she bought it, but it is gone. Ashley decides the adventure itself was valuable regardless.[9]
Sometime later, Tsukasa expresses concern to Tsukuyo about Riko's involvement. Nemu appears and explains she created that Uwasa as an experiment to observe emotional energy, confirming it poses no danger. Word spreads about the ribbon and the dream angel who solves problems, catching the attention of Hinano, who happens to have one of the ribbons.[9]
Kamihama Kawaii Collection
Ashley Taylor introduces herself to the reader, explaining that she came from California to study in Japan because of her love for kawaii culture. She also introduces Kumanosuke, a teddy bear her father gave her that she takes everywhere. One day, Ashley visits her friend Riko Chiaki at the family's bento shop. Riko's mother mentions a used clothing event, and Ashley learns that her favorite fashion designer will be awarding an original piece as the contest grand prize. She excitedly invites Riko, but Riko is too young to attend and promises to cheer from afar.[10]
On the day of the event, Ashley arrives early and meets her friends Kokoro Awane, Masara Kagami, and Aimi Eri. She helps them choose outfits, and all three are thrilled. As Ashley continues shopping, she runs into Karin Misono, and they bond over their shared love of an anime. Ashley assembles a themed outfit for Karin, and Karin later buys her a bracelet as thanks. Later, Ashley helps Rika Ayano and Emiri Kisaki with their outfits as well, buying matching scrunchies for herself, Riko, and Kumanosuke. With an hour left, Ashley assists Asuka Tatsuki and Sasara Minagi with their choices, but their shopping is interrupted when event management announces several thefts have occurred.[10]
A man suddenly bumps into Ashley and runs off, and Ashley realizes Kumanosuke is gone. She remembers the bear carries traces of her magic from past battles, so the girls follow the trail to an abandoned area and find a Witch's labyrinth. The thief enters with Kumanosuke, and the girls transform and follow. Inside, they find stolen goods and victims, and Ashley reaches the center where the Witch is examining her bear. She unleashes her fury at the mistreatment of people's beloved items and destroys the Witch, saving Kumanosuke and the victims.[10]
As they exit, the contest is about to begin and Ashley panics, having no time to complete her outfit. Just then, the other magical girls arrive. Masara gives her a necklace, Karin offers the bracelet, and Rika and Emiri provide color-coordinating shoes. Ashley thanks them and hurries to the contest.[10]
Later that evening, Ashley finishes telling Riko the story. Thanks to everyone's help, Ashley won the contest. She gives Riko the matching scrunchie, and promises that when Riko is older, they will attend a fashion event together.[10]
The Mirror That Reflects My True Self
Sae goes about her daily life in Kamihama. She maintains a facade as the daughter of a well-off family while secretly working multiple jobs to support her kind but financially irresponsible parents, living by a philosophy of relying only on herself.[11]
After a routine adjustment with the Coordinator Mitama, Sae learns of a "False Magical Girl" rumor: someone is impersonating her. Mitama suggests Sae seek help from Emiri's counseling room, where Magical Girls gather. Though reluctant, Sae agrees the impostor threatens her carefully constructed image.[11]
Sae joins the counseling room girls to investigate. Emiri, Himika, Ria, and others provide testimonies of sightings, but inconsistencies emerge. After deducing the impostor can transform, Sae confronts and corners Rena, who reveals the truth.[11]
The entire investigation was an elaborate setup. Emiri and the others orchestrated the "False Magical Girl" to force Sae into relying on them, worried her refusal to ask for help would lead to disaster. Mitama coordinated the scheme. Though initially frustrated, Sae understands their concern and thanks them.[11]
That night, Sae returns home to find her siblings confused. Someone matching her description visited earlier, acting affectionate. Sae realizes a real impostor exists.[11]
A figure identical to Sae appears and delivers a prophecy: tomorrow, Ria will be attacked and Emiri will stabbed saving her. In the evening, Sae will be defeated pursuing the attacker, and Himika will be hurt helping her. Lastly, Sae's entire family will die because of an enemy she fails to defeat. The figure claims to be Sae from the future.[11]
Sae dismisses the prophecy but confirms part of it when her brother shows her a perfect test score, exactly as predicted.[11]
The next day, Sae investigates recent incidents, concluding a powerful Witch is responsible. Before she can act, Ria is attacked and Emiri stabbed, just as predicted.[11]
Determined to prevent the next prophecy, Sae locates the Witch's Labyrinth alone. She is overwhelmed and nearly killed. Himika arrives to help, having found Sae's marked map, and is gravely injured in the rescue.[11]
Sae receives a message that her family is attending a concert near the Witch. As she despairs, the counseling room girls arrive, led by the impostor who directed them there. They insist on fighting together.[11]
The group coordinates their abilities. Emiri and Himika distract the Witch, Maria binds it, Akira finds its weakness, Ria conceals their attacks, and Hinano commands the operation. Sae delivers the final blow.[11]
Afterward, Sae reconciles with her family. The future Sae, who watched from afar and disappeared, her past unchanged but is satisfied this world's Sae was saved. She returns to the Endless Mirrors Labyrinth.[11]
The following days, Sae begins helping at the counseling room, gradually opening up to others while maintaining she does so for networking. The room becomes busier as more Magical Girls seek advice, and Sae finds herself enjoying the company despite herself.[11]
Yachiyo bumps into Tsuruno on a day when school is out. Yachiyo has a job performing in a recorded drama with Sayuki that will be screened on Tanabata. Tsuruno recalls Yachiyo's poor performance in Karin's Halloween play and decides to join her to help. Yachiyo welcomes her.
On set, Ria and Mayu are assisting with makeup and costumes. Yachiyo recognizes Ria, calls her by name, and praises her work, causing Ria to internally fangirl. Yachiyo grows anxious seeing so many Magical Girls gathered, recalling how a previous production with magical girls turned into a disaster. Tsuruno reassures her.
Tsuruno wins over the production team with her exuberance. The play's co-star drops out, and the director asks Tsuruno to take the role. She eagerly accepts.
The play is a fairy tale about an ancient Mizuna legend. Two girls, Tsuyu and Chizuru, befriend each other despite their families' rivalry and join forces to punish a selfish lord. Yachiyo plays Tsuyu, the ice queen with a heart of gold. Tsuruno plays Chizuru, the cheerful and impetuous girl. Sayuki plays the Magpie.
During the script reading, everyone realizes Yachiyo's acting skills are still terrible. Yachiyo confides that she has turned down many acting jobs but accepted this one because the director begged her, even if she flops. She vows to see it through to expand her repertoire. Tsuruno promises to stay by her side.
Ria is in shock seeing her idol perform poorly. The filmmakers work around it by taking away Yachiyo's lines. Ria confronts Yachiyo and Tsuruno after the reading, declaring she will give Yachiyo an acting bootcamp. She does not want Yachiyo's performance to drag down her makeup work or her reputation as Yachiyo's rival. Yachiyo accepts.
The next day at home, Yachiyo reviews the script. Tsuruno explains the Mizuna fairy tale to the rest of Mikazuki. Felicia becomes interested when she learns there are fight scenes. Tsuruno explains that the day Tsuyu and Chizuru teamed up was Tanabata, and people in Kamihama entrust their wishes to them.
Over the next week or so, Yachiyo is drilled on acting with a professional coach and Ria's guidance. She eventually executes her lines perfectly and Ria is relieved.
The girls take a lunch break, courtesy of Manaka and Tsumugi. Yachiyo asks Ria about a scene where Tsuyu and Chizuru hold hands after their fight. Yachiyo cannot understand Tsuyu's change of heart. Ria refuses to answer, saying that would defeat the purpose of acting.
The next day, after a good rehearsal, Yachiyo continues asking others for advice, gradually improving but not understanding the role herself. Gossip spreads about Yachiyo working closely with others. Ria bristles at the talk.
At the end of the day, Yachiyo returns to Ria to discuss the scene again. Ria flashes back to idolizing Yachiyo as a child. Seeing Yachiyo lost, nervous, and unsure is straining Ria's understanding of her. Ria finally screams that Yachiyo is not the real Yachiyo and runs off. Mayu realizes Ria's idealized image of Yachiyo has been shattered. Mayu and Sayuki go after her.
Tsuruno tells Yachiyo that understanding why Ria freaked out is a question she must answer for herself, just like she needs to understand Tsuyu. Yachiyo realizes she has deferred too much of her responsibilities onto others.
The following day, Yachiyo texts Ria, but Ria leaves her on read. Yachiyo researches Tsuyu but finds little information. She cannot crack Tsuyu's motivations. Mayu drops by with refreshments. Mayu suggests visiting a special exhibition at the art museum featuring historical artifacts about Tsuyu and Chizuru.
At the museum, Mayu shows Yachiyo artifacts, including a quote from Tsuyu about wanting to be someone worthy of admiration. Yachiyo touches a seashell and realizes it contains magic, suggesting Tsuyu was a Magical Girl. Yachiyo connects the dots: Tsuyu's struggles are the same as her own.
On the next day, Yachiyo goes to where Tsuruno and Sayuki are filming. She wants to learn how Tsuruno interprets Chizuru. Tsuruno sees Chizuru as someone who aspires to be equals with Tsuyu but holds deep admiration for her. Yachiyo realizes she needs to be worthy of Chizuru's devotion. Tsuruno says Yachiyo and Tsuyu are alike, especially in how dense they can be.
Yachiyo flashes back to her interactions with Ria and realizes how her humility made her look incompetent. She now knows both she and Tsuyu want to live with dignity for those who support them. Yachiyo's magic activates, and she inherits Tsuyu's hope. Her outfit transforms into Tsuyu's. Yachiyo texts Ria, imploring her to come see the final scene.
Mayu's phone is blowing up with texts from Ria, who is passively-aggressively demanding updates. Ria announces she is going to the shoot tomorrow, claiming it is only for makeup duty.
The next day, everyone, including Ria, is on set. Yachiyo and Tsuruno's sword fight performance stuns the onlookers. Ria is choked up. When Sayuki catches her crying, Ria insists she is not a fan but a rival.
Some time after Tanabata, the drama becomes available online. The other girls of Mikazuki Villa love it and even want to rewatch it. Yachiyo is inundated with offers for commercials and acting roles. In Mizuna, Ria tirelessly researches all of Yachiyo's latest appearances, insisting it is for research. Yachiyo is restored to her proper place as Ria's hero and arch-rival.
The Sea is a Link Through Time / The Call of the Open Sea
Need to re-check this. There's two different versions at hand
On a Saturday, Momoko and Mitama arrive at a resort near a village with a legend about a Diviner who eloped with a sailor and sank with stolen treasure. Mitama reveals they are actually there to hunt for this treasure based on a fairy tale Mikage heard. While exploring the private beach, they encounter Shizuka, Chiharu, and Sunao from the Tokime Clan, who stumbled there by accident. The group decides to spend the day together.[12]
That evening, they attend a festival in a nearby village that turns out to be a branch of the Tokime Clan. Shizuka learns the villagers consider Diviners a superstition. Mitama asks the village elder about the treasure legend, and he tells a different version where the sailor tricked the Diviner and both were punished by the gods. He warns them against searching due to dangerous currents, but Mitama arranges a boat anyway. At the festival, they meet a village girl named Miyo, who is upset because the village forbids romance with outsiders until coming of age. She is in love with an outsider named Yuta and wants the custom changed.[12]
The next day, Momoko decides to help Miyo, but the elder overhears and orders them to leave. Miyo's father agrees to take them by boat to the area near the legend. During their investigation, Yuta explains his theory that a foreign trade ship sank in the same area as the Diviner's boat, which may explain the treasure element. The group splits up to investigate a hill shrine and a stone monument. At the shrine, they dig up a seashell bangle that emits a voice saying, "I'll be waiting for you..." At the monument, Momoko touches it and experiences the Diviner's memories: her wish for courage to confess, her elopement, the shipwreck, her survival, and her decades of waiting while casting objects into the sea. The memories show the Diviner eventually became a Witch.[12]
Momoko becomes trapped in the memories, her psyche overwhelmed, and her Soul Gem begins darkening. That night, she wanders toward the beach under the Diviner's influence. Using the bangle, Mitama experiences more memories and realizes the Diviner's final wish was that no one else would suffer her tragedy. They find Momoko trying to walk into the sea. Mitama realizes they must take her to where the ship sank.[12]
They borrow a boat and head into dangerous waters. A Witch appears and conjures a storm. While the Tokime girls engage it, Momoko jumps overboard and Mitama jumps in after her. Underwater, Mitama uses her Coordinator powers to adjust them both, allowing them to breathe and swim freely. They find the sunken trade ship and discover a jade bracelet, the last object the Diviner cast into the sea. Momoko experiences a final vision of the Diviner and sailor reuniting and returns to her senses just as they escape the collapsing ship.[12]
On Monday, Momoko meets with Miyo and explains everything: the Diviner survived, waited in vain, and her final wish was that no one else suffer the same tragedy. Shizuka confirms the elder has agreed to reconsider the custom. Moved by their efforts, Miyo decides to confess to Yuta. Though nervous and clumsy, she finally tells him she likes him.[12]
Later on the beach, Momoko thanks Mitama for saving her. She reflects that she empathized with the Diviner because their wishes were the same: both became Magical Girls to gain the courage to confess their feelings. Momoko admits she has struggled with love herself and wanted things to work out for someone. Mitama teases her, asking her to finish anything she leaves undone, and Momoko promises she will.[12]
The ocean, timeless origin of life, feels all events upon its waters and may know how three separate occurrences are connected: Yachiyo being shown a seashell that belonged to Tsuyu Mizuna, Momoko wanting to learn a girl's true memories despite Mitama's warning, and Sayaka hearing a gentle voice from the sea.[13]
These events stem from a distant past the ocean would remember. It began with a Diviner tormented by love for a sailor she could not have due to her position. She placed her feelings into a seashell and cast it into the sea, praying it would reach him and help her overcome her fate.[13]
The shell drifted through countless days and nights, carrying her words about transcending birth and duty, until it eventually connected two girls from Kamihama's past: Tsuyu Mizuna and another named Chizuru.[13]
Tsuyu came to an area searching for demons responsible for the bad harvest and found Chizuru, who revealed herself as the Shamaness of the East who had crossed the barrier. Though Tsuyu proposed they join forces as fellow Diviners, Chizuru harbored the same contempt for those from the castle side as her people did.[13]
However, Chizuru had found the enchanted seashell and heard the voice within it. The voice spoke of love between people from different places that could never be accepted, yet expressed no resentment and wished to change the village so everyone could live freely, ending with a plea to be remembered. Though the story had nothing to do with them, neither girl could treat it as someone else's affair.[13]
Through one girl's tragic love, Tsuyu and Chizuru lowered their weapons and shared a small smile. This event in Kamihama occurred long before the East and West would unite, around what is now August but was then the seventh month, coincidentally close to Tanabata.[13]
Moon-viewing Slumbering Pajama Party
The girls from Mikazuki Villa and Mitakihara find themselves inside a dreamlike world designed for a sleepover, complete with all the furnishings one could want for a pajama party. They begin their moon viewing celebration with a toast, and throughout the night, pairs of girls take turns presenting their planned activities.[14]
Felicia and Mami go first, grilling a massive pile of meat while Mami also provides tea and a salad she prepared. Kyoko and Sana present a mountain of traditional dango they made together, with Sana painting some to look like rabbits. Homura and Yachiyo organize a game based on an old moon viewing custom where players must steal prizes from an oni without getting caught. Madoka and Tsuruno have everyone close their eyes and imagine their own versions of the moon, then compare them to the real thing. Finally, Iroha and Sayaka produce a dating sim game from a bargain bin, which unexpectedly turns into a duel-based adventure when Felicia and Kyoko take control. After everyone tires themselves out, they all settle down to sleep.[14]
Meanwhile, outside Mikazuki Villa, Akari and Hotaru arrive looking for Ui. They need to tell her about Iroha and the others, who were accidentally swallowed by Hotaru's pillow during a witch fight. The pillow contains an entire world inside it designed for pajama parties, and everyone has been having their party in there without realizing it. Hotaru and Akari struggle to get the pillow to open again so they can rescue everyone.[14]
The next morning, everyone inside the pillow wakes up feeling refreshed after falling asleep, and the pillow spits them all out onto the ground outside Mikazuki Villa. Ui and Nagisa help Hotaru and Akari carry them inside. When everyone wakes up for real, they realize they all shared the same strange dream about a pajama party. Ui and Nagisa go to tell Hotaru and Akari the good news that everyone is safe. Akari lectures Hotaru about the danger, since Hotaru casually mentions that the pillow normally digests whatever it eats.[14]
Only Dreamers ~ The Fable Watches the Dream of the Girl
One evening, Kush finds herself suddenly sleepy in the city. A man hands her a mirror, telling her to take it as congratulations for winning. At St. Lilianna, Yukika waits outside while other girls chat about a vampire rumor. She spots Kush entering and checks on her when she falls. Kush says she needs to hurry to her supplementary class. A student council member arrives late to meet Yukika about an exchange meeting and asks her to follow. A figure in black feathers with pink hair watches from a distance.[15]
After the meeting, everyone in the school seems to have disappeared. Elsewhere, Kush dozes in her classroom. A flash wakes her, and she realizes no one else is there. She notices the mirror from earlier and understands that was not a dream.[15]
The Rumor Spreader appears with a new rumor about the Dreaming Mirror. It offers a chance to dream up a what-if and redo the past. There is no price to enter, but if you fail the test of heart, you never wake up.[15]
Kush and Yukika meet in the halls. They realize they are inside a dream and agree to investigate. Kush explains she attends evening classes because she cannot wake during the day. She literally cannot wake up when the sun rises. They hear singing from a classroom and find the black-feathered figure, who introduces herself as Ikumi. They learn they are all Magical Girls. Kush shows them the Dreaming Mirror, and only Kush does not appear in it. Yukika deduces Kush is the star of this dream. Kush admits she wants to redo meeting someone she never got to say goodbye to: an upperclassman named Aneka who lived next door. Yukika and Ikumi agree to help.[15]
Kush realizes the situation matches a book called The Sea of Otranto. In the story, the hero searches dreams for a lost soulmate and meets two friends who join the journey. Yukika transforms, revealing her weapon is a sword. Ikumi's singing matches the joyful ghost from the story. Kush transforms, identifying as the last inquisitor.[15]
They determine their next destination is an ancient library. Kush explains the hero collects memories of a princess beneath a castle to wake her and escape the dream world. They enter the school library, and Kush finds two books from the series. When she opens one, a light flashes, and they experience a memory: Aneka saved Kush from a Witch attack. The light absorbs into Kush's scrunchie. They realize they need to collect more memories.[15]
Ikumi reveals she is an idol who works at a maid cafe. She was at St. Lilianna to deliver something for Touka, and shortly after, she became trapped in the dream world. They enter the audio-visual room, and another memory plays: Aneka gives Kush the black scrunchie as a birthday present after she becomes a Magical Girl. Kush explains her wish caused her sleep cycle to invert. Ikumi notices Kush has fangs. Yukika realizes Kush matches the vampire rumor: nocturnal, fangs, and no reflection.[15]
They return to the fountain. Kush looks into the water and enters another memory. After defeating a strong Witch, Kyubey tells her the Witch that killed Aneka was Aneka herself. He reveals the truth about Magical Girls becoming Witches. Kush screams, and the scrunchie absorbs the light. Ikumi and Yukika realize Kush wants to redo the past because she never got to say goodbye after killing the Witch that was once Aneka. Kush reveals she only has two grief seeds left. Ikumi is shocked. Yukika suggests losing her grief seeds was the price to enter the dream. Kush does not care. She wants to see Aneka again.[15]
Kush explains she collects grief seeds outside Kamihama. She does not believe Witches were once Magical Girls. Yukika and Ikumi realize Kush knows the truth deep down but cannot accept it without her heart breaking. Ikumi explains the Wings of Magius and how Doppels prevent Witches. Kush is content staying outside Kamihama.[15]
The scrunchie glows bright white. They use the mirror and flash to a dark world next to a grave. Aneka appears but does not remember Kush. Kush asks Aneka to look into the mirror, and Aneka enters her own memories. She sees her sister in the hospital with an incurable disease. Her sister thanks Aneka and passes away. Their parents tell Aneka she can live happily for her sister now. Kyubey watches. Kush had no idea Aneka lost a sister. Yukika notices Aneka's sister resembled a younger Kush.[15]
Aneka has recovered half her memories. Kush asks why Aneka became a Magical Girl. Aneka cannot remember anything after meeting Kyubey. Kush asks Aneka to join hands and wrap the scrunchie around them. A light flashes, and a memory plays: Aneka tells Kyubey her wish. She wants a friend to fill the emptiness so she can live happily again. Kyubey asks if the wish is worth her soul, and Aneka says yes. She transforms and receives a message that new neighbors with a child are moving in next door from Japan. Kyubey says the contract means she will meet them. Aneka is excited, believing whoever moves in must be her soulmate.[15]
More memories follow as they bond over fairy tales. Aneka worries because Kush looks and sounds like her sister. Kush asks to call her Big Sis, and Aneka refuses to keep them separate in her mind. Later, Aneka learns the truth about Soul Gems and regrets ever wanting Kush to contract. The memories end. Aneka apologizes and disappears. Kush wonders if she failed the test.[15]
Ikumi and Yukika insist Kush is not a substitute. Aneka always viewed Kush as her own person. They decide the castle they reached was not the real castle. Shadow versions of Kush appear, saying Kush failed the trial. They prepare to fight. Kush refuses to give up. She looks into the mirror, and a light flashes at the end of a long hall. Yukika and Ikumi hold off the shadows while Kush runs for the light.[15]
Kush jumps into the light and finds Aneka. Aneka barely remembers her. Kush explains this is a what-if dream where she wanted to redo the past. She wanted to say goodbye to the Aneka she knew. But she understands now she cannot give these memories to this Aneka. They belong to the Aneka who is gone. Aneka understands. Her sister is gone too. Kush thanks her and asks Aneka to escape with her. Aneka agrees. They hold hands, smile, and close their eyes.[15]
Kush wakes in her classroom. Her scrunchie flashes with light then returns to normal. She understands it connected her heart to Aneka's, and it all really happened. She still feels the warmth of Aneka's hand, but that Aneka does not know the future awaiting her. She notices a note on her desk from Yukika and Ikumi. Her teacher arrives, and Kush says nothing about being asleep.[15]
The same evening at Fendthope, Touka asks Nemu about the Dreaming Mirror rumor. Nemu explains rumors are not all-powerful, and there is always a price. The rumor grants another chance to fulfill a heart's desire, and that is all.[15]
The next evening, Kush walks through the city. A girl calls to her parents. Kush looks over. Aneka walks past her. Kush realizes it was not a dream. That Aneka is the one who never met her, who never became a Magical Girl. The what-if version. They walked past each other as strangers. Time has been frozen for Kush for so long, but now it has started to move again. Kush says thank you out loud, smiles, and says goodbye.[15]
Night Fairytale ～You Were At the Water's Edge～
Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura arrive at an old beach house for vacation, where an elderly owner greets them and teases Sayaka about Kyosuke. Inside, they find an old toy robot that has been left there for generations.[16]
At the beach, they meet their friends from Kamihama, and Kako tells them about a local legend: if you hear the voice of the waves with someone, you will stay friends forever. They discuss leaving a message in a bottle at the lighthouse but learn people now bury time capsules instead.[16]
The first night, Homura wakes to find Sayaka outside. The toy robot is moving on its own. They chase it toward the ocean until a kitten's meow stops it, then it runs back to the villa.[16]
In the morning, Madoka is upset they did not wake her. After breakfast, they trick the robot into moving again and chase it, running into the IMF team. They realize the robot understands them. After arguing over names, Sayaka calls it Ponta, which the robot likes.[16]
They follow Ponta everywhere. It stands on a rock looking toward the ocean. Madoka's team decides to help it search again tomorrow.[16]
That night, Sayaka finds the kitten inside. The janitor plans to adopt it. Felicia messages that she saw a sleepy-looking ghost near the station that resembled Kako.[16]
On the third morning, Mami and Nagisa arrive. Kyoko got the date wrong. Mami suggests Sayaka stay while Madoka and Homura handle patrols.[16]
Later, Ponta searches the beach. Children notice it, so Sayaka distracts them. The kitten scares Ponta, and Sayaka follows it to the lighthouse, realizing Ponta wants to go home.[16]
That night, Sayaka wakes to Ponta leaving again. At the lighthouse, she senses strange magic nearby. Kush Irina appears, erasing a barrier. Sayaka explains about Ponta and the legend, and Kush mentions an adjuster named Livia who could help.[16]
At Puella Care, Livia examines Ponta. She suspects a magical girl enchanted it decades ago to find the voice of the waves and deliver something. The magic will fade in a few days.[16]
The next morning, Livia found memories inside Ponta: two girls named Ecchan and Misa searching for the voice of the waves, calling it the Legend of BFFs. Misa was a magical girl who had someone cast a spell on the doll.[16]
Kako calls with information: a centuries-old legend connects the mulberry leaf and voice of the waves to two girls who met by the Call of the Sea and defeated an evil lord together.[16]
The villa owner overhears and mentions going with a friend to find the voice when she was young. She sings a song Livia mentioned. Sayaka asks if she went by Ecchan. The owner confirms her name is Etsuko but cannot remember her friend at all, not her face or name. The magical girl Misa has been erased from her memory.[16]
Side Stories
Sana's Side Story
Sana notices that Iroha has a keychain from an old puppet show called Mr. Purrs-a-Lot and excitedly begins talking about it. She apologizes for rambling, but Iroha reassures her. Sana's mind drifts back to her past, worrying that her history of loss will repeat itself.[17]
Sana grew up as the unwanted stepchild in her family. Her mother always regretted marrying her late biological father, and her stepfather, a university professor, only cared about her poor grades. Her two step-brothers were academically and athletically gifted, and both treated her with contempt. Eventually, her entire family declared she tarnished their name and forbade her from interacting with them. From that day on, Sana lived in silence, speaking to no one at home.[17]
After being cast out by her family, Sana spent her days wandering outside until she befriended a stray cat she named Miss Purrs. She would feed the cat in an alley and talk to her about the animal city from her favorite show, finding comfort in the cat's presence. One day, Miss Purrs vanished after the shop owner called animal control to remove the strays. Sana searched everywhere but never found her cat again, though she once mistook Kyubey for Miss Purrs from a distance.[17]
After losing Miss Purrs, Sana stayed at school instead of going home. She made a friend who liked her keychain, but when bullies stole it, her friend did nothing to help. Sana stopped going to school entirely. When Kyubey appeared and offered her a wish, she did not wish for family or friends. Instead, she wished to become invisible, wanting nothing more than to disappear from a world where she felt completely worthless.[17]
Back in the present, Iroha notices Sana spacing out and asks what is wrong. Sana realizes that before meeting Iroha, she had lived completely alone, invisible to everyone. As Iroha continues talking about Mr. Purrs-a-Lot, Sana silently thanks her for finding her and feels glad she was not alone forever.[17]
Felicia's Side Story
Felicia fights a witch alongside Nanaka's team, but her reckless attacks endanger them and Nanaka refuses to work with her again. Kako worries about her afterward. Kyubey finds a fuming Felicia, who decides to hire herself out as a mercenary to other magical girls for money or Grief Seeds.[18]
Felicia encounters Asuka and Sasara and defeats a witch for them, but they let her keep the Grief Seed and leave without paying, leaving her frustrated. Kako appears, concerned, but Felicia rejects her harshly and immediately regrets it.[18]
Several days later, Felicia asks Asuka and Sasara to hire her again, and they agree. Meanwhile, Kako asks Kyubey about Felicia's past. Kyubey reveals Felicia accidentally caused a fire that killed her parents. Her wish to undo it altered her memories, making her believe a witch killed them instead. Kako is horrified but vows to keep the secret and befriend Felicia.[18]
Felicia helps defeat the witch and collapses from exhaustion, silently vowing to destroy every witch.[18]
Mifuyu's Side Story
Tsukuyo and Tsukasa Amane apologize to Mifuyu for letting Yachiyo destroy the Rumor they guarded. Mifuyu accepts, though privately she doubts involving so many girls in the Wings of Magius. She reflects on the letters she and Yachiyo exchange yearly, remembering Yachiyo's confession of love and her own weakening powers, which led her to seek salvation through Magius.[19]
Touka Satomi interrupts, demanding Mifuyu solve a math problem and reminding her of the debts she owes. Mifuyu promises to try harder and asks about Magius's next move. Touka explains they will expand, create more Rumors, and capture witches to accelerate the Eve's growth, dismissing Mifuyu's concerns about rushing.[19]
Sometime later, Mifuyu skips a meeting by claiming illness, but Alina sees through it. Mifuyu considers confessing everything to Yachiyo but receives a call about trouble. At the meeting, Touka and Nemu argue with Alina over strategy until Mifuyu mediates, suggesting they continue creating Rumors cautiously. Afterward, Tsukuyo offers Mifuyu a Grief Seed, noticing her clouded Soul Gem. Mifuyu realizes her doubt about returning to Yachiyo caused the taint but concludes she cannot abandon the Feathers who trust her.[19]
Sometime later, Yachiyo destroys another Rumor. Touka and Nemu grow frustrated, learning Yachiyo travels with a girl named Iroha Tamaki. Mifuyu warns that conspicuous Rumors invite investigation, but Nemu dismisses the concern. When Nemu suggests recruiting Yachiyo, Mifuyu asks for a day to consider.[19]
The next day, the Amanes visit Mifuyu and ask about her wish. Mifuyu explains she wished to be free in her dreams, unable to comprehend true freedom after a lifetime of obedience. The Amanes console her, assuring she will be normal after magical girls are released. Mifuyu recalls another letter where Yachiyo vowed to save people and asked Mifuyu to stop her if she ever strayed from human logic. Mifuyu realizes Yachiyo has not changed and will never join Magius.[19]
Mifuyu asks Nemu to create a Rumor that will occupy Yachiyo until Magius completes its goal. Nemu hesitates, preferring to write her own story, but agrees. Mifuyu tells Alina she will stop Yachiyo if necessary, and Alina approves. Mifuyu consults the Amanes, who suggest Mizuna Shrine as the location.[19]
That night, Mifuyu investigates Mizuna Shrine and decides it is perfect, silently apologizing to Yachiyo. She recalls Yachiyo's final letter, written after learning the truth about witches, blaming herself and resolving to avoid others while wishing to stay with Mifuyu until the end. Mifuyu decides Yachiyo will not forgive her, so she will keep her asleep in the Rumor until everything ends.[19]
Nemu arrives, opens her book, and creates the Rumor of the Kuchiyose Shrine, where one can meet someone from their past but may never return. Nemu faints. Mifuyu silently wishes Yachiyo happy dreams with her fake counterpart, believing they will both be saved when it is over. The story ends as Yachiyo confronts the fake Mifuyu while the real Mifuyu watches.[19]
Touka's Side Story
The Magius discuss their influence over Kamihama, noting that Kyubey can no longer enter due to a force field surrounding the entire area. Touka, Nemu, Alina, and Mifuyu acknowledge that the recent addition of the Amane Sisters brings their total to only six members, far from sufficient to gather enough energy for their project. Alina suggests Mifuyu handle recruitment due to her veteran status, but Mifuyu refuses, explaining that recruiting inside Kamihama risks Yachiyo finding her while recruiting outside would fail because she is a stranger there. She sneezes and explains she has been sick since moving out of her parents' home, something she accomplished with Touka's financial grants. When Touka asks why she does not heal herself with magic, Mifuyu says she prefers staying sick, as it is one of the few human things left about herself.[20]
The following day, the three Magius meet without Mifuyu and discuss the recruitment problem further. Nemu raises the moral implications of their methods, while Touka notes that recruiting girls unaware of the Witch system would make them look like a cult. Alina steers the conversation toward enhancing the force field and Nemu's rumor creation. She receives a message from Mifuyu, whose cold has worsened. Nemu suggests using radio waves to communicate their message efficiently through email and phone messages, and Touka praises the idea.[20]
Later that day, Touka visits Mifuyu's living quarters and finds her asleep with convenience store dinner nearby. As Mifuyu groans in discomfort, Touka brings a cold towel for her forehead, surprised at her own caring impulse. Using Mifuyu as a test subject, Touka messages Nemu to launch the experiment. Mifuyu soon hears singing, confirming the transmission works. The song is from Touka's hospitalization, sung by a nurse to help her recover. Mifuyu deduces the experiment is meant for recruiting Magical Girls using radio waves, and Touka explains that she used a wavelength only Magical Girls can hear. Mifuyu praises her and finds renewed vigor.[20]
Back at Magius headquarters with Mifuyu now present, the others endure an outburst from Touka. This scene occurs after the Rumor of the Seance Shrine was defeated. Mifuyu notes that Yachiyo has a new ally and they should be more cautious. Nemu suggests creating more rumors, but Alina suggests using Witches instead due to the similarity between Doppels and Witches. Mifuyu objects, saying that method is too harsh. Touka proposes creating rumors frightening enough to traumatize victims, but Mifuyu scolds her, insisting they will not sacrifice people for their goals. Nemu sympathizes with Touka, reminding Mifuyu that she uses her own life force to create rumors. Mifuyu reiterates her desire to avoid unnecessary sacrifices, and Touka slaps her before leaving.[20]
Mifuyu's objections stall their plans. Nemu admits Mifuyu has a point, noting that losing sight of their moral standing would cause the Feathers to defect. Mifuyu's popularity gives her tremendous weight in the organization. Frustrated, Touka decides to cool down elsewhere, recognizing she is not thinking clearly. In her room, she ponders how to help Mifuyu understand, comparing the Magical Girl system to survival of the fittest and stating she is ready to do anything to survive.[20]
The next day at Saint Lilliana Academy, Touka is assigned group work. When a younger classmate asks her to explain division, Touka berates her for failing to grasp something so simple. The teacher explains the girl just started learning division, and Touka eventually agrees to teach her. As the lesson continues, the girl comments that a remainder looks lonely, separated from the other numbers. Touka tells her numbers do not have feelings, but the girl insists all numbers should get along. Touka snaps, reiterating that numbers are concepts and the only solution is to write the remainder as intended. The girl begins crying, and Touka realizes she made a mistake. The teacher scolds her, and Touka states that getting rid of the remainder is the only way to have the answer. This statement makes something click in her mind.[20]
With renewed resolve and an unusually foul mood, Touka meets Nemu and announces her plans to use radio frequencies to draw more Witches into Kamihama and deploy more dangerous rumors, as it is the most cost-efficient solution. Nemu states Mifuyu will not be pleased, but Touka says that as the genius, she gets to decide. Mifuyu arrives, and Touka explains her point of view, claiming this approach is necessary now to create a better future.[20]
In the past, during Touka's hospitalization with Nemu and Ui, Touka plays a video game against Iroha while the group discusses their school assignment. They must compile information on a hobby and present it, and Iroha guesses Touka will present on space. Touka reveals she decided against presenting on space and chose quantum computers instead, unwilling to share knowledge she worked hard to gather. Iroha suggests people would still enjoy hearing Touka talk about space, and Touka tearfully refuses, explaining that she understands she is bedridden for life. All Touka knows of the world is the Satomi Medical Center, and she learns about the outside through the internet. She recalls asking her father to let her live under the same roof as her parents, but he could not grant this because she needs continued hospital treatment. Touka decides she will never give anything back to anyone, as anything she ever gave out, she received nothing in return. She muses that outer space is the only world that ever gave her anything, admiring its limitless freedom. Suddenly, she feels a sharp pain in her back that immobilizes her.[20]
Later that night, a sleeping Touka is awoken by the same lullaby she would later use to transmit radio waves. The nurse who sang this song is revealed to be Iroha. Iroha offers her an apple pie she baked herself, feeling bad for offending Touka the previous day. Touka taste-tests it and finds it delicious. Iroha explains she could teach Touka little things to make her happy, just as she requests that Touka share her knowledge about space to make them happy.[20]
The next day, Touka arrives late to class with classroom materials for everyone. She announces that if they want to learn about space, she should start with constellations first. She tells Ui that her older sister Iroha is much like the Beta Pegasi, but she does not explain further, telling Ui to look it up herself.[20]
Karin's Side Story
Alina criticizes Karin's manga and takes her strawberry milk as punishment, asking if Karin will make a comic for the cultural festival and telling her to work harder. Karin resolves to impress her someday. After school, Karin discusses the new issue of "Phantom Thief Girl Magical Kirin" with her grandmother. That night, as "Phantom Thief Karin," she targets Yachiyo Nanami, ambushing her with a "Trick or Treat" greeting after Yachiyo defeats a Witch, stealing her Grief Seeds before departing. Elsewhere, she finds Kaede Akino whose Soul Gem is darkening, and offers her a Grief Seed in exchange for a pebble as "candy." Later, Yachiyo confronts Karin and reveals she let the theft happen to observe her, telling Karin to stop stealing and fight Witches herself. Karin wonders if she is the villain.[21]
Karin narrates "Phantom Thief Magical Kirin" and realizes she is not bringing joy to anyone like her heroine does. During art lesson, Alina says Karin's manga is decent, noting the protagonist is three-dimensional, and Karin reflects she is drawing her own story. At home, Karin withdraws from discussing manga with her grandmother, declining when her grandmother offers to listen.[21]
Karin tries to fight a Witch alone, fails, and runs away, considering stealing but finding she cannot. Kaede appears and returns the Grief Seed, and they introduce themselves. Momoko and Rena arrive and Momoko offers to team up, which Karin reluctantly accepts. The group successfully hunts a Witch together, and Karin feels safer, learning that Magical Girls can help one another. She flashes back to her first fight when she discovered her magic was the "power to steal" and, afraid, rationalized stealing by pretending to be Magical Kirin. In the present, she bursts into tears, realizing she was deceiving herself, and decides to fight with her friends as a normal Magical Girl.[21]
At art lesson, Alina yells at Karin, calling her manga garbage and demanding she rip it up, sensing Karin is lying about being satisfied. Alina reveals she knows Karin is writing about herself and wants her to be true to herself. She steals Karin's milk again and leaves angrily.[21]
Karin works with Momoko's team but remains distant, and Momoko notices she is not putting her heart into it. Karin reflects on Alina's words and her desire to be like Magical Kirin, who fights without relying on anyone. She flashes back to her wish: her grandmother, a compulsive thief, came to live with her family. On Halloween, her grandmother wondered if someone could exorcise her illness, and Karin offered to do it herself, creating her "Trick or Treat" catchphrase. That night, she made a contract with Kyubey, wishing to cure her grandmother and promising to become a Magical Girl like Magical Kirin. Karin realizes her feelings have not changed.[21]
Karin finds the Witch she previously failed to defeat and attacks it alone, but is knocked unconscious and rescued by Kaede, who followed her. Kaede urges retreat, but Karin insists on fighting. Overpowered, she throws rocks to distract the Witch from Kaede and notices the Witch flinching, realizing she imbued the rocks with magic. She asks Kaede to gather anything she can find, wraps the items, imbues them with magic, flies above the Witch, and opens the bag. The hail of "candies" destroys the Witch. Karin rejoices, declaring she is now the Magical Girl she wants to be. She thanks Kaede and says she must leave Momoko's group to fight on her own, telling Kaede she has graduated from incompetence first.[21]
With the cultural festival approaching, Karin shows Alina her manuscript. Alina leaves and returns with strawberry milk, saying Karin has earned it by no longer lying to herself. When Karin asks about the art, Alina ignores her and returns to work, then says the art was garbage.[21]
Nemu's Side Story
Inside Eve's barrier, Nemu and Touka discuss the Magius' growth while Alina worries Eve's barrier may not contain them much longer. The accumulating impurities are making everyone sick, prompting Mifuyu to suggest they leave for now. Outside, Mifuyu warns about managing their growing numbers, and Touka mentions struggles with multiple scattered bases. Nemu proposes creating one large base using a Rumor, announcing she will build a castle by writing its story. Mifuyu asks if such a project is possible, and Nemu explains that one story will not be enough - she must keep writing sequels to maintain its essence. The others eagerly suggest additions: a studio from Alina, a laboratory from Touka, a bathhouse from Mifuyu. When Touka asks what kind of rooms Nemu wants, she realizes she has no idea.[22]
Nemu returns home, where her mother and brother arrive shortly after. Her mother apologizes for being late, and Nemu helps prepare dinner. During the meal, her brother discusses his school festival, reluctantly nodding when Nemu offers to attend. He asks for homework help, but when their mother suggests Nemu help, he refuses. Their mother insists she is exhausted, so Nemu washes the dishes instead. Back in her bedroom, Nemu thinks about the Magius and how dealing with them is difficult though they mean no harm.[22]
The following day, the group debates names for their new base. Mifuyu suggests Hope's Hearth, but Alina and Touka shoot it down. Tsukuyo offers The Magius Land of Love and Hope, which Alina calls equally lame. Tsukasa attempts to avenge her sister, but Alina criticizes her harshly. Alina reveals her idea: Studio Little Hope. Touka offers The Hope Observatory. Nemu suggests Fendt Hope, a name everyone draws different meanings from. Everyone agrees, but Nemu reveals she already created the Uwasa before they could discuss the name.[22]
Everyone is upset. Nemu explains she feared the witches they gathered would be discovered and acted quickly. For now, only the underground chapel exists, but she can add more by writing sequels. They ask again what kind of base Nemu wanted. She thinks that so long as everyone is here with her, she does not mind what kind of base it is. She replies she wants a place with her friends that can also serve as a battleground where they are employees and the witches they raise are customers. She settles on a hotel concept and dubs the base Hotel Fendt Hope. A brief flashback shows Nemu congratulating a White Feather for her service. Back in the present, she ponders her progress, but a sudden jolt of pain makes her flinch. The pain comes from using her life energy to create the Misery Water Rumor. Despite the Magius' progress, she still feels empty inside.[22]
A White Feather contacts Nemu, claiming she is struggling with a witch and needs assistance. Nemu agrees and heads off, meeting Black Feathers at the scheduled location. While being escorted, she asks if they ever felt empty. They explain that upon realizing the burden of their wish and their fate, they gave up fighting completely—after crying and screaming, all that remained was nothing. They find the witch and sense the White Feather fighting inside. Nemu enters the barrier and asks her to stand back, but the Feather refuses, saying losing Nemu would mean losing a leader. The witch is defeated, but the White Feather loses her life. Nemu offers the Black Feathers the Grief Seed as repayment. As countless people pass by without acknowledging her, she finally understands her emptiness: no one is here to recognize their achievements as magical girls.[22]
In a memory from her hospitalization, Nemu, Touka, and Ui watch as Nemu's story rises in views. Touka informs her of an email from a publisher wanting to talk. Ui is delighted, seeing the start of Nemu's career. Nemu asks they ignore it, wanting to keep things as they are. She fears going professional will distance them from readers. A nurse enters, informing Nemu her family is here. Her mother greets her, offering new pajamas and the book Nemu wanted. Her mother tells Nemu their next visit will not be for a while, as she and her father are busy. After they go, Nemu apologizes for her mother's talkativeness. Touka complains that Nemu's family talked only about themselves. Nemu explains this is her only connection to the outside world and she treasures it, but admits she feels distant and fears as time goes on, she will distance further. Later that night while asleep, Nemu has an attack. As she dreams through her pain, she has visions of Ui and Touka calling her name, then her mother. Every now and then, she dreams of her mother calling out, reaching for her, caring for her. It turns out in these moments, her mother was really by her side.[22]
Ui's Side Story
One day, Ui struggles with a school assignment about her future, feeling inadequate next to her gifted friends Touka and Nemu who have already made progress toward their goals. Yachiyo and Iroha counsel her that uncertainty is normal and she is being too hard on herself, though Felicia grows visibly unhappy that attention has shifted away from her.[23]
Later that day, Hazuki and Nanaka team up with Ui to teach her how to defeat witches. Ui claims her first victory and receives a grief seed as a reward while Touka and Nemu tag along to offer congratulations.[23]
After the two depart, Felicia and Ayame lure Ui to an open field and challenge her to a fight, admitting they are jealous that Ui has been monopolizing their sister's attention. Before the battle can begin, Sana and Iroha arrive. Iroha delivers a lengthy reprimand that stretches from afternoon until evening, scolding the children for using their powers in personal conflicts. The children eventually apologize and make amends.[23]
Back home that night, Iroha senses Ui is still troubled and encourages her to open up. She shares her own journey toward becoming a nurse and urges Ui to explore the world rather than dwell on low self-esteem. Ui finds comfort in her sister's words.[23]
Another day, Ui returns to the hospital where she once stayed and reflects on how she and her friends have grown over time. She encounters her doctor, who is moved that Ui can now think about her future and advises her to enjoy life without rushing. When Ui mentions that Touka and Nemu have already found their goals, the doctor suggests thinking about what she genuinely loves.[23]
Ui suddenly realizes she loves the choir and wants to become a music teacher. She excitedly shares this revelation with her family and friends and resolves to work hard toward this future.[23]
Kanagi's Side Story
Kanagi destroys a Witch and notices they have become more numerous and powerful, so she decides to warn every Magical Girl. She first brings Tsukasa Amane to Mitama Yakumo for an adjustment, and Mitama confirms that more girls have been coming from all over Kamihama. Tsukasa receives a call from her sister Tsukuyo and departs for Mizuna Ward.[24]
The next day, Kanagi is working at a maid cafe when Tsukasa arrives looking troubled but runs off before explaining. That evening, Kanagi's brother mentions that people from west Kamihama tried to pick a fight, and Kanagi decides she needs to warn more girls. She meets Himika Mao, then Seika Kumi and Reira Ibuki, advising them all to be careful and hunt in pairs.[24]
Kanagi goes to Mitama's and finds the Amane sisters leaving, but they run off upon seeing her. Mitama mentions she had Momoko Togame help clear some familiars, suggesting the east-west conflict has calmed. When Kanagi asks about the Amanes, Mitama says they came for adjustments, and Kanagi admits Tsukasa seems to be avoiding her.[24]
Kanagi goes to Tsukasa's house in the Artisan Ward and chases her down when she tries to run. Tsukasa asks if Kanagi is interested in releasing Magical Girls from becoming Witches and reveals that a group called the Wings of Magius can save them, inviting Kanagi to join. Kanagi questions whether the group is using her with false promises, but Tsukasa insists she trusts them because Tsukuyo was invited by Mifuyu Azusa. Kanagi calls her pathetic for believing a pipe dream.[24]
Tsukasa explains that she and Tsukuyo planned to live together after graduation, but the Witch fate makes this impossible, which is why they joined Magius. Kanagi says she will protect Kamihama's Magical Girls, including Tsukasa, but cannot overlook her straying. Tsukasa suggests all eastern Magical Girls want freedom from becoming Witches, but Kanagi asks her to lend her strength instead. Tsukasa says she is too weak, thanks her, and leaves.[24]
Kanagi reflects on how people in the east are feared and avoided, and Magical Girls have it even worse. She accepted the Witch fate because it was her choice, but she cannot accept the discrimination.[24]
Flashback to before Kanagi's contract: When Kyubey appeared and offered a contract, Kanagi considered wishing to erase Kamihama's history so people would stop hating Daitou. She realized that changing history would not actually change people's opinions, so instead she wished to know the reason why everyone hates Daitou. She gained the power to read minds and learned there was no reason—only baseless hatred built on circumstances rather than individuals.[24]
Later, Kanagi receives an adjustment from Mitama and notes that eastern Magical Girls are all joining the Wings of Magius. Mitama observes that they are the ones who most desire to be saved from their circumstances. Kanagi says she loves Daitou and wants Kamihama to live in peace, but she believes the only way is to destroy Kamihama. If everyone loses everything, they will be forced to work together and old differences will vanish.[24]
Kanagi acknowledges she lacks the power to destroy Kamihama now, so for the time being she will destroy Witches and protect Magical Girls. But if the time comes, she will destroy Kamihama to save Daitou.[24]
Mitama's Side Story
Ayaka and Shizuku visit Mitama to plan their next destination, but when darts land on the Japan Trench, Shizuku storms off rather than be mocked. Felicia arrives for an adjustment and presses Mitama about her past, but Mitama deflects. Later at Yachiyo's house, Iroha and Yachiyo scold Felicia for prying, though they admit curiosity. Felicia runs off with Sana to investigate.[25]
The next day, Felicia and Sana transfer to Daitou Academy to learn more about Mitama, following her to class and even attempting to search her bag. Mitama catches them and explains she cannot teach them adjustment, urging them to return to their own school. That night, Kanagi visits Mitama, and they discuss Mitama's isolation and her progress in learning to fight. Kanagi warns that Mitama's magic could be dangerous, but Mitama insists she is ordinary.[25]
Felicia posts signs offering stickers for information on Mitama, which Mitama finds endearing and leaves up. Tsukuyo and Tsukasa arrive, concerned that people are asking about Mitama's past, and mention that students at Mizuna Girls' Academy still remember her. Mitama asks Tsukuyo for a favor.[25]
Tsukuyo spreads the original story to prevent worse rumors, adding a small embellishment. Manaka investigates after hearing gossip, finds the old literary magazine, and discusses it with Sana. Momoko defends Mitama from a familiar and reaffirms her trust in her. Later, Yachiyo and Iroha bring Felicia and Sana to apologize, revealing that Tsukuyo acted at Mitama's request. Mitama accepts Felicia's sticker as a peace offering.[25]
Mitama reflects with Kanagi that only Kanagi knows her true self. A flashback reveals Mitama's past: gifted but resented for her origins, she was betrayed by a friend and falsely accused of pushing a classmate. Forced to leave Mizuna, she faced scorn in Daitou until she snapped when someone threatened her sister. Kanagi stopped her from attacking students with a fire extinguisher and welcomed her home. Later, overwhelmed with hatred, Mitama wished to Kyubey to destroy Kamihama. In the present, she admits that through adjusting others' magic and witnessing their memories, her hatred is slowly fading thanks to everyone's kindness.[25]
Tsukuyo's Side Story and Tsukasa's Side Story
Tsukuyo is burdened by endless lessons and errands for others, finding her only solace in playing a bamboo flute her father had given her at a distant shrine. One day she glimpses a girl who looked exactly like her, and the encounter leaves her deeply unsettled until Mifuyu urges her to return and face it.[26]
At the shrine, Tsukuyo bumps into the girl, and both beg the other not to kill them. They discover their names both contained the character for moon and realized they were twin sisters - their parents had separated, and the girls had been hidden from each other. They begin meeting in secret, finding in each other the first person who truly understands them.[26]
Over time, their differences emerge. Tsukuyo, raised in strict formality, finds Tsukasa's casual manners vulgar, while Tsukasa, burdened by poverty, finds Tsukuyo's perfect life boastful. Their arguments grow worse until they stop seeing each other. Tsukuyo eventually collapses from stress after snapping at her grandmother, while Tsukasa nearly drowned after a Witch tempts her, rescued by Kanagi.[26]
In the hospital, Mifuyu tells Tsukuyo that her twin had collapsed at the same time. The pediatrician remembers delivering them - they were born holding hands. Tsukuyo realizes she had accepted Tsukasa from birth and regretted their fight. Tsukasa arrives and suggests they throw away their pasts and start over. When Kyubey appears, together they wish the same thing: to never hate each other.[26]
Back in the present at the abandoned museum, the Amanes relay how they met to Alina at her demand. She leaves without harming them, claiming their story inspired her art. The Amanes are relieved, and Tsukuyo suggests they play their flutes at the shrine on the way home.[26]
Tsukuyo thinks the flute's song has always warmed her heart, while Tsukasa reflects it is a bridge connecting her to her sister. Both affirm that their only allies are each other, and they will always be together.[26]
Kagome's Side Story
This has two versions, pick and choose and mix, etc.
Kagome looks through her graduation album with Aru and remembers her childhood. She was shy and had no friends until she met Hibari, another quiet girl who approached her using ventriloquism with a cat stuffed animal and gave her a Mandragora plushie. Kagome named the plushie Aru and used it to practice ventriloquism, and she and Hibari became inseparable best friends. Before Hibari's family moved away, she performed a charm ritual on Aru and promised they would meet again. Years later, Kagome receives a message that Hibari is coming to visit Kamihama City.[27]
Hibari arrives and they plan to visit an arcade. Along the way they encounter Himena's group and later help a lost Shizuka. After some confusion about directions, they reach the arcade where Hibari wins a crane game prize and helps Juri win one too. Hibari suddenly becomes pale and goes to get change, but she does not return. Kagome calls her and Hibari thanks her for being friends before saying goodbye, with an ambulance audible in the background.[27]
Kagome discovers a crowd under a Witch's Kiss heading toward a rooftop and sends emergency messages to every Magical Girl she knows. Himena's group arrives to help hold back the crowd, but other girls cannot come due to similar incidents elsewhere. Shizuka finally checks her phone and rushes over with the Tokime Clan just as someone threatens to ignite kerosene. They stop the crowd while Juri and Ao defeat the Witch with Livia's help. The Witch's Kiss is lifted and Hibari wakes up confused, with Livia covering that she collapsed from anemia.[27]
Hibari admits she felt faint because seeing Kagome surrounded by friends made her happy but also made her feel left behind and alone. Kagome insists Hibari is wrong and promises to come running whenever Hibari is in trouble, asking them to stay best friends forever. Hibari reveals the two wishes she made when they parted came true: that she could speak her mind loudly and that Kagome would make lots of friends. They renew their promise to remain best friends forever.[27]
Kagome looks through her graduation album and remembers her childhood. She was shy and had no friends until she met Hibari. They bonded over a shared love of "The Adventure of Mandragora." Hibari gave Kagome a Mandragora plushie named Al-chan and asked to be friends. Kagome learned ventriloquism through Al-chan and grew more confident. The two became inseparable.
When Kagome's family moved due to her father's job transfer, Hibari put a charm on Al-chan with a secret wish. They promised to meet again. Years later, Kagome receives a message from Hibari saying she will visit Kamihama. Kagome prepares to show her around.
Hibari arrives in Kamihama. Kagome is happy to see her. They go to the arcade. On the way, they run into Himena and her group. Kagome introduces Hibari. Later, Kagome helps Shizuka, who was lost and struggling with a foreigner. Hibari is impressed by how much Kagome has grown.
They arrive at the arcade. Hibari wins a plushie from a difficult crane game in one try. Juri, Yuna, and Ao appear. Juri asks Hibari to win a prize for her. Hibari succeeds. Juri offers a drink as thanks, but Hibari declines.
Hibari suddenly feels faint and goes to get change. She does not return. Kagome becomes worried. Yuna and the others sense a Witch. Juri and Ao go to defeat it while Kagome and Yuna search for Hibari. Kagome receives a call from Hibari, who says goodbye and hangs up. Kagome fears the worst.
A large group of people under Witch's Kisses begins heading toward a rooftop. Kagome coordinates with nearby Magical Girls for help. Himena, Shigure, Miyuri, and Yuna hold them off. Reinforcements from other Magical Girls are delayed due to incidents elsewhere. The situation grows dire.
Shizuka finally checks her phone and sees Kagome's emergency messages. The Tokime Clan arrives and helps stop the crowd. Juri and Ao defeat the Witch. Livia appears to assist. Everyone is safe.
Hibari wakes up. Livia explains she fainted due to anemia. Hibari admits she felt left behind seeing Kagome surrounded by friends. Kagome reassures Hibari that she is still immature and needs her friend. Hibari reveals her secret wishes from childhood: that Kagome would speak her mind and make many friends. They promise to remain best friends forever.
Yuna's Side Story
Yuna and Hikaru discuss school troubles. A girl complains about a PE teacher who measured her skirt length and made her late for class. Yuna promises to discuss the matter with the Student Council. Later, Yuna sighs about her recent troubles—adjusting school rules has led to protests from the Parents' Association. She also has to deal with Ooba Juri. Hikaru pledges to support her.[28]
They sense a Witch and defeat it. Yuna notes she is improving at using her "Target Redirection" power. Hikaru recalls how she first discovered Yuna was a Magical Girl. Yuna was fighting a Witch alone when Hikaru saved her. Hikaru introduced Yuna to her veteran Senpai, who welcomed Yuna to the team.[28]
Yuna meets with Senpai and Hikaru for a strategy meeting. Senpai asks Yuna to handle the Juri situation. Yuna agrees to fight Juri. She asks Hikaru to stay out of sight and lead her shadow army to aid her when needed.[28]
Senpai calls Juri out. Yuna confronts Juri. Juri attacks, but Yuna uses Target Redirection and Hikaru's shadow army to defeat her. Juri admits defeat but is unsatisfied. Yuna asks Juri to join them.[28]
During training, Senpai notices Yuna and Hikaru are troubled. Yuna confesses her doubts about using force against Juri and about how she became Student Council President. She explains she made a wish to Kyubey to twist the minds of the Parents' Association when they opposed her election. Senpai tells Yuna she is not wrong—she acted for others' sake. Senpai advises her to take responsibility to the end.[28]
Senpai proposes that Juri may challenge Yuna anytime, but must leave other Magical Girls alone. Juri agrees. Yuna and Juri fight again, and Juri admits she had fun. Yuna thanks Senpai.[28]
Yuna holds a meeting with the Parents' Association and teachers to discuss school rule changes. The Parents' Association opposes loosening rules on hair color and hairstyle. Yuna argues that freedom develops autonomy. Hikaru testifies that quitting her club to support Yuna's campaign improved her grades. The principal proposes a one-year trial. The Parents' Association agrees. Yuna reveals she had already negotiated with the principal and teachers in advance. Hikaru praises her like a politician.[28]
Senpai gives Yuna a fountain pen as a celebratory gift for her Student Council inauguration. Senpai was once a Student Council President herself and shares her experiences. She advises Yuna: "Don't hate, don't be jealous, and don't be selfish. Always work hard for others, and pray for peace." Yuna promises to cherish the pen and the words. Senpai suggests they go somewhere together as friends. Yuna agrees.[28]
Yuna, Hikaru, and Juri defeat a Witch. Yuna recalls her conversation with Senpai about the future. Juri says speaking of the future brings nothing but emptiness. Yuna vows she will never forgive the Kamihama girls for stealing their future.[28]
Hikaru's Side Story
Hikaru Kirari struggles during lacrosse practice. The advisor criticizes her lack of seriousness and tells her she is not playing with full effort. Hikaru reflects on her past—she has quit many activities after losing interest, including trumpet, tennis, karate, and calligraphy. At home, her parents praise her for lasting three years in lacrosse and give her new shoes as a reward. Hikaru tells them she wants to quit lacrosse. They accept it with kindness, which hurts her even more. She feels she can never stick with anything.[29]
The next day, Hikaru stays in her room, feeling hopeless. Kyubey appears and offers to grant her a wish if she becomes a Magical Girl. She hesitates and Kyubey leaves.[29]
Several days later, Hikaru's parents' kindness continues to weigh on her. Kyubey returns. Hikaru wishes for something to get passionate about.[29]
The next day, Hikaru formally quits the lacrosse club. The advisor tells her to think again but says if she shows seriousness just once, he will consider her resignation. Hikaru runs off, frustrated. She cries in an empty classroom. Yuna appears and gives her a handkerchief. Yuna introduces herself and leaves. Hikaru forgets to return the handkerchief.[29]
At a school assembly, Yuna gives a speech as a candidate for student council president despite being a first-year. She promises to revise unreasonable school rules. Hikaru is impressed.[29]
Hikaru visits Yuna to return the handkerchief. Yuna invites her to help with the campaign. Hikaru agrees, realizing she can use the campaign to suspend club activities. She works hard, carrying documents and collecting signatures.[29]
A rival candidate confronts Yuna, accusing her of playing around. Yuna stands her ground, saying she is serious. The rival slaps Yuna. Hikaru steps in but Yuna tells her to stay quiet. Hikaru witnesses Yuna's determination.[29]
The teachers announce that Yuna's candidacy is invalid. Yuna cites a school regulation allowing students to submit a bill for revising regulations with enough signatures. She leads the campaign to collect signatures from one-fifth of the students.[29]
The advisor confronts Hikaru, saying she will only be half-baked in the campaign. Yuna defends her. Hikaru continues collecting signatures with renewed determination.[29]
Hikaru collects enough signatures. The student council approves the bill. The faculty meeting recognizes Yuna's candidacy. The advisor accepts Hikaru's resignation, saying she has shown seriousness in the campaign. Hikaru realizes she has found something to get passionate about: Yuna.[29]
The election results are announced and Yuna wins. She gives an emotional speech, thanking her supporters and calling them her irreplaceable friends and comrades. Hikaru cries tears of relief. Yuna gives Hikaru the handkerchief on the condition that Hikaru never loses it and always stays by her side. Hikaru pledges her loyalty to Yuna.[29]
Ao's Side Story
Ao reflects on the new era in Futatsugi City. Yuna, Juri, and Ao have sworn a blood oath as the three sisters. They are determined to take revenge on Kamihama and steal the Automatic Purification System. Ao doubts herself but pushes forward.[30]
On her way to the base, Ao stops at an arcade. She plays a roulette game and wins a board game called "The Crazy Game of Life (renewed ver.)." She heads to the base.[30]
At the base, Ranka and Sakuya report on their spy operations in Kamihama. Yuna decides they do not need to attack yet. Juri is eager for revenge. Ao remembers being exploited by stronger Magical Girls in the past. After the debriefing, Juri suggests they play the board game. Ao reluctantly agrees.[30]
The group plays the board game. Juri, Yuna, and Ao compete while Hikaru supports Ao, Sakuya supports Yuna, and Ranka supports Juri. Ao falls behind and grows frustrated. Yuna takes the lead while Juri remains competitive. Ao recalls how she wished for friends to play board games with, but those friendships faded when she lost interest. She realizes she did not truly wish for friends—she wished for convenient existences.[30]
Ao reflects on being exploited by the Monzenbashi group and how Juri destroyed them. Ao united the weaker Magical Girls into Janomiya. She resolves to be cunning for survival. The game continues, and Ao uses a Skill Card to take Yuna's resort hotel. Yuna and Juri gang up on Ao, but Ao overtakes Juri with luck and wins the game. She reflects on her comrades becoming precious to her.[30]
Ao learns the departure date for Kamihama is next week. She hesitates, suggesting they need more preparation. Juri accuses her of not having real resolve. Ao argues she is being cautious. Juri threatens to exclude Janomiya from the Automatic Purification System if Ao does not go. Yuna tells Ao to cool down. Ao leaves, feeling she lost the trust of her comrades.[30]
Ao visits the old Janomiya base. She recalls the deaths of her comrades and the exploitation of the weak. She remembers the Monzenbashi group killing a cyan-haired girl. Ao made up her mind to become strong for those who lost their lives. However, she is terrified of robbing others of their future. She struggles with her resolve.[30]
Hikaru finds Ao at the old base. Ao admits she is scared of killing and robbing others of their future. Hikaru tells Ao she is kind, not cowardly. The Janomiya girls arrive, expressing their support for Ao. They believe in her and want to avenge their fallen comrades. Ao regains her resolve and promises to do whatever it takes for everyone's future.[30]
Ao returns to Yuna and Juri. She declares her resolve to take revenge, even if it means killing. Yuna and Juri reveal they were testing her. They knew she would come back because she could not give up revenge or peace. Juri warns she will prove her resolve in Kamihama. Ao accepts. The three sisters vow to work together.[30]
Juri's Side Story
Day 1
Juri plays a fighting game against Ao but loses. The group discusses their upcoming attack on Kamihama. Juri receives a text from her father, who is preparing for a boxing match against an old rival. Yuna notes the parallel between Juri's father and Juri herself—former teammates now competing. Ao asks about the split between Torayamachi and Ryuugasaki. Juri agrees to tell the story with Yuna and Sakuya.[31]
Day 2 (Flashback)
Yuna explains that Juri lost to her and her senpai, which is why she joined Torayamachi. The group hunted Kyubey to stop him from recruiting Magical Girls. Kyubey agreed to leave Futatsugi. With Kyubey gone, Witches decreased, creating a Grief Seed shortage. Yuna proposed an expedition to find new territory.[31]
Juri's stress and anger built up without an outlet. Yuna introduced Juri to a shy but capable girl who admired Juri. The girl agreed to spar with Juri to help her release stress. Juri realized she needed to find a way to vent her flames.[31]
Day 3
Juri's father came home late, discussing his upcoming land deal and boxing match against an old rival. He said he could not ignore past stains and needed to win. Juri reflected on how much she and her father were alike. She decided she needed to settle her own score with Yuna.[31]
Day 4
Juri struggled at school, frustrated by classmates who avoided conflict and teachers who enabled them. Her anger built up. She reflected on how she became a Magical Girl—she wished for a patient, stout heart to stay in school and not burden her father. The wish gave her patience but did not eliminate her anger; it built up as flames until she exploded.[31]
The girl Yuna introduced continued to spar with Juri. The girl revealed Juri had saved her from a Witch, and she admired Juri. Yuna appeared, and Juri realized Yuna had set up the arrangement to help her release stress. Juri still felt unsatisfied.[31]
Day 5
Yuna and Juri prepared for their duel. Ryuugasaki and Torayamachi factions learned of the fight and gathered to watch, tensions rising. Juri's father won his boxing match and land deal. Juri and Yuna fought. Juri screamed that she wanted to fight the Yuna who had defeated her, not her ally. The girl rushed in to stop them. Juri's attack could not be stopped, and she fatally struck the girl.[31]
Day 6
Juri was in shock. The factions argued, blaming each other. Juri silenced them, declared she would leave Torayamachi, and announced Ryuugasaki's independence. She told her followers to follow her. Yuna said she hated Juri. Juri said she had put a nail in Yuna's coffin and dared her to pry it out.[31]
Day 7 (Present Day)
Juri explained the rest of the story to the group. The accident triggered the Blood Tragedy of Futatsugi. Ranka had been exploited by Monzenbashi Bat, and Ao formed Janomiya. Juri reflected that the recent months had been the toughest. She came home late again. Her father asked about her absences. Juri said she was fighting for the future and would explain in a few months. She reflected on how much she and her father were alike, both unable to ignore past stains. She said she liked being with him, just the two of them.[31]
Shizuka's Side Story
The Tokime trio goes shopping and stops by Emiri’s office, where they meet Hinano and Kanoko. After awkward introductions, Shizuka admits she does not know what a factory is, so Kanoko explains. Emiri asks what country life is like; Chiharu and Sunao give different answers from Shizuka since they are more familiar with modern living. They mention meeting only recently, surprising Emiri. Shizuka proudly explains they are bound by their duty to protect Japan, and Emiri says, “As long as you have no regrets, it’s okay.”[32]
The comment makes Shizuka pause, because she never considered regrets; she had eagerly accepted her wish to break an economic agreement without understanding it, trusting it was for Japan’s good. After thinking it over, she searches for information with help from others, but finds nothing.[32]
Shizuka and Chiharu ask their mothers. Chiharu’s mother recalls the economic breakup was on the news but remembers little, saying it mainly affected industrial status quo. Unsatisfied, Shizuka decides the next day to view the elder’s files.[32]
The recording reveals her wish was bought by a man who wanted to save factories from closure. Shizuka is devastated to learn she was used, but she forces a brave face and intensifies training her tribe members.[32]
Sunao and Chiharu, troubled by Shizuka’s state, remember Kanoko’s family factory and seek Emiri’s help to contact her. Emiri suggests looking for people who were saved rather than those who suffered.[32]
Hinano explains that because the agreement fell through, local manufacturers like Kanoko’s father stayed in business, so there was little news. Chiharu and Sunao arrange a meeting at the factory and bring Shizuka. Kanoko’s father tells Shizuka his factory would have failed otherwise.[32]
Moved, Shizuka accepts that her wish was used but decides to take pride in what it accomplished. Full of resolve, she goes shopping alone while her fellow Tokime are at school.[32]
Himena's Side Story
Himena is bored hiding out in Takarazaki. She suggests going to Alexandra's house to watch romance dramas. Shigure, Hagumu, San, and Miyuri all have prior commitments the next day but agree to try to rearrange their schedules. Himena is excited.[33]
Shigure and Hagumu cannot make it due to Drama Club preparations. Himena decides to postpone until everyone can come. San and Miyuri also have Youth Association work. Himena reflects on how Alexandra saved her from despair and how she now has many friends. She notices Alexandra acting slightly strange when thanked.[33]
San and Miyuri cannot make it due to Youth Association work. Shigure and Hagumu also cannot come due to Drama Club. Himena begins to doubt if everyone is avoiding her. She recalls past trauma of being abandoned by friends. Alexandra reveals she is moving out. Himena spirals, sending frantic texts and calls. No one responds immediately, deepening her fear of abandonment.[33]
Himena reflects on her relationship with Hiko-kun. As a child, she was selfish and scared others away. Hiko-kun helped her understand others' feelings, and they became close. They started dating in middle school but kept it secret. When their relationship was exposed, Hiko-kun was bullied and began avoiding her to protect her. Hiko-kun died by suicide, leaving Himena devastated. She wished to Kyubey to keep Hiko-kun inside herself forever.[33]
Himena finds her phone flooded with worried messages from Alexandra, San, and Miyuri. She realizes she misunderstood—they were not avoiding her; they were simply busy and unable to reply. She decides to take action to make amends. She plans a karaoke outing to apologize and reconnect.[33]
Himena meets Alexandra, San, and Miyuri at the karaoke place. She apologizes for her behavior. Alexandra explains she is moving to another place in Kamihama, not leaving the area. San and Miyuri also explain their delays. Shigure and Hagumu arrive, explaining they dropped their phones in a pond and could not contact anyone. Himena realizes everything was a misunderstanding. The group enjoys karaoke together. Himena expresses how precious everyone is to her.[33]
After karaoke, Himena tells Alexandra she would do whatever it takes to keep her by her side, including making her uncle disappear if needed. Alexandra is disturbed by Himena's dangerous mindset. She resolves to stop Himena before she harms anyone. Alexandra stays behind to talk with Himena further.[33]
Shigure's Side Story
Shigure is at school when a paired assignment leaves her isolated until the class president reluctantly partners with her. Later, overhearing those same classmates insult the president behind her back, Shigure reflects that this is why she keeps to herself. After school she finds her mother has fallen for another pyramid scheme, forcing her grandfather to clean up the financial mess. Furious and despairing, Shigure monologues about her helplessness until Kyubey appears. Though she distrusts him at first, he convinces her she is special, and she wishes for her mother to never fall for scams again, becoming a magical girl.[34]
When the Magius’s barrier rises over Kamihama, witches grow too powerful for Shigure to handle alone. Mifuyu rescues her, shows her strength, and invites her to join the Wings of the Magius. After a day’s thought, Shigure agrees and learns the truth of magical girls.[34]
Shigure follows the Magius’s rule of concealing identities strictly, leaving her friendless while others secretly bond. One girl keeps trying to talk to her at the end of each day, but Shigure brushes her off.[34]
Walking home, Shigure sees a classmate under a witch’s influence about to commit suicide. She knocks the girl unconscious, enters the labyrinth, and is nearly defeated until a strange magical girl arrives. Together they kill the witch. Afterward the classmate dismisses Shigure’s help, but the stranger is kind. Shigure recognizes her as a fellow Black Feather; they introduce themselves as Hagumu and Shigure, and Shigure notes the warmth of Hagumu’s hands.[34]
Shigure and Hagumu grow close but quickly become jaded. Their families and classmates resent their constant lateness, which comes from Magius work no one can know about. Even the classmate Shigure saved never acknowledged her. They begin to believe magical girls are superior to ordinary humans and deserve recognition.[34]
Touka and Nemu happen upon them and explain Magical Girl Supremacy. Convinced they are the pinnacle of humanity, Shigure and Hagumu vow to make the ideology reality, no matter the cost.[34]
After the Magius falls, Shigure and Hagumu refuse to give up their dream. Together they form the Neo‑Magius.[34]
Hagumu's Side Story
Hagumu reflects on her time as a Black Feather in the Wings of the Magius. After Walpurgisnacht, the organization dissolved, and many former Feathers joined the Kamihama Magia Union. Hagumu is uncertain, as she believes in Magical Girl Supremacy and cannot accept the Union's ideology of liberation without sacrifice. Shigure contacts her, asking to meet and talk. Shigure wants to convince Touka and Nemu to lead the Wings of the Magius again. Hagumu is conflicted—she cannot trust the Magius after being exploited, but she also cannot decide what to do. She asks for time to think.[35]
Hagumu meets Maria, a former Magius member who joined the Union. Maria notices Hagumu looks unwell and offers to listen. Hagumu explains her dilemma: she cannot agree with the Union's ideology, but she also cannot follow Shigure's plan. Maria suggests Hagumu ask other Magical Girls how they decided. Hagumu recalls her wish was made in haste to save a woman under a Witch's Kiss, and she regrets not choosing a better wish.[35]
Hagumu asks Moka why she joined the Union. Moka says she joined because she was invited and everyone is kind. Hagumu sees Moka is honest and never doubts people, which is why everyone supports her. Hagumu realizes they are completely different—Moka has people who protect her, while Hagumu feels she has nothing.[35]
Hagumu asks Yukika, a former Black Feather, why she declined the Union. Yukika says she did not want to drag others into trouble. Hagumu sees Yukika has strong convictions and follows them, unlike herself. Hagumu feels more discouraged.[35]
Hagumu visits Mitama's shop and unexpectedly finds Kanagi. Kanagi says she does not hold Hagumu's Black Feather past against her and invites her to join the Union. Kanagi praises Hagumu's abilities in fighting Witches and says she would be valued. Mitama explains the Union is about mutual support—others can defend her territory, and she can support those who struggle with Witches. Hagumu is moved but asks for more time to discuss it with Shigure.[35]
Hagumu finishes sewing Cinderella's costume and is praised by her club members. She feels a sense of accomplishment. However, she forgot to order the glass slippers. Her seniors are disappointed but tell her to order them now and make a to-do list next time. Hagumu feels crushed—she finally succeeded at something, only to fail again.[35]
Hagumu senses a Witch and goes to help. She sees Riko, an elementary schooler, defeating the Witch on her own. Hagumu realizes her ability to fight Witches is not special—any Magical Girl can do it. She feels her "glass slippers" are cracking and shattering. She breaks down crying and goes to Maria. Maria comforts her, saying everyone makes mistakes and she has good qualities. Hagumu says she cannot join the Union because she would just be baggage. Maria says they can still be friends regardless of groups.[35]
Hagumu decides to follow Shigure. She concludes that if she has anything to be proud of, it is being a Magical Girl. She sees Touka and Nemu as her "fairy godmothers" and Magical Girl Supremacy as her "glass slippers." She believes it is the only way for someone like her to be recognized. She tells Shigure they should bring Touka and Nemu back to lead the Wings of the Magius again. Shigure agrees. Hagumu accepts that she has nothing going for her, but she will cling to this path anyway.[35]
San's Side Story
At the Hikarizuka Youth Association, San is treated like a younger sister by the members. The Chairman reveals the Association is facing rumours of shady business and has lost a major sponsor. The Fire Festival may be cancelled. San tells Miyuri about her past—as a child, she was scared of the Festival until Tatsu showed her the beauty of the flames. She joined the Youth Association out of admiration.[36]
Years ago, a movement to abolish the Festival arose. San wished to Kyubey to "make the Fire Festival remain," and the movement died out. However, the Festival is now in trouble again because her wish only solved the immediate crisis. San suggests that if they could make people believe in a visible god, they could restore faith in the Festival.[36]
San and Miyuri try fundraising but fail. San decides to research the god of Hikarizuka Shrine. She learns the shrine's god was originally a girl who emerged unharmed from flames—likely a Magical Girl. San realizes she can become a visible god and spread Magical Girl supremacy to protect the Festival. She decides to contact the new Wings of Magius.[36]
San meets Shigure and Hagumu, who lead the Neo-Magius. They ask her to join as an instructor. San declines, saying she is more suited to being a lieutenant. She receives a message that Tatsu was caught in a violent incident. San rushes back. Sponsors are considering dropping out due to the incident. San decides to negotiate with Miyuri's father to continue sponsorship just for this year. She kneels and begs him. He agrees but says this will be the last year.[36]
San helps Tatsu with Festival preparations. She receives a message from Shigure about a new Neo-Magius leader. San meets Himena Aika. She is impressed by Himena's attitude and believes she has the makings of a leader.[36]
The Youth Association is manipulated by a Witch and starts a riot. San fights the Witch with Miyuri and the Neo-Magius. One Neo-Magius member is injured. Tatsu calls San—Miyuri's father is cutting off sponsorship and the Festival is cancelled. San is devastated.[36]
The Youth Association cleans up. San learns that everyone has given up on the Festival. Tatsu admits none of them ever saw the god—he only told San that to comfort her as a child. San is shocked but still refuses to give up.[36]
San tells Himena about her wish and her determination to become a god. She vows to spread Magical Girl supremacy and revive the Fire Festival by any means necessary. Himena approves. San declares she will become a living god, no matter what she has to sacrifice.[36]
Miyuri's Side Story
At the Takarazaki Community Center, Himena, Alexandra, Hagumu, and Shigure watch as San stretches Miyuri. Miyuri's loud reactions draw attention. Himena asks about Miyuri's inline skating. Miyuri explains she started skating as a child because she was bad at running and her parents bought her skates. She fell in love with the feeling of cutting through the wind and quickly improved, eventually competing in freestyle competitions.[37]
(Flashback) Miyuri's social anxiety worsened. She began experiencing panic attacks at competitions and could no longer compete. Her parents signed her up with the Hikarizuka Youth Association to help her interact with people. There, she met San for the first time. San invited her to dance practice. Miyuri fainted from overexcitement while watching San's legs. She realized she had a leg fetish and that it triggered her anxiety. She began avoiding San.[37]
(Flashback) Miyuri's skating practice suffered. Her mother suggested she visit the Community Center. Miyuri avoided San again and went outside to practice skating alone at night. She felt free and happy while skating. San saw her dancing in the moonlight and was mesmerized. San decided she wanted to help Miyuri grow.[37]
(Flashback) San found Miyuri outside and offered to walk home with her. Miyuri confessed her anxiety and leg fetish. San suggested Miyuri focus on San's legs to drown out thoughts of others' legs. Miyuri was inspired. She continued to struggle but Kyubey appeared and offered to grant her wish. Miyuri wished for every second of her panic attacks to pass faster. She won the competition without remembering it.[37]
(Flashback) Miyuri learned her new power shortened her experience of anxiety. She became more confident but still fainted easily. She fought Witches alone, often blacking out and going berserk. She encountered the Wings of the Magius while chasing a Witch. Her Doppel emerged. San appeared as the Instructor, defeated the Witch, and fended off the Doppel. San invited Miyuri to join the Wings of the Magius.[37]
(Flashback) At Fendt Hope, Mifuyu assessed Miyuri. Miyuri accidentally injured Mifuyu during training. Touka and Nemu suggested San should train Miyuri since she could still hear San's voice when unconscious. San agreed and became Miyuri's instructor. Under San's guidance, Miyuri learned to fight without hurting others.[37]
(Present) Back at the Community Center, Miyuri finishes her story. She does not regret her wish because it led her to become San's secret weapon and join Neo-Magius. Himena and the others leave, leaving San and Miyuri alone and Miyuri is mitten with San.[37]
Lavi's Side Story
Lavi wakes Nayuta with the smell of natto. Mikage arrives urgently, asking to interview Lavi for her web newspaper assignment. Lavi agrees on the condition that her privacy is respected. Nayuta spills milk at breakfast, and Lavi wipes it up, explaining that milk can be used to clean silverware.[38]
Lavi goes shopping with Mikage and Nayuta. At the vegetable shop, the owner thanks Lavi for her gardening advice. A woman gives Lavi fresh eggs as thanks for organic vegetables from Lavi's grandfather. Mikage notices Lavi knows many housewives. Nayuta realizes she knows little about Lavi's past.[38]
Lavi explains she used to have a frail body as a child due to an unidentifiable condition. Her grandfather grew organic vegetables, which eased her symptoms. However, a severe storm destroyed the field's soil, making it impossible to grow vegetables. Lavi wished to restore the soil and became a Magical Girl. Her wish saved the field and gave hope to others. She admits her improved health was partly due to becoming a Magical Girl.[38]
Mikage wants to make the newspaper more interesting, so Lavi offers to demonstrate "newsworthy" housework. She cooks lunch while Mikage records. Nayuta and Mikage try to help but ruin the dish with too much seasoning. They are distraught, but Lavi salvages it using cabbage and eggs. The meal is delicious.[38]
After making the newspaper, Nayuta and Mikage fall asleep. Lavi reflects on her past. She reveals that she never found joy in living despite her family's efforts. Her father wrote: "People live through trials presented to them, but ultimately we are made to be saved." Lavi found joy only when she could save others as a Magical Girl. However, she now fears that Magical Girls are beyond salvation due to their fate of becoming Witches. She dreams of Nayuta's coming-of-age ceremony but knows it will not come true. She asks for a little more time in her beloved daily life.[38]
Asahi's Side Story
The Tokime Tribe holds a celebration to welcome Asahi. During introductions, Chiharu rambles excitedly about her favorite shows, and Asahi finds herself intrigued. When pressed to share more about herself, Asahi talks about hunting and the importance of minimizing suffering. That evening, Chiharu confides to Shizuka and Sunao that she still knows nothing about Asahi’s wish or background. Shizuka suggests they leave Asahi be, but Chiharu’s curiosity lingers, so Shizuka proposes a sleepover. Later that night, Chiharu wakes and sees Asahi speaking with a ghost—a woman whose funeral was recently held at the temple. Terrified, she bolts back inside, convinced Asahi might be a ghost too.[39]
The next morning, the head priest tells Chiharu about the onibaba, a demon who sharpens her knife and stalks the temple halls at night. Recalling the knives in Asahi’s room and the sound of sharpening, Chiharu concludes Asahi is possessed. Shizuka agrees they must perform an exorcism. The trio’s attempts—slapping Asahi’s back, giving her charms, trying hypnotism—fail, and Asahi grows suspicious she has been discovered as a mole. Overhearing them plan to search her room, she secures her belongings and rigs simple traps. When the girls invade, chaos ensues until Chiharu reaches Asahi’s room. Asahi confronts her with a knife, but the misunderstanding quickly unravels. The head priest admits he made up the onibaba legend for fun. Everyone apologizes, and they end the day with a shared dinner.[39]
Later, Asahi reflects to the Folklore girls on the Tokime Tribe’s purity despite their painful history, finding it difficult to maintain her distance as a mole. That night, she joins Shizuka, Chiharu, Sunao, Ryouko, and Chika for a meteor shower. When the others make wishes, Asahi confesses her own: she would go back and undo her wish, which she made to stop her grandfather’s meddling. Her wish came true in a roundabout way, leading to his death, and she realized too late his nosiness came from love. Pressed on what he meddled about, she admits it was her hobby—military history and steampunk—which she had been embarrassed to reveal. The others reassure her, and Chiharu finally understands why Asahi hid her belongings. As the meteor shower peaks, the group makes wishes for their futures together. Shizuka feels closer to Asahi despite still knowing little about her. Asahi, though she believes destruction awaits them, secretly wishes for their peaceful days to last and clings to a fragile hope.[39]
Alexandra's Side Story
Re-analyze and structure this. It is a double-story.
Alexandra dreams of her school days. She sees her past self smiling and realizes she is dreaming of the time she was in love. In the dream, she discusses love with Himena, Shigure, and Hagumu. Himena shares a romantic story about stargazing with Hiko. When Himena asks about their own love lives, Alexandra begins crying unexpectedly. She denies anything is wrong, but Himena apologizes for being insensitive.[40]
In the dream, Alexandra's teacher appears—but he looks like Shigure. Other people appear as Himena and Hagumu. She recalls that her teacher was her math teacher and club advisor. He was strict and had a reputation for being scary. Alexandra remembers how she would complain about him with her classmates.[40]
After club activities, Alexandra wants to practice singing more. She goes to the rooftop and finds the teacher there. He allows her to practice under his supervision. They begin meeting regularly on the rooftop. She learns he does not smoke and is careful about his throat. He mentions that being an adult is not that great.[40]
A male classmate confesses to Alexandra. She almost accepts but pictures the teacher's face and realizes she loves someone else. She rejects the classmate. Later, it rains, and the teacher lends her his towel. She realizes she has fallen in love with him.[40]
Alexandra begins trying to appeal to the teacher daily. She asks about his relationship status and learns he is single. She indirectly describes him when talking about her type. She leaves a love letter in his shoe locker. He thinks it is a prank but recognizes her handwriting. She keeps trying to convey her feelings, but he never takes her seriously.[40]
Alexandra's behavior becomes obvious in class. She eagerly volunteers to answer questions and is overly happy when called on. Her classmates are amazed she can talk to the scary teacher so cheerfully. She learns everyone fears him. She asks why he became a teacher, and he admits his parents were teachers and he had wanted to be a singer but never pursued it. He wonders if there is any meaning to his life. Alexandra feels sorrow and wants him to be happy. She begins planning to improve his reputation.[40]
Kyubey appears and offers to grant any wish. Alexandra wants to capture the teacher's heart through her own efforts. She decides not to make a wish yet. She organizes a surprise birthday party for him with her classmates. He is genuinely happy and thanks her. He realizes she planned it. She tells him all the students respect him. He says he is really happy.[40]
Alexandra continues her jokes and attempts to get closer to the teacher. She jokes about marriage and asks for a date on the school trip. He unexpectedly agrees to go shopping with her for a few minutes. She hugs him in excitement. A classmate spots them on the rooftop. Rumors spread quickly. The principal calls the teacher in. He faces possible transfer, and Alexandra will lose her recommendation for college. The teacher calls her and tries to convince her that her feelings are not real love—that adults can fool children. Alexandra is angry and refuses to believe him. She calls Kyubey and wishes for her love for the teacher to be erased.[40]
After her wish, Alexandra becomes cold toward the teacher. She answers questions normally in class but stops talking to him personally. She returns his towel. Their hands touch briefly. She becomes distant and rude. The teacher is surprised. Alexandra regrets her abrupt change but cannot explain. She worries she has made him lose faith in people.[40]
Alexandra cannot wake up from the dream. She imagines the teacher scolding her for playing with his feelings. She decides she needs to apologize in real life. She goes to Minaminagi for a walk and coincidentally runs into the teacher, who is inspecting the school trip location. He thanks her for the birthday party and says he has become a better teacher because of her. She confesses she used a wish to erase her love. She tells him her feelings were not a deception—they were true love. She thanks him for a wonderful time and says she now only places her faith in Magical Girls.[40]
Urara's Side Story
Urara volunteers to do grocery shopping for Lavi. At the supermarket, she gets distracted by flash sales and buys beef, bean sprouts, and curry ingredients. She forgets Lavi's shopping list. Lavi forgives her but asks her to be more self-controlled.[41]
Urara announces she is returning to Yukuni to quit her talent agency. Lavi insists on accompanying her for safety due to the Magical Girl eradication faction.[41]
Urara and Lavi travel to Yukuni. Urara loses her wallet, but Lavi finds it. At the agency, Urara's manager asks her to coach a children's diabolo class as a final job. Urara accepts.[41]
On the day of the diabolo class, Urara teaches the class alone. Some children struggle to follow her teaching style. Lavi, Alexandra, and Asahi watch from a distance. During lunch, Urara admits she cannot explain techniques well. Lavi analyzes the wrist angles and timing, and the others offer to help. The class is a success.[41]
Afterward, Urara feels inadequate and misses her former partner, Kurara. She remembers Kurara was better at teaching. Lavi notices Urara is depressed.[41]
Several days later, Urara returns to Yukuni to pick up her resignation papers. Lavi accompanies her. Urara admits she misses Kurara. Lavi warns her that reconciliation is unlikely, but Urara insists on trying.[41]
At the agency, Urara confronts Kurara. Kurara reveals she always resented being compared to Urara's natural talent and felt like "Not-Urara." She says breaking up the duo was for the best and asks Urara to stop involving herself. Urara is devastated. She returns to Kamihama and cries to Lavi, who comforts her.[41]
The next day, Urara receives a message from her manager. A girl named Rei from the diabolo class wants more lessons. Urara agrees to meet her. Rei wants to learn the "Urara Special" to beat a prodigy her age. Urara remembers how she unknowingly hurt Kurara by copying her tricks too easily. She decides to coach Rei properly. Lavi offers to stay and help.[41]
Urara and Rei practice together. Lavi advises on timing. Rei successfully performs the trick. Urara tells her to remember the joy of performing, not just winning.[41]
Rei competes and wins her first cup by performing the Urara Special, a trick even the prodigy could not do. Rei thanks Urara. Urara realizes that coaching helped her grow and face her regrets about Kurara. Rei asks Urara to be her permanent coach. Urara agrees.[41]
Urara returns to the Folklore base. She announces she will continue coaching diabolo classes. She wants to pass down her goal of making people smile through diabolo acts to the next generation. Lavi and the others support her.[41]
Nayuta's Side Story
Nayuta dreams of proving folkloric studies superior to Touka, but Lavi wakes her with obnoxious humming. Lavi scolds her for being a deep sleeper and rushes her to school in Takarazaki City, where Nayuta complains that Lavi acts like a stern stepmother rather than a kind maid her age.[42]
In class, a self‑assessment exercise has Nayuta describe herself as quiet and diligent, but her peers call her stubborn, someone who hates losing and speaks her mind. She reluctantly accepts “stubborn” fits her persistent search for her father. The teacher introduces the Johari Window, explaining that without communication people understand themselves at most fifty percent and others only twenty‑five percent—a lesson that sticks with Nayuta.[42]
After school, Nayuta meets Iroha at the train station. Both are surprised the other remembers them. They discover they are the same grade and both hail from Takarazaki, and Iroha mentions she also searched for a lost loved one. Nayuta requests to see Yachiyo, apologizing for her bluntness. Iroha reassures her, noting they are both stubborn junior‑high girls from Takarazaki who came to Kamihama to find someone important.[42]
At Mikazuki, Yachiyo has no new information about Nayuta’s father. Tsuruno has Nayuta show a photo, but no one recognizes him. Felicia suggests Nayuta simply ask Touka, since she also grew up at Satomi Medical Center. Nayuta refuses, saying she cannot trust Touka, and apologizes for her stubbornness.[42]
The next morning, Nayuta admits to Lavi she slept poorly because she cannot stop thinking about Touka. Mikage arrives, upset after a fight with Sudachi: Mikage complained about school, Sudachi said she envied Mikage for being able to attend, and they argued over whose position was harder.[42]
Nayuta starts venting about Touka’s past cruelty, and she and Mikage bicker over whose problem matters more until Lavi defuses things with pudding.[42]
Mikage realizes she lost her handkerchief, so they go to the Tomorrow Shop and find Sudachi holding it. Accusations fly, but Nayuta orders them to stop trying to make each other look bad. Lavi explains that their recent fight has warped their perceptions, and Nayuta connects this to her class lesson about only seeing surface actions. They discover Mikage accidentally tucked the handkerchief into Sudachi’s bag because their bags match perfectly. Apologies follow; Sudachi admits she envies Mikage’s schooling, and Mikage admits she should have been more sensitive. They reconcile on the spot.[42]
Back home, Nayuta breaks down, telling Lavi she wants to “start over” with her parents. The Johari Window exercise made her realize she never changes her judgments and has lost relationships because of it. She tried to help Mikage and Sudachi only because she panicked they would lose each other like she lost her family.[42]
In flashback, Nayuta recalls her strict “tiger mother” and gentle father. Her mother pushed her relentlessly—once scolding her for scoring ninety‑five instead of first place—while her father’s laid‑back nature sparked constant fights between her parents. Unable to endure the household, Nayuta made a wish: to make her mother as calm and gentle as her father. Instead, her parents divorced. With her personality changed, her mother realized their opposite temperaments had balanced each other, and their love was lost. Her father understood it was a magical girl’s wish.[42]
Back in the present, Lavi tells Nayuta that self‑awareness is the first step to change, using a fable about not clinging to old assumptions. People grow, and while Nayuta cannot repair every lost relationship, she can still fix some.[42]
Nayuta reconciles with Touka, apologizing for slapping her before and for failing to see how she has grown. Touka admits she was awful in the past and respects Nayuta’s father now. Peace lasts only a moment before Touka insults his appearance, and Nayuta slaps her again and storms home. Lavi approves of her standing her ground, and Nayuta realizes she and Lavi are more alike than she thought.[42]
Mikage's Side Story
While having tea with Lavi and Nayuta, Mikage is in a foul mood and eventually reveals that Mitama “betrayed her.” She had gone to surprise Mitama only to find her laughing and joking with a group of friends, which made Mikage feel abandoned because she thought neither of them had any. Lavi suggests Mikage make her own friends among Magical Girls, and Mikage’s mood instantly lifts.[43]
At school, classmates who used to bully her avoid her, but Mikage is determined to find Magical Girl friends. Himika tells her about Emiri’s counseling center, so they go there together.[43]
At the center, Emiri, Sasara, Asuka, and Kanoko are delighted to meet Mitama’s little sister. Mikage explains she is looking for a friend, but Emiri points out they are already her friends. After some banter about fashion, Mikage tries on Kanoko’s outfits and has a wonderful time.[43]
Later, Mikage wonders if the older girls truly see her as a friend or just as a kid. Himika suggests she meet girls her own age like Ui, Touka, and Nemu, though Mikage is uncertain about befriending the geniuses.[43]
When she returns home, Mitama warns her that Ui has been kidnapped by Promised Blood and forbids Mikage from associating with the Kamihama Magia Union. Mikage reluctantly agrees but is frustrated her efforts to make friends have been stopped.[43]
Some time later, Mitama leaves for work and Mikage accuses her of hypocrisy—Mitama can spend time with the KMU while Mikage cannot. She runs out, declaring she will find a new big sister. She finds Emiri’s office closed but runs into Rika and Ren, who quickly realize she is Mitama’s sister.[43]
Rika and Mikage bond over fashion and go to some cheap stores, where Mikage realizes she left her wallet. They play a crane game instead, and Rika wins stuffed animals for Ren and Mikage. Mikage asks Rika to be her big sister; Rika declines but encourages her to talk to Mitama.[43]
Still not ready to go home, Mikage tracks down Kanoko at her family’s factory. Kanoko lets her help make a pendant, but before Mikage can convince her to become her sister, Mitama arrives and drags her home. Kanoko tells Mikage that having a strict family member who cares is a good thing.[43]
At home, Mitama scolds her for blocking her calls and reminds her they are in a war. Mikage finally vents that Mitama gets to have all the friends while she is forbidden from making any. Later, she finds Mitama has made all her favorite foods, and they reconcile off‑screen; Mikage gives Mitama the pendant she made.[43]
Some time later, Mitama wears the pendant everywhere. She has an errand involving the mayoral election and sends Mikage to return a bento box. On the way, Mikage meets Ui and Riko, who recognize her as Mitama’s sister. Even though she is supposed to avoid the KMU, Mikage agrees to play after they help Riko finish her chores.[43]
Mikage tries to act like the big sister but keeps making mistakes. When she asks why Ui and Riko are so kind, Ui explains that Magical Girls are born of hope and know pain, so they try to be kind—something she learned from Iroha. The three finish their work and go off to play together. Mikage decides she wants to be friends with them and someday introduce them to Sudachi.[43]
The next day, Mikage tries to go out again but Mitama stops her, and Mikage admits she was going to see Ui and Riko. Mitama asks her to stay home, and Mikage agrees. Soon she gets texts that Ui and Riko have also been ordered to stay indoors. Mikage flashes back to the night she made her wish and reflects that ever since then she has felt like she is “riding a wave” and cannot move forward, but she knows she cannot do it alone.[43]
Over tea with Lavi and Nayuta, Mikage explains that Mitama keeps her from meeting KMU girls. Lavi mentions the KMU are upset but does not say why, and Mikage accepts the lack of answer, surprising Nayuta. Mikage says that all of this had to happen and that she is waiting for a “big wave” she cannot resist—that will be her time to act. She thinks to herself that she has known her sister’s wish and has already pushed back against the wave Mitama caused.[43]
Mikage declares she will not give up on making Kamihama Magia Union friends. She then decides that since Lavi and Nayuta are older, they can be her big sisters instead. They exchange a look and agree to treat her for one day. Mikage expresses her hope that someday she and Sudachi can play with everyone.[43]
Sudachi's Side Story
Sudachi was a loner in her class, keeping to herself to avoid trouble. One day, a former classmate of her teachers stormed in with a gun and knife, taking everyone hostage. After torturing the teacher, he demanded a hostage to help him escape. Because she had no friends, her classmates eagerly pushed her forward, and even the criminal noted that no one would care if she died. As she trembled with fear and confusion, Kyubey appeared and offered her a contract.[44]
Out of anger and fear, she wished that only she would be rescued. Kyubey asked her to reconsider, but with the criminal advancing on her, she confirmed her wish. Kyubey granted it, and the man suddenly declared that she was a kindred spirit—an outcast like him. He said he would spare her alone and kill the rest. The trauma of the event and her regret over the wish left Sudachi with PTSD that made her unable to speak.[44]
Later, a magical girl named Livia invited Sudachi to Kamihama, where their work might offer her salvation despite its difficult costs. Sudachi followed her.[44]
There, she met Mikage Yakumo, who had overcome her own painful past and still loved her family unconditionally. Mikage extended her friendship to Sudachi, telling her she was giving her the benefit of the doubt even after learning the truth about her wish. Touched, Sudachi found her first real friend in Kamihama—someone who believed she could eventually be saved.[44]
Yozuru's Side Story
Mifuyu tails Yozuru, suspecting Puella Care members are up to no good. She watches Yozuru grin at a book and follows her throughout the day—first to Banbanzai, where Yozuru’s compliment moves Tsuruno’s father to tears, then around various shops where she receives warm reactions from vendors. Mifuyu briefly considers that Yozuru might manipulate emotions but dismisses the idea because Yozuru is a coordinator.[45]
Yozuru plays piano at a pharmacist’s request, impressing everyone, then meets Livia Medeiros and Sudachi Sawa. Sudachi exposes Mifuyu, who decides to introduce herself directly. Livia leaves them to talk. At Puella Care’s headquarters, Yozuru serves food; Mifuyu hesitates, suspecting poison, but Yozuru taste‑tests it first. Mifuyu is surprised by how good it is.[45]
When Mifuyu asks what Puella Care means to her, Yozuru says it makes her feel free. Mifuyu shares her own strict upbringing. Before Yozuru can elaborate, members of Promised Blood arrive. They nearly clash with Mifuyu, but Yozuru tries to defuse the tension with funny faces. The group leaves, and Mifuyu concludes Yozuru is gentle.[45]
Later, Yozuru meets Livia and Sudachi again. Yozuru worries she lacks the kindness to be a good coordinator, but Livia encourages her. Sudachi’s stomach rumbles, and Yozuru prepares snacks.[45]
In a flashback, young Yozuru lived under her mother’s strict, sometimes abusive control. She found freedom only after her mother died, but discovering her mother’s diary filled her with regret, and she planned suicide. Kyubey appeared; instead of reviving her mother, Yozuru wished to “kill her…” so that she could continue living. Kyubey erased her guilt and kindness.[45]
Back in the present, Livia warns Yozuru that her inability to read emotions will make coordinating difficult. Yozuru replies that her mother trained her to face worse and declares she will live to the fullest.[45]
Livia's Side Story
Livia is visited by someone who wants to learn about her. She refuses to talk about herself but agrees to discuss Puella Care. She explains that Puella Care is a Coordinator service that makes house calls. They also teach girls who cannot fight Witches how to survive. Livia mentions Mitama, Yozuru, and Sudachi as examples. She notes that Yozuru and Sudachi have school and do not always travel with her.[46]
Livia explains the difference between regular Magical Girls and Coordinators. She theorizes that Coordinators are born from curse-like wishes, while Magical Girls who can fight are born from hope. She admits this is only her personal theory. She says she cannot talk about herself further but may open up eventually.[46]
Livia is visited again. She jokes about the visitor's persistence. Yozuru and Sudachi return from stocking up on essentials. Sudachi trips, and Yozuru hesitates to help. Livia instructs Yozuru to help Sudachi stand and dust her off. Yozuru apologizes and explains she is not equipped with kindness.[46]
Inside the trailer, Yozuru offers tea. Sudachi wants teacakes. Livia allows them to have some as a treat. Livia reflects that she needs to help the girls mature. Yozuru has lost compassion, while Sudachi needs to find her words. Livia believes they will complement each other.[46]
Livia is found sleeping and crying. Yozuru gives her a handkerchief. Livia says crying in sleep happens occasionally and is common among Coordinators. She thanks Sudachi for finding her dropped ring. Sudachi sulks when Livia refuses to give her sweets as thanks.[46]
Livia explains the ring is a treasure and a way of reprimanding herself. It is the reason she lives for "Mister Sun." She says she may tell the full story another time.[46]
Livia shares her philosophy: no matter how awful life is, do not drift in a bad direction or relieve resentment with a curse. Magical Girls are born from hope and must overcome struggles with hope. She warns against corrupting purity and urges supporting those with pure hearts. She says she has said enough for now and will share the rest when she is ready. She asks the visitor to promise to live strong, face forward, and not end up like her.[46]
Lil' Kyubey's Side Story
Touka and Nemu argue about Lil' Kyubey's nature. Touka wants to dissect it for research, but Iroha objects. They decide on observational research instead. Lil' Kyubey wanders off, and they chase it.[47]
Lil' Kyubey visits Ayaka's comedy show but does not laugh. It goes to Walnuts, where Manaka gives it leftover omurice. Lil' Kyubey eats a large amount, defying the law of conservation of mass. Touka and Nemu debate whether Lil' Kyubey is pretending to eat or has internal compression organs.[47]
Lil' Kyubey takes a train and meets Emiri, then goes to a shop where Natsuki cheers with it. It also helps Himika gather grass. It travels all over Kamihama, interacting with many Magical Girls. Touka and Nemu struggle to keep up. They take a taxi to follow it.[47]
Lil' Kyubey returns to Mikazuki Villa. Touka and Nemu are exhausted. They conclude Lil' Kyubey may feel things and have sociality, but cannot reach a firm conclusion. Ui arrives and suggests Lil' Kyubey wants to be better friends with everyone. Touka and Nemu agree to consider Lil' Kyubey a being with sociality for now.[47]
Ryo spots Lil' Kyubey at night and decides to follow it for a scoop. She suspects Lil' Kyubey is secretly soliciting new Magical Girls. Lil' Kyubey meets Meiyui and gives her KamihaManju, but Meiyui rejects it and tells Lil' Kyubey to bring its owner next time. Lil' Kyubey later meets Hazuki and gives her KamihaManju, but Hazuki refuses, saying she is on a diet and does not want Lil' Kyubey contacting her family.[47]
Ryo loses sight of Lil' Kyubey. She finds a girl with potential who may have received a Witch's Kiss. Lil' Kyubey appears and helps fight the Witch alongside Nanaka. After the battle, Nanaka explains Lil' Kyubey followed her into the labyrinth and returned a flower she dropped. Nanaka asks Ryo to tell Lil' Kyubey to stop visiting unfriendly Magical Girls. Ryo realizes Lil' Kyubey avoids girls with potential and is not soliciting anyone. She writes an article correcting her earlier suspicions.[47]
Ui writes a "Lil' Kyubey Observation Journal." She and Lil' Kyubey wake Tsuruno and Felicia by shouting. Lil' Kyubey tries to help with chores but cannot carry items. It goes to school with Ui and points at wrong answers in her textbook, unable to help. It visits various schools with different Magical Girls.[47]
Ui finishes her journal. Touka and Nemu read it and use it as qualitative data. They debate whether Lil' Kyubey is mimicking humans or simply reinforcing Ui's actions. Iroha suggests Lil' Kyubey is supporting them in their efforts to free all Magical Girls. Lil' Kyubey agrees, and Iroha thanks it for accompanying them. She says they will continue together from now on.[47]
Kuroe's Side Story
This is also belonging to the anime partly. Write the main part on the magia record and then the second part on the anime.
Kuroe is a spiritual person who prays regularly because she feels pressure from having to make her own choices. Kyubey, whom she calls a talking cat, keeps urging her to make a contract, but she does not know what to wish for—though she finds herself wishing God could speak to humans like Kyubey does.[48]
The day after Kyubey’s visit, Kuroe goes to school tired. When a classmate asks about her praying, Kuroe deflects. Later she asks peers how they see her: one compares her to a cloudy day, a boy praises her ability to find meaning in texts, and another girl makes a harsh comment. The boy defends Kuroe and asks for a book recommendation, which makes her feel understood for the first time.[48]
The next day, the boy reads the fairy tale Kuroe recommended. He questions a detail in the story, but Kuroe simply accepts it because the writer says so. He jokes that he feels alive because Kuroe thinks so deeply, meaning it as a compliment. Later a teacher asks about her high school plans; Kuroe claims she has decided, but she is merely following her family’s expectations and secretly does not want to go to high school.[48]
Kyubey continues pressing her. Kuroe wonders whether it would be acceptable to let others fulfill her desires for her. She asks peers what they would wish for, but ends up jealous of those with elaborate fantasies.[48]
Watching takoyaki being made, Kuroe reflects on how she cannot decide who she is. Believing that going out with someone might give her an answer, she makes her wish to date the boy who asked for her book recommendation. She fights her first Witch and barely wins. Kyubey tells her there had been no Magical Girl in the area; the Witch’s victims are likely dead, and she could have saved them if she had wished sooner.[48]
The next day at school, Kuroe reflects that she was happy at first. The boy talks to her daily, and she finally feels she belongs. She joins the rhythmic gymnastics club, and her boyfriend asks her to see a movie based on one of her book recommendations.[48]
At the movie, Kuroe enjoys herself but senses a Witch and abruptly leaves her boyfriend. Inside the Labyrinth, she learns a child got in, and though she defeats the Witch, she fails to save the child. Consumed by guilt, she begs God not to forgive her.[48]
As time passes, Kuroe continues fighting Witches but grows increasingly broken by her failures. Kyubey asks her, “Who would save those humans if you stopped fighting?”[48]
Before she knows it, Kuroe is a third-year middle school student. Her boyfriend notices she seems distracted. She stays after school for help on an essay, and he remarks she is too serious.[48]
The next day, Kuroe quits the rhythmic gymnastics club, citing studying, but the real reason is her Magical Girl duties.[48]
At home she prays for a life without fighting or seeing people die. At school, in a depressed mood, she asks her boyfriend unsettling questions about sacrifice and guilt. When he realizes something is wrong, she says she is going to die soon. Despite his attempts to help, she breaks up with him, feeling she deceived him.[48]
Kuroe goes to the train station and senses a Witch. Inside the Labyrinth, she saves a young, inexperienced Magical Girl. When the girl asks for a spare Grief Seed, Kuroe lies and says the Witch got away. The girl promises they will both become strong and leaves. Kuroe later concludes the girl likely died, a breaking point that leaves her feeling unworthy. That night she begins having a strange dream telling her to go to Kamihama, where Magical Girls can be saved.[48]
She does not know if she will be alive tomorrow, but she still writes her entrance exam essay. Her ex-boyfriend tells her he will return the book she gave him.[48]
That night, Kuroe faces a Witch too powerful for her. Another Magical Girl, Iroha Tamaki, saves her, gives her a Grief Seed, and offers friendship. The kindness reminds Kuroe of the white‑hooded girl and her regrets.[48]
Kuroe returns the Grief Seed to Iroha, and they begin working together. They notice no Witches have appeared in Takarazaki for a week—coinciding with Kuroe’s dreams of Kamihama. Seeing online comments from other Magical Girls heading there, Kuroe decides to investigate.[48]
Kuroe and Iroha go to Kamihama together but nearly die against an unusually strong Witch until Yachiyo Nanami saves them. Yachiyo warns them to stay out. At home, Kuroe watches a video by Touka Satomi of the Wings of the Magius, who promise a world where Magical Girls no longer need to fight. The message comforts her.[48]
The next day, Kuroe turns in her essay, which suggests separating students who enjoy school from those who do not. Her teacher tries to help, but Kuroe snaps about always having to pretend. She says she is going to die tomorrow and runs off.[48]
After that day, Kuroe stops praying and stops going to school. She decides to go to Kamihama and join the Wings of the Magius, seeking salvation from the life of a Magical Girl.[48]
Kuroe's Doppel Story
Kuroe dreams of Iroha, though she cannot understand her words. Her Doppel reflects that her contract gave her affirmation of existence, yet she still does not feel like anyone - she simply adapts to whatever situation she is in, resented by no one and dependent on no one, but still wondering who she should be. In the dream, Iroha asks what scares her and offers to figure out who Kuroe is together. Kuroe wakes up wondering why she dreamed of the camping trip, and she calls Iroha, deciding she wants to connect with her.[49]
Sasara's Side Story
Sasara is taken hostage at knifepoint in a convenience store. Despite her desire to be a knight, she is too terrified to act. Though the police arrest the criminal and she is safe, Sasara feels ashamed and hates herself for her cowardice.[50]
Two days later, Sasara meets Kyubey and when he makes his offer, Sasara accepts without hesitation. As her father works for an emergency rescue squad, a job she admires, he gave her a favorite picture book about a knight who defeats a dragon to save a village. Sasara carries this book everywhere and has always wanted to be like her father and the knight. She wishes to become a knight who can protect and save people, asking for a stronger heart and stronger convictions.[50]
Five days later, Sasara has been hunting witches and saving their victims ever since making her contract. She calls herself the Knight who protects the people of Kamihama, but over time her feelings become tainted. The people she rescues never remember what happened and do not acknowledge her. Sasara realizes she wants someone to appreciate her and questions whether she really wanted to become a knight at all.[50]
One day inside a barrier, Sasara tells Kyubey she might have just wanted people to praise and approve of her, like the knight in her picture book. She thought she could accept the people she helped not talking to her, but now it feels like she does not even exist. When a familiar attacks, Sasara moves to shield an unconscious victim and begs to at least save her.[50]
Another magical girl rescues Sasara and Kyubey introduces her as Asuka Tatsuki, who was hunting a witch and saw Sasara by coincidence. As this is the first magical girl she has ever met, she wants to meet her again.
Sasara and Asuka meet again inside a witch's barrier and they find a room full of the witch's victims. Asuka suggests they find the witch first since defeating it will save everyone, but Sasara worries something could happen to the victims in the meantime. As they're attacked by Familiars, Asuka realizes they should divide their roles: Sasara will protect the victims while Asuka fights. The strategy succeeds, and all the feelings that pained Sasara's heart disappear.[50]
After the witch is defeated, Asuka proposes that Sasara stop being a magical girl in the usual sense and instead become a rescue and defense expert, working alongside her as a magical girl rescue squad. Sasara agrees and asks Asuka if she ever feels lonely fighting alone. Asuka admits she does, but she simply remembers her promise to defeat all witches and protect everyone's life. Sasara realizes she forgot something important: the knight in her picture book also helped people without thinking, just like her father. She decides she will simply not think anymore and will be Asuka's partner, answering distress calls as part of the rescue squad.[50]
Nanaka's Side Story
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Nanaka meets with Meiyui, Akira, and Kako to ask for their help fighting a witch they all share a connection to. To explain why she needs them, Nanaka tells them how she became a magical girl.[51]
Nanaka's father headed a traditional Japanese flower arranging school, but when he fell ill, senior students took over and grew the school's popularity while abandoning its traditions, shutting out Nanaka's family entirely. On his deathbed, he told her to take back the school. After his death, she was sent to live with relatives, and Kyubey visited her. She contracted, wishing for the power to exact her family's revenge by her own hand.[51]
Nanaka explains that her wish-derived magic lets her know who her enemy is, and this ability revealed that her true target was not a student but a witch. She compares this witch to a locust swarm: it settles in one area, devours everything through calamities, then migrates. Currently, this witch controls the head of her father's school through a Witch's Kiss. It is also behind forced land sales in Kamihama, which connects to Meiyui, and it caused the fire that burned down Kako's bookstore, leading to her contract. Akira first met Nanaka while fighting one of this witch's familiars. Akira and Kako quickly agree to help. Meiyui also agrees but notes that as a member of the Souheikai, she cannot follow Nanaka's orders. Nanaka accepts this, stating the details are unimportant as long as the witch is defeated. Her plan is simple: investigate suspicious areas until they locate the witch's barrier, then come together to destroy it. The team agrees.[51]
Later, the magical girls track down and defeat the witch. Meiyui is impressed that Nanaka reacted to her actions during battle rather than giving orders, and she declares she now accepts Nanaka as her leader. However, Nanaka reveals the fight is not over, as the witch they defeated was only a copy created from a fully-grown familiar. The team resolves to continue the hunt.[51]
Afterward, Nanaka speaks with Kyubey about a secret she learned after becoming a magical girl.[51]
In the past, while chasing a familiar, she found another Soul Gem and picked it up, then discovered the seemingly dead body of a girl. Nanaka deduced this was the magical girl who lost her Soul Gem, attacked before she could transform. She decided to lay the Soul Gem with its owner's body, and when she placed the gem in the girl's hands, the girl began breathing again. Later, Kyubey explained that Soul Gems are the extracted souls of magical girls.[51]
Back in the present, Kyubey asks if Nanaka will tell the others this secret, but she says she is waiting for the right moment. Nanaka then reflects that her true revenge target is actually Kyubey himself. Her power makes it clear he is her enemy, though she does not know all the details, and she is waiting for the right time to turn against him.[51]
Days pass, and Nanaka's team is still unable to find the witch. Akira reports meeting a magical girl mercenary. As the girls plan their next move, Nanaka muses about how she is gathering the determination of magical girls, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.[51]
Shizuku's Side Story
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Shizuku enjoys time with her friends but feels disconnected from them and uncertain about her future. She finds comfort in Fūnī, a traveler who visits her family's cafe and shares his dream of finding a place to belong. When he invites her to search with him, she feels hopeful that she will not be alone.[52]
Fūnī dies in an accident, and Shizuku makes a contract with Kyubey, wishing to be taken to him instantly. She arrives at the hospital as he dies, begging him not to leave her. She resolves to continue searching for a place to belong.[52]
As a magical girl, Shizuku gains the power to connect spaces, allowing her to travel the world much like Fūnī once did. She continues her search, taking jobs from an unknown magical girl who pays her to use her power.[52]
One day after a job, Yachiyo Nanami, Tsuruno Yui, and Iroha Tamaki approach her. Iroha invites Shizuku to their house, where she meets Felicia Mitsuki and Sana Futaba. She stays for dinner and overnight, observing how the five girls live together like a family. Yachiyo invites her to stay as long as she wants.[52]
Shizuku realizes the other girls have found their place to belong, but she understands that her own place was with Fūnī. She cries as his last words finally make sense to her.[52]
The next day, Shizuku ends her arrangement with the unknown magical girl and returns to Yachiyo's house, hoping she can stay there. When she arrives, the house is empty, and she sees the personal items that mark each girl's place. Overhearing them return, she realizes their home is complete with five people and she does not belong there. She leaves quietly.[52]
Yachiyo and the others had prepared a welcome party with cake, but Shizuku never comes. Yachiyo senses that Shizuku might disappear if you look away and admits she should have seen this coming.[52]
Shizuku returns to the unknown magical girl and asks for more work. When asked why she came back, she says their picture was complete with five people and she must keep searching for where she belongs. She mentally apologizes to Yachiyo, knowing her actions will cause disaster but feeling unprepared to take responsibility. She wonders if she will ever find solid ground.[52]
Akira's Side Story
After Nanaka and Sasara contracts
Akira wakes from a dream about being attacked by a familiar and finds Sasara Minagi nearby, who is out for a walk. Sasara offers to help Akira search for an old man's lost cane, recalling she saw children playing with a red cane, and the two head off together.[53]
Akira reflects on her upbringing in her father's karate dojo, where she learned to always help those in need and earned the neighborhood nickname "Troubleshooter" starting at age six.[53]
When Akira started middle school, a girl asked her to be a bodyguard against a stalker. The girl brought her to a park, confessed her love, and admitted to lying about the stalker. Akira politely rejected her, saying she didn't know much about that sort of thing.[53]
A few days later, Akira learned the girl had vanished and spent days searching for her.[53]
The day Akira found the barrier, she retraced the girl's steps in the park and stepped into a witch's labyrinth. She found the missing girl among blank-faced victims marked by a Witch's Kiss. Kyubey appeared, explained about witches and magical girls, and offered a contract.[53]
Familiars attacked and overwhelmed her despite her karate training. Injured, Akira wished to save all those people, transformed, and destroyed the familiars.[53]
The next day, none of the victims remembered the incident. Kyubey told Akira she needed to defeat the witch itself, which became her destiny as a magical girl.[53]
After becoming a magical girl, Akira patrolled Kamihama investigating witch-related incidents.[53]
One day, she encountered a familiar without transforming and dropped her Soul Gem. Unable to retrieve it, she fled the barrier and collapsed unconscious outside.[53]
When Akira woke, Nanaka Tokiwa introduced herself as the magical girl who found her and picked up her Soul Gem. Nanaka advised withdrawing since Akira had collapsed, and Akira reluctantly agreed.[53]
A few days later, Nanaka called asking for a favor. When they met again, Nanaka requested a duel, claiming Akira was weak and should quit hunting witches. Akira refused, citing her family's dojo, and they dueled. After some fighting, Nanaka ended the duel and apologized. She explained she wanted to test Akira's resolve and invited her to work together as a team. Akira relented after Nanaka claimed she was troubled and couldn't fight witches alone.[53]
In the present day, Akira returns the cane to the old man and thanks Sasara. She reflects on meeting many magical girls since joining Nanaka and wonders how many exist in Kamihama.[53]
Akira tells Sasara she must go to a meeting about Kamihama's real estate. They say goodbye to each other and Akira departs, wondering if she is being used by Nanaka, who always seems preoccupied with something else.[53]
Manaka's Side Story
Kyubey observes Manaka cooking at her family's failing restaurant, Walnuts. She dreams of following her father's footsteps as a chef and believes that gaining admission to the prestigious St. Lillianna Academy will help her cook like a high class lady and restore the restaurant's popularity. Kyubey notes her poor grades make passing unlikely, but Manaka insists this is her father's last chance and resolves to study.[54]
On exam day, Manaka takes the St. Lillianna entrance exams but is only accepted into Mizuna Girls' Academy.[54]
Upon starting at Mizuna, Manaka visits the student council and offers to cook for an upcoming joint assembly with St. Lillian. The council dismisses her, explaining they already arranged a chef.[54]
Walking home, Kyubey again offers a contract. Fed up, Manaka accepts but wishes not for the restaurant's success, but for a chance to spread their restaurant's flavors.[54]
A week before the assembly, the student council learns their chef was invited to a competition. They reach out to Manaka, who happily accepts. Her cooking at the assembly is a tremendous success, with the fancy girls declaring it superior to renowned restaurants.[54]
After the assembly, Manaka begins selling popular bentos at school and works as a visiting chef at St. Lillian every Thursday. However, none of this translates to more customers at her family's restaurant. Meanwhile, her father receives invitations to tour as a chef and seems genuinely happy traveling.[54] Manaka questions why she even bothered trying.
Some time later, Manaka finishes selling bentos and keeps one for herself. Sana Futaba rushes in, upset at arriving too late. Sana explains she can normally only be seen by magical girls, but Manaka insists a first-class chef never loses sight of her customers and offers her bento. Sana accepts.[54]
Sana promises to arrive earlier tomorrow, but Manaka reveals this may be her last day selling bentos. She admits she thinks she made her restaurant even more obscure, and if she is not helping it, she sees no point in cooking. Sana tearfully confesses that Manaka's bentos became the only thing she looked forward to during lonely lunch breaks. She insists Manaka should not quit because she is still making people happy. Seeing Sana smile gives Manaka new motivation.[54]
The next day, Manaka is back to selling bentos. Sana arrives too late again, but Manaka thanks her, notices she forgot to sell one, and gives it to her. Manaka reflects that Sana is a precious customer.[54]
A documentary crew follows Ria Ami, whose natural beauty causes crowds to part, though she admits she has no basis for comparison when asked about her challenges. Manaka stops her on the way to school, concerned about her pale appearance, prompting Ria to flash back to her contract with Kyubey where she wished to become a natural beauty—a wish that rewrote her past so she had always been beautiful since birth. When Manaka suggests rescheduling their food tasting, Ria's stomach growls and she agrees to go. At Walnuts, Manaka corrects Ria's memory of their first meeting, reminding her that Ria was actually collapsing from hunger after a dangerous fad diet when Manaka rescued her. Manaka tests a new menu item and declares she will become the best chef in the world. Outside, a mob of followers has amassed, and a magazine editor pushes through to offer Ria a feature in Vanity Fine, which she handles by pretending to be swamped.
During a witch fight, Ria prepares to deliver the final blow, but Tsuruno jumps in and finishes the witch first, leaving Ria upset that her spotlight was stolen. Manaka offers her extra rice omelet to help her cool down.
Another day, Ria joins Manaka, Konomi Haruna, and Kako Natsume for a witch hunt, with Kako praising her beauty. During the fight, Ria's special attack proves weak, and Yachiyo Nanami appears to land a staggering blow. Ria recognizes her as the model she grew up admiring. When Yachiyo finishes the witch and leaves without acknowledgment, Ria becomes so upset that she accidentally transmits her angry thoughts to everyone via telepathy.
The next morning, Ria walks to school imagining her documentary continues, but Manaka interrupts to ask for help investigating a witch that appeared at her restaurant without triggering her Soul Gem. Ria agrees after Manaka bribes her with extra rice omelet. They search with no results until they enter a witch's labyrinth. As they fight, Yachiyo appears again. Ria makes it a contest for the spotlight, attacking with cheesy one-liners, but the witch survives and Yachiyo delivers the killing blow. Outside, Ria fumes that Yachiyo stole the spotlight once more. Manaka suggests she should be thanking her instead. Ria formally declares Yachiyo her rival, leaving Yachiyo confused.
Later, Ria asks Manaka to be her bodyguard while buying the magazine featuring her article, wearing sunglasses to avoid being seen. Inside, she discovers her article occupies only one page, while Yachiyo has an eight-page spread. Furious and convinced Yachiyo did it on purpose, Ria tears the magazine in half, and the clerk charges her for it.[55]
Kako's Side Story
Kako is a thirteen-year-old girl whose family runs Natsume Library, a bookshop her family has run for generations.[56]
Her father learns a land shark is acquiring properties in the district to build a mansion, with Natsume Library as the last shop remaining. He rallies support against the buyer, but harassment begins, her parents start fighting, and then one day the bookstore, which is also their home, burns down.[56]
On the day of the fire, Kako was coming home from school when she saw a man in a long hat and mask setting the fire in the alley next to her house. She froze, and when she tried to leave quietly, he noticed her, stared, and left; by the time she returned to her senses, the fire was out of control.[56]
Kako tells her parents and the police everything, but while her parents are grateful she is safe, she is consumed by regret over her inaction. After her family finds temporary housing, she returns to the ruins and meets a girl with a white creature. The girl is surprised Kako can see Kyubey, and Kyubey speaks to her, knowing her name, but the girl says it is late and they can talk another day.[56]
Kako asks around about the girl but finds no leads, then one day, she appears before her again and introduces herself as Nanaka Tokiwa. Her and Kyubey explain Magical Girls and Witches to her, also letting her know she could make a contract and fix her life again. The two leave but Kako cannot stop thinking about the chance to fix everything. She soon notices her father has become despondent and is frustrated with herself, but she remains uncertain if she can risk her life.[56]
One day, Kako returns to her bookstore and finds herself inside a barrier, attacked by a familiar, but Nanaka saves her. A band of familiars surrounds them both. Nanaka fights but is overwhelmed by their numbers. Kyubey warns that Nanaka will be beaten and the familiars will turn on Kako next, offering the contract again. Nanaka contacts Kako telepathically, telling her not to worry about her and to decide for herself.[56]
Kako watches Nanaka take a hit and finally makes her wish: to restore her family's happiness and their bookstore. Together, they defeat the familiars and when the barrier vanishes, Kako is shocked to find her house and shop completely restored. Nanaka tells her to go home, and Kako thanks her before running off.[56]
After Kako leaves, Kyubey asks Nanaka if she was only pretending to struggle to manipulate Kako. Nanaka chuckles and says she is hardly that skillful and was genuinely losing, and that this outcome is the fate Kako chose herself.
Kako runs into her restored house and greets her parents. She sneezes, saying she felt a shiver go up her spine.[56]
Meiyui's Side Story
The Blue Seas Family was started by Chinese immigrants after WWII and is now run by their descendants, with Meiyui in the third generation. Originally a mutual aid society that knew everything in Kamihama, it briefly operated like a mafia before returning to its roots helping run festivals and clean neighborhoods.[57]
Meiyui's father takes her to Hong Kong shortly after she is born, but she returns to Kamihama alone at age four, spending her days doing charity work and playing mahjong with locals.[57]
One day, Meiyui learns land-sharks are trying to buy land from citizens in the Family's former territory. She offers to speak to the real estate company on their behalf. When the representative learns she is from the Blue Seas Family, he laughs and attacks. Meiyui beats him thoroughly.[57]
The following days bring increased violence throughout the city. While investigating a fire, Meiyui is accosted by a thug who reveals a bounty has been placed on the dark web.[57]
Days later, rumors of a traitor surface. Meiyui gathers the Family to increase patrols and change their routes.[57]
After finalizing plans, Meiyui catches the tea shop owner looking nervous with his phone. She accuses him of being the traitor. He calls for his bodyguard, Kako Natsume, who nervously appears. The owner orders Kako to crush Meiyui. As they spar, Kako telepathically reveals she is a magical girl, then turns and knocks out the tea shop owner instead.[57]
Kako requests they fight as magical girls. Meiyui explains she contracted three years ago to protect the Family after they were scapegoated for a murder. Despite Meiyui's reluctance, they fight until Kako calls for Akira Shinobu to take her place.[57]
Akira and Meiyui battle until Nanaka Tokiwa appears and stops them. She explains a witch is behind the land sharks, her group posed as them to gather information, and they wanted to test Meiyui. Nanaka offers a team-up to stop the witch. Meiyui agrees, provided she can first inform the townspeople the problem is resolved.[57]
Reira's Side Story
Reira wants to help throw a birthday party for her friend Seika Kumi, so she visits the restaurant Walnut's hoping to find something special. There she overhears Manaka Kurumi explaining the restaurant's signature walnut cake to Hinano Miyako. After trying a slice, Reira is delighted and explains her situation to Manaka, who invites her to attend a cooking class where participants learn to make the cake. Reira agrees.[58]
At the cooking class, Manaka notices Reira's skill and learns she has some experience making sweets. Reira's cake turns out perfectly. Manaka receives a phone call and asks Reira for a favor: a cooking contest has invited Walnut's to participate, but Manaka cannot attend due to a customer reservation.[58]
Reira protests that she is a novice, but Manaka insists her cake is good enough to serve in the restaurant and persuades her to enter as Walnut's representative. Reira agrees and decides to practice. When she asks about the other competitors, Manaka is surprised to learn Konoha Shizumi is also entering.[58]
At the contest, Tsuruno Yui receives fifty points for her sesame ball dessert. Himika Mao's squid and honey creation is rejected. Aimi Eri's overly sweet entry also fails to impress.[58]
As Reira begins preparing her cake, she discovers there are no walnuts at her station. The event hosts admit their mistake. Reira calls Manaka, who tells her to trust her instincts. Reira borrows salted nuts from Himika's leftover ingredients and finishes her cake. The judges find it delicious.[58]
As Reira calls Manaka with the news, the judges reach the final contestant, Konoha. Konoha presents her specialty ice cream, which renders the judges unconscious. Hazuki Yusa and Ayame Mikuri react knowingly. Konoha admits she is not good at making sweets. Reira wins the contest for Walnut's.[58]
At Seika's birthday party, Reira serves the cake she made. Both Seika and their friend Mito Aino enjoy it. Reira reflects that everything turned out okay.[58]
Seika's Side Story
One day, Seika encounters Kanoko Yayoi while hunting a familiar, but her social anxiety prevents her from speaking, leading Kanoko to misinterpret her silence as anger and handle the situation alone.[59]
On another day, Seika watches Ayaka Mariko perform comedy to an unresponsive crowd without any sign of discouragement. Inspired by this strength, Seika begins studying comedy and attending Ayaka's shows regularly, hoping to overcome her own shyness.[59]
While hunting another familiar, Seika meets both Ayaka and Shizuku Hozumi. When Ayaka asks her name, Seika forces herself to speak and announces she is a magical girl. A playful pun war erupts between them, and afterward they invite her to a coffee shop where Seika finally opens up about herself. Ayaka reveals she used to be gloomy too and offers to help Seika change, even lending her a comedy routine.[59]
On her birthday, Seika attempts to perform the joke for her friends Reira and Mito. When they respond with confused looks, she almost gives up but remembers Ayaka's words and pushes through. Her friends join in despite not understanding, and Seika silently thanks them, resolving to keep trying to change no matter how hard it is.[59]
Mito's Side Story
Mito travels to Minagi Ward with Reira and Seika, and while visiting the ocean, they meet Konomi Haruna, a flower shop worker who reminds Reira of Mito. Konomi invites them to her shop.[60]
Later that day, the girls visit the flower shop and find Konomi overwhelmed with customers. Mito volunteers her friends to help, and after the rush, Konomi thanks them and gives them a shop card.[60]
The next day, Mito returns to ask for help with Seika's birthday gift. Konomi, Kaede, and Kako invite her to make herbarium jars with them. While gathering clovers in Minagi Ward, Mito encounters a familiar and struggles against it until Konomi, Kaede, and Kako reveal themselves as magical girls and help her defeat it.[60]
Afterwards, Mito gives the herbariums to Reira and Seika, wishing Seika a happy birthday. She promises to make them new ones every year now that she has friends to help.[60]
Kokoro's Side Story
Shortly after becoming a Magical Girl, Kokoro enters a witch's barrier only to find the familiars already destroyed and Masara fighting the witch alone. After the battle, Kokoro tells Masara she should protect herself better, but Masara replies that she does not care if she dies. She explains that her wish was for money that will transfer to her family upon her death, claiming that a person with nothing to lose becomes invincible.[61]
Kokoro challenges this mindset by sharing her own story. Her wish was to bring her mother back home, but her parents argue constantly and she mediates their fights. She cries as she admits she cannot complain because she wished for this situation. Masara tells Kokoro she did nothing wrong and that what happened after the wish is not her fault. Kokoro realizes she can accept these words because Masara speaks them without pity. Masara tells her she should live for her own sake. Kokoro asks if she can stay with Masara, expressing that she simply wants to be with her, and Masara tells her she can do as she wishes.[61]
Later that day, Kokoro's father complains about the dishes not being done. Kokoro tells him their mother is at a meeting and it is not right to push all the chores onto her. Her father agrees and says he will handle them. Kokoro offers to help and make dinner as well. When her mother returns, the family eats together.[61]
Sometime later, Kokoro and Masara defeat another witch together. Kokoro invites Masara to a cafe afterward, but Masara declines, saying she is not hungry. Kokoro suggests they go next time after hunting, and Masara agrees. As they part ways, Kokoro hopes Masara will someday realize there is a person who finds her important.[61]
Yukika's Side Story
After school, Yukika Nanase encounters a Familiar's Labyrinth and rescues a parent and child trapped inside. Following the battle, she discovers a small, expressive creature resembling Kyubey that cannot speak. Determining it is lost, Yukika decides to help it find whoever it wants to meet.[62]
She takes it to Mitama's adjustment shop, but the creature refuses to enter, appearing frightened of Yachiyo Nanami inside. Yukika instead brings it to the Wings of the Magius headquarters, where Mifuyu explains that the Magius strongly dislike this small Kyubey. When word arrives that Touka and Alina are coming, Yukika flees with the creature to avoid trouble. They travel to Shinsei Ward, where the small Kyubey suddenly runs into a Witch's Labyrinth.[62]
Inside, Yukika senses Yachiyo's presence. The creature again appears frightened of her. When Yachiyo demands information, Yukika protects the small Kyubey and fights her to buy time for its escape. Despite being outmatched, Yukika's aggressive style surprises Yachiyo, who withdraws and acknowledges Yukika's victory in buying time. Yukika continues searching and finds the creature again.[62]
They encounter two Magical Girls, one of whom the small Kyubey recognizes as the person it wanted to meet. Yukika releases it from her care, and the creature hesitates before running toward the girl, then looks back and expresses gratitude. Yukika watches it go, satisfied her job as provisional guardian is complete.[62]
Himika's Side Story
Himika, the eldest of eight children, including four sisters and three brothers in a poor but close family, buys a blue flower to pass off as a legendary cure when her father falls ill, hoping to comfort her younger siblings. When her father fails to recover and the family begins to fracture under the strain, her brother blames her for giving false hope. Guilt-ridden, Himika flees and breaks down in front of Kokoro, who listens and shares her own experience, teaching Himika that she doesn't have to carry everything alone. Himika returns home and mends her family's relationships, unaware that Kyubey has been watching.[63]
Later, when her father's extended hospital stay plunges the family into financial crisis, Kyubey appears and Himika contracts. Her wish ensures her father recovers, finds stable work, and clears their debts.[63]
In the present, Himika works at Konomi's flower shop and has become close friends with Kokoro since their first meeting. When she invites Kokoro home for knitting tips, they find Ayame there hoping to find the legendary blue flower for her hospitalized sisters, Konoha and Hazuki. Drawing from her own experience, Himika gently steers Ayame away from the myth and suggests gathering mountain flowers instead, with Kokoro joining as their guide.[63]
On the mountain, Himika reflects on how her siblings have matured and thanks Kokoro for being there when she needed someone. They find no blue flowers, but Himika has a solution.[63]
Over the following days, Himika uses dyeing techniques from Konomi to turn white flowers blue with help from her siblings and Ayame. Konoha and Hazuki are overjoyed, the dyed flowers become popular with shop customers, and Himika earns extra income. She concludes that what matters most is her family staying together through both good times and bad.[63]
Sakuya's Side Story
Suzuka Sakuya spaces out after school. A junior from the track team notices she has been acting off lately and expresses concern. Sakuya lies about being in a slump. She reflects on how she cannot run at full capacity anymore because she is a Magical Girl and would set inhuman records. She realizes she is late for her Promised Blood meeting.[64]
At the Promised Blood base, Sakuya reports nothing unusual from her infiltration at the University Affiliated School. Yuna notices Sakuya seems troubled and privately asks Hikaru to keep an eye on her. Yuna explains she is worried about Sakuya.[64]
Sakuya decides to run at full speed in an empty lot at night. She feels exhilarated but unsatisfied. Hikaru finds her and asks what she is doing. Sakuya admits she feels fuzzy and cannot put her feelings into words. Hikaru suggests they talk to Yuna about it.[64]
Sakuya, Yuna, and Hikaru discuss Sakuya's problem. Yuna deduces Sakuya is unsatisfied because she cannot compete meaningfully—using magic makes her times inhuman, so she feels her achievements are not truly hers. Sakuya admits track is everything to her; she used her wish to allow her team to compete after a violent incident got them suspended. Yuna suggests Sakuya might find accomplishment through coaching others, using her experience to help them grow. A Witch appears, and they fight. During the battle, Hikaru is distracted by worrying about Sakuya and cannot control her army properly.[64]
Yuna asks Sakuya to train Hikaru to improve her concentration. Sakuya agrees and begins coaching Hikaru in close-combat tactics, teaching her to prepare for any situation.[64]
Sakuya continues training Hikaru. A junior at school notices Sakuya seems tired but also looks like she is having fun. Sakuya promises to run with her again once everything settles down.[64]
Sakuya, Hikaru, and Yuna fight a Witch. Hikaru's training pays off—she stays focused and controls her army effectively. Yuna reveals she asked Sakuya to train Hikaru so Sakuya could experience accomplishment through coaching. Sakuya realizes watching Hikaru's progress gave her a similar feeling to setting a new personal record. She is grateful.[64]
Sakuya begins coaching her juniors at school. A younger student calls her "Coach" and thanks her for the support. Sakuya says she found this new path thanks to people who are like family to her.[64]
Aimi is overjoyed to learn a boy named Hayato Isesaki loves her back, and she writes about her imagined romance with him in her "Secret Daydreams Notebook." While distracted, she stumbles into a witch's barrier and is saved by another magical girl, Natsuki Utsuho. After defeating the witch, they go to a cafe where Aimi explains her wish: while daydreaming about Hayato, Kyubey appeared and she wished to know how Hayato felt, which is how she learned he loves her. However, she admits she has not actually confessed to him yet.[65]
Natsuki encourages Aimi to invite Hayato out, but Aimi realizes her notebook is missing. They find Hayato at her school holding it, but Natsuki notices he has been witch kissed. They track down the witch and defeat it, finding Hayato unharmed. When Hayato wakes, he returns the notebook without looking inside, respecting her privacy. Aimi tries to confess but fails, simply saying goodbye instead. Natsuki worries she will never confess, but Aimi is just relieved her secrets remain safe.[65]
Tsumugi's Side Story
Ria arrives at Walnuts and meets Tsumugi, a girl who has visited every day since Manaka saved her from a witch, worried the empty restaurant might close. Tsumugi's hobby is writing food reviews, and she believes she can help Walnuts gain popularity. Though Manaka initially resists, Ria suggests letting her try. [66]
The next day, Tsumugi shows her reviews receive mixed responses, with some accusing her of exaggeration. She asks Ria for help, explaining that many favorite restaurants from her childhood closed due to low clientele. As Tsumugi enthusiastically describes food, Ria realizes she has potential as a critic and proposes a strategy.[66]
Five days later, Tsumugi has been training with Ria's help, visiting different restaurants and improving her reviews. Her blog has gained more followers. Meanwhile, Manaka feels she hasn't reached her father's level as a chef but refuses to discuss it, insisting a chef cannot ask a diner for advice.[66]
The next day, Tsumugi and Ria eat at Walnuts. Manaka is surprised by Tsumugi's improved reviews and lifts any implied ban. Tsumugi wants to fill Walnuts with people, but Manaka says she prefers just Tsumugi coming to enjoy her food.[66]
The next day, Tsumugi proposes promotional ideas to help Walnuts, including using Ria's modeling. Ria agrees, and Manaka will seek her father's approval.[66]
The next day, they organize "The Rice Omelette Festival" at Walnuts. No customers arrive for the first half hour. Customers eventually come, but they are from Ria's advertising. Tsumugi becomes sad, feeling she is not as strong as Ria.[66]
After the event, Tsumugi cries and confesses disappointment that none of her followers came, feeling she is just an average student with no unique qualities. Ria encourages her not to let failure discourage her, insisting she has talent. Tsumugi decides to make a contract with Kyubey.[66]
The next day, Manaka and Ria fight familiars in a witch's barrier. Tsumugi suddenly appears and uses her new magic to consume a familiar's attack, gaining power from it. The three defeat the witch together.[66]
At Walnuts afterward, Tsumugi honestly criticizes Manaka's omelette, explaining her wish now forces her to tell the truth about food. In a flashback, she wished to help Manaka by learning what she could do. She realized she needed to give objective criticism to truly help.[66]
A few days later, Tsumugi helps Manaka close Walnuts. She notices Manaka changed the recipe based on her feedback. Manaka appreciates Tsumugi's constructive criticism and asks her to continue eating her food so she can become a better chef. Tsumugi excitedly agrees, happy she can eat Manaka's delicious food every day.[66]
Ren's Side Story
Ren stands on a rooftop, contemplating suicide. Kyubey warns her that if she repeats her previous actions, her Soul Gem will be destroyed. Ren understands. She thinks about how people have always said hurtful things and believes she cannot live in such a world.
Nearby, Rika defeats a Witch and sees Ren about to jump. She saves her and asks why she wants to die. Ren cannot answer. She reflects on her childhood: she has always had trouble speaking and was teased and bullied for it. She attempted suicide once before but was scared of dying. Kyubey appeared and granted her wish to live.
Kyubey explained that the bullying was caused by a Witch's influence—Witches hurt people, who then hurt others. Ren resolved to destroy Witches to create a better world. However, no matter how many Witches she defeated, people still acted cruelly. Kyubey told her that even destroying all Witches would not remove malice from people's hearts. This is why Ren wanted to die again, but she cannot explain any of this to Rika.
Rika takes Ren to meet other Magical Girls. At Emiri's Trouble Consultation Office, Ren meets Akira but cannot introduce herself and nearly cries. Emiri brings her to Ria, who gives her hand cream, and Konomi, who gives her chamomile tea. Rika then takes Ren to the chemistry club, where Hinano gives her candy instead of medicine. They visit Kanoko at her family's metal factory, where Kanoko shows a dress she designed with mushroom motifs and gives Ren accessories made of metal sheets. Emiri leaves, and Rika admits she never actually listened to Ren's problem.
Rika shares her own story: she wished for someone she loved to love her back, even though that person already liked someone else. She says she stole that love with a selfish wish and asks Ren if she thinks she is a horrible person. Ren manages to say she does not think so. Rika is relieved. She explains that to get others to open up, you must share the secrets that create distance.
Ren tries to tell her story but cannot get the words out and begins crying. Rika tells her not to force herself. She shows Ren all the gifts she received from the others and says that if all these people were thinking about her, she should continue to live. She says the world is filled with both bad and beautiful things, and the most painful thing is to have nothing. Ren says she will live. Rika leaves, and Ren thanks her. Ren thinks that if Rika can accept her story, she will be able to live forever.
Konoha's Side Story
Konoha manages the finances and makes decisions for Hazuki and Ayame. When Hazuki calls to say she's stuck at meetings and suggests take-out, Konoha decides to cook instead to save money. Despite Hazuki's warnings, Ayame tries Konoha's cooking. Later, Hazuki returns to find Ayame sick; Konoha learns Ayame was too polite to refuse the food. Hazuki offers to handle meals from now on, which prompts Konoha to resolve that she will learn to make delicious food.[67]
A few days later, Konoha buys cookware and studies cooking theory, suspecting Hazuki might be a cooking prodigy. She makes a disastrous meal incorporating everything she read, and Hazuki collapses after tasting it. Ayame brings home a flyer for a cooking class at "Youshoku Walnuts," noting that the food there made Hazuki cry. Ayame encourages Konoha, and Konoha resolves to take the class.[67]
Another day, Konoha meets the teacher, Manaka Kurumi, at the restaurant. Manaka attempts to teach knife skills and how to crack eggs, but Konoha struggles with both. Manaka promises to help her improve. She has Konoha make practice dishes, but Konoha burns oil, over-dashes rice, and explodes miso soup, so Manaka has to take over each time. When finished, Manaka tastes it, insists it's good to protect her reputation, eats it all, and passes out. Konoha tries the leftovers and confirms it is truly terrible.[67]
A few days later, Konoha hunts a witch with her team while distracted by thoughts about cooking. After they defeat it, Himika Mao arrives late, introduces herself, and asks if they are sisters; Hazuki explains they are not. Himika mentions she is thirteen with five younger siblings. When Ayame asks about being an older sister, Himika invites her to meet her family. Konoha asks to come as Ayame's guardian upon learning Himika cooks for her family, and Himika accepts. Hazuki says she will prepare dinner at home.[67]
Later, at Himika's house, Konoha and Ayame observe the cramped living space. Himika explains she uses cheap leftover meat blends from a disposal man to feed her family. She serves dinner, and all her siblings along with Ayame eat. When Konoha asks if the food is tasty, the siblings say they never think it's bad because Himika does her best. Konoha reflects on Azalea's House and realizes she was too focused on theory rather than on who she was cooking for. She thanks Himika and leaves with Ayame.[67]
On a later day, Ayame and Hazuki find Konoha cooking again. Konoha promises to give up if she fails this time. Focusing on her feelings rather than theory, she makes a meal from Azalea's. Hazuki and Ayame try it and say it's bad, but it's edible. Konoha is excited that someone could actually eat her food.[67]
The next day, Ayame returns home to find Konoha cooking again. Hazuki observes that Konoha has found joy in the act of cooking. Konoha narrates that she learned cooking is about heart, and could now make food people could finish. She thinks cooking is fun, though Ayame and Hazuki sometimes scream loud enough to startle the neighbors.[67]
The following day, Konoha attempts beef stroganoff, a dish Hazuki admits is difficult. Hazuki and Ayame try it and collapse. Konoha says she will redo it. She narrates that experience matters, and wonders what to try next.[67]
Hazuki's Side Story
Hazuki, Konoha, and Ayame meet with Nanaka, Meiyui, Akira, and Kako at a restaurant to discuss how to handle situations where both teams target the same Witch. Meiyui proposes a first-come, first-served rule, but Hazuki points out it would lead to disputes over who arrived first. Ayame suggests settling conflicts with rock-paper-scissors, and though Meiyui argues there's no time for games in battle, Hazuki has them try it on the spot. When Ayame and Meiyui play, Meiyui uses a martial arts technique to change Ayame's hand, causing an argument between the groups. Hazuki calms everyone down and suggests they go home for the day.[68]
The next day, the girls reconvene at the restaurant. Hazuki proposes a new rule: anyone who uses magic against a Witch gains proportional rights to the Grief Seed. Both teams agree, and Hazuki suggests they gather data by hunting together. They split into mixed teams—Ayame and Kako form one; Hazuki, Akira, and Meiyui another and Konoha and Nanaka stand by to help as needed. After the successful joint hunt, Nanaka meets with Hazuki alone at the restaurant. She reveals she believes Hazuki manipulated the entire situation from the first meeting, noting that her team was impressed with Hazuki's group's teamwork but that she herself was more struck by Hazuki's modus operandi. Nanaka asks why Hazuki orchestrated everything.[68]
Hazuki admits she wanted Konoha, who is introverted, to connect with others and that after the Witch fight, Konoha seemed genuinely happy. She explains her goal was simply to build connections between her group and other Kamihama Magical Girls. Nanaka accepts this and says she's glad to work with her. Later, Hazuki writes in her notebook that Nanaka is shrewd but fascinating, and she resolves to continue reaching out to other Magical Girls.[68]
Ayame's Side Story
Ayame encounters Felicia during a Witch fight, and their rivalry quickly escalates when Felicia dismisses Ayame's challenge to lead the girls to argue and accidentally let the Witch escape. Frustrated by losing to Felicia specifically, Ayame confronts her afterward, and despite Kako's attempts to mediate, the two insist on settling things through some competition. Kako devises five games to determine the winner: arm wrestling ends in a draw when the table breaks; bug catching descends into chaos when Felicia shakes caterpillars onto Kako, mixing their catches; an art contest of drawing Kako results in both portraits being equally bizarre; and an intelligence test leaves both unable to answer basic questions. The fifth game, a speed climb, is interrupted when they enter a Witch's Barrier. Felicia charges ahead alone, but Ayame convinces her they need to team up, and together they destroy the Witch. Emerging back in the park, Felicia thanks Ayame, and they realize the race was never finished. They resume, but Ayame admits she's fine with not winning and she has come to accept Felicia as a strong rival.[69]
Masara's Side Story
Kokoro gives Masara cookies simply because she wants to, leaving Masara confused by the gesture. Masara flashes back to their first meeting, when Kokoro had blamed herself for being unable to protect others and Masara told her she should not carry that guilt. Kokoro had asked to stay by Masara's side, explaining that those words had saved her. In the present, Kokoro asks what Masara is thinking about, and when Masara admits she was remembering their first meeting, Kokoro smiles. Masara does not understand why.[70]
Later that day, Masara visits Mitama for magical strengthening, bringing many Grief Seeds with her. Mitama notes her unusual enthusiasm, and Masara explains she wants to get stronger in order to find something that might change her life. Mitama suggests she try attending a summer festival and hands her a flyer, but Masara shows no interest. When Mitama brings up Kokoro, mentioning that Kokoro has talked about her, Masara insists they are merely working together, not friends, and finds Kokoro's expectations troublesome. Mitama claims Masara is actually worried about Kokoro.[70]
Masara reflects on her childhood, remembering how her parents had her swim from a young age. Despite showing talent, she never felt any joy or sense of accomplishment, though she continued hoping it might eventually change. It never did. She became a magical girl thinking her dull life might finally become interesting, but even that eventually grew boring.[70]
Kyubey observes that Masara fights as if she does not care whether she lives or dies, and Masara agrees. Kyubey notes she is talented but takes unnecessary risks. Masara remarks that Kyubey sounds like Kokoro, who worries about her similarly. She wonders why Kokoro would care, since if Masara disappeared, Kokoro would lose nothing.[70]
The next day, Kokoro and Masara fight a Witch together. Masara tells Kokoro to fall back, but Kokoro insists she cannot fight alone and attacks instead. The Witch targets Kokoro, and Masara injures herself by blocking the attack. The Witch escapes.[70]
Kokoro apologizes, but Masara claims she only did what was most logical, since the Witch could not have been defeated alone.[70]
Over the following days, Masara keeps flashing back to the moment the Witch attacked Kokoro whenever she looks at her injury. The recurring memory bothers her, though she does not understand why.[70]
A few days later, Kokoro offers to hunt the Witch again with Masara. Masara flashes back to the previous fight and insists she will hunt it alone. She tells Kokoro she is a burden and that she does not like getting hurt. Masara leaves Kokoro crying.[70]
Later that day, Masara tells Mitama what happened. Mitama suggests Masara was actually trying to protect Kokoro. Masara is at a loss and wonders why being around Kokoro causes her to get hurt.[70]
The next day, Kokoro blames herself for causing Masara trouble. She senses the same Witch and, respecting Masara's wish to hunt alone, decides to fight it by herself.[70]
Masara later arrives at the scene and is surprised to find Kokoro already there. When she asks why Kokoro is fighting alone, Kokoro explains she did not want to be a burden. Masara initially assumes Kokoro is protecting her pride, but Kokoro clarifies she simply does not want to see Masara get hurt again.[70]
Masara admits she does not like it either, realizing she does not want to see Kokoro get hurt. She defeats the Witch. Kokoro acknowledges she would have been finished without Masara's help. Masara agrees and tells Kokoro to call her next time. When Kokoro worries about causing trouble, Masara insists she is doing it for herself, because she does not like seeing Kokoro get hurt.[70]
Kokoro asks if she can call Masara during lunch. Masara says she does not care either way. The two go to Mitama's place together.[70]
Kokoro notices the summer festival flyer and asks if Masara is interested. Masara admits she is a little interested. Mitama laughs and says they can look forward to the future when there is something or someone important. Kokoro and Masara are confused by her comment, which exasperates Mitama.[70]
Mitama thinks to herself that Masara will become stronger now that she has something to protect. For the first time, Masara finds herself thinking about the future, though she does not know why.[70]
Konomi's Side Story
Konomi welcomes Kaede and Kako to the flower shop where she works part-time. She began working at Blossom because the florist once comforted her as a crying child with a single flower, and now Konomi does the same for other children.[71]
After a customer leaves, Kaede and Kako help the florist carry supplies. The florist recently returned from the hospital, having survived a serious illness. Konomi remembers the day she found an ambulance outside and learned the shop might close. Desperate to help, she wished to Kyubey to cure the florist's illness.[71]
The girls notice customers bearing a Witch's Kiss, track down the Witch, and destroy it together. Konomi reflects that she can be a Magical Girl because of Kaede and Kako, her dearest companions.[71]
They return to find a long line waiting. Ever since Konomi's wish, the shop has drawn many young customers. Grateful, Konomi thinks back to when the girls first entered.[71]
Kaede and Kako visit the shop for the first time. Kako searches for a specific flower, which Konomi identifies. During tea break, Kako explains she read about the flowers in a novel and wants to buy some for a friend's birthday. Kaede admits she has never given flowers but receiving them once felt wonderful. Konomi smiles and says she has an idea.[71]
On the first day of the flower giveaway, Konomi, Kaede, and Kako take to the streets, suddenly appearing to hand bouquets to strangers before disappearing. A lottery winner, a despairing old man, and a boy who just got a girl's number all receive flowers. Later, the girls reunite. Kaede gave to ten people, Kako to thirteen. Konomi apologizes, but they agree to try again the day after tomorrow.[71]
Two days later, before their next giveaway, a girl asks Konomi about the Bursting Flower Girl, a rumored figure who appears on Tuesdays and Thursdays to hand out flowers that supposedly sprout mouths. Konomi, Kaede, and Kako realize they are the rumor.[71]
Konomi panics, fearing they have made people hate flowers. They notice a little girl crying because her mother refused to buy her a toy ring. Konomi offers a flower, but the girl wants a ring. Kako fashions the flower into a ring, and the girl calls it pretty.[71]
Konomi realizes they have been giving flowers without understanding what recipients truly want. She decides to create something more meaningful. Inspired by Kaede's mention of birthday flowers and Kako's knowledge of flower language, they plan an arrangement that speaks to people's hearts.[71]
Konomi and the girls create a birthday cake made of fifty flowers, with chocolate and candy inside. The cake incorporates birth flowers so greetings can be communicated through their language. They prepare a fair at the shop to showcase it.[71]
Konomi shows the cake to the florist, who gives a muted reaction and announces her retirement, planning to leave Konomi the shop. Before Konomi can protest, Kaede and Kako notice the florist bears a Witch's Kiss. The three girls reveal they are Magical Girls, track down the Witch, and destroy it together.[71]
The girls return to find a massive line for their flower cakes. By day's end, everything has sold out. When the florist wakes to see the shop filled with customers, she is truly surprised.[71]
Konomi gives Kaede and Kako a flower cake as thanks, with geraniums on top representing respect, trust, and true friendship. Konomi asks if they can keep being friends. Kaede thanks her profusely, and Kako says she will cherish this always.[71]
Konomi reflects that this was the beginning of their story, but they cannot stop now, because the customers are waiting.[71]
Rika's Side Story
After contracts of: Hinano, Emiri, Ria, Manaka, Akira
One day, Rika is invited to a blind date by Emiri Kisaki, who brings along Hinano Miyako, a girl recently heartbroken. When the boys on the date mock Hinano's youthful appearance and odd way of speaking, Rika surprises her by defending them. Afterward, Rika admits she too carries a broken heart, and Hinano realizes Emiri shared this secret without permission, yelling at her. Emiri and Rika quickly reassure Hinano, with Rika adding that Hinano is actually cool for having been able to confess her feelings—unlike Rika, who never confessed at all and watched her crush end up with someone else.[72]
Emiri then suggests Rika should make a wish, revealing that she and Hinano are magical girls who each received one wish in exchange for fighting monsters. Rika wonders if this is some kind of game. Hinano warns her against becoming a magical girl but, when pressed, advises that if Rika does wish for something, it should be for something seemingly impossible—and she must carefully consider the price.[72]
Later that day after Rika leaves, Kyubey appears and offers her a contract. Thinking back on what Hinano and Emiri told her, and flashing to the memory of her crush dating someone else, Rika mentally apologizes to Hinano and elects to become a magical girl.[72]
The next day, Rika muses that her wish was granted and she is now dating her crush, yet she feels deeply unhappy. When Kyubey asks what is wrong, she admits that every time the person she loves smiles at her, her chest tightens with unease.[72]
On another day, Rika fights a Witch and encounters two other magical girls, Ria Ami and Manaka Kurumi. Ria thinks Rika has gone berserk and calls her fighting style dangerous and inelegant, though Manaka points out Ria was not exactly elegant herself. Rika compares them to a comedy duo and explains she fights Witches simply as stress relief.[72]
Later, during another Witch fight, Kyubey contacts Rika to warn her she is fighting dangerously. Annoyed, Rika is surprised to spot Hinano inside the barrier. After the battle, Hinano is shocked to find Rika has become a magical girl and immediately warns her about her reckless fighting style. Rika again explains it is stress relief. When Hinano asks why she is unhappy, Rika confesses that while she wished for her love to be fulfilled, she fears it is all fake—as if her crush only likes her through magical compulsion. Hinano asks why she became a magical girl at all, and Rika explains that without a wish, she would never have had a chance. Pressed further, Rika reveals the person she likes is a girl. She asks if this is gross or weird, but Hinano simply says it is not. Rika wonders why it was so easy to tell Hinano this truth.[72]
Later still, Rika and Hinano fight together against a Witch. Hinano again warns about Rika's dangerous fighting, and Rika says she plans to stop after this, revealing she has already broken up with her crush. When Hinano asks if it was because the love felt fake, Rika confirms that was part of it. She explains she loved her childhood friend for four years but remained just a friend. When she saw her friend with a new boyfriend, Rika realized she could never give her friend what the boyfriend did. She then admits the full weight of her wish: it caused the girl she liked and her boyfriend to completely forget each other, as if they had never met. Rika explains the boyfriend once helped her find a lost ticket, and she realized they were perfect for each other. Breaking up with her girlfriend was her way of setting things right. Hinano is impressed by her willpower.[72]
Rika says there is one more thing to do. She brings Hinano to her school, and together they plant the notebook of Rika's ex-girlfriend in the ex-boyfriend's bag, and his notebook in hers. They watch from a distance as the two meet again, and Rika declares everything is great.[72]
Afterward, Rika tells Hinano that the girl and boy were like a fairy tale prince and princess, destined to be together. She decides she is like their Cupid. Surprised to see Hinano crying, Rika is unaware she is crying herself. Rika asks Hinano to laugh, but Hinano says no one could laugh at this. Finally, Rika tells Hinano she loves her, then quickly clarifies it is not that way—Hinano is not her type. Rika starts laughing, Hinano stops crying, and the two affirm their friendship.[72]
Mayu's Side Story
One day, Mayu is a third-year student at Mizuna Academy who works part-time at the Kamihama Contemporary Art Museum. When she accidentally breaks the museum director's cup, her boss handles the situation calmly and kindly. After work, she meets her friend Sayuki Fumino outside the museum, and when Sayuki cannot stay, Mayu's boss offers to accompany her to an exhibit instead. They later go to a cafe, where Ria Ami and Manaka Kurumi are also present. Ria grows increasingly annoyed overhearing Mayu's conversation with her boss, particularly when he hints at wanting to take her somewhere else and praises her cooking. At home that evening, Mayu cooks for her mother and asks if her father would have eaten her cooking, wondering what life would be like if he were still alive.[73]
The next day at school, Mayu talks with Sayuki about the sword exhibit. She then heads to work, and after her shift ends, her boss mentions his wife and child are away and invites her out to eat. Mayu declines. As she leaves, she forgets her phone, and her boss rushes to return it, asking again about dinner with growing intensity. Ria suddenly appears and bumps into him, yelling at them for flirting and demanding they sit for a lecture. Mayu's boss says she ruined it and leaves. Ria warns Mayu that her sweet, innocent air attracts older men and that if things continue, his family will fall apart.[73]
At home that night, Mayu reflects on the day she learned of her father's death and on Ria's words. Kyubey appears and offers a contract. Thinking she does not want her boss's family to suffer the same hardship her family did, Mayu makes her wish: to stop his family from breaking apart. That night, she narrates that her boss transferred to a new job, and she is sure her wish was granted.[73]
Later at school, Mayu finds boys have started hitting on her. Ria constantly steps in to drive them off. Before Ria can finish telling Mayu to shape up, they both sense a Witch. The girls reveal they are Magical Girls, and they track the Witch to the museum's special exhibit room. Sayuki suddenly appears and reveals she is also a Magical Girl. During the fight, Mayu notices the Witch only targets Ria. She asks Sayuki to lend her strength and launches a surprise attack, destroying the Witch. Afterward, Mayu thinks that to protect people she must think clearly before acting, and Ria admits Mayu was more reliable than usual.[73]
Sayuki's Side Story
As a child, Sayuki attends an idol performance with her parents, but when the crowd becomes dangerously wild, she is almost squeezed to death, leaving her with lasting trauma.[74]
Growing up in a happy family, Sayuki develops a deep interest in katanas that creates a gap between her and her classmates. Though they respect her passion, she feels lonely without someone to share it with. This loneliness grows during a visit to the art museum when she sees pairs of people viewing the displays together, and intensifies when she misses the chance to speak with a schoolgirl who also seems interested in the exhibits.[74]
Kyubey seizes this opportunity, spending the morning calming her and explaining until sunset that contracting with him grants one wish in exchange for fighting witches. Sayuki hesitates due to her lack of athleticism, but Kyubey convinces her that magic will boost her abilities. With nothing specific to wish for, she asks for suggestions. When Kyubey mentions wishing to improve one's situation, it strikes a chord. Sayuki wishes for a friend to share her joy, and the contract is sealed. Despite regular trips to the museum, she never encounters the interested girl again.[74]
One day, a woman in a suit approaches Sayuki and asks if she is interested in becoming an idol. The question triggers her childhood trauma, and she pleads for anything but that. The agent calms her and explains she frequently saw Sayuki at the museum's katana corner and believed she was perfect for promoting Mizuna's weapon-related history as a local idol. They had even arranged an interview with a famed local swordsmith, which immediately catches Sayuki's attention. Her mother loves the idea, convincing her that earning her own money to commission a personal katana would be wonderful. Sayuki accepts but privately wonders why her wish for a friend led her to becoming an idol.[74]
Sayuki proves clumsy and slow at learning, struggling with lessons while her trauma saps her motivation. She wants to quit but lacks the courage. After a successful music video, her manager announces her first concert. Flashbacks freeze Sayuki with terror, but her trust in her manager outweighs her fears, and she accepts.[74]
On the day of her first concert, the assembled crowd triggers her childhood fright. However, the warm and welcoming audience, with Rena at the front being the loudest supporter, allows Sayuki to relax. She delivers a stunning performance, winning everyone present with her in-depth explanations of katanas. After the concert, she thanks her manager, realizing that while this was not what she expected, her wish to share her love for katanas was indeed granted. Her fame and confidence grow steadily.[74]
Eventually, Sayuki amasses enough fame to hold a concert in a large stadium. When she takes the stage, the overexcited crowd explodes, security stands are pushed down, and the audience squeezes together. The scene awakens her childhood trauma, and Sayuki breaks down in tears, forcing the concert to halt.[74]
Overcome with guilt, she considers quitting. Instead of reprimanding her, her manager gives her tickets to the art museum and tells her to rest. There, she encounters the girl from before. This time, their eyes meet and the girl speaks first, introducing herself as Mayu Kozue. Mayu explains she is interested in katanas as part of her work as a guide and art restorer. Sayuki eagerly teaches her about katana models, and despite her nervousness, finds the courage to befriend Mayu, who seems equally flustered about something.[74]
Emboldened, Sayuki asks her manager to post an announcement. Before her next concert, she pleads with the crowd not to push toward the stage, explaining it threatens their safety. The audience applauds warmly, touched by her concern, and they keep their promise throughout the concert. Afterward, Mayu thanks Sayuki for inviting her to her first concert. Sayuki believes speaking out is important no matter the outcome and swears to protect the kind people who have been kind to her.[74]
Moka's Side Story
One day, Moka's classmates tease her about caring more for sweets than romance and jokingly remind her of "Article 3" regarding her skin. That afternoon, she returns tools to the art club, where Karin Misono mistakes her for Alina Gray and tearfully mentions that Alina is sick, leaving Moka to later learn from classmates that Karin is likely upset about Alina's disappearance.[75]
Leaving school, Moka encounters an old man trying to scam her, but Meiyui Chun intervenes and drives him off. Meiyui warns Moka about her trusting nature and offers to escort her home, but Moka insists she has an important mission. Meiyui follows her anyway as Moka visits multiple food stalls struggling to eat unusual dishes, and after a man steals Moka's phone, Hinano Miyako retrieves it while Meiyui subdues the thief. Hinano and Meiyui recognize each other from the Walpurgis fight and decide to watch over Moka together, soon joined by Ryo Midori.[75]
When a second scammer targets Moka, Hinano confronts him, but he mistakes her for an elementary school student, and his insult drives him off. The trio then senses a witch and watches Moka enter its barrier, following to discover she fights with her eyes closed. Moka explains she freezes when she sees frightening things, so she fights blind to avoid paralysis. Though the others insist on protecting her, Moka becomes sad, recalling how someone once called her a nuisance. When Meiyui gets in trouble during the fight, Moka declares she will not let anyone die again, opens her eyes, and defeats the witch alone.[75]
Afterward, Ryo asks why Moka became a magical girl. Moka admits she wished for a limited edition candy, which she confirms was delicious, much to Ryo and Meiyui's disbelief. Hinano asks how she survived alone, and Moka reveals she has had help from other magical girls, including one who saved her but called her a nuisance. That girl disappeared during the Kamihama disaster, and Moka has been training since to prove herself. Pressed for details, Moka reveals the girl was Alina Gray, recounting how shortly after becoming a magical girl, she entered a witch's barrier and Alina killed it for her collection, ignoring Moka's thanks and dismissing her as a nuisance.[75]
In the present, Meiyui, Hinano, and Ryo recognize Alina as one of the causes of Kamihama's destruction but choose not to tell Moka. Moka thanks Alina for saving her and says she has now made new friends, resolving to devote herself to exterminating witches and admitting she is only a little afraid of them now.[75]
Riko's Side Story
Sis = Miss K. Check what Exedra says
Years ago, Riko spent her childhood with a cheerful older neighbor girl she called "Sis" while her parents worked long hours at their family bento shop. They grew as close as sisters until Sis became engaged to marry someone far away. When Sis's father suddenly opposed the match despite approving it before, Riko wished upon Kyubey that everyone would give their blessings to the marriage. Her wish worked, and Sis moved away happily.[76]
In the present, Riko struggles with loneliness waiting alone at home while her parents work overtime. One night, after they call to say they cannot return until after midnight due to a huge order, years of broken promises finally overwhelm her. She snaps, calls them liars who were never there for her like Sis was, and tells them she hates them.[76]
Riko goes Witch hunting to vent her stress but nearly dies against a stronger Witch. In that moment, despair crushes her and she wishes she had never made her wish so Sis would still be there. Tsukasa, a regular at her family's shop, finds her crying and listens as Riko confides everything about her feelings and what happened with Sis. Speaking from experience, Tsukasa tells her that separation is no excuse for broken contact and recommends she reach out to Sis directly. Riko messages Sis that night before falling asleep exhausted.[76]
The next day, Sis replies promptly. She explains she wanted to contact Riko but left home after arguing with her father and thought a visit would be awkward. She also reveals she was hospitalized to give birth and only discharged that day, inviting Riko to come see her instead. When Riko asks her parents for permission, expecting them to refuse, they apologize sincerely and grant permission for the trip.[76]
The following day, Riko visits Sis with her parents. Sis introduces her husband and newborn daughter, hoping Riko will get along with her child just as they once got along. Riko makes a silent promise to be a good sister to this baby and aims to grow into a fine lady, just like Sis.[76]
Maria's Side Story
Maria bids her parents goodbye for the day. Her mother gives her money for dinner, which Maria insists on keeping only a small portion of, and Maria mentions she will be at her part‑time daycare job after school. On her way to school, she runs into two little girls, one of whom attends the daycare where she works.[77]
At the daycare, the children swarm Maria with requests. She notices a boy named Shin‑kun looking down and tries to find out what is wrong, but he does not want to talk. Maria recalls the moment she made her contract: a car was about to hit a child, and without hesitation she wished for Kyubey to save that child. She still wishes she could do more to help. When Shin brightens at his mother’s arrival, Maria pulls the woman aside and gently explains how lonely Shin appears. Shin’s mother admits she has been pretending not to notice because of work. Maria suggests she spend a day with Shin to reconnect, and Shin’s mother agrees. Maria promises to put together a plan by the weekend.[77]
At school, Maria’s classmates tease her about being a widow with a love child, and she plays along before explaining she is helping a mother and son from the daycare. Later she presents her weekend plans to Shin’s mother, who is impressed and begins looking forward to the outing.[77]
On the weekend, Maria goes to the park where she knows Shin and his mother should be. She watches as they struggle to connect: Shin wants to play in a fountain, but his mother cannot explain why he should not, and they end up standing awkwardly. Maria pretends to run into them and decides to help.[77]
They go to the playground, where Maria encourages Shin to try a tightrope bridge. When he gets nervous, she prompts his mother to take his hand, and together they cross. After lunch, Shin’s mother gets a call from work asking her to come in on her day off. She agrees, and Shin looks heartbroken. Maria offers to watch Shin until dark, and his mother gratefully accepts.[77]
Maria takes Shin to various places, and he sadly remarks that his mother is too busy for him. Understanding his loneliness, Maria vows to make the day special. At the aquarium she convinces him to see a show he ends up loving. As evening falls, they stop for takoyaki, and Maria explains that his mother tells him not to eat while walking for good reasons. Shin finally understands.[77]
Shin’s mother appears, explaining work no longer needs her. She admits she has trouble expressing herself, but Shin overhears and hugs her. They both confess they thought the other did not love them. Maria shares that she was often lonely as a child but still loved her parents, and she tells Shin’s mother she does not need to be perfect. Shin shows his mother the souvenir and the last piece of takoyaki he saved for her.[77]
As darkness falls, Maria walks home alone. She reflects on whether she could ever be a good mother, remembering Kyubey’s revelation that her Soul Gem is her actual soul and her body is merely a vessel.[77]
Mel's Side Story
One day, Mel stays home after her reading warns of lethal danger, but Kanagi dismisses her concerns and drags her to school anyway. On the way, a Witch targets only Mel before escaping, and a possessed car then attempts to run her down. She flees west into the Mizuno region, where Yachiyo saves her. Despite Kanagi's warnings about discrimination from the West, Yachiyo's kindness puts her at ease, and Mel accepts her invitation to stay. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she requests to join Yachiyo's team, and Kanagi gives permission. From that day, Mel bonds with Mifuyu, Tsuruno, and Momoko as part of her new team.[78]
One other day, Mel arrives excitedly with entirely positive readings and offers to read the team's fortunes. Despite Yachiyo's skepticism, Mel coaxes her into a session predicting a career breakthrough.[78]
That evening, Yachiyo announces with disbelief that she was chosen for a nationwide magazine feature on Kamihama's cafes. Mifuyu and Momoko then receive positive readings about a matchmaking and exam results.[78]
The next day, both predictions come true when Mifuyu's matchmaking goes well and Momoko passes her exams. Tsuruno insists on a reading despite Mel's warnings of negative results, and Mel reluctantly predicts a stomachache.[78]
The following evening, Mel finds Tsuruno collapsed from overeating after avoiding food all day. The team realizes Banbanzai, her family restaurant, risks a food poisoning scandal and rushes there. Tsuruno notices Momoko accidentally drop a laxative into a bowl of ramen and eats it herself to protect a customer, spending the rest of the day on the toilet. Later, Mel explains she wished for one hundred percent accurate fortune-telling to help others.[78]
The next day, Yachiyo forbids fortune-telling, revealing Mel's magic twists events to make her readings come true rather than predicting the future. Mel accepts this and agrees to stop, but makes one final secret reading: she sees a star entering Yachiyo's life as the keystone among a circle of Magical Girls, and prays this star will light Yachiyo's path toward a warm future.[78]
Back in the present, Yachiyo smiles as her family follows fortune-telling on television, searching for a lucky item for Felicia. They realize she already has it: a hammer. Yachiyo wonders if Mel would agree this level of fortune-telling brings enough joy. The memory card shows Mel and Kanae, but only Mel is visible.[78]
Mikura's Side Story
At the Historical Research Club, Mikura reads a local history article she wrote while Temari rereads a novel. Seira joins them with a progress report on the Kofun excavation, which prompts Mikura to remember how it all began.[79]
Mikura had always been curious about a small hill behind her school. When she learned it would be leveled for a road, she climbed it and found a hokora shrine. Her research at a bookstore suggested the hill might actually be a Kofun burial mound.[79]
The next day, she examined maps and aerial photos, growing more convinced the hill was a tomb. She found Edo‑period records of haniwa fragments nearby.[79]
Another day, Temari noticed Mikura was skipping meals to research. Mikura explained her theory, and Temari encouraged her to keep investigating.[79]
Mikura presented her findings to a museum curator, who praised her work but doubted it would stop construction. Her history teacher suggested she seek a university professor’s backing.[79]
A university professor contacted her, impressed but pointing out two flaws in her argument. Walking home, Temari’s questions helped Mikura realize the hill may have once been keyhole‑shaped, with its rectangular part eroded away.[79]
Days later, Mikura returned to the professor with new evidence from an Edo‑period text about a flood that collapsed part of the hill. He agreed she was likely right, but said construction funds had already been approved.[79]
That afternoon, Kyubey appeared and offered a contract. Mikura wished for the excavation to become a reality. Immediately after, she received word that a council member had helped secure funding for an excavation before construction.[79]
Back in the present, Seira notes the discovery made Mikura briefly famous. Mikura is simply glad the burial chamber was preserved intact, thanks to her wish. She shows the club photos of the immaculate murals.[79]
Seira's Side Story
On the day she makes her contract, Seira encounters Mikura and Temari, magical girls from her school who live in the same town. When Kyubey appears, Seira immediately agrees to contract, but the others insist she listen to the conditions first. Kyubey asks if her dream is to be a director. Instead, Seira wishes to always have enough funding to film her movies, surprising them both.[80]
At the Historical Research Club, which is really just a gathering for the three of them, Seira watches a movie while Mikura and Temari observe her habit of talking to herself about camera work. When they ask why she hadn’t wished for a genius film sense, Seira promises to explain.[80]
She tells them how her father refuses to sign her career questionnaire because he thinks film directing is too unstable. To prove herself, she gathers classmates and makes a kaiju short film in ten days. Before she can show it, her father asks cruelly why she wants to make movies of everything.[80]
Later, she finds kaiju figurines from her favorite director, Joey Yamada. Her mother reveals that Yamada is actually her uncle, who committed suicide after years of production troubles, and that her father had been his cameraman. When Seira goes to confront her father, she finds him watching her film and giving her technical corrections. He asks if she still wants to be a director knowing her uncle’s fate. She says yes, wanting to show others how great her uncle was. Her father finally agrees, asking only that she not repeat his brother’s tragic end.[80]
Mikura and Temari understand her wish now: to secure the funding and luck she needs rather than talent alone. Seira is grateful to have met them, even if she still thinks Kyubey is a strange alien.[80]
Temari's Side Story
In the library, Mikura asks Temari what she is reading, explaining she wants to know what literary mode Temari is in. Their conversation turns to their innate magical abilities; of their trio, only Seira has discovered hers. Temari recalls how the three contracted near Kamihama: Mikura first, driven by history; Seira next, dreaming of film directing; and finally Temari, who wished for her words to reach the hearts of those who needed them, even after her death. Later, Seira joins them for a Witch hunt, where Temari notices her weapons are inkbrushes. Afterward they visit Mitama, who suggests they train in Endless Mirrors if they plan to remain independent rather than join Magia Union.[81]
The next morning, Temari and Mikura commute to school exhausted. Temari stayed up testing a new metal pen, and Mikura correctly guesses she is in modern literature mode.[81]
After school that day, Seira brings up joining Magia Union, but Temari prefers to keep their team to themselves. They decide to train in Endless Mirrors instead. Inside, they struggle against organized Familiars until Temari makes a sudden, instinctive attack that breaks the enemy formation. Afterward, they realize their strengths complement one another: Mikura observes, Seira plans, and Temari adapts when things go wrong. They train late and leave exhausted.[81]
At school the next day, Temari is distracted thinking about Witch strategies while Mikura worries about Seira, who had fallen asleep in class from exhaustion. Seira joins them, and Temari suggests they create their own space to escape the stress of magical girl life. Seira proposes forming a school club where they can pursue their hobbies freely, and they agree.[81]
The following day, Seira secures an empty classroom as a provisional club room under the name Historical Research Club. On paper they study history, but in reality it becomes their oasis for reading, watching films, and relaxing.[81]
Several days later, the girls are enjoying their club activities, yet Temari still feels unsettled about not knowing her magic. Mikura reflects that they have been following Temari’s suggestions lately—staying independent, creating the club—but says she will mention it if she notices anything. When Mikura asks what Temari is reading, Temari replies she is still on the same author, and Mikura calls her as unpredictable as ever.[81]
Hotori's Side Story
Last part is after the tea drinking moon party
Hotori and her twin Rion prepare for a school camping trip. Hotori gets distracted watching her favorite sentai show, Dragoon Red, and Rion teases her for still liking children’s fantasy. Hotori wants to bring her notebook of heroic quotes, but Rion tells her not to.[82]
At school, Rion tries to stay with Hotori and gets scolded by the teacher. Hotori is relieved to have time away from her sister. Her classmates notice her notebook and encourage her to become who she wants to be.[82]
At camp, Hotori’s group hikes through the forest. She is frightened by insects, and when Rion appears and drives her friends away, Hotori ends up scolded for letting her sister interfere. Reading quotes from her heroes, she manages to calm herself and finishes the hike feeling she has changed a little.[82]
During archery, Hotori struggles to pull the bowstring but remembers Dragoon Red’s words about perseverance and manages to shoot. Rion performs better, but Hotori’s friends cheer her up. Rion later mentions the night’s test of courage, and though Hotori is scared, she refuses to give up.[82]
During the test, Hotori freezes after a scare. Rion mocks her and escorts her to the finish line. There Hotori realizes she left her notebook behind; Rion goes back to retrieve it but does not return.[82]
Hotori lies to the teachers and searches the forest. She finds Kyubey, who offers her a contract: any wish in exchange for becoming a magical girl who fights witches. When she finds Rion acting strangely, Kyubey explains Rion has a witch’s kiss. Rion enters a witch’s barrier, and Hotori follows.[82]
Terrified but thinking of Dragoon Red’s words, Hotori makes her wish: “I wish to be a hero strong enough to protect Rion.” She defeats the witch alone, saves Rion, and is relieved when her sister wakes up safe.[82]
Months later, Hotori now fights witches with a team. During one battle she freezes and is saved by Rion and Yukika Nanase. Yukika asks about Hotori’s notebook, and Hotori explains she wants to be brave like the sentai heroes. Yukika privately knows the truth from another timeline: the twins’ memories were altered by Rion’s wish, and Hotori’s original wish may have been to become strong enough to protect Rion. Hotori, unaware, continues striving to be a hero.[82]
Meguru's Side Story
Meguru joins the Broadcasting Club, but her senpais later announce it will close due to low membership. Though she feigns indifference, she secretly wants the club to remain so she can pursue her dream of becoming a popular MC. When Kyubey appears, she wishes to become a popular mistress of ceremonies in exchange for becoming a magical girl.[83]
After her wish, she discovers she can narrate events with unusual power, accidentally motivating classmates. She is drawn into a witch’s labyrinth and rescued by Momoko Togame, who takes her to Mitama Yakumo. Momoko suspects Meguru’s magic strengthened the witch. Mitama asks Meguru to act as MC for an event in the Mirror Witch’s barrier.[83]
At the barrier, Meguru narrates battles for Tsuruno Yui, Meiyui Chun, and Akira Shinobu, but her words also empower their mirror copies. After struggling to control her magic, she successfully motivates the originals to win. The group agrees she has a gift for motivating others, though they must flee when more copies appear.[83]
A few days later, Meguru finds her club still at risk of closure. Hinano Miyako arrives and asks Meguru to MC for the chemistry club to attract new members. Meguru’s senpais decide to promote her involvement as a club activity.[83]
The next day, Meguru and Hinano give a joint presentation that draws interest to both clubs, and Meguru collects sign‑up requests.[83]
Later, Kyubey asks why she wanted to be an MC. Meguru explains she admired many fields but never excelled until now, and she thanks him. She learns she only gets one wish, but she is confident she will meet amazing people on her own.[83]
Eternal Sakura's Side Story
The Eternal Sakura begins as a story Iroha tells to Ui, Touka, and Nemu at the hospital—a tale of a girl waiting by a sakura tree to reunite with her three friends. Nemu loves it so much she writes it down, naming it the Eternal Sakura of Promises. That is Sakura's beginning, though she is only words in a notebook.[84]
Later, Nemu moves the Eternal Sakura and many other stories into a different book, rewriting them as Rumors and breathing her own lifeforce into them. They become real beings, freed but also bound to their rumors. Time passes, and the Eternal Sakura watches as other Rumors are destroyed. She alone keeps her physical form. When Walpurgisnacht attacks and the crisis ends, Iroha, Ui, Touka, and Nemu finally come to her meadow, reunited at last. The sakura tree bursts into bloom. All the Rumors now live together in Nemu's book, with the Eternal Sakura as the only one who can venture outside.[84]
Nemu eventually summons the Eternal Sakura and offers to rewrite her rumor so she can leave the meadow. Touka has prepared an internet server for her to download information needed to live among humans. In exchange, they will ask her for a favor later.[84]
Sometime after the Dreaming Cherry Blossom event, the Eternal Sakura arrives at Mikazuki Villa as Sakurako Hiiragi, a Rumor given human form. Touka asks Iroha to care for her for three days so she can learn through practice. Yachiyo agrees after Ui begs.[84]
On her first day, Sakurako cooks lunch that everyone declares the best they have ever tried. That night, she scores perfectly on homework and offers to tutor Ui.[84]
The next morning, she has already cleaned the entire house before anyone wakes. Yachiyo notes her helpfulness and suggests she start practicing in the outside world.[84]
The following day, they go to the mall. At the arcade, a man knocks Ui down and blames her. Sakurako hits him, demanding an apology, and when he refuses she hits him again, declaring she will end all enemies of Ui. Iroha stops her and they return home.[84]
Iroha tells Sakurako she is glad she defended Ui but should not hurt others. Sakurako transforms into her battle form, showing the power she wields to protect the four girls. Iroha asks her to promise not to use it except against Witches or real danger. Sakurako promises.[84]
Later that evening, Mifuyu arrives with Touka and Nemu to pick her up. They have arranged for her to attend Minagi Freedom School, where she will not know anyone. Yachiyo agrees it is best for her to keep some distance from Iroha and Ui.[84]
At her new school, Sakurako meets Hinano Miyako, who warns her not to mention being a Rumor in class. During introductions, Sakurako announces she is here to learn about human society, is technically zero years old, and has been assigned an age to match her appearance. The students think she is weird.[84]
Between classes, Hinano checks on her. Sakurako finds school boring and misses Iroha. Hinano suggests making friends would make school more fun, but Sakurako does not understand.[84]
During class, Sakurako announces she is bored and leaves to see Iroha. Ryo Midori from the school newspaper photographs her, but Sakurako runs off. She finds Iroha, who is angry she cut class. Iroha explains her actions cause problems for many people, including Touka. Sakurako promises to attend tomorrow, though she still finds school boring.[84]
The next day, Sakurako sits bored in class but keeps her promise. At lunch, she finds an empty classroom and sits alone, tears welling as she wonders if this is loneliness.[84]
Ryo finds her and offers a handkerchief. In exchange, Ryo asks why she is crying. Sakurako tells her everything, including being a Rumor. Ryo believes her and invites her to spend lunch together. In exchange, she asks Sakurako to be the newspaper's mascot with her own column. Sakurako agrees.[84]
She arrives home late and tells Iroha and Ui she made a friend. Iroha is worried, knowing Ryo's history, but Sakurako hands over a letter from Ryo. The letter states Sakurako needs emotional education before social education and should not be forced to attend school. Ryo promises to watch over her in exchange for the mascot role.[84]
Iroha realizes Ryo is right. Sakurako admits she no longer hates school. She now understands Hinano was correct: school will be more fun if she makes friends.[84]
Ranka's Side Story
Ranka reflects on her mission as a spy from Futatsugi to investigate Kamihama's Automatic Purification System. She struggles to gather intel while pretending to be a normal student. Frustrated, she visits an arcade. She bumps into Rena and they argue. They settle their dispute with gaming matches: Rena wins at DDR, Ranka wins at the fighting game. Momoko and Kaede arrive. The trio notices Ranka's ring and realizes she is a Magical Girl. Ranka lies about being a newbie who recently moved to Kamihama. Momoko offers to help her. The group later fights a Witch together.[85]
During the weekend, Ranka texts the trio asking to be shown around the city. They meet up. Rena mentions the Kamihama Magia Union. Ranka gathers intel on the group. They visit a dessert shop and then an arcade. Ranka shares her backstory: she wished to protect her hometown arcade from closing. A Witch appears and they fight together. Afterward, Momoko gives Ranka a Grief Seed. Ranka is conflicted, resenting the Kamihama girls for their abundance while Futatsugi girls struggle for Grief Seeds.[85]
Ranka reflects on her failed spying attempts. She considers infiltrating the Kamihama Magia Union to meet its leaders. Juri calls, noting Ranka has stopped sending daily reports. Ranka realizes she has been distracted. Juri tells Ranka she is free to live as she wishes and does not owe her a debt. Ranka insists she will repay Juri.[85]
Ranka stalks Iroha and Yachiyo during a confrontation with Black Feathers. She attacks them but misses. Rena arrives and attacks Ranka, wounding her. Ranka escapes, recognizing Rena as a central figure in Kamihama. She decides to report her findings to Juri. She receives a text from Rena inviting her to the arcade tomorrow.[85]
Ranka reads Rena's text about going to the arcade. She decides to let the trio off the hook for now, but vows that next time they meet, she will not lose.[85]
Rion's Side Story
At the mall, Rion forces Hotori to try on cute clothes despite Hotori wanting hero toys. When two girls call them cute, Rion jealously chases them off, insisting that she and Hotori only need each other. She reminds Hotori that they became magical girls together after being saved by a white‑feathered older sister and joined the Wings of Magius, so they will always be together.[86]
The next day at school, Rion repeatedly interrupts Hotori’s interactions with classmates, demanding she only needs her. After classes, Hotori runs away and meets Yukika at a cafe, confiding that she fears Rion hates her. Yukika suggests it is jealousy and advises honesty.[86]
That night, Rion secretly writes a guide called “100 expressions of love that even Hotorin could understand,” determined to make Hotori recognize her love.[86]
The next day, Rion tests her guide’s points: she criticizes Hotori’s lipstick choice, forces a longer route while holding her hand, and finally talks about Hotori’s favorite hero show. When Hotori grows suspicious of her strange behavior, she flees, declaring Rion is not her real sister.[86]
That afternoon, Rion overhears Hotori happily talking with a classmate about hero toys. Realizing Hotori never smiles like that with her, she blames her own inability to be kind and honest. She accidentally swaps notebooks with Hotori and flees.[86]
That evening, they confront each other. Hotori admits she saw the cover of Rion’s guide and realizes Rion’s controlling behavior came from love, not hate. They reconcile, and Rion asks to sleep in her room.[86]
That weekend, the twins meet Yukika. Rion says they became magical girls on the same day, but Yukika privately reflects that Rion actually made a wish to reverse time and save Hotori from being crushed, altering both their memories. She wonders if she will ever tell them.[86]
At the clothing store, Rion continues forcing dresses on Hotori. Yukika observes that this strange possessiveness is simply Rion’s way of showing love.[86]
Ryo's Side Story
At the Wings of Magius headquarters, Ikumi startles Ryo by removing her robe, breaking the rule that faces remain hidden. Ryo reveals she was teasing Ikumi back, and Ikumi invites her for tea before her maid cafe shift. Ryo agrees to interview Ikumi for a brochure in exchange for hearing her story as well.[87]
Ryo recounts her past in Daito Ward, where she learned about the historical conflict between Daito and Mizuna. She had a reputation for making up incredible stories no one believed, a problem that worsened when she witnessed honor student bullies extorting a classmate. Despite reporting them with a friend, the teachers sided with the bullies because Ryo was known as a liar.[87]
The next day, Ryo received a new camera from her parents. On her way to school, she witnessed a hit-and-run but was too frazzled to photograph the car or remember its plate. At the hospital, she could provide no useful information, and the guilt consumed her.[87]
At home, Kyubey appeared and offered her a contract. When Ryo considered wishing for the culprit to be caught, Kyubey pointed out how many hit-and-runs happen daily. Ryo instead wished to never miss a photo opportunity.[87]
After contracting, Ryo photographed a sunset and a repair shop. Her mother noted only one car was inside, and Ryo realized it was the hit-and-run vehicle. She provided her photo as proof, the culprit was arrested, and the victim thanked her.[87]
At school, Hinano yelled at Ryo for photographing a failed experiment. Classmates called her a creep who takes photos of people at their lowest. Ryo later photographed the neighbor couple eloping but deleted it to avoid causing trouble, only for her mother to find it and prepare to gossip, making Ryo wonder if she inherited her parents' nosiness.[87]
Ryo discovered photographic evidence that her classmate from the bullying incident was involved with the bullies. When confronted, the classmate claimed she had no choice and that teachers from Mizuna would never believe students from Daito. Ryo fled in tears, the East-West conflict now personal.[87]
Hinano found Ryo crying in the chemistry lab and listened to her story. Hinano shared her own regret about not being strong enough to stop territory fights during witch scarcity and urged Ryo to decide what to do with her power.[87]
After meeting Kanagi, Ryo founded the Gossip Club and published "The Midori Report," exposing everything from lab successes to the bullying cover-up. With photographic proof, the bullies backed down, and the paper became a school staple.[87]
One day, Ryo tracked a witch to photograph magical girls in action. She arrived in time to see Ikumi unleash her doppel and helped her escape with her exhausted friend Yuuki. Mitama explained doppels to them, and Ryo noted how much they resembled witches.[87]
Later, Tsukasa and Mifuyu recruited Ryo for the Wings of Magius, revealing Kyubey's betrayal. Ryo pondered overnight and joined the next day, where she was reunited with Ikumi among the Black Feathers.[87]
Ryo finishes her story, and Ikumi is moved by everything she had endured. Ryo brushes it off, insisting it no longer bothered her. Ikumi rushes to her cafe shift, and Ryo steps outside to photograph a cat for the next Midori Report.[87]
Chika's Side Story
Chika works on building a cabin in the mountains as part of her nature guide job. She receives a message from Shizuka asking her to come to Suitoku Temple. Shizuka wants Chika's help buying smartphones for Tokime clan members. They go to a mall in Sankyoin. A scammer tries to target them, but Chika recognizes the tactic and pulls Shizuka away. Shizuka thanks Chika for being dependable. They buy a smartphone. Chika notices the wind picking up and warns Shizuka about an approaching storm. They part ways. Chika returns to the mountains, reflecting on her distrust of others.[88]
Chika wakes up to find her cabin collapsed from the storm. She decides to give up on mountain life and live at Suitoku Temple. She receives a confusing text from a Tokime girl. Shizuka and the others arrive—they saw the storm news and came to help repair the cabin. Chika questions why they would help when this was their chance to bring her to the temple. Shizuka says it is natural for friends to help. The group works together and completes the repairs. Chika invites them to stay the night. She realizes she came back to Kamihama to meet people again and rediscover trust.[88]
Flashback (1 Year Ago) Chika lives in Kamihama with her parents. Her father's old friend betrays him, leaving the family in debt. Debt collectors hound them. Chika meets Kyubey and wishes to live quietly with her family surrounded by nature. She becomes a Magical Girl. Her parents reveal they are from a branch of the Tokime clan and that they avoided the village to prevent Chika from becoming a Magical Girl. The family flees Kamihama to the Tokime village.[88]
Hotaru's Side Story
Akari wakes Hotaru for school as usual, teasing her for sleeping in her magical girl outfit. Hotaru’s family thanks Akari for helping her become more active. At school, Hotaru sleeps through morning classes; Akari brings her lunch, and when male classmates tease Akari for being her guardian, Hotaru shrugs it off. Akari cries that Hotaru’s indifference is annoying and runs out. After school, Hotaru cannot find her.[89]
The next day, Akari does not come to wake her. On her way to school, she remembers the class rabbit she cared for that died in its sleep, and she worries the same could happen to Hotaru. Hotaru searches for Akari but cannot find her and fears she has been abandoned.[89]
A few days later, Hotaru stops sleeping in class, earns top exam scores, and submits a painting that impresses artist Alina Gray. When Akari sees her changed behavior, she cries, saying Hotaru is no longer herself.[89]
They talk alone. Hotaru admits she thought Akari was angry at her laziness. Akari confesses she was upset because Hotaru reminded her of the rabbit that died, and she is afraid of losing her. Hotaru explains she became a magical girl by wishing to sleep longer; she manages life by doing just enough to take care of herself. She tells Akari she wants to live for her family and friends, and because Akari makes her want to try a little harder. They reconcile.[89]
The next day, Akari wakes Hotaru again. Hotaru’s family is relieved, and at school Hotaru returns to her usual sleepy self. Akari accepts her as she is, and their friendship resumes as before.
Yuuna's Side Story
At St. Liliana School, the student council prepares for an exchange meeting with Mizuna Girls Academy. Hotori is in charge of classroom reservations and feels overwhelmed. Yuuna offers to help if needed. Hotori asks Yuuna about "that person" she admires. Yuuna reveals she admires Mami Tomoe, who saved her from a Witch's barrier. Yuuna wishes to become closer to her. Hotori suggests fighting Witches and saving people, and Yuuna agrees. They go Witch hunting with Rion and successfully defeat a Witch.[90]
Yuuna reflects on helping others. She decides to devote herself to helping people to become more like Mami. At school, Yuuna tells Hotori, Rion, and Chika that she will solve everyone's problems. Chika asks for help finding a lost badge. After school, Yuuna brings a limousine and butler to help. She declines the butler's help to avoid solving problems with money. The group retraces Chiharu's steps and finds the badge with a girl who picked it up. Chiharu is grateful. Yuuna feels moved by the experience of being thanked personally.[90]
Yuuna, Rion, and Hotori encounter Kanoko, who is frustrated. She wants to sell custom accessories she designed, but her father opposes it. Yuuna suggests her father is worried Kanoko will fail. Kanoko's father agrees to let her make prototypes. Meanwhile, Hotori collapses from exhaustion. She reveals she has been handling all the preparations for the exchange meeting alone. Yuuna apologizes for not noticing Hotori's struggles. She realizes she missed the needs of those closest to her and promises to help.[90]
Two days before the exchange meeting, Yuuna helps Hotori prepare. She suggests visiting clubs for entertainment and getting support from other students. On the day of the event, the exchange meeting is a success. Yuuna praises Hotori for her hard work. Afterward, Yuuna opens up about her admiration for Mami Tomoe and her wish to become like her. Hotori and Rion tell her she has already changed. Yukika reveals she helped a delivery driver earlier but kept it quiet. Yuuna decides she no longer needs her "bible" (a shoujo manga) and will learn on her own.[90]
Flashback: Yuuna was born into a wealthy family and lived an empty life without purpose. She was trapped in a Witch's barrier and saved by Mami Tomoe. Mami showed her a world that money could not buy. Yuuna decided to become like her and made a wish to Kyubey to defeat Witches and save people. She has been striving to become closer to Mami ever since.[90]
Jun's Side Story
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Jun loses her glasses and is found by Mikura Komachi and Temari Kira. After they help retrieve her glasses, Jun thanks them and invites them to the Tomorrow candy store. She later goes there herself, buys her usual, and plays with local children. When Mikura and Temari return, worried about a lost library book by folklorist Dr. Tasuke Satomi, Jun helps them retrace their steps. At Natsume Books, they realize the book was simply swapped between the girls’ bags. While examining it, they discover a handmade map of Sankyo with an X marking the Tomorrow store, leaving Jun curious.[91]
The next day, Jun returns to Tomorrow and overhears the owner talking about financial trouble—the building may be sold for new apartments. While watching the store, Jun finds a hidden pot of gold coins. She later visits Natsume Books again, where Mikura and Temari show her a photo of the map. Jun grows suspicious of a man she believes is a debt collector and worries the owner is in danger. Kyubey appears and offers her a contract; Jun wishes to protect the Tomorrow store.[91]
Because of her wish, the owner discovers the gold coins were an inheritance from her late husband, which allows her to buy the building. Jun learns the map came from a book the owner’s husband had donated. She meets Kyubey afterward and reflects on her wish. Kyubey confirms she changed the outcome from uncertain to certain, and Jun accepts her role as a magical girl, satisfied the store will not close.[91]
Ashley's Side Story
Ashley roams Kamihama for vlog material but encounters a witch. She finds Riko Chiaki with her dog, helps defeat the witch, and leaves the Grief Seed for Riko. Riko later invites her to an accessory shop in Sakae Ward.[92]
At the shop, Ashley admires a gurokawa hairclip and explains the style to Riko. They run into Emiri Kisaki and Rika Ayano, who nickname her Ash. Rika tells them about a spot in Hokuyo Ward famous among manga fans.[92]
At that spot, Ashley and Riko bond over Phantom Thief Magical Kirin and meet Karin Misono, another fan. The three explore together before Ashley and Riko part ways with Karin. Ashley gets hungry, so Riko takes her to her family’s bento shop.[92]
Riko’s parents give Ashley croquettes as thanks. Watching Riko with her family makes Ashley homesick. She confides that her mother is an actress who often visited Japan, sparking Ashley’s love for kawaii culture. Her father opposed her studying abroad without explanation, so Ashley wished for his approval with Kyubey and became a magical girl. She feels guilty about it now. Riko suggests she make a vlog of her time in Kamihama to show her father how happy she is.[92]
After filming and editing the vlog, Ashley shows Riko the result and posts it. She nervously waits, then gets a call from her father. He says he watched the video and gives his wholehearted support for her studies abroad, making her tear up with joy.[92]
Several weeks later, Ashley receives a package from her father containing a gurokawa teddy bear. Before she can enjoy it, her mother video calls with the news that her father has passed away. Ashley realizes he was ill and had lost weight when they last spoke. She regrets her wish, believing it cost her time with him. The teddy bear falls over, and she takes it as a sign to honor his last words: to do what she loves most in the place she loves so much.[92]
Ikumi's Side Story
On an unnamed day, Ikumi feels sad that her Magius robes hide her cuteness and searches for Ryo, finding her in a common room looking upset. Ryo asks to interview Ikumi for a Magius newsletter about why she became a magical girl, and Ikumi agrees in exchange for hearing Ryo's story later.[93]
Ikumi explains how in middle school she dreamed of becoming an idol despite lacking talent, while her friend Yumi dreamed of volleyball. They realized they could fulfill each other's dreams instead. Yumi became a volleyball ace while Ikumi pursued idol training, though she struggled because her natural personality kept slipping through her cutesy act and she failed to gain recognition. Kyubey repeatedly offered her a contract, but she refused because wishing for her dream would mean she never achieved it through hard work.[93]
In high school, Ikumi worked at a school-organized maid cafe that gave struggling students performance opportunities. Though other girls were scouted for idol work and customers called her old-fashioned, she built a small fanbase. When the cafe was forced to close due to building eviction, Ikumi grieved alone on the final night. Kyubey appeared and reminded her that her wish didn't have to be for her own dream. Thinking of how much the cafe meant to her and others who dreamed there, she wished for it to continue running.[93]
Her wish came true when the landowner, moved by the final performance, sold the cafe to the school who remodeled and reopened it. Later, while fighting a witch, Ikumi was saved by another magical girl who turned out to be Yumi. Yumi revealed she had wished for someone to recognize Ikumi's talents and give her an idol chance. The two teamed up and spent a happy year together hunting witches.[93]
One day they encountered a powerful witch who badly injured Yumi's leg, threatening her sports scholarship. In despair, Yumi unleashed her doppel. Ryo appeared and helped them escape, and Mitama later explained about doppels. Soon after, Mifuyu approached them with a healer who restored Yumi's leg. Mifuyu explained about witches and the Wings of Magius, who aimed to liberate magical girls from this fate. Ikumi immediately joined, grateful for Yumi's healing and hating the thought of losing her dream or becoming a witch. Yumi eventually joined too, and Mifuyu introduced them as Black Feathers to Ryo, who recognized Ikumi.[93]
In the present, Ryo thanks Ikumi for her story and suggests she stop forcing the idol personality since she naturally slips out of it anyway. Ikumi cries about being bullied before realizing she is late for work and runs off, promising to see Ryo tomorrow.[93]
Mitsune's Side Story
Mitsune has fallen into a depression after parting with Jun, spending over a year and a half as a shut‑in. One night after an argument with a classmate who refuses to bring her homework anymore, she overhears her parents worrying about her. Kyubey appears and convinces her that keeping Jun’s promise not to become a magical girl is only causing her pain. Unable to bear the loneliness, Mitsune makes a contract with the wish to stay a shut‑in for the rest of her life.[94]
Her wish removes all criticism of her lifestyle, and Mitsune gains confidence, creating a new blog persona called Mist and presenting herself as a hero. Kyubey warns that her magic is being consumed to maintain her body’s health, but she refuses to go out to hunt witches.[94]
Weeks later, her Soul Gem darkens, forcing her to leave home to find a witch. Terrified at first, she adopts her hero persona and defeats the witch with her taser. She saves a girl trapped in the barrier and, feeling genuine happiness for the first time, begins to wonder if being a magical girl might help her change.[94]
She continues saving people, and during a fight with a strong witch she is rescued by Hinano Miyako. Hinano praises her talent as a rookie and advises her to keep gaining experience rather than looking for shortcuts.[94][94]* For months, Mitsune follows Hinano’s advice, growing stronger. She becomes known as the “hero of Kamihama” for rescuing people without giving her name.[94]
One day she meets Hinano and Emiri Kisaki in the Minaginagi district. After saving a woman from a witch’s kiss, Hinano congratulates her and gives her homemade Ramune candy.[94]
That night, Mitsune senses a witch near the Tomorrow store, a place filled with painful memories. She enters the barrier alone and finds the witch too powerful. Mifuyu Azusa arrives, but Mitsune refuses to retreat, determined to protect the place of her memories. Her Soul Gem darkens, and she releases her Doppel, Claudia, which destroys the witch in one blow.[94]
Afterward, Mifuyu explains about Doppels and the Wings of Magius, but Mitsune declines to join. Hinano and Emiri arrive, relieved she is safe, and praise her for her strength. Mitsune runs away again, but now feels she has finally accepted her past self and truly begun to change.[94]
Sae's Side Story
Sae maintains a perfect image while secretly struggling with her family’s poverty. She meets her best friend in an empty classroom with Hinano and Maria, discussing her new tutoring job and Hinano’s science show. That night she turns down Kyubey, but after finding her parents facing wage garnishment, she vows to support her family.[95]
The next day she tells her friends about her family’s past. Hinano warns her not to let her “evil” smile show around others.[95]
The following day, the tutoring job is canceled when the wealthy family accuses her of being poor and untrustworthy, triggering memories of being wrongly shamed as a child. She makes a contract with Kyubey, wishing everyone at school would believe she comes from a respectable family. She returns to find the play ended and her friends gone.[95]
The next day she discovers Maria and Hinano no longer remember her. Her best friend leaves a formal farewell note. Kyubey explains her wish erased those friendships. After defeating a witch, she meets Hinano and Maria again—now as magical girls—and slowly rebuilds their friendship.[95]
Sae volunteers with Maria at a daycare while helping Hinano with lab equipment. When they discuss a drama club play, Sae realizes her former best friend was the screenwriter. Though Hinano and Maria no longer remember that friendship, Sae understands her friend’s desire to make others smile still lives on, and she cherishes the bond she now has with Hinano and Maria.[95]
Rui's Side Story
At Kosho Academy, Seira Mihono searches for a protagonist with a secret for her new film. Her classmates suggest Rui, a mysterious girl who never talks about herself. Rui, who knows the rumors are untrue, feels guilty. Lost in a fantasy where she fights terrorists as “Fortress, the Sorcerer,” she is interrupted by a classmate and, too shy to answer a simple question, retreats into her thoughts. She reflects that in her mind she is a cool heroine, but in reality she cannot connect with others.[96]
A flashback shows Rui’s wish one year ago: Kyubey appeared, and when she learned her cat Susy was going blind from a genetic illness, she wished for her familiar’s eyes to be healed, saving Susy’s sight.[96]
That evening, Rui fights a witch, indulging in her usual monologues, unaware that Seira is watching. After the battle, both discover they are magical girls. Rui panics, thinking her chūnibyō secret is exposed, but Seira instead asks her to star in her movie, believing Rui’s natural intensity would be perfect.[96]
The next day, filming begins. Rui embraces her fantasy persona as the “Blue Viscount” and impresses everyone with her acting.[96]
A few days later, the finished movie screens at school; Rui receives widespread praise. But when classmates later comment that such a cool character could only exist in fiction, Rui feels isolated, as if her true self is unacceptable.[96]
A flashback reveals Rui’s childhood best friend introduced her to fantasy anime. When they reunited in middle school, the friend dismissed their past interests as childish, causing Rui to hide her true passions ever since.[96]
In the present, Seira notices Rui’s sadness and invites her to lunch. Rui confesses her chūnibyō. Instead of judgment, Seira compares her to a superhero with a hidden identity, saying she finds that cool. Rui realizes Seira truly accepts her.[96]
A few days later, while walking with classmates, Rui senses a witch and signals Seira. Together they enter the barrier, fighting as partners. Rui reflects that even though they are different, she is happy to have found a friend who accepts her completely.[96]
Akari's Side Story
Akari wakes Hotaru after school. Hotaru notices Akari's Puchi-Usa keychain, which Haruto drew for her when she was young. Akari decides to tell Hotaru about her wish and how she became a Magical Girl.[97]
Akari explains that she has always loved Haruto, but he treats her only as a little sister. When Haruto entered high school, he stopped walking with her due to club activities. Akari heard a rumor that Haruto was dating his club manager. Distressed, she wished to Kyubey to become 16 years old like Mimiko-chan, the transforming heroine she admired.[97]
Her wish only allowed her to transform temporarily. She turned back into an elementary schooler afterward. Akari regretted not wishing for everyone to perceive her as 16 from the start.[97]
That night, Akari patrolled for Witches and found Haruto under a Witch's Kiss. She saved him in her 16-year-old form. Haruto did not recognize her and thanked her as a stranger. He gave her his jacket.[97]
Akari returned Haruto's jacket, claiming a stranger asked her to return it. Haruto admitted he had fallen in love with the girl who saved him—not realizing it was Akari. Akari was conflicted: happy he fell for her, but sad he fell for a version of her that was not truly her.[97]
The bunny Nene died. Akari cried. Haruto came to give her a new Puchi-Usa keychain but hid it when he saw her crying. He comforted her and told her it was okay to cry. Akari loved his kindness and subtle thoughtfulness.[97]
Akari ran into Haruto while patrolling. Haruto was looking for the 16-year-old girl. Akari became jealous and badmouthed her 16-year-old self, calling her suspicious and a liar. Haruto got angry at Akari for speaking ill of someone she did not know. Akari ran away, feeling she was not worthy of him.[97]
Akari hid in an alley. Haruto came looking for her. A Witch appeared, and Haruto was under another Witch's Kiss. Hotaru appeared and caught Haruto with a pillow before he could jump. Hotaru and Akari defeated the Witch together.[97]
Hotaru revealed she had been watching over Akari since the bunny hutch. She told Akari that her kindness was one of her good points. Akari realized the 16-year-old version Haruto fell for was still a part of her. Hotaru encouraged her to apologize properly.[97]
Akari, still in her 16-year-old form, lied to Haruto that she had taken Akari under her protection. Haruto was relieved and admitted he was too harsh with Akari. He said he did not want her to become someone who speaks ill of others. Akari apologized to Haruto in person. Haruto forgave her and said he was proud of her.[97]
Akari resolved to become a wonderful adult on her own, without magic, and capture Haruto's heart when she was truly 16. She thanked Hotaru for giving her the push to apologize but Hotaru fell asleep again.[97]
Ryoko's Side Story
Ryoko’s story begins at Suitoku Temple, the Tokime Tribe’s base, which was slated for demolition while officials hid the harm it would cause. Though she is from a neighboring town, Ryoko is bound to the tribe by blood, and she makes a wish to disclose the demolition details—saving the temple. Raised by her grandfather in a strict Buddhist temple, she is told her mother was a hero who saved the country yet died and left her behind. Ryoko grows to resent heroism, viewing it as empty fame.[98]
Her cynicism is tested when Moka Megumi tries to save a drowning kitten despite being unable to swim. Ryoko rescues her and asks why; Moka says she simply cannot stand someone dying on her watch. Ryoko does not take her seriously at first, still believing people play the hero only to be seen as one.[98]
The turning point comes when her grandfather plays a recording of her mother’s final message. Her mother worked in intelligence, gathering intel on domestic terrorists, and when backup failed to arrive, she acted alone to prevent a war. The revelation shatters Ryoko’s old beliefs.[98]
She accepts the Tokime Tribe’s invitation—something she had previously refused. Her grandfather already knows she is a magical girl. Her debut in “A New Beginning” happens when she overhears a monk say the tribe’s members are coming to Kamihama; she goes to see for herself and arrives just in time to witness Touka’s Doppel.[98]
Kush's Side Story
At Mitama’s adjuster shop, Karin Misono finds Kush sleeping inside the tent. Mitama explains that Kush cannot stay awake during the day due to her wish: “I just want the morning to never come.” Kush reveals she made her wish because she longed to live in a fantasy world like the one in her favorite book, 'Good‑Bye Fable,' and her magical girl outfit resembles the story’s protagonist. Ui Tamaki and Little Kyubey arrive, and Kush briefly attacks Little Kyubey, mistaking him for the Kyubey she despises. Over tea, Mitama notices Kush’s long canine teeth stained red and later receives a message from her sister Mikage about a rumor of a vampire girl in the Hokuyo Mountains. Karin and Kush agree to investigate together, but Kush runs off to her night class.[99]
On the weekend, the two meet up with Riko Chiaki and Ashley Taylor, who are making a horror video about the same rumor. The group searches the mountains at night. Kush can see in the dark and leads them, but she is still sleepy. They find a discarded camera containing a video of Rui Mizuki dropping it and disappearing. When a mysterious sound frightens the others, they accidentally leave Kush behind. Left alone, Kush eats cherry tomatoes and senses a witch. The others return, enter the barrier, and find Kush already defeating the witch, her teeth stained red again. Mitama realizes Kush herself is the “vampire girl” of the rumor—her pale skin, fangs, and tomato stains seen at night made people mistake her for one. They also learn that Rui is Kush’s friend; she had filmed Kush entering the barrier before being caught by it. The group later glimpses a white‑haired silhouette and flees, thinking a real vampire might exist.[99]
Ashley posts a video warning others to stay away from the mountains. At Mitama’s shop, Ui hears about the incident and learns the vampire was just a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Chika Aoba, whose animal traps and axe cuts the group had found, decides to move her work farther from the trails so she does not frighten anyone else.[99]
Homura watches as Madoka makes her contract with Kyubey and becomes Ultimate Madoka. The universe begins rewriting itself according to Madoka's new rules. Madoka thanks Homura for protecting her and bids her goodbye.
Homura and Kyubey watch as colored orbs appear and fade away. Homura touches one and relives her first timeline—from meeting Madoka at school to Madoka sacrificing herself to defeat Walpurgisnacht. Kyubey asks what she saw, and Homura explains. She touches another orb and relives the day Madoka transformed into Kriemhild Gretchen. They conclude each orb is an event from a different parallel world. As each orb is absorbed and transformed into a world without Witches, it disappears.
A large orb engulfs them. Homura relives the timeline where she revealed the truth about Witches to the Holy Quintet. Sayaka and the others turned against her until Sayaka became a Witch. They defeated Oktavia, but Mami snapped and killed Kyoko before turning on Homura. Madoka killed Mami to protect Homura, leaving only the two of them to face Walpurgisnacht. Dying and near Witching out, Madoka used Sayaka's Grief Seed on Homura and asked her to go back in time to prevent her from contracting, and to kill her before she became a Witch.
Homura describes this as the defining moment of her life. After that, she took it upon herself to fulfill her promise to Madoka, but even after countless timeloops, she was too weak to defeat Walpurgisnacht alone. She thinks of Mami, Sayaka, and Kyoko. Kyubey asks if she has regrets. Homura says no, because Madoka's wish changed their fates so their wishes would no longer end in regret.
Kyubey notices an unstable orb coming toward them. Homura finds herself inside the Mirror Witch's labyrinth. A giant soul gem resembling her own approaches and absorbs her, forcing her to relive memories of a Homura she does not remember—the Homura of the Magia Record universe. She watches a braided Homura talk to Madoka about Kamihama. Mami warns them of the dangers and Rumors there. Braided Homura begs to investigate, and Mami eventually allows it. Homura watches as her other self helps Iroha against the Rumor of the Anonymous A.I. and battles Alina. She chides her other self for working with others instead of preparing for Walpurgisnacht.
Kyubey follows Homura into the realm. He deduces the two Homuras' consciousnesses are resonating. Homura recalls the divergence point: the braided Homura never revealed the truth about Witches to the others, so she never experienced Mami killing Kyoko or Madoka's final request. Without those tragic events, she continued searching for a way to save Madoka by working with others, eventually entering Kamihama City.
Kyubey explains that small changes in each timeloop—a butterfly effect—created this irregular parallel world. Iroha kicking a pebble caused ripples that led to Kamihama's irregular situation. Kyubey is certain Madoka cannot interfere in this unstable world until it reaches its natural conclusion.
Homura is flooded with more memories of her other self preparing for Walpurgisnacht with allies. She wonders if there might be a real possibility for salvation in this timeline, where no one has to be sacrificed. However, she believes it has nothing to do with her. She breaks out of the labyrinth and the dream ends. Kyubey asks if she was curious about what happened to her other self. Homura says it does not matter; she believes in Madoka's words that her efforts will not be in vain. A new universe is about to be born, and Homura must protect it for Madoka's sake. Kyubey states they will both forget Madoka, but Homura is determined to never forget her.
In the new universe where Witches do not exist, Kyoko is surprised to find Sayaka has disappeared. Mami explains the Law of Cycles causes Magical Girls to disappear when they lose hope. Homura cries as she remembers Madoka, but neither Mami nor Kyoko know who Madoka is.
Homura's Glasses Side Story
Homura and Madoka spend the day together in Kamihama, enjoying each other’s company until they encounter Ria Ami, a model and magical girl who has already defeated the witch they were tracking. Ria invites them to tea and later takes them to the fashion district, where she notices that Homura’s attention never leaves Madoka. Admitting her jealousy, Ria says she wishes someone would look at her the same way, and Homura replies that she will protect Madoka. After Ria departs, Homura thinks that even if Madoka does not realize how cool she is, she will still save her.[100]
On another day, Homura steals weapons from a group called the Soukaihou using her time stop, but she is caught afterward by Meiyui Chun, a magical girl affiliated with the group. Instead of punishing her, Meiyui thanks her for taking weapons that belonged to troublemakers and invites Homura to share mapo tofu. Over the meal, Meiyui learns Homura fights to protect someone precious to her and says she understands, offering her support and suggesting the spicy dish whenever the burden becomes too painful to bear.[100]
Sometime later, Homura is practicing her shooting alone when Natsuki Utsuho, a magical girl who cheers for others, offers to encourage her. Natsuki deduces Homura’s time stop ability and gives advice that significantly improves her aim. When Natsuki suggests Homura ask Mami to coach her, Homura calls, and Mami arrives within an hour. Mami uses her ribbons to move within Homura’s time stop during a sparring match, praising her rapid progress afterward. Homura agrees to return to Mitakihara with Mami, reflecting that she will keep moving forward to become a magical girl capable of protecting Madoka.[100]
Sayaka's Side Story
On a Saturday, Sayaka arrives in Kamihama City to go shopping with Kyosuke Kamijou, though she insists it is not a date. When she hears a scream, she runs toward it and discovers Hinano Miyako at an empty elementary school. Hinano explains she was bumped on the head while setting up the chemistry lab, and Sayaka decides to help investigate. They find the culprit was a baseball that flew through the window from the baseball club practicing outside. Hinano returns the ball to a child and gives Sayaka a perfume she made, wishing her good luck on her date despite Sayaka's protests.[101]
Later in the shopping district, Emiri Kisaki approaches Sayaka, drawn by the perfume. After realizing Sayaka is not Hinano, Emiri offers to coordinate her wardrobe, claiming to be the "Cutest in the World." Sayaka learns Emiri is also a magical girl but remains unsatisfied with the outfit suggestions, explaining the person she likes does not care about appearances. Emiri takes her to the top of a tower, where they view the city at night. Sayaka thanks her before heading to the train station, reflecting that her love is supported by the magical girls of Kamihama.[101]
The day of the outing with Kyosuke arrives. After buying a CD, Kyosuke messages that his train is delayed. Sayaka fights a Witch she senses and meets Kokoro Awane, defeating it together. With time to spare, Kokoro invites her for tea. Sayaka shares that she became a magical girl to heal someone she loves, and Kokoro reveals she wished to bring her family together. Though problems remain, Kokoro believes she can unite them through her own power, and Sayaka finds strength in her words. When Kyosuke is about to arrive, Kokoro encourages her, and Sayaka runs to the station, feeling it will be a good day.[101]
Mami's Side Story
One day in Kamihama, Mami saves Kanoko Yayoi from familiars, and Kanoko explains her dream is to become a fashion designer. Mami advises her on Witch hunting and encourages her to name her own attacks. Kanoko decides on "Yayoi Collection," thanks Mami, and they part ways.[102]
On a later day, Mami is approached at a cafe by Rika Ayano, who admires her fighting style and asks to be friends. They spend the day shopping and at an arcade, and Mami admits she has not enjoyed herself like this in a while. Rika reminds Mami of Kyoko Sakura, and Mami reflects on her friendships in Mitakihara. They exchange contact information and agree to hang out again.[102]
On another day, after Mami fights off familiars, Nanaka Tokiwa confronts her, having heard rumors about the strongest Magical Girl from Mitakihara. Nanaka wants to team up or fight her, and Akira Shinobu arrives, also eager to challenge Mami based on exaggerated rumors. Mami agrees to fight them on one condition: they have tea with her first.[102]
During tea, Mami observes that Akira is kind and Nanaka is a strategic genius, and she admires their partnership. Afterward, they decide to postpone the fight, and both Akira and Nanaka realize they appreciate each other more because of the conversation. Mami says she is willing to work with them in the future, and they agree to have tea again next time she visits Kamihama.[102]
Kyoko's Side Story
Kyoko arrives in Kamihama City and encounters Ren Isuzu fighting a familiar. She stops Ren from killing it, explaining it's a waste of Grief Seeds, but the familiar escapes. Ren shares that she became a magical girl after a suicide attempt caused by bullying and that she was killed by a witch. Kyoko dismisses her but secretly follows, rescuing Ren when the familiar transforms into a witch. She gives Ren the Grief Seed, admitting that helping her didn't feel as wrong as she expected.[103]
On a later day, Kyoko meets Manaka Kurumi, who offers to cook for her after noticing her unhealthy eating habits. Manaka brings Kyoko to her father's restaurant and makes omelet rice. When Manaka asks about her relationship with food, Kyoko is reminded of how her wish destroyed her family, but she simply says that eating is living and that she decided to survive no matter what. Kyoko admits she enjoys the cooking and promises to return.[103]
Another day, Kyoko investigates a rumor about the Hanasaka Girl and meets Konomi Haruna, a florist and magical girl. Konomi offers to let Kyoko keep all Grief Seeds if they can be friends, and Kyoko agrees to a collaborative relationship. When they encounter a witch, Kyoko insists on fighting alone, but Konomi follows and gets injured. Kyoko reluctantly carries her home, where Konomi gives her a nadeshiko flower to match her name. Kyoko later realizes she stuck it in her hair and reflects that she ended up meeting a cute witch despite herself.[103]
Ultimate's Side Story
In the Law of Cycles, Ultimate Madoka senses an abnormal thread of fate and follows it to a universe she cannot enter, with Kamihama City as the source of the anomaly. She sees Homura Akemi and her alternate self heading there, and notes that Kamihama entwines the fates of many magical girls, including Oriko, Kazumi, Suzune, and Tart. She also finds Touka Satomi and Nemu Hiiragi, who were never supposed to become magical girls.[104]
Panicking because she cannot prevent magical girls from becoming witches in this universe, Madoka investigates. She discovers the source blocking her intervention originated when the Holy Quintet first visited Kamihama, and she observes how Touka and Nemu—fated to die in every other universe—are alive and plotting with the Magius to lure Walpurgis Night to hatch Eve. Madoka reflects that their plan, if successful, would achieve what she herself accomplished. Unsure whether to intervene, she decides to investigate further and chooses Iroha as her next focal point, since this is the only universe where Iroha contracted.[104]
Madoka observes Iroha’s past and finds the singular difference: on a normal day, Iroha took her usual shortcut but accidentally kicked a small pebble, nearly making her late. This tiny butterfly effect led to Iroha contracting and Ui, Nemu, and Touka surviving, derailing the universe’s fate. Madoka realizes Homura’s time loops and overlapping causality created this one-in-a-million chance.[104]
Madoka decides not to interfere, fearing a clash that could destroy the universe. However, she laments that she may have no choice but to trample Iroha’s wish if this universe, now a singularity, threatens the stability of all other universes.[104]
Oriko's Side Story
After contracting with Kyubey, Oriko foresees Madoka becoming Kriemhild Gretchen and ending the world. To prevent this, she begins manipulating events and people around her. She uses Yuma Chitose as a distraction to keep Kyubey away from Madoka, then later convinces Yuma to contract by claiming Kyoko is in danger. Oriko also recruits Kirika Kure as her pawn. When Kirika kills another magical girl, Oriko decides to use the murders to further distract Kyubey from Madoka.[105]
The next day, Oriko has another vision revealing that Madoka is not in Mitakihara but somewhere else entirely. She witnesses a spatial distortion connecting Mitakihara to Kamihama City and begins to suspect Kamihama might hold the key to changing the future. Oriko sends Kirika to Kamihama under the pretense of buying tea, instructing her to gather information from Mami and other magical girls there. She then takes Yuma to Kamihama herself, leaving her inside a witch barrier knowing Kyoko will come to rescue her. While exploring Kamihama for answers, Oriko nearly dies inside a powerful witch barrier and realizes she needs Kirika's help to continue. Kirika eventually returns home safely, reporting that Mami and Kyoko are also investigating Kamihama and that the city has an unusually high number of witches.[105]
The next morning, Oriko wakes to find Kirika has bought more tea from Kamihama. Looking at her, Oriko realizes the girl she had been searching for was right here all along.[105]
Kirika's Side Story
A news report announces the murder of a young girl near a factory in Mitakihara. In flashback, Kirika accidentally kills a non-magical girl while fighting a Witch and is consumed by guilt. A voice forgives her, revealing itself as Oriko Mikuni. Oriko tells Kirika she only cares about her future accomplishments, not her past mistakes. Kirika fanatically swears to prove herself worthy.[106]
The next morning, Oriko sends Kirika to a famous tea shop in Kamihama, explaining that Mami Tomoe and other Mitakihara girls will be there. She orders Kirika to learn why they have come, but not to kill them.[106]
After shopping for tea, Kirika spots Mami and Kyoko Sakura that night and confronts them. When they claim to know nothing about Kamihama, she attacks. Kyoko accidentally destroys her shopping bag, enraging Kirika. Shizuku Hozumi intervenes, allowing Mami and Kyoko to escape through a portal. Kirika returns home with supermarket tea, admitting she learned nothing. Oriko reassures her, but Kirika remains convinced the tea is inadequate.[106]
The next morning, Kirika returns to Kamihama before Oriko wakes. She buys the proper tea and prepares it just as Oriko awakens, pleased to see Oriko smile.[106]
Yuma's Side Story
Yuma witnesses her mother's death by a witch and is rescued by Kyoko Sakura, who takes her in. When Kyoko discovers Yuma was abused, she stops her from contracting with Kyubey despite Yuma's desire to be strong like her.[107]
Another night, Yuma asks for pancakes. Kyoko steals ingredients and they make them together at their hotel.[107]
After Yuma becomes a magical girl, Kyoko leaves for Kamihama alone, promising to return by dinner. When she doesn't come home, Oriko Mikuni appears and tells Yuma that Kyoko is in danger. Yuma asks to be taken to Kamihama.[107]
Oriko abandons Yuma in the city, where she begins fighting a witch. Oriko encounters Shizuku Hozumi and lies that she came looking for Yuma, asking Shizuku to tell Kyoko where she is.[107]
Kyoko returns home, delayed by Kirika Kure, and realizes Yuma is missing. Shizuku appears and relays Oriko's message. Kyoko asks to be taken to Kamihama.[107]
Yuma recalls becoming a magical girl: Oriko prophesied Kyoko's death, and Yuma found her mortally wounded. She wished to heal Kyoko, saving her life. Kyoko cried upon hearing Yuma's fear of being left alone.[107]
In the present, Iroha Tamaki, Yachiyo Nanami, and Tsuruno Yui rescue Yuma from the witch. Kyoko arrives and retrieves her. Yachiyo explains Kamihama's disturbances began months ago. Kyoko carries Yuma home, resolving to protect her.[107]
Mitama has no plans other than enjoying the New Year with her family. She wants to try something new and aims to clean up her shop first, but she is bogged down by work. Eventually, Asuka, Sasara, Hinano, and Emiri help her, and the shop is cleaned perfectly. She gets the idea of holding a party from Momoko, Kaede, and Rena, who also plan to do something for Mitama as thanks.
That night, Kanagi visits, and Mitama asks her about New Year events and decorations. She decides to decorate her store, but Kanagi warns her about the price and advises her to do DIY decorations instead. Mitama accepts the suggestion.
The next day, Kanagi and Konomi visit Mitama with already-made decorations. Some are extras from Kanagi's maid cafe, and Konomi is experienced with making such decorations from her flower shop. The three of them make many beautiful decorations and set them up at the store.
The next day, Mitama realizes she has no plans for holding a party and no one is visiting. Just as she is feeling lost, the Mikazuki Villa team visits, bringing a beautiful kimono and New Year's food. They say it is their way to thank Mitama for her help. With Yachiyo's help, Mitama puts on the kimono and is touched by their actions. Momoko, Kaede, Rena, Asuka, and Sasara also visit. The kimono was chosen by everyone for Mitama.
They have a great time, and Mitama is greatly touched. Although she feels a little lonely when everyone returns home, she is filled with warmth and happiness and thinks this will be a great year for everyone.
Ryoko is surprised Shizuka has never eaten soba on New Year's Eve. Shizuka becomes curious and considers attending a soba-making workshop. Chiharu and Sunao arrive wearing new haregi. Shizuka reveals she does not have a haregi but has a special outfit for a New Year's ceremony. She offers to show everyone.
A package arrives with Shizuka's ceremonial outfit. She tries it on but discovers it has become highwater—too short to properly cover her. The outfit also has moth holes. She panics, worried she cannot perform the ritual. Chiharu remembers Kanoko is known for altering Magical Girl outfits. Shizuka decides to visit Kanoko.
Shizuka finds Kanoko at school with Sana, Tsumugi, and Manaka. Kanoko agrees to help. At Manaka's restaurant, they discuss design options. Kanoko suggests adding colorful mushroom lace and appliques. Sana suggests cat lace. Tsumugi suggests adding "TOKIME" on the back. Everyone is excited, but Manaka later sees the design and is horrified. She tells Shizuka it is inappropriate for a ceremonial outfit. Shizuka agrees it is too ostentatious.
Sana suggests asking Mifuyu, whose family runs a kimono shop. Mifuyu cannot help because her craftsman is ill, but she suggests asking Mitama, the Coordinator.
Shizuka visits Mitama. Mitama performs a Coordination, altering Shizuka's outfit to match her imagination of the traditional ceremonial costume. Shizuka is amazed by the result and feels confident and resolved.
Shizuka returns home. Chiharu and Sunao reveal they secretly learned to make New Year's Eve soba as a gift for her. They serve it to her. Shizuka is deeply touched and thanks them. She reflects on how much she has been helped by everyone and believes the new year will be wonderful.
Iroha & Ui's Shrine Maiden Side Story
Felicia and Tsuruno are being lazy, still treating it like New Year's. Yachiyo scolds them. Iroha and Ui feel anxious about the upcoming school semester but realize they have forgotten something important. Yachiyo suggests it might be cleaning. Iroha and Ui remember they need to clean their house in Takarazaki. The group agrees to help.[108]
At the house, they clean together. Felicia finds a photo album. Everyone looks through pictures of Iroha and Ui as children. They see photos from Ui's birthday party at the hospital, a Christmas when they had a flour snowball fight, and other memories. The girls tease Iroha for being a dork, and Iroha gets embarrassed.[108]
After cleaning, they take a break. Ui wants to have a party at the house, which has always been a dream of hers since she was hospitalized for so long. Iroha agrees. They buy cakes and cookies from a nearby pastry shop. Back at the house, they hold a small party. Yachiyo is worried about the cost, but Iroha says she and Ui paid with their allowance. They toast to everyone's help with cleaning. Felicia accidentally spills juice, and they laugh. As evening falls, they return to Mikazuki Villa.[108]
At Mikazuki Villa, Iroha and Ui receive a New Year's card from their parents overseas. They want to send something back but cannot decide how. Tsuruno and Felicia are watching a comedy show about an elderly couple sending video messages to their children. This gives Iroha and Ui the idea to record a video message for their parents.[108]
They film their first video, but Yachiyo says it is too ordinary. Sana suggests making it more unique. Ui wants to introduce everyone at Mikazuki Villa to their parents. Iroha agrees. They try filming again with a script, but the takes go poorly—Yachiyo overthinks her cooking scene, Felicia struggles to tutor Ui, and Tsuruno is late. Ui suggests they abandon the script and just be themselves. They record a video of their daily life together.[108]
At the end of the video, Iroha and Ui perform a shrine maiden's dance they learned from helping at a shrine over New Year's. They tell their parents not to worry and wish them luck with work.[108]
Iroha's parents watch the video overseas. They are moved by seeing their daughters having so much fun. The father decides they will return to Japan this year to see their daughters in person. Iroha hopes her mother can see their shrine maiden dance next year.[108]
After Mitakihara City’s school closing ceremony, Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura walk out together. Sayaka is glad the term is over, Madoka is excited, and Homura admits she will feel lonely without seeing them every day. Sayaka ruffles her hair and says they can still meet over break, whether hunting witches or hanging out. Madoka suggests visiting Mizuna Shrine in Kamihama for New Year’s to draw “Ultimate Fortunes.” Sayaka has other plans but encourages them to go together. After she leaves, Madoka asks Homura if she knows how to put on formal wear. Homura does not, so Madoka invites her to a kimono‑dressing class she found, saying she wanted the two of them to dress up with Sayaka but lacked the courage to go alone. Homura agrees.
At the class, the instructor dresses them first; Madoka thinks Homura looks beautiful, and Homura calls Madoka cute. When the actual lesson begins, Madoka struggles badly and trips, while Homura learns quickly enough that the instructor says she will have no trouble. Madoka takes a break outside, feeling useless. Sayaka happens by and asks why she wanted to dress up in the first place - to have fun. Sayaka tells her not to overthink; even if she makes mistakes, she will still have the memories. Encouraged, Madoka returns and finally manages to dress herself after another trip.
On New Year’s Day, both have their formal wear put on at a store. They joke that the class was interesting but not very useful for the real occasion. They take lots of pictures to show Sayaka, then wish each other a happy new year and go to Mizuna Shrine to draw fortunes. Madoka hopes everyone has a lucky year.
Homura's Kimono Side Story
Homura and Madoka find themselves trapped in a strange dream—a life-sized board game set across Kamihama City. They must reach the goal by following the game's rules. There are no Familiars or attempts to harm them, so Homura suspects it is accidental mischief rather than a trap. They roll dice to move between squares and complete missions.[110]
First Loop: They arrive at a shopping center. The mission is to deliver lost items from the New Year's sale to the Information Desk. They meet Aimi, who found a plain notebook with no name. Aimi worries it is someone's secret fantasy diary and does not want to read it. They take it to the Information Desk and complete the mission. Aimi mentions she is shopping for materials to knit a scarf or gloves for a boy named Hayato.[110]
They roll again and move to a new square. The mission is to reunite two sisters who failed to meet. They find Tsukasa waiting for her twin Tsukuyo. Tsukuyo forgot her phone and cannot remember the meeting spot. Madoka and Homura offer to find Tsukuyo. They find her, but Tsukasa has wandered off while waiting. The sisters fail to meet, and Homura and Madoka lose three turns. They eventually reach the Mizuna Shrine goal, but the game says they have not met the goal conditions and sends them back to the start.[110]
Second Loop: They are back at the beginning, wearing their kimonos. They see their past selves from the first loop. The same mission appears—reunite the twins. They meet Tsukasa again, who remembers them from before and is confused by their kimono change. Madoka tells Tsukasa where Tsukuyo is, but Tsukasa runs off before Madoka can explain she should wait. They try to find Tsukasa but fail. The mission fails again, and they are sent back to the start.[110]
Third Loop: The mission changes: buy a lucky bag costing one million Magica. They search for a store and take a break at a cafe. They see Ria being interviewed and overhear a boy named Hayato saying he needs a warmer scarf. They find Kokoro and Masara, who lead them to a stationery lucky bag. Kokoro mentions Tsukasa is still looking for Tsukuyo. Madoka wants to help Tsukasa, and Homura agrees. They find Tsukuyo, who has been wandering and dropped something important. They learn Tsukuyo dropped her exchange diary with Tsukasa—the same notebook Aimi found. The mission completes, but they are sent back to the start again.[110]
Fourth Loop: The mission changes again: help a child who lost something. They find Tsukuyo waiting. She dropped the exchange diary. Homura and Madoka take her to the Information Desk to reclaim it. Madoka remembers Tsukasa was last seen near a specific area. They wait there and finally reunite the twins. They also tell Aimi that Hayato wants a warm scarf. Everyone ends up happy. Homura and Madoka reach the goal without regrets. Homura reflects that she does not want the dream to last longer.[110]
Sayaka's Kimono Side Story
Sayaka learns the meaning of "When winter comes, spring isn't far behind" at the end of December. Just before New Year's Eve, Madoka asks if anyone has plans for the holiday. Sayaka has nothing planned, but then she receives a message from Kyousuke inviting her to their first shrine visit of the year. Mami suggests Sayaka wear a haregi for the occasion, but Sayaka insists it would be too much and that she does not want to get carried away. Madoka and Homura encourage her, but Kyoko says wearing a haregi does not seem like her style, which makes Sayaka end the conversation.[111]
At school the next day, Sayaka overhears some girls talking about how wearing a haregi is essential for a New Year's date. She is unable to stop thinking about it, and Madoka notices she is spacing out. Homura suggests Sayaka is still thinking about the haregi, and Madoka offers to go look at some with her. Sayaka agrees, but only out of curiosity. They find a crowded kimono shop and decide to leave, but on her way home, Sayaka discovers a smaller, empty kimono shop with a beautiful blue haregi that captivates her.[111]
The next morning, Madoka and Homura notice Sayaka is still distracted. Sayaka tells them about the blue haregi, and Homura says it sounds perfect for her. Madoka mentions a rumor that the shopkeeper is very particular and has been known to refuse customers she deems unworthy. Sayaka thinks the shopkeeper was intimidating but not as harsh as the rumors suggest.[111]
Sayaka cannot stop thinking about the haregi. She tells her parents about it, and they easily agree to buy it for her, but she hesitates to actually go through with it. Kyoko finds her loitering outside the shop and makes fun of her, causing Sayaka to run away and hide in a bookstore. She looks through a magazine about haregi gestures and feels discouraged, thinking she could never pull it off.[111]
Kyoko finds her again and asks what is wrong. Sayaka admits she has decided to give up on the haregi because it does not suit her. At Mami's place, Madoka and Homura encourage her, but Sayaka remains doubtful. Kyoko reveals that the shopkeeper told her the store is closing down, and she urges Sayaka to go see the haregi one last time.[111]
Sayaka rushes to the shop but finds the haregi is already put away. The shopkeeper explains she is closing because sales are slow, and she admits that she wanted to see people wearing her kimonos but could not express that because of her pride. Sayaka realizes she is making the same mistake. She confesses that she has not been able to stop thinking about the haregi and that she wants to wear it with her head held high. The shopkeeper agrees to sell it to her, saying she only sells to customers who truly want it from the bottom of their hearts. She tells Sayaka that the greater the struggle, the greater the happiness, and that she is sure to find happiness ahead.[111]
Several days later, Sayaka wears the haregi for her friends. They all tell her how beautiful it looks on her. Sayaka regrets not being able to thank the shopkeeper properly, as the store was already closed when she returned. She never sees the shopkeeper again, but she remembers her words about winter and spring. Thanks to the haregi and the support of her friends, Sayaka feels brave and ready to move forward.[111]
Kyoko's Doppel Side Story
Kyubey approaches Kyoko at the arcade, asking her to test whether her doppel‑fused form will reappear if she transforms in Kamihama. Before she can respond, Nagisa arrives with an urgent problem: kindergarteners they once rescued recognized Nagisa at the park, and the teacher insists the children made it up. Nagisa has already started a cover story that they were filming an amateur movie and needs Kyoko’s help because Mami and the others are in school when the children visit.[112]
Kyoko and Nagisa meet the teacher and children at the park. The kids immediately recognize Kyoko, so the pair double down on the movie lie. The teacher is charmed and asks to see the production, forcing the whole team to commit. The Holy Quintet decides it is safer for the children to believe magical girls are fiction. They enlist Ashley for costumes, Sayuki for sword props, and Seira for film equipment and instruction. Kyoko and Sayaka will act as dueling magical girls; Madoka handles lights, Homura cameras, and Mami directs.[112]
On the day of the performance, Kyoko and Sayaka use quick‑change costumes while Nagisa sneaks discarded clothes off set. The children are awed by the glowing weapons and effects, explained with lighting tricks and soap bubbles. After the class leaves, the group reviews the footage and decides to keep a copy. Kyoko volunteers to return the borrowed items to Kamihama the next day and ask Seira to edit the video.[112]
Kyoko returns the props to Sayuki, then visits an aquarium to pass time. As she leaves, she spots the same kindergarteners, detects a witch, and rushes to fight it. She transforms into her usual magical girl outfit—not the doppel form—and defeats the witch. In her haste, she left her camera running outside; it captured her detransforming and her magic fading. The children find her and ask about the fire from her spear. Kyoko claims it was an optical illusion, but they are unconvinced.[112]
At Kosho, Kyoko meets Ashley and Seira. Seira sends the finished movie footage to the Quintet and then discovers the incriminating clip of Kyoko exiting the labyrinth. Kyoko asks if they can edit out the flames; Ashley, who has film‑production experience, handles the task while Seira realizes Ashley is the daughter of a famous filmmaker. The edited clip is sent to Mami as further cover, though Ashley scolds Kyoko for deceiving children.[112]
Kyoko later updates Kyubey. She explains that transforming in Kamihama did not trigger the doppel form, and Kyubey theorizes that the form requires a specific state of mind—a niche phenomenon that may never repeat but hints at new possibilities. Afterwards, Kyoko reflects to Sayaka on the nature of magic: the movie proved ordinary people can create similar effects, but magical girls must hunt witches. When Sayaka asks if she is feeling depressed, Kyoko insists she is just being philosophical, and the two slip back into their familiar banter.[112]
Nagisa's Valentine Side Story
February, the 14th: Nagisa writes in her diary on February 14th, regretting naming it "Kamihama Diary" since she is in Mitakihara. She is hunting for discounted Valentine's chocolate. She visits Sugar Plum but finds the chocolate coins sold out. She runs into Kyoko. They keep encountering each other at multiple stores and realize they are both after the same Valentine's Day exclusive Pink Tapir chocolate coins. They form an alliance to share information and split the chocolate.[113]
At the Pink Tapir station store, a clerk informs them the sale has moved to a new outlet location and gives them a map. On the way, a delivery truck carrying the chocolate coins is possessed by a Witch's Kiss and goes on a rampage. Nagisa and Kyoko chase it, jump onto the truck, and enter the Witch's Labyrinth. Nagisa uses her forbidden technique to defeat the Witch. The truck and other vehicles are unharmed.[113]
They arrive at the outlet store and buy the chocolate coins. Nagisa reflects on her memory of eating Pink Tapir chocolate coins for the first time at a hospital charity event when her mother was sick. She wonders if this universe's Nagisa would have had the same experience. She and Kyoko hurry to Mami's chocolate party. Kyoko reveals she bought a chocolate cake from Sugar Plum for everyone. Nagisa shares her pink chocolate coins. Mami is happy they are getting along. The next day, the chocolate hunt continues. At the outlet store, Ms. Saotome buys chocolate coins for a hospital charity event, continuing the tradition.[113]
Amane Sisters' Swimsuit Side Story
Ria, Mayu, and Manaka give the sisters their rented beach space, and the sisters end up spending the day with Team Yachiyo in a water pistol shooting match. They have more fun than they expected, but Tsukuyo suffers a heat stroke and is cared for by the group after Tsukasa panics. When Tsukasa tries to repay the favor, Yachiyo jokes that she should quit the Wings of Magius, then smiles when Tsukasa refuses as expected.[114]
The next day, Tsukasa joins Team Yachiyo in a volleyball tournament while Tsukuyo cheers from the sidelines. Their final opponents are Miyako, Kokoro, Masara, and Ren, with Ren proving surprisingly athletic. Miyako’s team wins after Yachiyo avoids stepping on a rare hermit crab, but everyone agrees Tsukasa has repaid her debt, and the sisters admit they had a wonderful time. They end the day drinking juice Yachiyo bought for them and buying matching crescent moon accessories in different colors.[114]
During Kuroe's school's closing ceremony, the teacher tells everyone to have a fun summer vacation. Kuroe does not understand what that means. She writes in her summer homework diary, unsure of what to write.
Summer passes by quickly. Kuroe receives a text from her brother asking her to help at a beach house for his SUP class. She does not own a swimsuit, but she sees a flyer for Mitama's swimsuit coordination campaign and goes to Kamihama City.
At Mitama's shop, Kuroe explains she is looking for a "fun summer vacation" but does not understand what that means. Emiri, Rika, Ren, and Hinano arrive and invite Kuroe to hang out with them. They go to the food court and talk about their ideal summers. Emiri gives Kuroe the nickname "Kuropi." Kuroe feels overwhelmed and out of place. Ren notices Kuroe is uncomfortable and asks if she is okay.
They go to a summer festival. It is crowded and noisy. Kuroe feels she does not belong. Rika buys takoyaki for her. Emiri invites her to play ring toss. Kuroe feels like a burden. At the end of the night, Rika asks if Kuroe hates noisy places. Kuroe admits she is not good with them. Hinano gives her a flyer for a joint event of themed cafes and suggests she might find people with shared interests there. Kuroe accepts, though she feels she is just avoiding being rude.
Kuroe goes to the event and finds the maid cafe overwhelming. She bumps into Ryo, a former Black Feather, who recognizes her. Ryo introduces her to Ikumi and Eternal Sakura. Karin and Kanagi also arrive. Karin passionately talks about Phantom Thief Magical Kirin and offers to lend Kuroe a copy. Kuroe agrees, but when Karin suggests they share book recommendations, Kuroe panics and leaves, afraid she will not like the book and disappoint them. She regrets not getting Karin's contact information.
Kuroe goes to Shizuku's family cafe, which Ryo had recommended. She orders coffee and reads a book. Shizuku notices the book and they talk briefly. Shizuku seems easy to talk to. A loud girl named Ayaka arrives and drags Shizuku away to a comedy show. Shizuku smiles and goes with her. Kuroe is disappointed, realizing Shizuku is not "just like her" after all. She envies Shizuku for being able to take the hand that was offered. She feels disgusted with herself for wanting others to be as miserable as her. On the way home, she listens to music but hates the summer songs. She compares herself to a fox who decided the grapes were sour because she could not reach them.
Kuroe receives another text about the beach house. She agrees to help, afraid of getting in trouble for changing her mind. She works at the beach house, feeling out of place among happy people. She thinks about how Iroha would handle things differently. She wishes someone would grab her hand and pull her forward.
On the last day of summer vacation, Kuroe is working at the beach house when she hears Iroha's voice. She looks up and sees Iroha. It was that encounter that changed the course of her summer.
Looking back, the summer was not perfect. It was exhausting and full of anxiety. But it was the "fun" she was looking for. She did things she never thought she would do. She was afraid of making mistakes, but she now thinks she should have been braver. She does not know if it is what everyone would call a "fun summer vacation," but it is a summer she will never forget. She did not finish any of the books she wanted to read. But it was still a fun summer vacation. She wants to thank everyone who helped her. She wonders what next summer will be like. Even though she prefers winter, the summer beach is not so bad either.
On the day of the Tanabata Festival, Yachiyo and Tsuruno are performing lead roles in a special drama for the Mizuna Tanabata Festival. They are scheduled to give an introductory speech and do promo work in costume. Iroha and the others ask to join them. Yachiyo agrees. They will have free time before the screening to look around the stalls together.
Tsuruno brings a video camera to film a home video for Team Mikazuki. She interviews everyone throughout the day. Yachiyo gives everyone an allowance for the festival. Felicia and Sana check out the food stalls. Iroha and Ui look at the decorations. Yachiyo samples bamboo dumplings.
Ui finds a lost wishing paper and turns it in. She wants to write her own wish but hesitates, not wanting to bring up wishes around other Magical Girls. Yachiyo notices and encourages her. Ui gets wishing paper for everyone.
The group makes bamboo boats and floats them down the canal. Sana cuts her finger on a bamboo leaf. Yachiyo notices and helps her. Sana is touched by Yachiyo's kindness. Felicia says she feels warm on the inside.
Iroha tells the camera that Yachiyo gives her a feeling of security. Ui says she wants to be someone like Yachiyo someday. Tsuruno records her own message, calling Yachiyo dense but incredibly kind, and says she loves her.
The screening begins. Afterward, Yachiyo and Tsuruno go to greet the production staff. The others return to Mikazuki Villa to prepare a surprise.
That night, Yachiyo and Tsuruno return home to find the lights off. Everyone surprises them with a handmade Milky Way made of paper stars. They call it the Mikazuki Way. They also show the edited home video featuring everyone's messages of gratitude. Yachiyo is moved to tears. She thanks them all, saying she is so happy they are always with her. She says this is the best present ever. Tsuruno turns the stars back on and they enjoy their very own Milky Way. Yachiyo says she never expected her tears would be those of joy.
Rena & Kaede's Swimsuit Side Story
Kaede, Rena, and Momoko have picked out new swimsuits. Momoko could not buy one because she spent her allowance on a concert tour. They decide to go to the beach together. Kaede mentions that Mikazuki Villa is renting a lodge for a study camp. Rena asks Yachiyo if they can join. Yachiyo agrees. They arrive at the lodge. Yachiyo announces that everyone must complete ten pages of homework per subject per day before they can play.[115]
Rena negotiates with Yachiyo: if they can finish all three days' worth of homework in one day, they can play at the beach tomorrow. Everyone agrees. They study hard together. Rena suggests a reward system to stay motivated. They shout encouragement like at an idol concert. Yachiyo and Momoko help with difficult problems.[115]
By evening, everyone has met their quota. Rena and Kaede rush to the beach. But Rena has eaten too much chocolate and feels bloated. She is embarrassed and refuses to go swimming. She goes to bed early.[115]
Rena, Kaede, and Momoko finally play at the beach. Mitama, Kanagi, and Mifuyu visit. Mitama has brought homemade rice balls as a reward. To decide who gets them, they hold a fishing contest. Rena and Kaede catch a pufferfish but come in second place. Kanagi wins first place and gets stuck with Mitama's cooking. Mifuyu is affected first. Rena and Kaede eat the remaining Mitama musubi and feel sick. They rest for the rest of the afternoon. Yachiyo goes shopping alone.[115]
That night, Rena and Kaede notice Yachiyo acting strange. They follow her and find her with fireworks. Yachiyo admits she bought them for everyone but felt too shy to ask. Rena and Kaede insist on setting them off together. They gather everyone. The group enjoys fireworks on the beach. Rena and Kaede stay up late playing with the leftovers. Momoko reflects on how much they have changed.[115]
They wake up past noon. There is only an hour before the bus leaves. They quickly change into swimsuits and race to the beach. Rena loses and buys everyone juice. They enjoy a brief swim before heading home. Kaede says she is glad she came to the beach.[115]
Momoko & Mitama's Mermaid Side Story
Mitama asks Momoko to be her partner for the Beachside Perfect Pair Contest. The prizes include a scallop BBQ, Candy World tickets for Mikage, and a giant stuffed bunny Rena and Kaede would love. Momoko agrees, and Mitama immediately drags her out shopping.[116]
They browse swimsuits, but Mitama insists on choosing thoughtfully rather than buying on a whim. They separate briefly, and Mitama runs into Mikage, deflecting questions about what she’s doing. Momoko later admits she also had to make excuses after running into Rena and Kaede. Instead of buying swimsuits, Mitama brings Momoko back for an adjustment.[116]
After the adjustment, they emerge in new swimsuits—Momoko’s tailored perfectly to her tastes, leaving her flustered but secretly pleased. Mitama teases her and admits she’s nervous but excited.[116]
On contest day, Mitama and Momoko play on the beach. They learn the contest requires performing a shared beach memory with chemistry. They plan to tell the story of Mitama’s deserted island ordeal while Momoko adds her side of worrying. While playing, they fight a Witch together—the first time Mitama has teamed up with someone—then run straight into Rena, Kaede, and Mikage.[116]
The three accuse them of sneaking off to the beach. Mikage is upset because Mitama once lied to keep her from swimming. Rena and Kaede are hurt Momoko excluded them. Momoko and Mitama confess the whole plan, and the trio admits they’d been stalking them. They enter the contest just in time.[116]
They win by performing the events of the day instead of their planned story. Rena claims the stuffed bunny, and Mikage gets the Candy World tickets, immediately inviting Mitama. Apologies are exchanged, and the others ask for no more secrets.[116]
Later, while Mitama and Momoko clean up, Rena and Kaede take Mikage to get drinks. A girl from Mitama’s past confronts her: the one Mitama accidentally shoved down the stairs years ago. A crowd gathers, muttering rumors, but Momoko defends Mitama and the crowd disperses. The girl realizes it was an accident and offers to help clear Mitama’s name, but Mitama declines, saying she no longer needs it because she has someone who believes in her.[116]
Rena, Kaede, and Mikage return, unaware of what happened. They make plans to get watermelons from Kaede’s garden, leaving Mitama and Momoko alone. Over ice cream, Mitama teases Momoko until Momoko thanks her. Mitama reflects that Momoko will always be there to stop her when she’s wrong and help her make things right. She jokes about what else they can do together, and Momoko says she’ll go to many places with her—just not a deserted island.[116]
Madoka's Swimsuit Side Story
Madoka arrives at a resort with her friends, carrying her mother’s challenge to do something she can only do now. After rescuing an old woman’s hat from the sea, she learns the hat was a gift from the woman’s daughter, Himari.[117]
The group spends the day swimming, building a sandcastle, and splitting into smaller activities. While walking alone, Madoka meets a photographer who shares her own regret: as a child, she made a friend named Himari during one summer, but a petty argument kept them from meeting one last time; she later learned Himari had been ill and died. The photographer suggests Madoka and her friends join the resort’s Memory Photo Rally to see night‑blooming barringtonias.[117]
The girls complete the rally together, with the final photo taken at a sunflower field. That evening, a storm cancels the flower tour, but the photographer invites them to meet the next morning.[117]
The next morning, the photographer leads them to a hidden pond where barringtonia blossoms float. She reveals this was the special place she and Himari had planned to visit. Madoka recognizes Himari’s name and, with her friends’ help, finds the old woman from the beach.[117]
The old woman and the photographer meet; the photographer confesses her guilt over their childhood fight, but the woman explains Himari never mentioned any quarrel—her illness suddenly worsened that day. The two women reconcile, and both thank Madoka for bringing them together.[117]
On the final morning of the trip, the photographer gives Madoka a photo she took at the flower pond. Madoka reflects that the thing she could only do here was to reunite the two women and give them peace. Her friends call her for one last swim, and she runs off to join them, already thinking of returning to the island someday.[117]
Homura's Swimsuit Side Story and Homura's Swimsuit Doppel Story
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Homura visits Kamihama to find clues for reaching a happy ending and meets Sayaka, who is in town to pick up an album for Kyosuke. Sayaka notices Homura seems down and brings her to the beach for the Kamihama Magical Girl Fishing Festival.[118]
At the registration counter, Mitama announces that all participants must wear swimwear and offers to transform outfits for free. Homura appears genuinely excited, making Mitama feel slightly guilty. Sayaka runs into Kanoko, who persuades her into wearing a bizarre mushroom‑mermaid costume. Homura changes into her swimwear and meets Iroha and Sana, learning that many magical girls have gathered, including the Seika trio, Miyako and Emiri, Rena and Kaede, Meiyui, Himika, Konoha with her sisters, Manaka representing Walnuts, Tsuruno and Felicia representing Banbanzai, and Kokoro, Masara, and Konomi.[118]
Homura brings food to Sayaka, who is stuck in her costume. She admits she bought from both caterers out of pity for Banbanzai, though the food is too heavy for her hospital‑weakened stomach. They share the meal. After eating, Sayaka falls into a strange dream where Kyosuke leaves for Czech and Homura appears in the same mushroom‑mermaid suit, waking her in a scream. She finds Homura fishing her glasses out of the sea after they fell in during the chaos.[118][118]
No one caught any fish because several magical girls fell into the water. Mitama declares Homura the qualifying winner for at least catching her glasses and pits her against former champion Yachiyo, who has been hypnotized by Mitama and is acting euphoric. In her daze, Yachiyo mistakes Sayaka’s costume for bait and throws her into the sea. The suit is not waterproof, and Sayaka suffers electric shocks from the built‑in fan. Her Doppel activates, a mermaid that drags Yachiyo in as well, but Yachiyo begins water‑skiing behind it.[118]
Homura connects with the Doppel and manages to fish it up, winning the oversized trophy. Later, Sayaka thanks Homura and tells her they can watch each other’s backs, and Homura happily promises to help her no matter what.[118]
Homura connects with the Doppel and manages to fish it up, winning the oversized trophy. Later, as the festival winds down, Homura is confronted by her own Doppel, which mocks her for enjoying herself. It blames her not only for Madoka’s death but for every death that has occurred, including Kuro’s, and preemptively accuses her of all the deaths still to come. The Doppel scolds her for relying on Madoka’s kindness and enjoying summer while Kuro lies dead. Though Homura confronts it more firmly than before, she cannot overcome it entirely. She retorts that moving forward is not the same as wallowing in self‑pity, and that protecting Madoka’s life alone is not enough—she must protect her happiness and her friends as well. She tells her inner self that she will not disappear.[119]
Homura visits Kamihama seeking clues for a happy ending and meets Sayaka, who is there to pick up an album for Kyosuke. Noticing Homura seems down, Sayaka brings her to the Magical Girl Fishing Festival.[120]
At registration, Mitama announces all participants must wear swimwear, offering to transform their outfits for free. Homura is surprisingly excited, and Sayaka gets roped into wearing a ridiculous mushroom‑mermaid costume designed by Kanoko.[120]
Many familiar magical girls attend as participants or catering staff. Hazuki reveals her hatred of worms, Konoha faints from watching bait wriggle, and various mishaps begin piling up.[120]
While Homura shares food with Sayaka, Sayaka falls asleep and has a strange dream where Homura - wearing the same mushroom costume - tells her to let Kyosuke go and live her own life. She wakes up screaming to find Homura fishing her glasses out of the sea after they fell in during the chaos.[120]
By the end of the event, no one has caught a single fish because several magical girls fell into the water and scared them away. Mitama declares Homura the winner of the qualifying round since she at least caught her glasses, then pits her against a hypnotized Yachiyo who is overly excited about the competition.[120]
Yachiyo mistakes Sayaka in her costume for bait and throws her into the sea. The non‑waterproof suit causes Sayaka to be electrocuted by its built‑in fan, but her Doppel activates and saves her. The Doppel drags Yachiyo into the water, and Yachiyo begins water‑skiing using her fishing rod while being pulled around.[120][120]
Homura manages to fish up the Doppel and wins the oversized trophy. Later, Sayaka thanks Homura and tells her they can watch each other's backs. Homura happily agrees, ending the day on a warm note.[120]
Later that day, Homura confronts her Doppel, which mocks her for enjoying summer and relying on Madoka’s kindness. The Doppel blames her not only for Madoka’s death but for every death that has occurred, including Kuro’s, and preemptively accuses her for all the deaths that will come. It tells her that her weakness caused Kuro’s death and that she will never be able to help anyone. Homura manages to push back more firmly than before, arguing that moving forward is not the same as wallowing in self‑pity. She insists that protecting Madoka’s life alone is not enough—she must also protect her happiness and the rest of her friends. She tells her inner self that she will not disappear.[121]
Sayaka's Waverider Side Story
Sayaka, Madoka, and Homura visit a seaside villa on the outskirts of Kamihama. They meet Felicia and her friends briefly. After parting ways, they decide to visit an aquarium. They participate in an accessory-making workshop using star sand. Inside the aquarium, they meet Ashley, an exchange student from the United States, and Riko. Ashley recognizes them as Magical Girls from Mitakihara because she encountered their copies in Endless Mirrors. They chat and learn Ashley is making videos about kawaii things in Japan.[122]
After parting ways with Ashley and Riko, Sayaka wants to visit a CD store. She hopes to find rare CDs for Kyosuke. At the store, she reaches for the same CD as a woman. They discover they both use notepads to track CDs. The woman is Takamine's wife—Takamine was a violinist who passed away. She collects his recordings to show her daughter. They exchange contact information. Sayaka mentions the upcoming flea market.[122]
A few days later, Sayaka, Madoka, Homura, Mami, Kyoko, and Nagisa visit the flea market together. They meet Ashley and Riko again. They split into groups. Sayaka and Kyoko go together. They eat lunch and shaved ice. Ashley records their conversation. Madoka and Homura leave early for Witch patrol.[122]
Sayaka's group meets Takamine's wife and daughter. A strong wind blows the daughter's hat into the ocean. Sayaka and Kyoko transform into swimsuits and ride a surfboard to retrieve it, using Nagisa's floaty as a distraction. The hat is recovered. Takamine's wife realizes she lost her notepad. Sayaka offers her own notes, but they are smudged from the ocean water. She cannot read them.[122]
Madoka suggests asking Sayaka's copy in Endless Mirrors, as it might remember the CD list from months ago. Madoka and Homura go to Mirrors.[122]
The next day, while waiting, Nagisa and Riko play with water guns. Sayaka's group relaxes on the beach. Madoka and Homura find Sayaka's copy in Mirrors. The copy lures them into a trap, but they manage to get the CD list from her and escape. They send it to Sayaka.[122]
Takamine's wife identifies the CDs she was looking for. Sayaka buys a souvenir for Kyosuke. They enjoy the rest of the day at the beach. Ashley says she will edit the video into a private memory for Sayaka to share with her loved ones. Sayaka thanks everyone.[122]
Mami's Swimsuit Side Story
Mami, Homura, Madoka, and Sayaka fight a Witch. They rescue a taxi driver who was captured. He is confused but fine. They help him find his car. Afterward, Homura feels bad for failing to finish off the Witch. Mami suggests they have a review meeting at her place.[123]
At Mami's apartment, they discuss their strategy. Mami admits fighting alone was lonely. She says having the others with her is reassuring. They plan for future fights: Sayaka will handle Familiars, Madoka and Homura will immobilize the Witch, and Mami will finish it off. Homura provides Mami with documents on military-grade explosives to help her develop more powerful fireworks.[123]
The next day, the team encounters a paramedic and a girl under a Witch's influence. They enter the Labyrinth and defeat the Witch. The paramedic wakes up and thanks them and the team slips away quietly.[123]
On the first day of school after summer vacation, Mami calls Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura to the roof. Kyoko and Nagisa fought a powerful Witch and retreated. They warn the others and the team meets to plan. Kyoko and Nagisa will immobilize the Witch while Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura handle the Familiars. Mami will finish it off with her new firework attack.[123]
The ext morning, the Witch appears and the team executes their plan. Mami uses a powerful firework attack, which she names "Fiore Finale," to defeat the Witch. They rescue the captured people. A paramedic from earlier recognizes them and offers to take care of the victims. The team rushes to school but is late.[123]
A taxi driver from the previous encounter sees them and gives them a ride. He thanks them for protecting the town. They arrive at school just in time. Mami is glad her hard work paid off and feels happy to be thanked. She looks forward to continuing to protect the town with everyone.[123]
Kyoko's Swimsuit Side Story
Kyoko invites Homura, Mami, Sayaka, and Madoka to the beach using tickets Mitama gave her after another accidental transformation into her magical swimsuit. The group swims, then Kyoko dominates the buffet. They discover a cliff diving spot, where Sayaka, Mami, and Kyoko take turns jumping while Madoka and Homura watch. They agree to return the day after next, since Madoka is busy the following day.[124]
The next day, Kyoko asks Mitama to let her keep the swimsuit form for the summer, then heads to the beach alone. There she finds Ui Tamaki practicing swimming by herself, desperate to learn by the next day so she can join her family cliff diving. Kyoko watches over her, and later Sayaka arrives to help. Ui improves, but a rip current nearly sweeps her away; Kyoko rescues her. Moved by Ui’s determination, Kyoko keeps training her until sunset, and Ui finally masters swimming.[124]
On the final day, the Mitakihara girls return to the cliff. Kyoko spots Ui with Iroha and Yachiyo, who are reluctant to let her jump despite her claims. Kyoko vouches for Ui’s hard work and near‑drowning experience, convincing them to allow it. Ui jumps successfully. Later, Kyoko visits Mitama to revert her outfit, explaining she wants to learn swimming properly rather than relying on magic. She trades a Grief Seed for money to buy ramune as payment for a teacher.[124]
Nemu asks Sakurako to tell a scary story at the beach sleepover. Sakurako agrees to prepare a story they will never forget. She asks Hinano for help. Hinano suggests visiting a haunted place to experience fear firsthand. Sakurako, Hinano, Ryo, and Ikumi go to a rocky area and a shrine cave. Ryo tries to startle Sakurako from behind, but Sakurako is only surprised, not scared. Ikumi tells a story about a kappa sealed in the shrine. Sakurako already knows the story and reveals the monster's weakness. Hinano is more scared of Sakurako than the story. They return to the beach.
At the beach, Ryo suggests they take a break and swim. Sakurako brings floaties, water guns, and other toys. They play together all day. Hinano is frustrated they are not making progress. Sakurako says she understands one new fear: the fear of having unfinished homework on the last day of summer vacation.
Hinano suggests they stop trying to make Sakurako understand fear. They only need to scare the children. Ryo and Ikumi help Sakurako create an original ghost story. Sakurako combines elements from her research and their experiences. The story is disjointed and would make Touka laugh. Ikumi suggests Sakurako use her own presence to deliver the story with a performance. They prepare a plan: Sakurako will tell the story and use special effects, including a glowing swimsuit and fireballs from Hinano.
On the day of the sleepover, Sakurako, Ui, Touka, and Nemu go to the beach. Sakurako is distracted, preparing for the performance. They play in the ocean and build sandcastles. Sakurako occasionally stares off into space, saying she feels like she is being watched. They swim one last time at sunset. Sakurako dives and takes a long time to surface, worrying Ui and Touka.
That night, they tell ghost stories. Nemu goes first, then Touka. Sakurako tells her prepared story about four friends at the beach, where one girl starts acting strangely and disappears. She uses special effects—a glowing swimsuit and fireballs outside the door—to create a frightening atmosphere. Ui and Touka are terrified. Touka cries. Sakurako breaks character to reassure them it was an act.
Ryo, Ikumi, and Hinano arrive to check on them. Touka is angry and tells them to stand outside as punishment. Outside, Sakurako realizes the scariest thing of all was making the three of them cry and fearing they would not like her anymore. She decides ghost stories are truly scary. She hopes this will be a good memory despite going too far.
Momoko rehearses for the Halloween play with Karin, Kanagi, and Mitama. She plays the role of a sister, reciting lines about love. Momoko feels the role does not suit her, but Karin and Kanagi praise her performance. Karin admits she does not understand the meaning of the lines she copied from a reference. Kanagi suggests her character was inspired by Magical Kirin. Mitama says she does not understand love, and Momoko agrees, laughing about it.
At school, Momoko notices her first love, who is also her classmate. A friend tells her that he fought with his girlfriend and that this is a 90% chance for someone to get close to him. Momoko is surprised by the suggestion.
After school, Momoko, Rena, and Kaede walk together. Rena and Kaede tell Momoko she is like a sister to them because she listens, makes them laugh, and gets mad when it counts. Momoko feels encouraged. They sense a Witch and fight it. Momoko is in her Halloween costume and cannot revert until Halloween. She decides to use it as practice.
They defeat the Witch and save a girl who was kissed by it. The girl is upset about a love problem. Momoko, in her sister costume, listens to her. The girl confesses she is in love with a boy who has a girlfriend and feels guilty for wanting them to break up. Momoko is struck by the timing because this mirrors her own situation.
The girl says she cannot give up on her love because doing so would mean her love was not serious. Momoko realizes this is exactly how she felt about her own first love. Momoko remembers wishing for the courage to confess, but she missed her chance due to her bad timing. She wonders if giving up meant her love was not serious. Momoko is conflicted.
At rehearsal, Momoko's performance is off. Kanagi and Karin notice she is not getting into character. Momoko admits it is a private matter and does not want to discuss it. She resolves to cut off her lingering feelings and end the problem herself.
Momoko tries to be cold to her first love to make him dislike her, but she feels guilty because he is already upset about his fight. At rehearsal, her performance is compassionate rather than merciful. Mitama and Kanagi notice she is still troubled.
Momoko apologizes to her first love for being rude, saying she had a fight with her parents. He is relieved, thinking she did not hate him. Momoko realizes she is being affected by the girl's worries and her friend's love philosophy. She decides to practice harder to get back to her original self.
She stays late to practice. Her first love also stays late and sighs. Momoko confronts him about his fight. He admits he and his girlfriend argued over a trivial movie disagreement, and they have been avoiding each other. Momoko says they are both in the wrong and should apologize. He says waiting for the other to apologize first would be cowardly, and he does not want to be a coward.
Momoko realizes this mirrors her own decision not to use her wish to make someone fall in love with her because she did not want to be a coward. She understands that whether she gives up or not does not make her love any more or less serious because her way of life is what matters. She thanks him for opening her eyes. She asks him what he is missing, and he says courage to apologize. Momoko offers to help.
Momoko transforms into her sister costume and uses her encouragement magic to give him courage. She tells him to confess sincerely and go talk to his girlfriend. He thanks her and leaves, saying the man who marries her will be happy.
At rehearsal, Momoko's performance is the best yet. Karin, Kanagi, and Mitama praise her. Momoko feels a mix of relief and sadness. She cries about her feelings, drinking ginger ale and rambling about how much she liked him and wanted him to be happy. Mitama listens patiently. Momoko insists she is not crying.
Kanagi, Momoko, Karin, and Mitama rehearse for a Halloween stage play. Karin praises their performances, saying they are a perfect fit for their roles. Mitama suggests a full run-through, and they practice the entire play. Afterward, Karin admits something feels off about the last scene—the final battle between the vampire and the sister. She cannot pinpoint the issue but believes the script is to blame. Kanagi and Momoko offer to support her with their acting while she contemplates adjustments.
Kanagi tries changing her acting style during practice to help Karin identify the problem, but Karin says it feels out of character. Karin realizes she has been misinterpreting the vampire's personality all along. She explains the vampire is based on a character from her favorite manga, "Magical Kirin." Kanagi admits she has not read that far into the manga, and Karin insists she must read it.
Kanagi takes the "Kirin" volumes home and reads the vampire arc. The story ends with the townsfolk ambushing and killing the weakened vampire while Kirin does not intervene. Peace returns to the town. Kanagi feels emptiness upon finishing the arc. Her brother asks to borrow the manga, but Kanagi refuses, realizing she does not want him to feel the same emptiness. She is troubled by the vampire's fate and wonders if this has to do with her role in the play.
The Halloween party begins. Kanagi serves guests as a "vampire maid." She interacts with various Magical Girls. Leila comments that Kanagi's vampire portrayal is too much of a character compared to the normal idea of cruel vampires. Ui tells Kanagi she is not scared because she knows the person underneath the costume. Touka says vampires are not scary because they have many weaknesses. Kanagi pretends to be offended and playfully scares them, but the conversation gives her an idea. She realizes the preconceived notion that vampires are scary is a vicious cycle of ideas. Humans gave up on understanding them and became more afraid. She connects this to the "Kirin" arc, where the vampire's point of view is never shown, allowing the reader's fear to persist. Kanagi now understands the vampire's true identity and rushes to share her realization with Karin and Momoko before the play.
The play begins. Kanagi and Momoko perform their roles. The plot follows a vampire who terrorizes a town and a sister who fights her. Their battles always end in draws. The sister lures the vampire into a trap using garlic from an upcoming harvest festival. The vampire admits defeat and asks to be killed, but the sister offers mercy. Karin, backstage, feels she failed to capture the vampire's character properly.
Kanagi improvises the vampire's climactic speech. She reveals the vampire's true identity is like the people of Daito—oppressed without reason, burdened by ancestors' grudges, and filled with anger from being made to put up with it. She confesses she is remorseful and asks for forgiveness. The sister apologizes on behalf of the townsfolk for unfairly oppressing them. They reconcile, and peace is restored.
The play is a success. Everyone praises Kanagi's performance. Karin apologizes for not being considerate enough while writing the script. Kanagi says the play left her feeling refreshed. Later, Mitama asks Kanagi if the resolution reflects how she truly feels. Kanagi admits she does not know. The outcome was highly idealized, and she is unsure if she could let go of everything in reality. Still, she acknowledges that Halloween was fun.
Mitama and Kanagi discuss plans for a Kamihama Student Council Halloween event to bridge East and West. Kanagi suggests looking back on their past as a cautionary example. She recalls the future she once envisioned—an equal future brought about by destruction.
Kanagi remembers her time with Neo-Magius. She and Mitama joined Himena's operations to strip Kamihama of food and drink and demonstrate Magical Girl power. Kanagi planned to become a common enemy for the people, allowing Himena to fight her as a righteous Magical Girl. She intended to be killed by the people of Kamihama, uniting them across East and West. The operation proceeded with Feathers destroying the city. Himena sided with the humans, and the people joined hands to defeat Kanagi. She was shot and fell, believing equality would follow. However, that future never came. Kanagi reflects that it is good it did not. She and Mitama were saved by Mikage's "Get Along Great Plan" and the help of many Magical Girls.
Kanagi goes to apologize to the East Magical Girls—Mito, Reira, Seika, Himika, and Riko—ready to be killed. She admits her sins, including approving the wholesale slaughter of Magical Girls. Himika is furious but understands Kanagi's pain. Instead of violence, Himika flicks Kanagi's forehead, mirroring how Kanagi once flicked Shigure and Hagumu as atonement. Shigure and Hagumu appear and apologize for dragging Kanagi into Neo-Magius. The East girls forgive Kanagi and invite her to build the future together. They hold a Welcome Back party.
Kanagi also reconciles with the maid café staff. The manager and senior maid had worried about her absence. Customers had written letters expressing their concern. The manager asks Kanagi to return as Kanagitan. She accepts gratefully. The manager offers to help with the Student Council event and tells Kanagi she no longer needs to hide where she was born. Kanagi is deeply moved.
Kanagi reflects on returning home. She had long hesitated, fearing her family might reject her. She paced around the housing complex, remembering the lives of the people there. Children greeted her, sensing something was wrong, and told her to go home and eat.
Her younger brother found her and led her home. Her father had made curry—the same curry Kanagi had once said was delicious when her mother was in the hospital. Her family had been making it every day, waiting for her return. Kanagi realizes she was about to destroy everything precious to her. She eats and feels human again. She resolves to protect this happiness and seek a new future—not through destruction, but together with all the people of Kamihama.
Mitama and Kanagi discuss future Student Council plans. They consider a sports day, a festival, or camping. Mitama suggests "romance" as an important theme. They agree to move forward together for the future of Kamihama.
Mitama's Everlasting Darkness Side Story
This is partially in the past, part self-reflection.
Mitama waits for Kanagi to discuss the student conference. When Kanagi arrives, Mitama reflects on her past. She once wished for the destruction of Kamihama. She was consumed by grief and anger. She wanted to destroy the town that had hurt her. But she also wanted an apology from those who wronged her. She recalls being bullied after returning to Daito Academy. The people of Daito resented her for going to Mizuna and returning in disgrace. She felt betrayed and humiliated. She wanted them to apologize, but they only did so when their lives were in danger.
After the Neo Magius Incident, Mitama returns to her Coordinator shop but cannot face anyone. She is overwhelmed by guilt and wants to apologize but does not know how. Momoko visits and brings snacks. Momoko encourages her to apologize and offers to help. Thanks to Momoko, many Magical Girls come to the shop to see Mitama. Mitama apologizes to them. Yachiyo, Hinano, Maria, Nanaka, Kaede, Rena, Meiyui, Ria, Riko, and Himika all speak to her. They accept her apology. Mitama cries from relief.
Mitama begins giving free adjustments and doing favors to atone. Momoko returns and tells Mitama that everyone is worried about her—she is not acting like herself. Momoko points out that Mitama has not forgiven herself. Mitama realizes this is true. She struggles to know how to atone. She decides to participate in the student conference to change herself and face Kamihama again.
Mitama returns home for the first time in a long while. Her parents are waiting for her. They apologize for not being able to help her when she was suffering. They had been bowing to others to protect her, but they did not realize they were hurting her. Mitama finally understands their intentions. She tells them that is enough. She asks them to let go of the past and move forward. They have a family dinner together. Mitama takes a bath and cries, washing away her sadness, anger, and resentment. She resolves to one day forgive herself.
Mitama and Kanagi meet again. Mitama shares her realization: her grief has ended. She now wants to make amends and carve a new future for Kamihama. They discuss ideas for the student conference. Kanagi suggests a sports festival. Mitama suggests a festival with food stalls. They joke about romance and love interests. Mitama feels lighter and ready to move forward. She says her grief melts away.
Mifuyu's Fairy Tale Side Story
The girls gather at Mikazuki Villa to watch a children's show called "Secret Heroine Mimikal☆Mimiko." Mifuyu arrives and joins them, and after the episode ends, the conversation turns to nostalgic childhood programs.[125]
Prompted by the discussion, Mifuyu shares memories of a show from her own childhood, "Secret Heroine Typical☆Tina." Living in a strict household, she found escape in her dreams after becoming a Magical Girl. Using her magic, she created a dream world where she transformed into her own heroine, experiencing the freedom and praise she lacked in reality. After meeting Yachiyo during a Witch hunt, she began including her in dreams, imagining a version where Yachiyo relied on her.[125]
However, as she grew closer to the real Yachiyo, the gap between her dream self and real self became painful. Eventually, the real people in her life stopped appearing in her dreams one by one, starting with Yachiyo. In the end, even a kind version of her mother disappeared, and Mifuyu stopped having dreams entirely.[125]
The others listen and react, with Rena relating to feeling ashamed of her past self while Iroha, Ui, and Felicia try to understand. Mifuyu explains that facing reality allowed her to grow, but she never stopped holding onto her ideals. She acknowledges her failures, including her time with the Wings of the Magius, but states she does not hate herself.[125]
After the conversation, Mifuyu prepares to leave for a visit to her parents. Yachiyo tells her she would make a wonderful big sister and gives her a feather. Walking away, Mifuyu wonders if Yachiyo meant for her to consider how her childhood self would see her now. Imagining a conversation with her younger self, Mifuyu realizes she has grown stronger and decides she wants to become the ideal big sister she looked up to as a child.[125]
Holy Alina's Side Story
Alina sits in class, distracted and frustrated. She has been raising Witches as material for her art, but Karin's casual comparison to animal husbandry has shaken her. If she is merely breeding them, not creating with her own hands, can she truly call it art? Seeking answers, she goes to the place where she was first inspired, only to find Karin waiting, worried that Alina seems as troubled as when she once jumped from a hospital roof. Alina insists she is fine and cannot die anyway. Karin gives her the latest volume of Phantom Thief Magical Kirin to distract her. Reading it that night, Alina realizes the manga maintains the same core theme across every volume. If she can find the core of her own theme, she can apply it to her work.[126]
The next day, Alina thanks Karin with strawberry milk and explains her realization. Later, at the Wings of Magius, she discusses her artistic crisis with Touka and Nemu. Touka identifies the core of Alina's work as a death drive, a self-destructive urge that fascinates humanity. Pressing further, Alina learns from them that humans uniquely destroy their own kind and their environment, driven by something beyond survival. This, they suggest, is the unconscious force behind her art. Alina leaves exhilarated, finally understanding her theme.[126]
The following day, Alina tells her teacher she will participate in the art exhibit after all. She begins constructing a piece using faux fur and a mannequin, working with renewed energy.[126]
The next day, Alina installs her piece in the museum cafeteria: a mannequin draped in fur with a plaque reading "The right to participate is provided by a meal." Visitors must eat there before viewing the art. That night, Karin calls frantically. A terrible stench is coming from the installation. Alina arrives to find the stage covered in garbage from patrons' meals. She laughs, declaring the piece finished.[126]
One week later, the garbage has rotted. Alina titles the work "Humanity's Implicit Reward" and offers no explanation, insisting viewers interpret it individually. She reflects that people, driven by greed and an unconscious urge toward destruction, trashed her work simply by participating. She realizes humanity has always coveted its own destruction, and now she understands her purpose. She sees Eve not as art but as the tool she will use to reshape the world. Karin tells her she sounds like a cartoon villain. Alina takes her strawberry milk and growls.[126]
Later at the Wings of Magius, Alina asks Nemu to create a rumor for her. She will let it grow, then take it into herself and use it to achieve her greatest goal.[126]
Touka & Nemu's Winter Night Side Story
As winter arrives, Touka, Nemu, and Ui finish their school day in the hospital. Their teacher announces a Christmas party, and while most students are excited, Touka complains it is pointless. Ui learns Touka and Nemu have never attended a Christmas party and becomes eager for the three of them to celebrate together. Touka and Nemu immediately start bickering over who gets to spend time with Ui, until Iroha visits and remarks how much they have all grown since they first met. Later in Ui’s room, Iroha and Ui’s mother step out, and Ui suggests they plan the Christmas party together to stop another argument.[127]
The next morning in class, Touka and Nemu are both convinced Ui would rather spend the party with them individually. They make a contest: each will propose a party plan at the class meeting, Ui will pick the winner, and the victor gets Ui to herself all day.[127]
At the class meeting, Touka presents an extravagant plan where she rules as king; Nemu counters with a sequel to her Kagetaro story to be read by Ui. Both refuse to consider what the rest of the class wants, and when the teacher suggests they rethink, Touka storms out and Nemu flees in tears. Later, Ui tries to comfort them separately, but Touka and Nemu end up in a vicious fight that reduces Ui to tears. Ui confesses she has never celebrated Christmas with friends or family and simply wants to spend it with her two best friends, then returns to her room, leaving them shaken.[127]
That night, Touka and Nemu separately sneak to Ui’s room to leave apology notes. They run into each other and, realizing they both want to make things right, decide to work together on a plan that will truly make Ui and their classmates happy.[127]
In class, Touka and Nemu present a joint idea combining everyone’s suggestions: a puppet show, handmade cards, carols, and a visit from Santa. Everyone agrees. On the party day, everything goes well. Touka’s father appears as Santa, bringing gifts. Afterward, Ui gives Touka and Nemu presents she had hidden under her bed—the same place she once feared until Nemu’s story helped her overcome that fear. Touka and Nemu also have gifts for Ui, and though they refuse to admit they got anything for each other, they share a smile seeing how happy Ui is.[127]
Two years later, during the events of Christmas String, Touka and Nemu look back on that Christmas. They cringe at their past behavior but acknowledge they genuinely enjoyed it. Despite everything they are now caught up in, Nemu admits she treasures this Christmas too, and they agree to arrange another party for Ui, this time inviting Iroha and Sakurako.[127]
Nayuta & Mikage's Holiday Side Story
On Christmas morning, Nayuta wakes to Lavi shaking sleigh bells as an alarm, though Lavi’s arm now aches so much she vows never to do it again. Mikage arrives early, determined to spend the whole day together. She insists they use their Befana outfits—coordinated by Yozuru and Sudachi but set to vanish after Christmas—to do something special. Inspired by the legend of Befana, who leaves treats for children, Nayuta proposes they bake gifts for other magical girls.[128]
At the store, they enter a costume contest to win high‑quality eggs, and Nayuta and Mikage easily take first place. With their ingredients secured, they return home to bake. Lavi ends up doing most of the work after Nayuta and Mikage’s attempts go awry, but together they produce an assortment of treats, including a perfect strawberry cake.[128]
They first visit Mitama’s shop, where they meet Maria and Konomi. Mikage hands out sweets, crediting Lavi’s teaching, and Mitama permits them to visit the Mikazuki girls after receiving a cake. At Mikazuki House, they deliver gifts and see everyone enjoying their own Christmas celebrations. Iroha mentions that people in the shopping district call Lavi “the second Yachiyo Nanami,” and Nayuta realizes she herself knows little about Lavi.[128]
At Suitoku Temple, the Tokime clan gladly accepts the treats. Listening to them recount their Secret Santa exchange, Nayuta feels envious of how close they are. At Puella Care, they learn Livia attempted a clumsy Santa surprise for Yozuru and Sudachi. The visits leave Nayuta troubled, thinking about Lavi spending Christmas away from her family.[128]
Back home, Lavi surprises Nayuta and Mikage with matching scarves—one for each of them, completing a set with her own. Nayuta is overjoyed and later gives Lavi the strawberry cake. After dinner, Nayuta reflects on how much she still does not understand about Lavi. She considers using her Befana outfit’s magic to trace Lavi’s thoughts through the scarf, but when the chance passes at midnight, she feels relieved. Instead of prying with magic, she decides to have a cup of tea ready for Lavi when she returns from escorting Mikage home.[128]
Tsuruno & Felicia's Special Delivery Side Story
In the real world, Tsuruno gives gelato to Ui and Felicia. Ui is absorbed in playing a game called "Little Vacation" on Tsuruno's phone. The game follows Tsuruno and Felicia as Reindeer Santas traveling to reach the End of the World and the Wishing Star.[129]
Maze Town: Tsuruno and Felicia arrive at Maze Town. They enter a building and are trapped in a time loop. Four other girls—Hinano, Emiri, Rika, and Ren—are also trapped. Every four hours, a bell chimes and an explosion occurs, sending everyone back to the starting room with their memories intact. Four days have passed on the outside while they have repeated the same four hours.[129]
Tsuruno uses the Magical Okamochi Box, which produces a hint: "The key is something you don't know the importance of until it's gone. This ceaseless cycle will end when you regain it." They search the maze-like building. Hinano realizes the explosion likely happened in her lab, where she was making a growth potion. Emiri admits she may have accidentally mixed chemicals together. They find the lab but it is locked. They cannot find the key.[129]
The girls encourage Tsuruno and Felicia to leave since they were not originally trapped. Tsuruno and Felicia walk out easily. They promise to return once they find a way to free everyone. They leave, having failed to deliver smiles for the first time.[129]
Town of Miraculous ☆ Prestidigitations: Tsuruno and Felicia arrive at the next town. They meet Mitama, a magician performing tricks, and twins Rion and Hotori. Mitama attempts to teleport Hotori but accidentally duplicates her. There are now two Hotoris. Tsuruno and Felicia try to help. The Magical Okamochi Box produces another hint: "Three heads are better than one."[129]
Mitama tests the teleportation trick on candy and succeeds. She tries it on Tsuruno and Felicia, duplicating both of them. Now there are three Tsurunos. They analyze the trick and realize Mitama's magic actually duplicates the target and then erases the original. However, it cannot erase objects filled with magic power, so humans are not affected. They cannot find a way to return everyone to normal.[129]
The group decides to accept the situation. Tsuruno and Felicia hold a janken contest to decide who will continue traveling on Reindeer-san #2. The original Tsuruno and original Felicia win. The duplicates are left behind. The single Tsuruno who lost is left alone without Reindeer-san #2 or the Okamochi Box. She decides to continue traveling anyway.[129]
Maze Town: The three Tsurunos reunite and discuss the hints from the Okamochi Box. They realize "three heads are better than one" refers to them working together to solve the Maze Town puzzle. They also realize the key in Maze Town was a "smile"—something Ren had lost along the way.[129]
The group returns to Maze Town and deliberately falls into the trap. The time loop resets, and the duplicated Tsurunos and Felicias are gone. They return to being one Tsuruno and one Felicia. The repeated time loop also undoes Mitama's failed teleportation, returning Hotori to normal.[129]
Tsuruno explains the solution: Ren had lost her smile while traveling, and once she regained it, they could enter the lab. They enter the lab together—the door is unlocked—and Hinano neutralizes the chemicals. When the bell chimes, they are able to leave the town.[129]
In the real world, Ui is excited by the game's events. Felicia sends a thank-you text to the characters in the game. Game Tsuruno is surprised, saying the actual people probably do not play the game anymore. They celebrate their success and set their sights on the next town.[129]
Yachiyo's Fairy Tale Side Story
Yachiyo sits at Mikazuki Villa knitting, feeling nostalgic as she works with old supplies. When Iroha notices a scarf with a snowflake pattern nearby, Yachiyo explains she knitted it in elementary school as a Christmas gift for her parents. Ui, Tsuruno, Sana, and Felicia return home and ask to hear the full story, so Yachiyo retrieves the scarf from the time capsule where she had hidden it years ago.[130]
She explains that her parents moved frequently for work, and to be closer to her modeling agency, she went to live with her grandmother at Mikazuki Villa. Her parents dropped her off but had to leave immediately for work, and though Yachiyo acted mature to avoid worrying them, her grandmother saw through her facade. At her new school, Yachiyo struggled to make friends because her modeling schedule always interfered, and she lied to her mother during their daily phone calls about having friends and watching popular shows just to ease her concerns.[130]
A few months later, after becoming a Magical Girl and meeting Mifuyu, early December arrived. Yachiyo's parents visited briefly and mentioned the cold weather, inspiring her to make them Christmas gifts. She settled on scarves, and her grandmother agreed to teach her to knit. One week before Christmas, her grandmother revealed that her parents had arranged to take Christmas Day off to spend with her. Though Yachiyo acted indifferent, she was overjoyed and worked even harder on the scarves.[130]
On December 23, Yachiyo finished both scarves and went to bed excited for Christmas. The next morning, however, it snowed heavily and her mother called to explain that roads were closed and both parents were required to work. Yachiyo held back tears and told her mother not to worry, but after hanging up, she broke down crying in her grandmother's arms. Her parents never arrived, sending presents and a letter by mail the next day instead. Unable to look at the scarves, Yachiyo hid them in a time capsule.[130]
Back in the present day, Yachiyo finishes her story, explaining that she no longer feels sad looking at the scarves, only nostalgic. Sana observes that Yachiyo was cherished by many people and now takes care of others the same way. Ui notices Yachiyo is knitting new scarves for everyone at Mikazuki Villa, and the girls all request lessons so they can knit one for Yachiyo in return. Yachiyo takes them to the same yarn store her grandmother brought her to years ago.[130]
Suddenly, Yachiyo's phone rings. Her parents are in town on business and visit immediately. Her mother notices the old scarf and picks it up, and to Yachiyo's shock, both parents recognize it immediately, knowing exactly how old it is. After a brief visit, they must leave for work. Yachiyo's mother admits they always worried about her after her grandmother passed, but seeing her now, surrounded by friends, puts them at ease. They depart as snow begins to fall, and Yachiyo wraps her own knitted scarf around herself.[130]
Holy Mami's Side Story
Check on the days again to make sure how many days pass. It's possible it's all just one day
Mami finds herself in a strange white fog, speaking with two other versions of herself. Holy Mami claims she has learned the truth about magical girls from Alina Gray and Touka Satomi and has found a way to save everyone.[131]
Mami has tea with Touka and Alina at a house rented for her by Touka. Mami explains she has not returned to Mitakihara because her priority is releasing magical girls. Touka and Alina offer to lecture her on what she needs to study. Alina grows disturbingly excited discussing van Gogh's Sunflowers, and Touka lectures at length on mathematics until Alina interrupts. Mami reassures them she will ask for help when needed.[131]
Alina receives a call from the Amane sisters requesting help with a Witch. Touka asks Mami to assist, explaining she has a lecture to give at noon to recruit skilled magical girls. Mami agrees, reflecting that releasing magical girls requires Grief Seeds, protecting Rumors, and raising Witches.[131]
Mami finds Tsukuyo and Tsukasa Amane waiting for her. They explain the Witch has moved and the Black Feathers are monitoring it. A Black Feather appears and reports the Witch escaped, so the girls trace it with Mami's help and follow. The Amanes explain the Black Feathers hide their identities to avoid conflict from other magical girls.[131]
They find the Witch. As Mami fights, the Amanes note she is using too much magic. Mami explains that using more magic lets her meet Florence, her Doppel, sooner. Despite their warning that using Doppels is exhausting, Mami says she has grown used to it. She summons Florence and defeats the Witch quickly.[131]
Mami receives a call from Touka, asking her to come to an abandoned museum in Sakae Ward. Touka explains they encountered troublesome magical girls now trapped in a Rumor and asks Mami to attack them if they escape. Mami finds it troublesome to be called so frequently but goes anyway. The magical girls escape, though Mami thinks it might have been the best outcome. She wonders why they did not join the Wings of Magius, but doubt begins to creep in.[131]
Mami again finds herself in white fog, speaking with her other self. She questions whether she favored Magius from the beginning. Holy Mami insists she believes in Magius as their salvation. Mami points out they resemble something she distrusts. Holy Mami begs Florence to save her, and the Doppel appears. Mami asks why she went that far.[131]
Mami finds herself back in a park, shaken but convincing herself it is only shock from learning the truth. Mifuyu Azusa calls, and Mami joins her, Touka, and Alina at a classy restaurant. Touka insists on paying. Mami reports the magical girls escaped, noting someone she had not seen in a while caused her to let her guard down. Mifuyu reassures her she has been helpful. Touka says her lecture recruited three new members, but she worries about the hot coals left behind. Mifuyu advises patience. They eat together.[131]
Later, Mami returns to Mitakihara, feeling the need for tea in her own room. She thinks of Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka, believing she must take responsibility for involving them in the magical girl world. She wonders what Kyoko would do, imagining Kyoko would say she should be responsible. Mami admits she cannot accept it, which is why she decided to release magical girls. Madoka briefly senses Mami's presence, then wonders if she imagined it.[131]
Rika & Ren's Holiday Side Story
Rika and Ren plan for their friends’ Christmas party a week away and promise to spend Christmas Eve together. While looking at options in a magazine, they cannot decide on a place. Ren buys the magazine to think it over, privately hoping to choose somewhere that will make Rika happy, though she doubts whether she truly belongs beside her.[132]
The next day, Ren visits Emiri’s consultation room but finds only Akira and Ria Ami. She explains her dilemma, and Ria takes her around town to evaluate possible locations. They rule out a restaurant, an amusement park, and a romantic cafe, eventually settling on the Minagi Aquarium. Ria is surprised to learn Ren is planning an outing with Rika, not a boyfriend, but Ren leaves feeling confident in her choice.[132]
The day before Christmas Eve, Rika attends a party with her school friends. When she mentions she will spend Christmas Eve at the aquarium with a friend, her friends press to join, but Rika refuses. She advises them not to look for boyfriends just to avoid being alone. Later, while walking with her friends, Rika spots Ren chasing after Aimi Eri. She follows and finds Ren comforting Aimi over a misunderstanding involving a boy; the situation resolves without trouble.[132]
On Christmas Eve, Ren waits for Rika, who messages that she overslept with a fever. Ren worries Rika became sick chasing after her the day before. Before she can reply, Aimi finds her, and they go shopping together. Aimi encourages Ren to visit Rika instead of staying apart. Ren goes to Rika’s house, knocks on her window, and insists they spend Christmas together there so Rika can rest.[132]
They exchange gifts: Ren gives Rika scented candles, having noticed Rika’s interest from a sticky note, and Rika gives Ren a glass candlestick. Rika hopes they can visit the aquarium another time, and Ren leaves happy to have shared Christmas with her.[132]
Uwasa Tsuruno's Side Story
This has two versions, assimilate them if needed.
Felicia and Tsuruno go to Banbanzai, where Felicia quits her part‑time job. Tsuruno tells her father she is leaving home and school for good, having found somewhere she feels completely safe, then runs off with Felicia before he can respond. He recognizes the look on her face from a past tragedy.[133]
At the train station, Tsuruno admits she does not fully understand why she spoke to her father that way; she no longer feels like herself. She, Felicia, and Sana gather at the Magius headquarters, wanting to contribute. Mifuyu uses her illusions to try reaching Tsuruno, first taking her back to Banbanzai to remind her of her family, then to Mikazuki Villa to recall the relief she once felt there. Neither works. When Tsuruno points out that Mifuyu was the first to leave the villa and join the Magius, Mifuyu has no answer and ends the illusion.[133]
Mifuyu successfully frees Felicia and Sana from brainwashing, but Touka and Alina arrive and summon Tsuruno. Alina reveals Tsuruno will commit mass murder to compensate for destroyed Rumors.[133]
Touka explains Tsuruno will be fused with a new Rumor in Daito Ward, tasked with killing people to harvest energy and fighting anyone who interferes. Touka privately notes to Alina that if Yachiyo appears, destroying the Rumor will also kill Tsuruno, a setup meant to push Yachiyo’s team into despair.[133]
At an abandoned amusement park, Nemu’s Rumor describes a relaxing park no one would want to leave. Tsuruno’s role is to terrify and execute those who cannot fit or try to interfere.[133]
Nemu asks Tsuruno about a park where she felt relaxed. Tsuruno recalls going to an amusement park with her friends after Mel’s death. She remembers overhearing Momoko, Mifuyu, and Yachiyo discuss Mel, feeling they kept the truth from her because she was too weak. She decided she had to keep smiling for everyone’s sake.[133]
Days later, while hunting a Witch, Yachiyo notes Tsuruno’s Soul Gem is dark and suggests they take a break. They go to an amusement park to cheer up for Mel’s sake. Tsuruno threw herself into the attractions to forget her sorrows.[133]
Returning to the present, Tsuruno tells Nemu that the amusement park was the only place she could truly relax, because she did not have to think. At Mikazuki Villa she always felt she had to keep smiling to hold everyone together. With that, Nemu finalizes the Rumor’s theme as a place to sit back and relax. The Rumor springs into existence.[133]
Tsuruno fuses with a mascot to become Rumor Tsuruno. Using her imagination, she creates rides, a restaurant, a spa, shops, and a cafe. Mascots warn that once the park is complete she will become part of it and cannot return to the human world, but she says she has no regrets.[133]
The park is finished. As Rumor Tsuruno imagines the food menu, memories of Mikazuki Villa briefly surface, but she pushes them aside. The mascots and Ferris wheel wish her luck as the new manager.[133]
One day at Banbanzai, Felicia tells Tsuruno's father she is quitting her part-time job. He wishes her luck, then turns to Tsuruno with panic, revealing she did not come home last night or attend school. Tsuruno assures him she is fine, then declares she will never return to school or home again. Before he can react, she runs out with Felicia. He chases but loses them immediately, recognizing a look on her face he has seen only once before.[134]
At the train station, Felicia asks why Tsuruno said those things. Tsuruno is unsure, feeling unlike herself. They make their way to the Magius headquarters, where Sana is also present. Mifuyu urges them to remember their true feelings through illusions, but Tsuruno no longer cares about her family or Mikazuki Villa. When Tsuruno reminds Mifuyu that she was the first to leave, Mifuyu ends the illusions, unable to understand how Tsuruno has changed so much while she herself still has regrets.[134]
Through the illusions, Mifuyu successfully rids Felicia and Sana of their brainwashing. As Touka and Alina approach, Mifuyu warns them to pretend. Touka beckons Tsuruno to follow. When Mifuyu begs to know their plans, Alina casually mentions they will have Tsuruno commit mass murder to harvest energy for salvation.[134]
Outside, Touka explains Tsuruno will be fused with a new Rumor in Daito Ward. Her job is to kill anyone who cannot fit inside or tries to interfere, terrifying them as much as possible before death. What Tsuruno does not know is that she will also die if the Rumor is destroyed.[134]
At an abandoned amusement park, Nemu joins them. Her creation describes the new theme park Rumor: a relaxing place no one would want to leave. Tsuruno's job is to execute those who cannot fit or interfere. Nemu encourages her to focus on routine work and not think.[134]
Nemu leaves the theme to Tsuruno, asking if she ever felt relaxed at a park. Tsuruno remembers a day at an amusement park with her friends where she forgot all her worries. The memory shifts to the day she learned of Mel's death. She recalls overhearing Momoko, Mifuyu, and Yachiyo discuss the incident, quietly retrieving her bag and leaving because she believed they thought she was too weak to handle the truth. At home, she cried but told herself she must keep smiling for the others.[134]
A few days later, Tsuruno battles a Witch with Yachiyo, Momoko, and Mifuyu. Distracted, she is nearly defeated until Mifuyu steps in. Yachiyo hands her a Grief Seed, noting how dark her Soul Gem has become. Yachiyo suggests they postpone hunting and instead spend the next day at an amusement park to cheer up for Mel's sake.[134]
The next day, they go to the amusement park. After initial hesitation, everyone enjoys themselves. On the way home, Tsuruno has a blank look, distracted by how much fun she had. They had thrown themselves at rides to forget their sorrows.[134]
The flashback ends. Tsuruno explains to Nemu that she could relax at the park because she did not have to think. At Mikazuki Villa, she felt she had to keep smiling for everyone else's sake. Nemu decides the park's theme should be a place where you can sit back and relax. The Rumor is complete and springs into existence around them. The three Magius leave.[134]
Tsuruno looks at her new domain. Mascots appear, eager to help. A mascot suggests she fuse with the Rumor so she can work without sleeping. Tsuruno transforms and fuses, becoming Rumor Tsuruno.[134]
Rumor Tsuruno begins designing the park, adding a merry-go-round, roller coaster, spa, shops, and a cafe. The mascots warn that once the park is complete, she will become part of it and cannot return to the human world. Rumor Tsuruno claims no regrets.[134]
As she imagines comfort foods with hot pot as the main star, she is reminded of Mikazuki Villa. She brushes it off and completes the park. The mascots and Ferris wheel wish her luck as the new manager.[134]
Uwasa Sana's Side Story
Sana looks at a Mr. Purrs-a-lot picture book and feels down. Ui notices and asks what is wrong. Sana admits she wants to become a picture book author to help people who are suffering like she once was. She has many ideas but does not know how to write them. Ui encourages her. Sana says she is starting from zero and needs to practice writing. Ui suggests she settle on one main idea. Sana recalls a story about the Rice God from Yachiyo and decides to write a practice story about it.
Sana writes a story about the Rice God punishing Felicia for not finishing her rice. Ui enjoys it. Sana realizes she also needs to entertain readers while conveying her message. She decides her first picture book theme will be "friends."
Sana and Ui discuss the main character. Sana models her after Ai, the Uwasa of the Anonymous A.I. She names the heroine Aoi. Sana writes the first part of the story: Aoi leaves the "Land of Beginnings" and arrives at the "Land of Blessings," where residents constantly fight. Aoi suggests a picnic to help them understand each other. The residents grow closer. Ui enjoys the story. Sana reveals she wants to leave behind proof of Ai's existence before she disappears.
Sana asks Nemu for permission to use a character modelled after Ai in her picture book. Nemu agrees, saying she is happy Sana wishes to preserve Ai. Nemu advises Sana on how to become a published author: enter contests or approach publishers directly. Sana becomes discouraged when she realizes she would have to interact with people who cannot see her. She leaves feeling hopeless.
Sana wanders alone, feeling invisible. She helps a girl find a lost ring but is not noticed. She thinks her dream is impossible. Tsuruno, Felicia, and Ui find her, worried because she was not answering calls. Iroha and Yachiyo also arrive. Nemu calls and suggests Sana could use an agent to communicate with publishers, avoiding direct meetings. Sana regains her resolve. Yachiyo tells her not to give up on her dream. Iroha and the others promise to support her. Sana realizes she has a family to help her get back up.
Sana finishes her first picture book, "A Small Encounter." The story follows Shana, an invisible girl who is found by Aoi and makes her first friend. Sana decides to show it to everyone and get their thoughts. She promises to keep persevering for Ai's sake and for everyone who supports her.
Lavi's Kimochi Side Story
Day 1 (Flashback/Reflection)
Lavi wakes from a nap and remembers the dream she had when fused with the Kimochi. She recalls Iroha's words that helped her realize she had not truly given up. Iroha told her that those who have given up do not fight, and that Lavi came to Kamihama because she still wanted to help others.[135]
Lavi reflects on the hope she once held—a daydream of a peaceful life where magical girls are understood. In that dream, she helped her mother, tended fields with her grandfather, watched Urara's street performances, and attended exhibitions with Shirogane. She encountered other magical girls: Asahi, Haitani, Kuroda, Urara, and Alexandra. They fought witches together and enjoyed everyday moments. Lavi realized she had locked away this hope because remembering it was painful. But now, through her connection with Iroha and her time with Nayuta, she has begun to see the future again.[135]
Day 2 (Daydream/Desired Future)
Lavi dreams of a happy future where the Automatic Purification System has spread and peace has come. She, Nayuta, and Mikage go on a trip to Yukuni. They encounter many acquaintances: Promised Blood, the Tokime Clan, Puella Care, Neo-Magius, and Mikazuki Villa. Due to a scheduling mistake, everyone arrives at the same inn on the same day.[135]
There is not enough premium beef for dinner. The groups compete in hot spring table tennis, karaoke, and pillow fights to decide who gets the meat. Yuna cheats in table tennis and is disqualified. The karaoke machine is outdated. The pillow fight becomes chaotic. Asahi saves the day with gibier meat. Everyone shares the meal and enjoys the evening together.[135]
Lavi reflects that this bustling, noisy future is unlike her usual self, but she realizes she has been yearning for it deep down.[135]
Day 3 (Reality/Current Time)
Lavi teaches Nayuta cooking. They discuss their futures: Nayuta wants to study magical girls at a university different from her father's. Lavi wants to help at her family's inn while spreading magical girl activities. They plan a trip with Mikage.[135]
Upon arriving at Cradle of the Earth in Yukuni, they encounter Mikazuki Villa, Puella Care, Neo-Magius, and the Tokime Clan—just as in Lavi's dream. There is again not enough meat for dinner. Lavi is overwhelmed but also excited. She realizes that even if the past cannot be undone, they can move forward together and create a bright future. She announces they will compete over the meat and create a new future with all of them.[135]
Yachiyo's Historia Side Story
One day, Yachiyo wakes at Mikazuki Villa and briefly senses Iroha's magical signature before it disappears. She sends Felicia and Sana off to school, then meets Momoko, Rena, and Kaede for lunch. Rena confesses she screamed in class, unable to contain her frustration that everyone has forgotten Iroha. Yachiyo realizes she had convinced herself she accepted Iroha's disappearance but had actually just given up.[136]
Yachiyo meets with Mifuyu, Kanagi, and Hinano to discuss Magical Girls' declining mental states. That evening, she finds Sana's discarded picture book manuscript. Sana explains she lost interest in writing, worried her message will not reach others. Yachiyo invites everyone to go somewhere the next day.[136]
Yachiyo brings the group to the radio tower observatory, where they sense Iroha's magical signature radiating from above, confirming she is still working to save Magical Girls. Felicia is absent. Later, Yachiyo meets with Yuna, Shizuka, Himena, and Lavi to discuss the ongoing grief before departing.[136]
Yachiyo attends the Kamihama Student Conference results meeting, where Mifuyu notes Rena has improved since seeing Iroha's signature. Yachiyo receives a call from Tsuruno: Felicia has run away. That evening, Felicia calls, planning to leave Kamihama to escape her guilt. Yachiyo tracks her location and rushes to the station with Tsuruno. Tsuruno finds Felicia, who confesses she cannot forget Iroha. Tsuruno shares Yachiyo's message: they should say "thank you" rather than "I'm sorry." Felicia agrees and returns home.[136]
Kagome and Aru lead Yachiyo and Felicia to a location near the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura, where Iroha's presence is stronger. Yachiyo suggests a picnic there. She leaves for a magazine interview, where she admits Iroha is no longer by her side. Later at Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo attempts to make Iroha's hamburger steak recipe but is overwhelmed by grief and retreats to her room, admitting she fears she is breaking.[136]
Preparations for the picnic are underway. Yachiyo reveals her true purpose: she plans to use the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura to bring Iroha back by traveling through the Mirror Witch, even offering to take Iroha's place. When the others refuse to help, she attempts to go alone. Felicia uses her oblivion magic on Yachiyo and she forgets the plan entirely. Yachiyo continues preparing lunch as if nothing happened. They travel to the Rumor for the picnic. Along the way, Yachiyo asks the others to stop her if she ever loses control and tries something insane, admitting she can act on impulse when she loses composure. She also tells them they are all irreplaceable to her.[136]
Yachiyo & Mifuyu's Starting Out Side Story
Kanae arrives at Mikazuki Villa with a letter for Yachiyo's grandmother. While waiting for Yachiyo, she ends up having tea with the grandmother, who shares memories of Yachiyo and Mifuyu growing up—their failed surprise party, helping a lovesick university student, and Yachiyo standing up to Mifuyu's mother after a koto recital. Kanae grows emotional, feeling she only causes trouble compared to them.[137]
Yachiyo and Mifuyu return, revealing they noticed Kanae had been avoiding them. They explain they saw her birthday on her student ID and wanted to celebrate it directly rather than with a surprise. The three girls, along with Yachiyo's grandmother, decide to go shopping together so Kanae can choose her own gift.[137]
Iroha & Yachiyo's Final Battle Side Story
Iroha and Yachiyo go grocery shopping during a sale. Felicia sneaks an expensive cut of meat into the cart after Tsuruno quotes a show, forcing Yachiyo to buy it. Back home, Yachiyo punishes Felicia and Tsuruno by making them organize the storage room, where they find an old photo of Yachiyo with her former modeling group.[138]
Late that night, Iroha discovers Yachiyo worrying over their strained finances. Iroha wants to help but can’t get a job.[138]
The next day, Yachiyo’s manager mentions a well‑paying photo shoot needing a replacement model. Recalling Iroha’s interest, Yachiyo asks Iroha to fill in. Iroha agrees, hoping to ease the household’s money troubles.[138]
Several days later, Iroha nervously practices posing at school. Rena, Momoko, and Kaede find her; Rena offers to help. Meanwhile, Yachiyo excitedly prepares for the shoot until Sana and Ui realize Iroha only accepted out of financial worry. Yachiyo finds Iroha training at a café and apologizes for pushing her. They clear up the misunderstanding, and Iroha decides to still try the shoot—but suggests they simply act natural together in front of the camera.[138]
After the shoot, Iroha admits it was a failure: she froze when they tried to be serious. Still, they had fun and kept a photo that shows their close bond. Because they didn’t get the job, the household faces a tight budget, much to Felicia and Tsuruno’s dismay.[138]
Madoka & Iroha's Side Story
Iroha travels to Mitakihara to buy gifts for Yachiyo’s manager and runs into Madoka by chance. After shopping and spending time at Madoka’s house, she misses the last train, so Madoka calls Mami and the rest of the Mitakihara group for an impromptu gathering. The evening turns into a pajama party at Mami’s place, where Iroha cooks a feast and everyone enjoys dessert and conversation.[139]
During their talk, they detect a Witch from a Mirror Witch branch and enter to fight it, but an ambush knocks Iroha and Madoka into a separate mirror world. There, they find versions of Mami, Sayaka, and Kyoko working together without Madoka, while Iroha discovers that in this world, she died in an accident and Ui succumbed to illness, leaving her mother devastated. Shaken but resolved, they find their way back, reunite with the others, and return home as dawn breaks, more determined than ever to cherish their own world.[139]
Konoha & Hazuki's Side Story
Ayame asks permission to attend a sleepover at Kako's house next week. Konoha is worried and hesitant but eventually agrees. Hazuki suggests Konoha find a hobby to ease her overprotectiveness. Konoha agrees to try morning walks.[140]
Konoha and Hazuki go for a morning walk. Konoha struggles to stop thinking about Ayame. They buy drinks and laugh together. Konoha feels like a normal high school girl for the first time. Hazuki suggests a hike the next day.[140]
Konoha and Hazuki go hiking. Hazuki is scared of a bug, and Konoha helps her. Konoha finds a beautiful flower and takes a picture. She considers getting a proper camera but immediately thinks of using it to record Ayame's growth. She realizes she is still thinking about Ayame.[140]
Konoha continues taking photos. At dinner, she struggles not to interfere with Ayame's sleepover preparations. Ayame notices Konoha is acting strange and tells her she likes the usual Konoha. Konoha decides to hold back.[140]
Ayame leaves for the sleepover. Konoha follows her at a distance, claiming she is taking photos. Hazuki accompanies her. Konoha worries Ayame might be in danger but is relieved when a man returns a dropped finger puppet. She continues following Ayame.[140]
Konoha and Hazuki watch Ayame play with Kako and Felicia. Ayame shows them a cow-shaped rock. Konoha feels Ayame is happy with her friends. She decides to separate from Ayame and rushes to Suitoku Temple to ask for training to stop worrying.[140]
The priest agrees to let Konoha and Hazuki try zazen. Konoha struggles to clear her mind but realizes she is afraid of losing her family and being alone again. She accepts that she needs to change. Hazuki realizes she was comforted by Konoha's overprotective nature.[140]
Ayame returns home before going to Kako's house. She gives Konoha a finger puppet named Lil' Ayame to keep her company. Konoha is touched. Ayame says Konoha is finally back to her usual self. Konoha sees Ayame off, giving her usual advice. She acknowledges that she will always be Ayame and Hazuki's big sister.[140]
Alina's Side Story
Re-check
Is already done probably
Alina wins an art award for her self-portrait, though students spread rumors that she only got the idea when she was about to snap the canvas in two. In the clubroom, she takes Karin's milk, and when Karin objects, Alina says talking behind someone's back is worse. She tells Karin to focus on her own art before feeling proud and leaves, reflecting that she creates simply to create, not for prizes. Later, she is called to meet a judge who praised her work, but she refuses and runs off.[141]
Karin finds Alina at a restaurant and gives her a letter from the judge. It praises her work but warns it lacks an external theme, comparing it to a powerful drug that might drive people insane, and suggests her brilliance might fade at fifteen. Alina realizes the letter asked about her values, not her work, and admits she would not mind if her art was poison. She visits an art gallery to review her past, learning that her fascination with death began at age eight when her dog and grandparents died, and that her works have explored transformation and mortality ever since. She tries creating in the clubroom but is disappointed.[141]
Karin asks Alina to review her manga, but Alina destroys her own painting instead, declaring it terrible. She decides to end things, believing her art should have been more brilliant. Kyubey appears and offers a contract, but Alina refuses, saying she does not have a wish.[141]
The next day, Alina destroys her art at the gallery with a hammer and saw while a horrified Mayu watches. She then heads to a roof, planning to end herself and record the moment. Kyubey appears again, and this time she wishes for a place where nobody can disturb her before jumping. She wakes in the hospital, where a crying Karin greets her with relief. Alina says she found her theme but does not fully feel alive, and Karin insists she is.[141]
Touka and Nemu visit, having found her, and mention her artwork drew many young visitors. After they leave, Kyubey explains Alina survived because her body can now fight Witches. Alina admits her final artwork failed but is grateful she found her theme and gained the place she wished for. Sensing a Witch, she transforms and enters its barrier, laughing as she fights and declaring that the material for her next art will be the Witch itself.[141]
Costume Stories
Iroha's Swimsuit Costume Story
Iroha is reluctant to put away her old swimsuit due to the memories attached to it. She recalls her old friends encouraging her to wear it despite her embarrassment over being pressured by classmates into buying it. After her friends told her the swimsuit looks good on her, Iroha realized she only hated it because her classmates only invited her to the beach to even out their numbers.[142]
Iroha's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Iroha remembers helping Momoko, Kaede, and Rena sell Christmas cakes in Santa costumes. Kaede noticed Rena's strong sales approach and suggested Iroha bring out more personality. Kaede's idea was to have Iroha add "nyun" to the end of her sentences. This confused customers and failed completely. Kaede admitted the idea was a failure. Despite the embarrassment, Iroha pulled herself together and they ended up selling all the cakes, making it a fond memory.[143]
Iroha's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Iroha and Sana prepare a hot pot for "Luxury Day," where Yachiyo lets them have hot pot and ice cream. Iroha gathers ingredients and picks out flavors for everyone: matcha for Yachiyo, grape for Tsuruno, and cookies and cream for Felicia because it looks like a cow. Everyone is happy with their treats, and Iroha wishes these special days could last forever.[144]
Iroha's Maid Outfit Costume Story
Iroha wears a maid uniform to repay Yachiyo for her hospitality, taking Kanagi's suggestion. She has already done all the chores. Yachiyo finds it stiff and cannot relax. Yachiyo tricks Iroha into eating some cake and declares her fired. Yachiyo admits she prefers their usual relationship where they understand each other. Iroha resigns and makes tea for both of them.[145]
Iroha's Kimono Costume Story
Iroha's parents were supposed to return from abroad for New Year's but had to stay longer due to work. Iroha felt lonely until a package arrived with a beautiful kimono from her mother. She realized her parents had always been thinking of her. Yachiyo helped her dress in the kimono for New Year's. The group took photos at Mizuna shrine, which Iroha sent to her mother. She promised to wear it again next year and hopes they can all celebrate as a family.[146]
Iroha's Pajamas Costume Story
Iroha makes ginger tea for everyone. Yachiyo and Tsuruno enjoy it, but Felicia and Sana have already fallen asleep together while holding hands. Tsuruno takes a photo and edits it to make them look like cats with cute speech bubbles. Their giggling wakes the girls. Felicia is embarrassed and pretends to be angry, but she saves the photo for herself after Iroha shares it to their group chat.[147]
Iroha's Loungewear Costume Story
Ui cannot sleep and asks to chat with Iroha. They share Iroha's bed and talk about fortunes, dreams, their parents, and pastries past midnight. In the morning, Iroha wakes up to Ui asleep beside her. She suggests they go out to buy stationery for letters to their parents and bake pastries together.[148]
Yachiyo's School Uniform Costume Story
Yachiyo finds her old high school uniform while cleaning and remembers awkward times with Mifuyu, Kanae, and Mel. Iroha enters and says Yachiyo looks good in the uniform, much to Yachiyo's relief.[149]
Yachiyo's Kimono Costume Story
Tsuruno finds Yachiyo getting ready for a coming-of-age photoshoot in her kimono and expresses admiration and jealousy. Yachiyo assures her she will catch up. Tsuruno worries adulthood sounds lonely, but Yachiyo says adults can still have fun. Iroha and Sana arrive and take pictures before Yachiyo speed walks out to her appointment.[150]
Yachiyo's Swimsuit Costume Story
At the beach, Iroha asks Yachiyo how she keeps her skin pale. Yachiyo says it is white foods like rice, squid, and tofu but admits she uses sunscreen for modeling and finds it a hassle. Iroha, Rena, and Tsuruno figure she is just naturally pale.[151]
Yachiyo's Pajamas Costume Story
Iroha, Tsuruno, Sana, and Felicia watch a horror story show. Iroha and Sana are scared, but Tsuruno and Felicia insist on continuing. Yachiyo scolds them and dismisses ghost stories. That night, Yachiyo cannot sleep and goes to the kitchen. Iroha joins her, scared. Strange noises and a flickering light scare them, but Yachiyo identifies logical explanations. Felicia is caught trying to scare them. Then they hear an unidentified noise and feel something brush against their feet. Iroha and Felicia flee. Yachiyo finds Lil' Kyubey trembling under the table and begins to doubt her statement that ghosts do not exist.[152]
Yachiyo's Loungewear Costume Story
Yachiyo sleeps in after working late on a philosophy essay. Iroha and Ui make her miso soup with fish for breakfast. Ui asks about college essays, wanting to become a music teacher. Yachiyo reveals the essay was about philosophy, shocking the sisters. She does not regret staying up late because the soup tasted better, especially prepared by Iroha and Ui.[153]
Yachiyo's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Yachiyo likes a dress from a photoshoot but is shocked by its price. Weeks later, Iroha compliments the dress in a magazine. Yachiyo shows her the price, and Iroha shares her shock. Later, Yachiyo is called back for another photoshoot with the same dress. The company gives her the dress as a thank you gift after a surge in popularity. She is grateful but embarrassed that they found out how much she wanted it.[154]
Tsuruno's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Iroha finds Tsuruno at the shopping center in a reindeer outfit with a bare midriff. Tsuruno claims her reindeer power keeps her warm. She is carrying a delivery box and ponders whether reindeer should be delivering gifts rather than picking them up. Iroha reassures her that delivery is what matters. Tsuruno mentions her Banbanzai Christmas menu, including 10x spicy mapo tofu, almond tofu shaped like a cake, and a Santa appetizer plate. Tsuruno sneezes, her reindeer power giving out, and runs back indoors. Iroha sneezes too and heads home. Banbanzai's Christmas menu was a hit, though Tsuruno vows to make a full Christmas menu one day after she recovers from her cold.[155]
Tsuruno's Swimsuit Costume Story
Iroha, Tsuruno, and Felicia take a break at Banbanzai with Tsuruno's father. After he leaves, Tsuruno shows off her new swimsuit and demonstrates swimming techniques. A customer enters and gets nervous seeing Tsuruno in a swimsuit. They forgot to put up the closed sign. Tsuruno lies that it is a new summer uniform. The customer leaves uncomfortably, and Tsuruno chases after him while Iroha tells her not to go outside dressed like that. Tsuruno later puts up a sign saying the introduction of summer uniforms has been delayed.[156]
Tsuruno's Kimono Costume Story
Tsuruno and her father do spring cleaning. Tsuruno sweeps the entrance but feels cold, so she warms up with "Yui family techniques." Her father finds an old kimono that belonged to his grandmother. Tsuruno is surprised and excited. The kimono is worn but repairable. Tsuruno takes it to a shop Yachiyo recommends. After repairs, the group suggests Tsuruno wear it for New Year's to surprise her father. He cries tears of joy, remembering his grandmother wearing it once. He says the kimono suits Tsuruno well, and she thanks him with a big smile.[157]
Tsuruno's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Tsuruno and Iroha take a walk in winter. Tsuruno loves warm winter clothes despite her chilly reindeer outfit from Christmas. She suggests a naming game to warm up with imagination. They name hot springs and kotatsus, but Tsuruno gets carried away with ridiculous hot things like running a marathon in the desert in a thick coat. She feels overheated and removes her outerwear, only to sneeze from the cold. She quickly puts her warm clothes back on as Iroha shakes her head.[158]
Tsuruno's Tanabata Costume Story
Tsuruno and Felicia ask Ui for help creating a Banbanzai kids' menu for Tanabata. Ui suggests dishes resembling Tanabata decorations. Tsuruno adds Chinese soup, and Felicia adds meat. They end up making chilled Chinese noodles with somen. Tsuruno is disappointed her Milky Way noodle idea was rejected. However, the dish becomes popular with customers, prompting many to return for seconds. Tsuruno questions the logic behind its success.[159]
Tsuruno's Pajamas Costume Story
Tsuruno and Felicia play a board game in their pajamas. Felicia is hungry, so Tsuruno offers to make Chinese soup with meatballs. Tsuruno teaches Felicia to cook. Felicia struggles with cutting vegetables but is impressed by the sharpness of the knife. She adds milk to the soup, which turns out delicious. Tsuruno praises Felicia's talent. Yachiyo appears and scolds them for staying up until 3 a.m. Felicia says she will never cook again, and Tsuruno laments losing Banbanzai's new chef.[160]
Tsuruno's Loungewear Costume Story
Tsuruno wakes up alone after she and Felicia fell asleep during a game. She worries about everyone growing up and leaving her behind. Sana emerges and understands her gloom. Tsuruno offers warm milk and cookies. Felicia wakes up upon hearing about cookies. The three vow to keep their midnight party secret but fall asleep without cleaning up. Yachiyo finds them surrounded by crumbs and yells at them. Felicia tells them to run, starting a chase through the house as Iroha and Ui laugh at the liveliness.[161]
Sana's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Iroha finds Sana looking over a pile of astringent persimmons from Yachiyo's neighbors. Sana decides to make dried persimmons. Iroha helps peel and hang them. Yachiyo warns them about large birds. Despite precautions, persimmons keep disappearing. One night, Tsuruno and Felicia are caught sneaking persimmons. Sana confronts them transformed. The two "birds" learned to leave the persimmons alone.[162]
Sana's Swimsuit Costume Story
At the beach, Iroha helps Sana make sand sculptures of characters from her favorite show, "Gorogoro." Sana gets excited and fills the entire area with characters and locations from the show. People gather, wondering if there is a live performance. An embarrassed Sana flees into the ocean. Iroha takes a picture of the art. Sana narrates that she gets too excited about "Gorogoro" and wants to try it again.[163]
Sana's Kimono Costume Story
Yachiyo gives Felicia and Sana New Year's kimonos from a photoshoot. The group takes a walk outside. Felicia complains about the wooden sandals, but Sana endures the discomfort to spend time with everyone. Yachiyo notices Sana's discomfort and reminds her they are like family, so she can speak up. Sana admits she wants to keep wearing the kimono. Yachiyo lets them wear them all day. The next morning, Sana asks Yachiyo to help her dress in the kimono again.[164]
Sana's Pajamas Costume Story
Sana has a nightmare where her friends say they hate her. Felicia wakes her by stroking her hair, a spell Felicia's mother used for nightmares. Felicia shares her own strange nightmares. Sana thanks Felicia and says she no longer remembers her nightmare, only that it was scary. Yachiyo appears behind them and asks Felicia who she called a demon, causing Felicia to scream.[165]
Sana's Loungewear Costume Story
Yachiyo and Felicia find Sana lying unresponsive on the floor. They assume she is dead, but she is breathing. They find notes about a creature with a horn or beak. Felicia suspects "The Cattle Fiend," a toy she and Ui made. Felicia rushes to get Iroha and Ui. Sana sits up and explains she pulled an all-nighter for her picture book and fell asleep trying to get to her room. Everyone is relieved. Yachiyo encourages Sana to take better care of herself.[166]
Felicia's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Felicia refuses to stop wearing her Halloween costume. Iroha hopes she will get tired of it while shopping. Tsuruno has an idea. When they return, Tsuruno announces they are having beefsteak. Since Felicia is dressed as a cow, she cannot eat meat. This convinces Felicia to change outfits.[167]
Felicia's Swimsuit Costume Story
Tsuruno and Felicia compete in swim races, all won by Felicia. Felicia sees someone buried in the sand and asks Momoko about it. Momoko explains people like to be buried. Felicia excitedly asks to be buried too. She gets bored quickly and digs herself up to jump into the sea. She enjoys the change from hot to cold and asks to be buried again.[168]
Felicia's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Iroha takes Felicia shopping for winter clothes. Felicia turns down cutesy clothes but picks out a whole outfit herself, including a plain scarf she insists on. She refuses to wear the other clothes without it. In winter, Felicia runs around with her scarf trailing behind her, thinking she looks cool like a ninja and wanting to show it off to her friends Ayame and Kako.[169]
Felicia's Kimono Costume Story
Yachiyo gives Felicia and Sana kimonos for New Year's. The group dresses up and goes to the mall. Felicia enjoys her outfit and speeds off to show everyone. She gets lost and a woman takes her to the lost child area. An overhead announcement calls her a lost child. Felicia gets agitated and flustered. The group reunites with her, and she wants to go home, yelling as they try to figure out why she is upset.[170]
Felicia's Pajamas Costume Story
Yachiyo falls asleep on the couch in her makeup. Felicia remembers Yachiyo mentioning she would like someone to remove her makeup. Felicia decides to be a "makeup removal fairy" and mixes liquids from bottles. She gets tired and falls asleep next to Yachiyo. In the morning, Yachiyo finds the scattered makeup and a note from the fairy. She laughs and decides not to tell Felicia she discovered her. Felicia believes the fairy is real and vows to beat her next time.[171]
Felicia's Loungewear Costume Story
Ayame and Kako come for a sleepover. The girls plan to stay up all night playing games and eating sweets. Yachiyo and Iroha overhear. At night, they squeeze into one futon, using plushies as placeholders. Yachiyo patrols and pretends to be oblivious. They think they evaded her, but Yachiyo had let it slide. Felicia complains the strategy only worked once. Kako rightfully assumes Yachiyo let it slide, and Felicia vows to successfully pull an all-nighter.[172]
Mifuyu's School Uniform Costume Story
Alina forces Mifuyu to model in her old school uniform. Mifuyu thinks about her happiest times with Yachiyo, Kanae, Momoko, Mel, and Tsuruno. Alina says Mifuyu's expression was the inspiration she needed. Alina says swinging between adolescence and adulthood is like struggling between life and death. Mifuyu thinks she loses freedom as she becomes an adult. Alina tells her not to change her face, but Mifuyu says that is impossible.[173]
Mifuyu's Swimsuit Costume Story
Mifuyu asks to join a mission to exercise. Touka and Nemu are reluctant. Mifuyu had modeled for Alina's swimsuit drawing practice. In a flashback, Mifuyu tries on a swimsuit she bought three years ago. Alina says she is not feeling it and leaves. Mifuyu realizes she has gained weight and can no longer stuff herself with sweets. Back in the present, Mifuyu begs Nemu to let her go on the mission. Nemu relents, and Alina urges her to try her hardest.[174]
Mifuyu's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Mifuyu asks Yachiyo to help her choose a Christmas outfit for Alina's artwork. They try several outfits. Mifuyu dismisses a Santa bunny outfit as too shameless. Yachiyo suggests a frilly Lolita costume but giggles, making Mifuyu suspicious. Yachiyo finally picks an elegant miniskirt dress. She explains her reasoning: conservative would not make the most of her figure, and the miniskirt suited her better. Mifuyu is surprised by Yachiyo's thoughtfulness. The clasp on the dress pops open, and Mifuyu worries she gained weight. Yachiyo says she has the perfect body. Mifuyu buys the dress to alter it and thanks Yachiyo, asking to help her pick dresses next time.[175]
Touka's Swimsuit Costume Story
Touka plans events for a beach trip on her family's property. She takes private swimming lessons but realizes she is afraid of the water. At the beach, she resorts to playing with the Amane twins by splashing them relentlessly.[176]
Touka's Hospital Clothes Costume Story
Touka shows off her new hospital gown to Nemu and Ui. She runs through the hallways to show two other patients. They say she looks like a princess. She forgets about visiting hours and rushes back, tearing her hem on the way. Iroha visits and offers to sew it back. Her stitching is nearly invisible. Touka vows to cherish the gown forever.[177]
Alina's Swimsuit Costume Story
Alina shops with Karin. Alina wanders off to look at swimsuits. Karin pushes her into a store and she tries on every swimsuit. Karin suggests a simpler one, and the clerk suggests a fancier one. Alina says she did not come to buy one, only to look at materials for designing her own. Later, she shows off her finished swimsuit to Karin, calling it a reflection on paradise and original sin. Karin does not understand.[178]
Alina's Hospital Clothes Costume Story
Alina and Karin enjoy strawberry milk on the hospital roof. A nurse is crying. She wanted to be an actress but her parents were unsupportive. Alina bluntly encourages her to live her life as she wants. The nurse decides to give her dream another chance and thanks them. Alina is grumpy and steals Karin's strawberry milk when hers goes warm.[179]
Rena's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Rena and Felicia argue about whether Santa is real. They switch sides mid-argument. Rena changes into her Mrs. Claus outfit to prove Felicia saw someone dressed up. Felicia says no. Iroha points out Rena admitted Santa must exist. Rena realizes she proved herself wrong. Kaede notes Rena kept the outfit from the cake shop and brought it to the party. Felicia thinks it looks fancy. Yachiyo and the others arrive and are surprised to see Rena dressed up.[180]
Rena's Swimsuit Costume Story
Rena, Kaede, and Momoko enjoy the beach. Rena wants shaved ice but hears Sayuki Fumino's guerilla live show is starting. Tickets are free but require wearing a swimsuit. Rena is embarrassed but Momoko encourages her. The concert sprays water on the audience. Afterward, Rena meets Sayuki, who calls her adorable and compliments her swimsuit. Rena almost faints from excitement.[181]
Rena's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Rena hangs out at Kaede's house watching TV. Kaede notices Rena laughing at a dumb show and asks why. Rena calls her annoying. Kaede makes hot cocoa. Rena's new coat is cute, and Kaede compliments it. Rena suggests going shopping. It starts snowing, and Rena refuses without gloves. Kaede suggests they each wear one glove and hold hands to keep warm. Rena reluctantly agrees.[182]
Momoko's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Momoko treats Iroha and Sana to a meal at Banbanzai. The dish turns out to be dangerously hot and the girls try to escape without ruining their outfits.[183]
Momoko's Swimsuit Costume Story
Momoko struggles while shopping for a swimsuit with Kaede and Rena. At the beach, despite her embarrassment, they encourage her to embrace her new look.[184]
Kaede's Swimsuit Costume Story
Momoko, Rena, and Kaede spend the day at the beach. After riding the banana boat, Rena wants to go again, but Momoko sits out. Kaede suggests they do something all three can do together. Rena suggests beach volleyball, but they lack enough players. Rena suggests splitting a watermelon, but Momoko notes they are expensive. Kaede suggests searching for marine life. She finds a hermit crab and a starfish. Rena finds them gross and tries to squirm away. Kaede grabs Rena's hand to make her touch the starfish, and in the struggle, Rena accidentally pulls off the frilly skirt from Kaede's swimsuit.[185]
Kaede's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Rena and Kaede shop for winter clothes. Kaede tries on an outfit that suits her well. Rena compares her to Ritchan from Links. At checkout, Kaede is the store's 777th customer and wins a giant stuffed bear. Rena is shocked but Kaede has wanted the bear. Kaede uses her New Year's money to afford both the clothes and the bear.[186]
Kaede's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Kaede needs a Christmas outfit for Karin's art but cannot find one. Kanagi offers to lend her a costume from the maid café in exchange for a day of work. Rena warns her against it, but Kaede accepts. At the café, Kaede is nervous but wins over customers with her clumsiness. She spills water on a customer, who encourages her. Customers give her the nickname "Kae-pyon." Rena arrives and is surprised by Kaede's popularity. The manager rewards Kaede with the costume and asks her to return in high school. Kanagi thanks Kae-pyon for her hard work.[187]
Karin's Swimsuit Costume Story
Karin shows Ui her new manga based on their deserted island expedition. The story features characters modeled after their group in swimsuits, set in the Sengoku period. Ui reads about a lord, her retainers, and a princess searching for treasure. Karin includes a nighttime scene for the antagonist and struggles with the middle of the story. Ui's comments give Karin inspiration to finish the manga.[188]
Karin's Hospital Clothes Costume Story
Karin writes a medical manga but struggles with a surgery scene. She asks to see a real surgery but is denied. Alina reads her manuscript and tears it up, calling it garbage. Alina suggests Karin write something only she can create. Later, Karin sees a nurse comforting a child and gets inspired. She writes "Magical Nurse ★ Mint" about a nurse who heals hearts with magic. Alina reads it and criticizes it as "too sweet" but is less harsh than before. Karin realizes Alina vaguely praised her and leaves to get strawberry milk for them.[189]
Asuka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Asuka impresses Emiri and Rika with her fashion sense, and has daydreams of becoming a fashion mentor. Sasara encourages her to start small and Asuka decides to help her pick an outfit.[190]
Nemu's Swimsuit Costume Story
Touka asks Nemu about her swimsuit for their beach trip. Nemu is shy but changes with Touka. She compares her swimsuit to Touka's and feels embarrassed. Touka remarks that Nemu's mother picked out her outfit and accessories. Nemu finds a mirror and admires herself until Touka catches her. Nemu admits she is excited to experience the ocean and run in places she could not before with her new Magical Girl body.[191]
Nemu's Hospital Clothes Costume Story
Nemu wears her hospital gown for the first time and dislikes it. Ui calls it cute. Nemu gives a lecture on how "kawaii" originally meant something unpleasant. Ui is bewildered but praises her for being a living dictionary. Touka joins them. Nemu reflects on her bitter demeanor but feels her doubts fade when receiving admiration. She hopes to one day be as honest as Ui.[192]
Ui's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ui, Touka, and Nemu are at the beach. Nemu is in a wheelchair after her fight against Alina. In a flashback, the three girls promised to go to the ocean together when they left the hospital. Touka refuses to leave Nemu behind. Ui brings a camera to take photos and add words to them. Nemu takes photos of Ui and Touka playing in the ocean. The last photo reads: "Having summer fun with you from outside the lens."[193]
Ui's Kimono Costume Story
Iroha picks up Ui after she finishes shrine maiden duties. Iroha gives Ui money from their mother, who also gave Ui her kimono. The group goes shopping in their kimonos. Ui avoids the sneaker store, worried about getting her kimono dirty. Iroha reminds her their mother said the kimono is warm and easy to move in. Ui gains confidence and heads to a store for accessories and shoes matching her sister's.[194]
Ui's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Iroha and Ui hold hands walking home but get a static shock. Ui asks Touka for advice. Ui goes to a shop for anti-static products but finds them sold out. Iroha appears with the last two wristbands. They can now hold hands again, and Ui reflects that she and her sister often think the same things.[195]
Kanagi's Maid Outfit Costume Story
(This takes place shortly after *Newbie Maid Carefree Kanagi.)
Kanagi finishes her shift at the maid café. Karin shows her a manga inspired by Kanagi. The story features Maid Nagitan and Maid Iroha fighting monsters. Kanagi notes the abandoned mansion resembles the Mirror Witch's barrier. Karin added verbal tics to make characters charming. The maids defeat the monster with beams. Kanagi says she felt love from the manga, pleasing Karin.[196]
Kanagi's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Mitama criticizes Kanagi for always wearing her school uniform. She gives Kanagi clothes from a grab bag that do not fit her own style. Kanagi tries them on and looks good. Mitama insists she keep them in exchange for a lunch date in the new clothes. Kanagi accepts and thanks Mitama.[197]
Kanagi's Swimsuit Costume Story
On a deserted island, Kanagi, Ui, and Kyoko cook fish. Kyoko praises Kanagi's cooking skills. Kanagi reveals she learned to cook and do chores to help her family. Kyoko seems sad, and Kanagi feels she might have said something wrong. Kyoko assures her she did nothing wrong. Kanagi thinks Kyoko must have suffered to say such things and takes her words as a warning for her own future choices.[198]
Kanagi's Pajamas Costume Story
Kanagi washes her brother Sogetsu's old pajamas, which he planned to throw out. She decides to wear them. Sogetsu is embarrassed. Kanagi explains their family needs to be resourceful. That evening, Sogetsu returns with new pajamas for her, spending his month's budget. Kanagi is pleased and thanks him. She agrees to say farewell to his old pajamas. Sogetsu comments on being embarrassed to bring a girlfriend over, but Kanagi smiles at this sign of growth.[199]
Mitama's School Uniform Costume Story
Mitama meets Iroha, Yachiyo, and Felicia while wearing her Daito Academy uniform. Felicia says she looks like an adult cosplaying. Yachiyo agrees she looks strange. Mitama reveals Yachiyo's secret of wearing her old high school uniform. Yachiyo blushes, realizing Mitama saw her memories during an adjustment. Iroha and Felicia find Mitama scary.[200]
Mitama's Swimsuit Costume Story
Showing her perspective during the event Samatore
Mitama, Ui, and Karin look at the stars. Ui names the Summer Triangle stars. Mitama asks about Vega and Altair, known as Orihime and Hikoboshi. Karin asks about Deneb. Mitama invents a story about a love triangle with Deneb as a rejected suitor. Kanagi and Kyoko overhear and say they made up the story. Mitama says she can still use her imagination. Before sleeping, Mitama asks the stars for a bright future for them all.[201]
Tsukuyo's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Tsukuyo finds a lost letter addressed to Satobon, a new Black Feather. She delivers it. The letter is from Suzucchi, a childhood friend. The two had a fight but reconcile thanks to Tsukuyo. Tsukuyo reminds them to keep their identities secret. They thank the "Santa onee-san" for her gift. Tsukuyo reminds them magic can save people too. Later, she celebrates Christmas with her sister Tsukasa.[202]
Tsukuyo's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Tsukuyo and Tsukasa go shopping. Tsukasa decides to knit a scarf instead of buying one. Tsukuyo decides to try knitting too. Tsukuyo stays up late for days to finish her scarf on time. Tsukasa notices the bumps on her fingers and dark circles. Tsukuyo asks to practice knitting together. Tsukasa realizes Tsukuyo admires her talent rather than pitying her. Tsukuyo is surprised Tsukasa would think that.[203]
Tsukasa's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Tsukasa plans to buy materials to make her own outfit. She rushes through grocery shopping but encounters Take, a studio student, who will be home by 6:00. She hurries to the handicraft store and buys wool and leather just in time. She notices Yachiyo bought the same materials, realizing Yachiyo's outfit was handmade. Tsukasa feels affinity for Yachiyo but dismisses it. She finishes her scarf and belt in time for Valentine's Day with Tsukuyo.[204]
Tsukasa's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Tsukasa and Tsukuyo exchange Christmas gifts. Tsukasa bought fluffy gloves for Tsukuyo on sale. They open their gifts at the same time and find they bought each other the same pair of gloves. Mifuyu compares it to "The Gift of the Magi." They agree to wear the matching gloves with their Christmas outfits to the party. They celebrate a happy Christmas together.[205]
Kagome's Pajamas Costume Story
Kagome has a rough day. She struggles to find anything good to write in her journal. Aru-chan alerts her to her Saintpaulia flowers blooming without incident. This small change drowns out the day's misfortunes. Feeling better, Kagome writes in her diary and believes tomorrow will be a good day.[206]
Yuna's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Yuna struggles to find an outfit for dinner with her father. Iroha helps her with Yachiyo's assistance. As thanks, Yuna takes Iroha for ice cream in winter. Iroha suggests they do this more often in summer. Yuna smiles at the idea of enjoying ice cream with everyone.[207]
Yuna's Casual Clothes (Adult) Costume Story
Yuna returns from her job as the mayor's secretary. Ao asks why she is tired. Yuna explains the mayor said hurtful things. Ao convinces Yuna to talk to the mayor to get him to apologize. Yuna agrees to no longer sit idly by and promises to speak with him tomorrow.[208]
Hikaru's Swimsuit Costume Story
Hikaru watches a TV report about water-rescue dogs with Yuna. She becomes jealous when Yuna praises the dogs and decides to prove herself more useful. Over several days, Hikaru wears her swimsuit under her clothes and follows Yuna near the beach, waiting for an opportunity to demonstrate her swimming skills. When a child falls into the ocean, Hikaru reveals her swimsuit and rescues the child. Yuna scolds her for competing with dogs but praises her as a trusted confidant.[209]
Hikaru's Casual Clothes (Adult) Costume Story
Hikaru admires Yuna from a distance as she helps Ao with homework. She reminisces about running errands for Yuna. Juri snaps her out of her daydream. Yuna comes over, and Hikaru becomes flustered. Ao finishes her homework, and everyone sits down for dinner, much to Hikaru's relief.[210]
Ao's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ao plays video games with Ranka and designs a swimsuit in a game. A few days later, she orders the same swimsuit in real life and tries it on. Hikaru accidentally sees her through a video call. Ao suggests they all go to the beach together when the weather is nice.[211]
Ao's Casual Clothes (Elementary Schooler) Costume Story
Ao invites everyone to play Old Maid, using a trick with a card sticking up higher than the rest. The adults see through it but play along. Ao loses ten games in a row and develops an aversion to Old Maid.[212]
Juri's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Juri wakes up early to buy limited-time lottery tickets for a rare embroidered jacket her father used to wear. Everyone but Juri wins. She takes their tickets and trades them in. The next day, she wears her new jacket despite the cold, unable to resist its appeal.[213]
Juri's Casual Clothes (Adult) Costume Story
Juri returns from work with two rare meat buns from a client. She hesitates to eat them alone, remembering her family's shared disappointment over their unavailability. When Yuna, Hikaru, and Ao return, Juri offers to share. Before they eat, she decides she made the right choice.[214]
Shizuka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Shizuka learns about Valentine's Day from Natsuki, who explains it is a day for girls to give chocolate and confess their feelings. Shizuka decides to invite her mother on a date to Kamihama and asks Chiharu and Sunao for help. At the mall, she gets separated in the crowd but finds an outfit she likes. She cannot afford it after buying chocolate supplies. Chiharu and Sunao secretly buy the outfit as a Valentine's gift for her. Natsuki joins them to help plan the date, assuming Shizuka's date is a fiance. Shizuka clarifies her date is her mother. On Valentine's Day, Shizuka gives her mother chocolate and offers chocolate to Kyūbē-sama at the clan shrine. Chiharu, Sunao, and Natsuki watch from a distance, and Natsuki realizes Shizuka had another, larger chocolate she never gave to anyone.[215]
Shizuka's Swimsuit Costume Story
Shizuka is introduced to modern swimsuits, which she finds revealing compared to her traditional Tokime attire. With encouragement from Chiharu and Sunao, she buys a swimsuit and gains confidence by showcasing it to her tribe.[216]
Shizuka's Tiger Costume Story
Shizuka, Sunao, and Chiharu read Sana's storybook. Shizuka imagines the tiger's perspective: the tiger tries to atone for past misdeeds by cooking hot pot for the villagers. The turtle helps her, and the villagers share their ingredients. The bird arrives, and everyone eats together. Shizuka suggests they have hot pot for dinner. Sunao agrees, and they head to a shopping district for a game competition to win ingredients.[217]
(Continued in Chiharu’s Bird costume story.)
Chiharu's Swimsuit Costume Story
The Tokime girls hold a ghost story competition. Chiharu tells a story about a cursed swimsuit, with Mitama's help. Mitama used transformation magic to make the story authentic. Shizuka asks Asahi to perform an exorcism on Chiharu, who panics and confesses everything. The group praises her performance. Asahi jokes about seeing spirits, frightening Chiharu.[218]
Chiharu's Kimono Costume Story
Shizuka finds Chiharu sulking. Chiharu retraces her day and remembers being unable to enter a store without a guardian. Her mother was too busy with New Year preparations. Later, Chiharu gives her mother gifts from Kamihama. Her mother agrees to relax and enjoy the New Year.[219]
Chiharu's Bird Costume Story
Chiharu, Shizuka, and Sunao read Sana's storybook. Chiharu imagines the bird's perspective: the bird and the tiger's sister stage a trap to make the tiger and turtle reconcile. Everyone shares hot pot. The bird leaves for migration but is full of hope for the future. Chiharu smiles happily.[220]
(Continued from Shizuka’s Tiger costume story.)
At the competition, the Tokime girls encounter Promised Blood. Chiharu notices the two leaders resemble the tiger and turtle from the story. She suggests everyone share hot pot to boost their friendship.
(Continued in Sunao’s Turtle costume story.)
Sunao's Swimsuit Costume Story
During a beach trip, Mitama organizes a water gun battle. Sunao is teamed with Mitama and defeats Chiharu and Shizuka. She proves shockingly good at the game, using a lurking strategy. In the final round, all the girls gang up on Sunao, but she dodges and defeats them all, becoming the victor.[221]
Sunao's Kimono Costume Story
Sunao pulls a fortune of bad luck. She mistakes the warning about greed for gluttony and avoids food stalls. Temptations keep appearing: Tsuruno and Felicia with pastries, Emiri with pastries, Iroha and Yachiyo with sweets, Manaka with pudding, and the Amane twins with ice cream. Sunao runs home but eventually gives in to handmade mochi from the Tokime girls.[222]
Sunao's Turtle Costume Story
Sunao imagines the turtle's perspective from the storybook: the tiger and turtle chase two young weasel sisters who stole a blanket. The turtle kindly invites them back to town. The bird returns and shares migration stories. Sunao reflects that truth may be stronger than fiction.[223]
(Continued from Chiharu’s Bird costume story.)
Sunao reflects on the story as Shizuka and Yuna tie in the competition. Chiharu suggests everyone have hot pot. Promised Blood takes the pot, not interested in getting friendly. Shizuka demands a rematch. Sunao daydreams and laughs, sensing her inner remark.
Himena's Swimsuit Costume Story
Himena is inspired to do this by Nagisa's hot summer arc 2 event
Himena encourages Shigure and Hagumu to relax and follow Nagisa's carefree nature. She suggests they get into swimsuits and go somewhere new. They agree and have fun at the pool. Himena struggles with considering her words before speaking.[224]
Shigure's Swimsuit Costume Story
Hagumu invites Shigure to the water park. Shigure buys a new swimsuit and receives a flower bracelet from Hagumu. She secretly practices swimming for five days. At the pool, she finds Hagumu doing the same thing. They share a laugh and decide to hang out, eagerly awaiting their Friday outing.[225]
Hagumu's Swimsuit Costume Story
Hagumu wants to make her own swimsuit instead of buying one. Shigure offers to help with 3D modeling. They combine their skills but realize hand-making a swimsuit is difficult. Hagumu makes matching flower bracelets instead. A few days later, they meet at the water park wearing their new swimsuits and bracelets. Hagumu hopes they will make something together again.[226]
San's Swimsuit Costume Story
Himena fantasizes about the guys in San's Youth Association fighting over her. San calls this inaccurate. In a flashback, San was approached by a guy at the beach and pushed him away. She swears never to mention this to Himena.[227]
Miyuri's Swimsuit Costume Story
At the beach, Miyuri hides because she is flustered by everyone's bare legs. Her friends cover up with skirts and pants to make her comfortable. A few days later, Miyuri gives them albums as thanks. The last page contains photos of legs, making everyone uncomfortable.[228]
Lavi's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Lavi receives an invitation from Nayuta for a Halloween party. She dresses in a rabbit costume. Nayuta and Mikage are not in costume, and the party is just for snacking. Lavi scolds Nayuta and makes her wear a cute outfit as punishment. They laugh together.[229]
Lavi's Apron Costume Story
Lavi makes Nayuta's favorite lasagna to celebrate the end of her exams. Nayuta worries about gaining weight and goes for a run. She returns and refuses to give up the lasagna. Lavi calls her weak-willed but puts it in the oven.[230]
Asahi's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Shizuka plans a secret Halloween party for Sunao and Chiharu. Asahi explains Halloween and its similarities to Obon. The temple is decorated in a traditional Japanese style. They hold a Bon dance. Asahi worries about celebrating a mourning festival, but Ryoko reassures her. Asahi smiles, knowing this Tokime Halloween will become tradition.[231]
Alexandra's Swimsuit Costume Story
Alexandra rushes to the pool but forgets her sunglasses. Lavi returns them. Lavi compliments how mature she looks with her sunglasses. Alexandra wonders about inviting Asahi and Urara to the beach but realizes a barbecue is better. She rushes off.[232]
Urara's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Urara shows off her costume to Ao and Ranka. Juri and Hikaru bribe her to perform for their goons for candy. They take the operation public. A rumor spreads about clowns asking for candy. Yuna busts them. Urara is pardoned, and everyone enjoys the candy.[233]
Mikage's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Mikage wishes she had money for an adorable hoodie. Sudachi tells her about "The Straw Millionaire." Mikage trades items to work toward her goal. She eventually wins a squid plush for Jun and trades it for the hoodie. She considers keeping it but decides to trade for something bigger. On Valentine's Day, she gives Mitama the hair mist she wanted. Mitama later buys Mikage the hoodie as thanks.[234]
Sudachi's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Puella Care hosts a special Christmas event. Sudachi coordinates Emiri, who seems to understand her responses despite Sudachi not using telepathy. Sudachi wonders if Emiri has a special ability, but Emiri would likely shrug it off as a feeling.[235]
Yozuru's Swimsuit Costume Story
At the beach, Yozuru helps a girl being harassed by two boys. She carries the girl and then the "injured" boy bridal style to scare them off. Yozuru learns that bridal style works for both men and women. Livia tells her to backpedal on that idea.[236]
Yozuru's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
During Puella Care's Christmas event, Yozuru coordinates Akira. They share hobbies and compliment each other's outfits. Yozuru accidentally embarrasses Akira with flattery.[237]
Iroha-chan's Mana Degarashi Costume Story
Iroha-chan (Mana) streams a mirror match in Magia Record. She underestimates a single lil Kyubey and gets defeated. Denying her loss, she decides muscle training will improve her gaming skills. Later, she comes home with a large bag of mystery button packs, hoping to get the entirety of Mikazuki Villa together. All the buttons are of Madoka, adding misery to her now more intense pushups.[238]
Iroha-chan's Unfinished Iroha Costume Story
Unfinished Iroha-chan can turn anything into its draft state. She demonstrates this with a sweater. Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan ask her to help bring over crossover Magical Girls without copyright issues. Iroha-chan shouts at U.Iroha not to let go of an unidentified Magical Girl.[239]
Madoka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka visit Kamihama for Christmas shopping. Madoka forgot her coat. They warn her it will be cold at night. After dark, they watch stars, and Madoka gets cold. Homura offers her coat, but Madoka refuses. Sayaka hugs Madoka and takes Homura's arm to warm her. Sayaka suggests playing Oshikura Manju. Madoka is happy to play a childhood game with her friends.[240]
Madoka's Swimsuit Costume Story
Madoka and the Holy Quintet watch evening fireworks on the beach with other Magical Girls. Madoka asks Homura if she is tired. Homura says she is happy setting fireworks with so many people. Madoka says they should enjoy the present. Elsewhere, Emiri accidentally fires a firework near Sayaka. Madoka and Homura chuckle. They set off their own fireworks, calling them pretty.[241]
Madoka's Pajamas Costume Story
Madoka and Sayaka have a sleepover at Madoka's house. Sayaka suggests looking at childhood photos, but Madoka is embarrassed. They play cards, and Sayaka wins every time. Madoka's mother returns home drunk. Madoka suggests having a sleepover with all their friends. She shares a funny story about their teacher, and they laugh. Madoka wishes everyone could be there.[242]
Homura's Kimono Costume Story
Homura and Madoka visit Mizuna Shrine for fortunes. Homura sees hairpins and imagines giving them to Madoka. They sell out while she daydreams. They later buy matching hairpins. Homura wishes for a good year.[243]
Homura's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Homura wears new clothes shopping with Madoka and Sayaka. They compliment her and want to fluff her clothes. A shocked Homura accepts.[244]
Homura's Pajamas Costume Story
Homura finishes an exam and wants to invite Madoka out. A Witch appears, and she defeats it. She regrets not inviting Madoka and looks for the movie Madoka wanted to see, but it ended. She checks the aquarium, but it is closed for renovations. It starts raining. Madoka calls and invites her out. Homura accepts, hoping to be more honest like Madoka.[245]
Sayaka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Sayaka, Madoka, and Homura visit Kamihama for Christmas. They see a man selling a "strawberry kimchi tomato" crepe. They order something else. Sayaka wonders if the other crepe would have been more memorable but decides the day was perfect already.[246]
Sayaka's Swimsuit Costume Story
Sayaka and Hinano try to light fireworks, but their lighters fail. Sayaka goes to buy a new one with Mami. Mami is nervous and freaks out over a noise. Kyoko plays a prank. Kyoko and Sayaka help Mami recover. Sayaka admits she was scared but felt better with Kyoko.[247]
Sayaka's Pajamas Costume Story
Sayaka dreams about studying for a test. Everyone acts out of character. She realizes she is dreaming. She wakes up and remembers she fell asleep studying. She wonders why she could not dream about the test itself.[248]
Mami's Swimsuit Costume Story
During beach volleyball, Mami hits Homura with a ball. She gets ice and coconut juice as an apology. Homura suggests they share. Mami muses that when she was alone, she never could have imagined times like this.[249]
Mami's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Mami runs into Madoka and Homura while shopping. They invite her on a short trip. Madoka sneezes, and Homura suggests going home. Mami offers tea at her place. They agree and head there together.[250]
Mami's Kimono Costume Story
Nagisa helps Mami clean her apartment. Nagisa finds a box of dresses. Mami agrees to wear a kimono for Nagisa. They look up tutorials and dress Mami. They go to the shrine, ending the day on a cheerful note.[251]
Mami's Pajamas Costume Story
Mami hosts a sleepover. The girls play poker, and Mami wins. Everyone falls asleep except Mami. Madoka wakes up and finds Mami sad. Mami admits she was happy but feared feeling alone even with friends. Madoka offers to help. Mami enjoyed the sleepover.[252]
Kyoko's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Kyoko practices her lines in a wolf costume at a hotel. Her stomach grumbles, and she looks for food but finds nothing. Guards investigate, and she escapes. She puts the costume back on and scares them. The hotel increases security, and Kyoko practices in her room.[253]
Kyoko's Swimsuit Costume Story
Sayaka invites Kyoko to a restaurant. Kyoko sees a giant watermelon float and is disappointed. Sayaka rents the float for Kyoko. Kyoko thanks her, but they fight over using it first.[254]
Kyoko's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Kyoko wakes up in a Witch's barrier. She bumped into Madoka and Homura and went into Mirrors. She defeats a Familiar using her original illusion magic. She fights a Mirror copy of herself. The copy realizes it was the Mirror copy and encourages Kyoko to continue using her "fake" magic. Kyoko says she will stab her spear into enemies because that is who she is now.[255]
Kyoko's Kimono Costume Story
Kyoko visits Mami's apartment. Everyone is in kimonos. Kyoko refuses to wear one. Mami bribes her with unlimited tea and sweets for a week. Kyoko agrees. She shows off her new look, which suits her. Sayaka feels something more, confusing Kyoko.[256]
Kyoko's Pajamas Costume Story
Kyoko attends Mami's sleepover. She showers and runs out of hot water. Mami reheats it. The girls discuss hair treatments. Kyoko has naturally beautiful hair. Mami asks Sayaka to pin Kyoko down while they put treatment on her hair. Kyoko screams.[257]
Nagisa's Swimsuit Costume Story
Nagisa shops for a swimsuit with Mami. She picks a sailor-style swimsuit and a cheeseburger floaty but switches to a rainbow ring to avoid matching Kyoko. Kyoko ends up choosing the same ring.[258]
Nagisa's Kimono Costume Story
Nagisa defeats a Witch and saves a man. He gives her a kimono as thanks. Mami helps her put it on. They go to the shrine, and Nagisa gets compliments and photos. She does not want to change out of it but agrees to get cheesecake. Mami promises to help her dress again.[259]
Homura dreams about shopping with Madoka, Ashley, Rika, Emiri, Ren, and Hinano. Homura picks a cheaper jacket and gives the remaining money to Madoka for shoes and a scarf. Hinano thinks Homura saved Madoka's budget. Rika agrees.[260]
Kanoko's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Ria gives Kanoko advice for a winter fashion contest. Kanoko's initial design had mushrooms. Ria suggested changes, but her comments caused Kanoko to overcompensate with mushrooms. Ria regrets her words. Kanoko offers to let Ria try the outfit, and Ria screams in horror.[261]
Natsuki's Halloween Costume (2018) Costume Story
Natsuki and Homura collaborate on Halloween costumes. They look through books and decide on ghost costumes with bows. At the event, Kako and Natsuki get their picture taken. Homura and Madoka realize their friends match their own costumes. They smile and compliment each other.[262]
Natsuki's Halloween Costume (2022) Costume Story
Natsuki volunteers for a Halloween party as the "Nameless Dancer." Kanagi scares a child. Natsuki uses magic to calm him. Natsuki recalls being in the boy's position as a child. At the end of the day, she sees more smiling faces than crying ones.[263]
Hinano's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Hinano meets Ren to discuss Rika's bad mood, likely tied to memories of her ex-girlfriend. Hinano suggests that Ren being present for Rika is enough to help her.[264]
Hinano's Swimsuit Costume Story
Hinano plans to go to the beach with Emiri, Rika, and Ren. They go shopping for swimsuits together.[265]
Sasara's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Sasara and Asuka defeat a Witch. Sasara needs new clothes. Asuka helps her pick an outfit centered around a coat. Sasara's father is impressed and asks if she will wear it for their plans tomorrow. Sasara looks forward to spending the day with him.[266]
Nanaka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Nanaka enjoys a day off in a commercial for the Suitoku Shopping District. She shows it to Meiyui, Akira, and Kako. They give positive feedback. Nanaka invites them to the coffee shop she visited.[267]
Emiri's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Emiri shows off her leather jacket. Hinano asks if she is cold. Emiri says she layers confidence. They have a "rock n' roll" moment. Hinano declares the band over and breaks up.[268]
Emiri's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Emiri wears a mature outfit and wants to act like an adult. Akira helps her with composed demeanor. She struggles with speech. A supervisor visits and gives her orange juice. Emiri gulps it down. Akira says she was doing well until the end. The supervisor explains 17-year-olds are still children pretending to be mature.[269]
Shizuku's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Shizuku looks for costume ideas for Ayaka's manzai event. Ikumi suggests maid outfits, but Shizuku declines. Ryo shows her photos of Mitakihara Magical Girls. Shizuku picks two outfits. At the event, Ryo takes a picture of Shizuku and Ayaka. Ryo says they have happy faces.[270]
Shizuku's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Shizuku wakes up in a cafe. Ryo, Ikumi, and Sakurako are there. They plan to make Valentine's chocolates. They use Shizuku's cafe kitchen. Baking is chaotic: Ryo adds wrong measurements, Ikumi spills flour, and Sakurako wants to use chloroform. Shizuku switches positions, and they finish. They exchange chocolates. Shizuku gives a heartfelt speech. They take a group photo. Shizuku wakes up in the hospital, remembering Ryo's death. She sneaks out to tell Ayaka what she failed to say.[271]
Akira's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Akira wears a Christmas outfit Emiri picked. She drags her feet to change out of it. Emiri realizes Akira wants to wear it longer. They have a Christmas party at the consultation stand. The next day, Akira decides not to wear it out.[272]
Manaka's Chef's Uniform Costume Story
Sana visits Walnuts. Manaka shows off her new chef uniform. Manaka wants Sana to try a new recipe because Sana taught her to relax. Sana notices stains. Manaka says stains are a chef's hard work.[273]
Ria's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Day 1: Ria leads Team Walnut in the Acorn/Walnut Wars against Yachiyo's Team Acorn. She recruits Manaka and Mayu as assistants. They hand out samples at a mall. Yachiyo is also getting a photoshoot. Mayu notes Ria walks and poses like Yachiyo. Ria remembers idolizing Yachiyo before contracting.
Day 2 (Valentine's Day): Ria is on her way to the final event. She saves a man with a Witch's Kiss and calls an ambulance. She arrives late. The event goes well. Results are announced: Team Acorn wins, but Team Walnut gains popularity. The fan representatives tie. The head judge is the man Ria saved. He declares Team Walnut the winner. Yachiyo accepts her loss. They exchange chocolates. Ria thanks her idol with tears. The TV program mistakenly calls her "Riko Ami," and Ria loudly corrects them.[274]
Ria's Swimsuit Costume Story
After the Summer notebook event, or at least after Ria's section
Ria participates in beach events to become "Summer Queen." She wins long-distance swimming, beach flag, and beach tennis. In watermelon splitting, Asuka wins, but Ria has enough points to be crowned "Summer Queen."[275]
Kako's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Kako and Madoka collaborate on Halloween costumes. At the event, Kako and Natsuki get their picture taken. Madoka and Homura realize their friends match their own costumes. They smile and compliment each other.[276]
Kako's Swimsuit Costume Story
Kako needs help picking a swimsuit. Nanaka, Meiyui, and Akira offer suggestions, but their choices are childish. Kako finds a swimsuit with all their recommendations combined. They agree shopping as a group is fun.[277]
Meiyui's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Meiyui receives a "martial arts" outfit from Kako, only to realize it’s actually "marital arts" wear meant for romantic outings. Despite initial embarrassment, Meiyui embraces the outfit with encouragement from her friends.[278]
Reira's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Reira attends a baking class. She meets Yozuru and they team up against a Witch. Yozuru shares the story of the Yukinko. Reira relates to it. Yozuru offers an adjustment and uses a Grief Seed instead. Reira remembers past praise and regains confidence. Their cakes are a success. Reira thanks Yozuru, who reveals the truth. On Valentine's Day, Mito and Seika love the cake. Reira says it must have been the magic of kindness.[279]
Mito's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Mito practices for her role in the Everlasting Darkness Tour. She struggles with edginess. Reira suggests she act like she is trapped in darkness. Mito goes silent and stares blankly, creeping out her friends. She explains her character gives off a cheerful, empty vibe. Her friends are proud.[280]
Kokoro's Outdoor Clothes Costume Story
Kokoro visits Himika's house with leftover food from a hike. She has been hiking more now that she has a friend to go with. Mentally, she thanks Masara.[281]
Kokoro's Swimsuit Costume Story
Kokoro asks Masara to help pick a swimsuit. Masara does not see the difference in designs. Kokoro picks a yellow one. Masara asks about decorative straps, making Kokoro laugh. Kokoro models it. Masara says it gives her a different atmosphere. Kokoro wants matching beach towels. Masara agrees.[282]
Kokoro's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Kokoro is late because she dropped her gloves. Masara offers her hand. Kokoro asks about gloves. Masara says hand warmers are enough. Kokoro decides to knit gloves for Masara. Masara smiles and agrees.[283]
Ayaka's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Ayaka asks Shizuku about costumes. Shizuku wants something low-key with a pocket. Ayaka picks a red costume with a basket. At the event, Ryo takes a picture. Ryo says they have happy faces.[284]
Ayaka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Mitama helps Ayaka and Seika find outfits. They misinterpret "date" as a comedy contest. Ayaka performs and gets a special prize. Mitama is disappointed it was not a romantic date.[285]
Aimi's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Aimi learns to knit a scarf for her crush with Kokoro's help. She finishes the scarf. Kokoro gives her a matching hat. Aimi daydreams about giving the scarf but is too nervous and stays in her room until spring.[286]
Ren's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Ren bumps into Aimi. Aimi asks about Valentine's Day. Ren stutters that she gave her friends chocolate. Aimi suggests they practice making chocolate for next year. Ren thanks Aimi, wanting to become someone who can return kindness.[287]
Ren's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ren goes swimsuit shopping with Rika, Hinano, and Emiri. Rika helps her choose a white one-piece. Rika changes Ren's hairstyle. They order shaved ice. Rika's strawberry syrup does not change the flavor. They laugh. Ren thinks her diary has been filled by Rika's smile.[288]
Ren's Casual Clothes Costume Story
Ren's school is closed. She meets Rika. Rika notices Ren's collar is inside out. They fix it. Emiri arrives, and Rika blurts out her shirt is inside out. Ren wonders if Rika is really considerate.[289]
Ayame's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ayame buys a swimsuit with her savings. Konoha faints. Hazuki says it is too revealing. Ayame protests. At the beach, Felicia says her defense power is too low. Ayame declares she will wear a swimsuit with higher defense next time.[290]
Masara's Outdoor Clothes Costume Story
Masara shops for hiking clothes with Aimi's help. Aimi picks a jacket, shirt, shorts, and sport tights. Masara says they are comfortable. Aimi asks if she dislikes shopping. Masara says she has fun shopping with Kokoro. Aimi says that is her style. Masara buys the set.[291]
Masara's Swimsuit Costume Story
At the beach, Kokoro changes Masara's hairstyle. Masara says it is good because Kokoro made it.[292]
Masara's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Masara shops for Valentine's chocolate. Aimi asks who she is giving it to. Masara says all Magical Girls who cooperated in Witch hunts. Aimi smiles and looks forward to the chocolate.[293]
Konomi's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Konomi invites Kaede on a walk. Kaede sneezes. Konomi apologizes, but Kaede is used to the cold. Konomi suggests morning walks. Konomi likes basking in the sun and thinks Kaede would too. Kaede says her grandmother enjoys that. Konomi reminds her she is not a grandmother.[294]
Konomi's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Konomi, playing a servant, seeks an ice flower for her fire demon king master. Kush helps her. They cannot harvest it. Konomi remembers a story where a warm heart melts the stem. She grabs the flower and succeeds. On Christmas, the king is overjoyed. The servant's heart is filled with her lady's smile.[295]
Rika's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Rika and Emiri visit a buffet. They use heavy slang. Hinano cannot understand them. Ren finds them hard to follow. Rika agrees to tone it down. They slip back into slang. Hinano gets frustrated. They explain "crazy" means good. They gush over the food in slang and rush off. Hinano and Ren start using the same slang.[296]
Mayu's Swimsuit Costume Story
Mayu has a swimsuit picked by Ria. She adds a bracelet she remade from childhood. On the first day of Seaside School, Ria, Sayuki, and Tsukuyo compliment her. Mayu wonders if her father's spirit helped her.[297]
Sayuki's Swimsuit Costume Story
Sayuki's manager asks her to wear a swimsuit. She agrees and designs it herself. She struggles with ideas. Mayu suggests a sword motif. Ria helps with a basic design. They add decorations. The design is complete.[298]
Moka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Moka has a sweet potato but cannot cook it. Ranka gives her a baked sweet potato cooker. Moka takes Ranka home. Ranka is overwhelmed by the goodness. Moka suggests they do it again. Ranka realizes she made a friend.[299]
Riko's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Riko's family closes their shop for a day. She orders a hamburger combo to prove she is an adult but struggles to finish it. She refuses dessert. Later, she sees brochettes that look like her dog and admits she wants one. At home, she shows it to Mameji.[300]
Riko's Swimsuit Costume Story
Riko worries about Sis who moved away. Ashley suggests making a video. Ria helps her get ready. Riko records and is interrupted by Tsukuyo, Mitama, Sakurako, Touka, and Nemu. Despite the interruptions, she realizes she is having fun with people who care. She sends the video and a letter to Sis.[301]
Mel's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Kanagi invites Mel to hunt Witches. Mel refuses but relents. Kanagi offers gloves and an owl mask. Mel calls her pushy and heads home. She returns and apologizes, thanking Kanagi for her kindness. Kanagi is relieved.[302]
Mel's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Mel, a duplicate created by Kanagi, takes Kanae's duplicate to trick-or-treat at Mikazuki Villa. They demand candy. Tsuruno has no sweets. Mel and Kanae tickle everyone. Mel promises to tickle them again.[303]
Temari's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Temari and Mikura discuss Valentine's Day with their kouhai Seira. They decide to exchange gifts instead of chocolate. Temari says she will not say a word until Valentine's Day, but accidentally casts a magic spell on herself that forces her silence. Seira misinterprets Temari's reactions and believes she wants nut chocolate. Temari secretly visits a museum to buy a tea ceremony mug set for Mikura. Meanwhile, Seira spreads the nut chocolate theory to Mikura. On Valentine's Day, Temari receives massive amounts of nut chocolate from both Mikura and Seira. At the bottom of Mikura's box, Temari finds a coin pendant resembling the one from her favorite book. She realizes the pendant was a thoughtful gift and learns that words are necessary for communication. She thanks them both.[304]
Ranka's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Ranka defeats Juri at the arcade but feels conflicted. She wants to get along with schoolmates but sees them as enemies. She plays a crane game to decide fate. She drops the prize she wanted and wins a baked sweet potato maker. She wonders if fate had a different method of making friends in mind.[305]
Ryo's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ryo investigates rumors of a couple at the beach with Ikumi. She spies four friends having fun. Disappointed, she heads to food stands. Ikumi is with some guys. Ryo takes a picture and makes a joke headline. Ikumi sobs.[306]
Ryo's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Eternal Sakura daydreams about a Halloween party. Ryo asks for trick-or-treat. Sakurako has no trick. Ryo shares treats. Sakurako thinks about how nice it is to create memories.[307]
Chika's Swimsuit Costume Story
Chika gets money for a swimsuit. She calls Asahi for help, but the signal cuts out. Asahi misunderstands and gives advice for diving. Chika buys a green swimsuit. She meets her friends at the river. They comment on how it matches the environment. Chika realizes the miscommunication but does not mind.[308]
Hotaru's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Akari wakes Hotaru for Valentine's shopping. Hotaru fell asleep in her uniform. She has nothing warm to wear. Her sisters give her clothes. Hotaru gets dressed but runs back inside at the first cold gust.[309]
Kanae's Halloween Costume Costume Story
Kanae, a ghost in the Halloween Castle, meets Mel and reluctantly joins her for trick-or-treating. They encounter Yachiyo and Mifuyu, and Kanae plays a gentle prank on them.[310]
Yuuna's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Yuuna meets Mami at a cafe over tea. She tells Hotori and Rion about the encounter. They visit the Satomi Medical Center for a hospital party. A young girl mistakes Yuuna for the Magical Girl who saved her. Yuuna realizes the girl meant Mami. On Valentine's Day, the girl's condition worsens. Yuuna rushes to her side and stays until the end. She visits the grave and vows not to forget that people need only her. She orders milk tea instead of her usual blend.[311]
Ashley's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Ashley wears a Kumanosuke hoodie to the consultation office. She shows the original design, which depicts Kumanosuke hunting a rabbit. Emiri and Rika are repulsed and agree it is too early to show Riko.[312]
Ashley's Swimsuit Costume Story
During Ashley's Horror Event
Ashley and Riko film horror content. Their investigations are interrupted by Iroha, Ui, Sana, Mayu, Ria, and Riko's dog. Ashley gives up. At home, Riko hears a rumor about a Kumanosuke bear that curses people. She worries telling Ashley will change her views.[313]
Ikumi's Maid Uniform Costume Story
Ikumi performs at her maid café. Kanagi and Karin watch. The audience chants "HAG." Ikumi pouts. They explain it means Hyper, Adorable, Girl. Karin is disappointed it did not mean grilled chestnuts. Kanagi invites Ikumi to her café.[314]
Ikumi's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ikumi eats at the beach. Two sketchy men approach her. She uses her cutesy persona, but they mock her. She snaps and forces them to sit. They recognize her. Ryo takes a picture and makes a joke headline. Ikumi whines.[315]
Akari's Winter Clothes Costume Story
Akari gathers supplies for brownies. She struggles with heavy bags. She bumps into Haruto. He offers to help. It is cold, and Akari forgot gloves. Haruto offers to hold her hand in his pocket. Hotaru asks what she bought, and Akari exclaims it is a secret.[316]
Ryoko's Swimsuit Costume Story
Ryoko finds her late mother's clothes. She keeps a t-shirt and sun visor. She meets Shizuka, Sunao, Chiharu, and Chika. They admire her outfit. The t-shirt is a memento to her mother. Ryoko goes quiet when they mention her mother's sunglasses were borrowed from the chief priest.[317]
Kush's Christmas Outfit Costume Story
Kush dreams of serving her queen, but in reality, Yachiyo finds her asleep at Mitama’s shop, happy that Kush is having sweet dreams.[318]
Tsukuyo and Tsukasa Amane complain about being overworked as guardians of a Rumor and fear the anger of Touka, Alina, and Nemu. They play their flutes together to lift their spirits and Alina appears and says they sound “unharmonious.” She asks their opinion on her next art piece about nature art vs. sound art, and when they cannot answer, she calls them useless.
Mifuyu Azusa arrives with two new Black Feathers. The twins forgot they were supposed to train them. They apologize and leave with the Black Feathers. Tsukuyo and Tsukasa explain the purpose of the robes hiding their identities and teach basic fighting techniques to the Black Feathers. They turn out to be competent and one Black Feather comments that the twins “don’t really seem like twins” because of their different tones and vibes.
After training, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa talk privately. They recall how they discovered they were twins: both had half‑moon flutes that together form a full moon, and they share similar struggles at home, with Tsukasa doing chores at a bamboo workshop and Tsukuyo enduring strict training from her grandmother. They reaffirm their bond and dream of leaving Kamihama together, however, their Flute Blossom Resonance has been failing recently. They decide to prove to the Black Feathers that they are true twins.
The next day, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa try to demonstrate twin‑like acts like quizzes, synchronized moves, etc., but everything fails. The Black Feathers realize the twins are upset by the earlier comment, so they apologize. Mifuyu arrives and assigns them a mission to capture a Witch, which the Black Feathers will observe.
The twins enter the Labyrinth, and during the fight, they are out of sync and accidentally hit each other. Familiars attack the Black Feathers and the twins protect them. They attempt Flute Blossom Resonance, but it affects the Black Feathers instead of the Witch. Mifuyu steps in and defeats the Witch herself, scolding the twins and warns they may be demoted to Black Feathers.
Tsukuyo and Tsukasa feel ashamed, questioning whether their bond is real or just a result of their wishes. They consider quitting the Wings of the Magius, but then Alina calls with a new mission: capture a specific Witch. The twins say they cannot use Flute Blossom Resonance, but Alina tells them to die trying and then hangs up.
Two Black Feathers overhear Alina’s mission and one blames herself for the twins’ slump and goes alone to capture the Witch. The other Black Feather calls the twins for help and soon, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa enter the Labyrinth and find the Black Feather surrounded by Familiars. They fight to protect her and despite being out of sync, they manage to hold their own. The Black Feather says they are acting “super twin‑like” and in perfect harmony. The twins realize they stopped trying to force identical melodies and they remember that their flutes were never meant to sound the same; they complement each other. Their true bond is not about being identical but about being two separate people who choose to be together.
They perform Flute Blossom Resonance at 120% power, this time successfully stopping the Witch. They defeat the Witch and save the Black Feather. Mifuyu and Alina arrive and Mifuyu admits she orchestrated the mission to help the twins regain their individuality. Alina was in on it as well, but she scolds the twins for over‑emphasizing their “twininess” and being useless, however she acknowledges that watching them recover their individuality was emotional. She decides to combine nature art and sound art for her next masterpiece.
The twins hold hands and affirm their love for each other. They understand they do not need to act identical; they are genuine twins. Touka suddenly arrives and reminds them that freedom is necessary for their future and the twins resolve to continue working for the Wings of the Magius to gain that freedom.
Riko and Ashley help Mitama film a video about her Coordinator services, whre she explains that she adjusts Soul Gems to draw out hidden potential, that she sees memories during adjustments but keeps them confidential, and that she also sells items for Magical Girls. As payment for the video, Riko gives Mitama an origami dog (Mameji) and Ashley gives her blue candy from her home, both of which Mitama puts in a box.
Over time, Mitama receives many gifts from Magical Girls, including Kokoro, Reira, Mito, Felicia, Ayame, Kako, Yachiyo, Karin, Himika, Rika and Emiri, the last of whom says that when people share their favorite things, it means they want to share what they love with Mitama.
Mitama hums happily, which Momoko and Kanagi notice and feel a bad omen. Mitama announces that she wants to share what she loves with everyone and that she plans a party with food that she will cook. She asks Momoko and Kanagi to help.
Kanagi says Mitama’s own sister calls her cooking “hellish” and Momoko recalls she has suffered from it too. Mitama offers them homemade candy and after Kanagi tries one, she finds it too intense for kids. Mitama had also attempted a new dish for Momoko, which looked like Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” however she noted it tasted better than usual, yet Momoko heard strange things for days afterward. Momoko and Kanagi agree that Mitama’s intentions are good but her methods are dangerous, so they decide they must stop Mitama from cooking to prevent a mass food poisoning scandal.
Mitama shows them a party plan with a buffet, quiz contest, and mini games. The menu includes potato salad, paella, and other dishes. Kanagi looks at the ingredient list and falls over in shock and Momoko also feels sick. They go to pick prizes first, then they shop for ingredients. Mitama loads the basket with many vegetables for the potato salad, and she plans to use avocado and tofu instead of mayonnaise to be healthier. Kanagi asks her to leave out yams due to potential allergies, and Mitama then picks up hand cream to add fragrance to a dish. Kanagi reminds Mitama of the time she used paint as food coloring and Mitama puts the hand cream back.
Mitama cooks a test potato salad which ends up glowing. Momoko and Kanagi taste it; the tubers are overwhelming, but it does not make them pass out. Next is paella, which smells of vanilla extract and tastes extremely bitter. Mitama then serves acqua pazza (with canned beef) and rice omelet with Hamburg steak (with sashimi dusted with soybean flour). Momoko and Kanagi conclude the party will indeed be a living hell if Mitama cooks.
They decide to secretly cook all the food themselves, recreating Mitama’s menu with edible ingredients. They recruit Rena and Kaede to test the food and Rena accidentally lets slip that Momoko is with Kanagi. Rena and Kaede realize Mitama can see their memories during an adjustment and flee. Mitama reflects on her past, where she was betrayed by a close friend after transferring from East to West Kamihama, but how even then, Kanagi believed her, and Momoko has always been kind. Mitama wants to trust them, but her old doubts surface.
On the day of the party, Momoko and Kanagi ask Mitama to let them handle the cooking while she sets up the venue and games. Mitama agrees but feels anxious. She overhears them talking about a cake she secretly baked and hid in the fridge. They also say they need to “dispose of it in secret,” which Mitama misinterprets as a betrayal.
Mitama confronts them, asking why they want to throw out her cake. Momoko admits they do not want the other girls to eat Mitama’s food and that they wanted to eat it themselves to spare everyone. Mitama misunderstands this as jealousy and Momoko and Kanagi go along with the misunderstanding rather than hurt Mitama’s feelings. Mitama forgives them and warns them not to sneak her food again. She says they will get a reward if they work hard.
Momoko and Kanagi cook all the food for the party. The dishes look strange (the potato salad glows because of ice cube lights), but they taste delicious. The guests are hesitant at first, but after Rena tries it and declares it good, everyone else follows. The party is a success.
After the party, Momoko and Kanagi stay to clean up and Mitama thanks them. She reveals their reward: a private meal made from leftover ingredients, just for the three of them as thanks for their hard work. They join hands and eat together.
One winter’s day before Christmas, Rika and Ren go shopping together. The town has no Christmas decorations and people seem depressed. They hear a distressed voice and find Mitama, wearing a Santa's beard and hat, and she introduces herself as a Christmas Spirit. Mitama says her job is to make everyone happy, but the task is too big. She gives Rika and Ren some of her magic, explaining that the magic requires them to be perfectly attuned to each other, and then she disappears.
Suddenly, a swallow Familiar appears, claiming to be Mitama’s pupil and Rika names him Chirpie. Chirpie explains that Mitama saved him when he fell from his nest and gave him magic. He can sense cowardly hearts lacking courage and Rika and Ren must drive out ten cowardly hearts to make the town happy. Chirpie leads them to people with cowardly hearts, and eats the symbolic heart afterwards.
Chirpie leads them to Felicia and Sana, who had accidentally smashed a cake and are now arguing about who should apologize to Yachiyo. Rika and Ren both wish the cake would be restored and their magic repairs the cake. Felicia and Sana apologize to each other and Chirpie eats the cowardly heart.
Next, Rena wants to go to an idol event with Kaede but is too stubborn to ask directly. Rika and Ren wish she would be honest and Rena admits she wants Kaede to come.
At Emiri’s Counseling Room, Akira is embarrassed to wear a cute Christmas outfit. Rika and Ren wish she would try it on and their magic forces her into the outfit. Nanaka, Kako, and Meiyui arrive and tell Akira she looks cute, and Akira thanks them.
Emiri and Akira join Rika and Ren to help, now calling themselves “The Holiday Girls” (HGs). They decide Emiri and Akira will track cowardly hearts while Rika and Ren use magic.
They help a girl choose a gift. They encourage a maid nervous about dancing in a Christmas performance. They help a boy who fought with his dad; the boy forgives his father and runs off, but his cowardly heart does not disappear.
Rika and Ren find a young couple who want to marry but are too scared to confess. They receive a message that the boy’s heart finally disappeared. They bring the couple together and the man proposes, this time making two cowardly hearts appear from each one, and after Chirpie eats them, he's reached ten hearts.
Suddenly, Chirpie grows giant and he reveals he is the sum of Rika and Ren’s own cowardly hearts. He uses the collected hearts to summon powerful Witches and Familiars across the town, which the Holiday Girls split up to fight.
Rika and Ren soon find Mitama trapped inside a snow globe created by their magic and Chirpie is also there. Mitama says they must resolve the source of their own weakness and Rika and Ren realize they had had a disagreement before and were unable to communicate. They both say “I wanted to make up” and apologize to each other, making their cowardly hearts vanish and also weakening Chirpie.
Rika and Ren use a combined attack: “Holiday Spiral Hope” and defeat Chirpie, who quickly shrinks and disappears, alongside the Witches and Labyrinths he created. Mitama explains she was giving Rika and Ren a dual adjustment, and while their fight was real, the magical adventure was part of the adjustment. Rika had lost her phone and Ren went on a family trip without reception. Seeing as they had been unable to contact each other, there'd been a misunderstanding, but now thanks to Mitama, they'd made up.
Afterwards, Rika and Ren practice using their new magic that came with their adjusted outfits to make snow. They find they can only make snow on one rooftop. They decide to travel around Kamihama on Christmas, making snow everywhere they go and they agree to do their best together.
February 13th: Mitama is away from her shop, but Tsuruno is there, using the kitchen to make chocolate bonbons with a friend. She plans to surprise everyone at Mikazuki Villa.
Meiyui arrives for an adjustment, but she finds the shop door open and no one else around. Tsuruno tells her Mitama will not be back for a while, so Meiyui decides to come back later. She asks why Tsuruno is there and she explains she's making chocolate with a friend who is out shopping for ingredients. Tsuruno invites Meiyui to join them and Meiyui agrees.
Konoha arrives with the shopping and Meiyui is surprised, as she's heard rumors about Konoha’s poor cooking skills, including an exploding miso soup. Konoha admits she made mistakes in the past but has been practicing, and now she wants to make chocolates that Ayame and Hazuki will love. She explains she's also studied tempering and the six crystal forms of chocolate. Meiyui apologizes for being skeptical and they begin their attempts at making chocolates.
Tsuruno asks them to dice the chocolate into fine pieces and Konoha pounds the chocolate with too much force, crushing some into dust. They proceed to tempering, and when the melted chocolate reaches 49°C, Tsuruno says to cool it with cold water, but Konoha accidentally splashes water into the bowl. Tsuruno suggests starting over and Konoha tries to melt new chocolate with direct heat and ends up burning it instead. Tsuruno suggests a microwave instead and Konoha sets the microwave for twenty seconds instead of ten, and the chocolate ends up boiling. Meiyui becomes frustrated and she accuses Konoha of not taking the task seriously.
Konoha insists she has been serious from the start and that Valentine’s Day is her chance to show Ayame and Hazuki how much they mean to her. She points to her outfit, explaining Ayame and Hazuki bought it for her as a gift because she works so hard. Meiyui softens and says the Blue Seas Family gave her new clothes too, and she was truly happy. She apologizes for her earlier words and Konoha also apologizes for getting worked up. Tsuruno herself also apologizes for how she organized and handled the situation and they decide to start fresh.
After many redos, they use up all the ingredients, but they finally complete the chocolates.
February 14th: On Valentine's Day, Tsuruno gives beautifully wrapped chocolates to Iroha, Yachiyo, Felicia, Sana and Ui at Mikazuki Villa. Everyone finds them delicious. Meanwhile, at the Blue Seas Family headquarters, the family members find wrapped chocolates left for them too and Meiyui reveals they are from her. They thank her and enjoy them as well. Finally, Konoha gives chocolates to Ayame and Hazuki, who are hesitant because they remember Konoha’s past cooking disasters. Konoha explains that Tsuruno and Meiyui helped her this time. Ayame and Hazuki try the chocolates and find them delicious, thanking Konoha for them.
After becoming a Magical Girl, Kanagi finds that the Eastern Kamihama Magical Girls are chaotic, territorial and that no one wants to cooperate. Kanagi soon steps up as leader, as no one else would, but only two girls show up to her first meeting: Sumiha Takane and Nabiki Soyogo. The three start working together, where Nabiki finds those who needed help, and Sumiha takes care of them.
Soon, a senior Magical Girl named Juerii Hoshi opposes Kanagi and incites others. Kanagi defeats Juerii in a fight to show her strength, but then Juerii begins attacking other Eastern Magical Girls at random, forcing them to submit. Many want Juerii eliminated, but Kanagi still keeps wanting an amicable solution.
Soon, Nabiki decides to confront Juerii alone without telling Kanagi. Sumiha contacts Kanagi for help in the situation, but Kanagi arrives too late, Sumiha’s Soul Gem is shattered and they realize she was dead. Juerii is shocked and Nabiki’s Soul Gem is completely clouded. Nabiki turns into a Witch before Kanagi’s eyes and Juerii is killed by the Witch. Afterwards, Kanagi defeats the Witch, fully learning that a Magical Girl becomes a Witch when she falls to despair.
Later on, Kanagi discovers Nabiki left a letter for Kanagi. She wrote that Kanagi was like the moon rising in the East after a long wait and she asked that their rising moon never go down. Kanagi would read the letter many times and regret never getting to ask why Nabiki threw her life away.
One day during lunch break, Kanagi goes to Himika’s classroom, telling her she just wanted to see her face, which Himika finds strange.
After work, Kanagi goes to Mitama’s shop, where Himika is already there waiting for Mitama, while Hinano is inside getting an adjustment. Kanagi says she was just passing by, not there for an adjustment and then tells Mitama she wanted to see her. After she leaves, Hinano notices Kanagi is acting strangely and becomes worried. She pays Mitama and leaves, deciding to follow Kanagi because she thinks Kanagi might be lonely.
Kanagi arrives at a cemetery, where Yachiyo and Mifuyu are already at, visiting Kanae and Mel's graves. Kanagi says she came to visit her first Magical Girl friends: Sumiha Takane and Nabiki Soyogo. Yachiyo and Mifuyu ask to join her. Meanwhile, Hinano hides nearby and listens because she cannot find the right moment to leave. Kanagi eventually notices her and invites her to join them. Hinano admits she was worried about Kanagi. Kanagi explained how she became the leader of the East and how she learned the truth about Witches.
After finishing her story, the sun goes down and soon, Yachiyo, Mifuyu, and Hinano leave, but Kanagi stays to watch the moon rise. The moon is a waning gibbous that rises two days after a full moon. In Japanese, the “seventeenth night” is spelled like Kanagi’s name, thus they call it a Kanagi Moon. Kanagi looks at the moon and remembers that it looked the same on the night she lost her friends.
Hinano and Emiri attend a chemistry event. Hinano is excited to see a chemist who reminds her of the woman she idolized as a child—a tall, long-legged lady who taught fun chemistry experiments. Emiri urges Hinano to approach her. Hinano nervously asks to become the chemist's apprentice. The chemist agrees and offers a month-long internship. Emiri is thrilled for Hinano.
One week later, Hinano talks nonstop about the chemist. Emiri teases her but feels a growing heaviness in her chest. She realizes she misses spending time with Hinano, who is now always at the lab.
Several days later, Emiri confides in Akira, saying she feels lonely and has been getting "heartburn." Akira suggests it might be loneliness, not heartburn. Meanwhile, Hinano tells Yachiyo that she feels guilty for yelling at Emiri and not noticing she was upset.
The next day, Emiri and Hinano separately decide to apologize to each other. They meet near the lab. They overhear the chemist arguing with her assistant about movie tickets. Hinano realizes the assistant is actually the real professor—they have swapped roles because she is better at public speaking while he does the research. They are also a couple. The chemist explains she acts as his spokesperson so he can focus on his work. She took Hinano as an apprentice because he wanted to mentor someone.
Later, Emiri apologizes to Hinano for knocking over the dangerous chemical and explains she has been feeling lonely. Hinano apologizes for not noticing Emiri's feelings and for talking only about the lab. Emiri hugs Hinano. Hinano says she will accept the apology if Emiri lets her do something for her.
Several weeks later, Emiri takes Hinano shopping to find her a mature outfit, wanting to help her become closer to the person she admires. Hinano secretly buys an outfit for Emiri as well. They exchange gifts. Both realize they were trying to make it up to each other. Hinano reflects that while she has not found the "right" way to show Emiri she cares, she is getting closer to figuring it out.
At Mikazuki Villa, the girls finish dinner. Tsuruno and Felicia complain about going to the same public pool every summer. Yachiyo receives a phone call from a distant relative who runs a hotel. The relative needs help cleaning the hotel pool because the usual staff are sick. Yachiyo hesitates due to her modeling schedule. The girls offer to help. Yachiyo calls back and confirms they will come.
The group arrives at the hotel and Yachiyo's relative, an older woman, greets them warmly. She says she used to hang out with Yachiyo's grandmother at Mikazuki Villa. She shows them the pool—a huge lazy river that is very dirty. She asks them to clean it. In exchange, they can use the pool before it opens. She also promises a thank-you treat.
The group divides the work. Ui and Sana clean the poolside and kiddie pool. Yachiyo, Iroha, Tsuruno, and Felicia clean the lazy river. Tsuruno and Felicia compete to see who can clean faster, inventing names for their techniques. Yachiyo scolds them for being inefficient. They eventually work together.
Iroha slips and falls but is not hurt. Felicia sprays Yachiyo with the hose and Yachiyo chases her. After a few hours, they finish cleaning. The relative rewards them with fluffy shaved ice.
The pool is now clean and filled with water. The girls swim and play. Tsuruno and Felicia bring water guns and spray Yachiyo. Yachiyo chases them and gets out of the pool to walk upstream, eventually catching them. They all have fun.
As they leave, the relative thanks them but reveals the pool may not open after all due to unforeseen issues. Everyone is shocked.
The girls are about to leave when the relative reveals the pool may not open because support staff from the southern islands are delayed by a typhoon. Tsuruno volunteers the group to help until the staff arrives. Yachiyo worries they might cause trouble, but Iroha, Ui, and Sana want to try. They agree to help. Felicia negotiates unlimited pool access and more shaved ice as her reward.
On the morning of the next day, the group arrives at the pool for opening day. Yachiyo handles reception. The ticket scanner malfunctions and a line forms. Mitama appears—she had plans with Iroha that were canceled. She offers to help and fixes the scanner by hitting it. The staff member returns and takes over.
Mitama notices Yachiyo has something on her mind and suggests she talk to someone she trusts. Iroha later asks Yachiyo to help with a crowded lunch area. Ui is taking orders with Sana's invisible help making drinks.
Yachiyo and Iroha go looking for Tsuruno and Felicia. They find them in a competition to inflate floats—seashells versus flamingos—drawing a large crowd. The video goes viral. Yachiyo admits she was worried about everyone but sees they are doing fine. Iroha tells Yachiyo it is okay to worry because she cares, and they can solve problems together. Iroha notices Yachiyo has been down and offers to listen.
A foam machine malfunctions, spewing foam everywhere. A guest slips and falls. The group splits up to clean the foam and help guests. Mitama fixes the machine with a whack. The support staff arrives. The girls finally have time to enjoy the pool.
At sunset, Iroha asks Yachiyo what has been bothering her. Yachiyo reveals her social media page has few followers compared to other models. She does not know what to post and is shy about taking selfies. Iroha suggests posting photos of herself and takes pictures of Yachiyo on a float with the sunset. Yachiyo is embarrassed but agrees.
Felicia and Tsuruno want a turn on the float. Everyone climbs on, and Mitama takes a group photo just as they all fall into the water. Iroha loves the photo.
Several days later, the pool photos are popular online. Yachiyo's manager says going to the pool was a good move. Yachiyo thanks Iroha and says she might take her up on being her photographer again. She sends the group photo to everyone. Iroha says the photo may not be "social media-worthy" but it captures who they are. They agree to go back to the pool again—summer is just getting started.
So Close, Yet So Far
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A Waking Dreamer After Dark
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Heartphial Stories
Tsukuyo Amane's Heartphial Story: She and I, Ever After
Tsukuyo Amane reflects on her life. She and her sister must have realized they were doing something wrong, but to save each other, it was the only hope they had. She will seek a different path for them to be together.
Tsukuyo dreams of living with her twin sister Tsukasa. She daydreams about leaving home and living with her beloved sister. In class, she studies a story about two people from different backgrounds who run away together. She wishes she could be like the strong female protagonist. After school, she meets Tsukasa at the shrine. They both studied the same story and discuss planning for when they live together. Tsukuyo researches the costs of a two-person household and is shocked by how expensive it is.
The next day, Tsukuyo falls asleep while daydreaming about living with Tsukasa. Her grandmother finds her fantasy budget notebook and accuses her of planning to run away with a boy. Her training hours are increased, and her smartphone is confiscated. Tsukuyo is unable to contact Tsukasa. She runs away and ends up at the shrine, but Tsukasa is at school.
Flashback (Before Magical Girl). Tsukuyo is overworked with club activities and training. She is exhausted and collapses. She wakes up in the hospital with her sister beside her. Tsukuyo remembers how she first met Tsukasa. She was playing her flute at the shrine when she saw a girl who looked just like her. They discovered they were twins, separated at birth. They became close and talked openly with each other for the first time.
However, their different upbringings caused conflict. Tsukasa found Tsukuyo too formal and uptight, while Tsukuyo found Tsukasa uncivilized. They stopped seeing each other. Tsukuyo was devastated. She received a harsh message from her grandmother, punishing her for being absent without permission. She broke down crying, saying she was not a puppet for her grandmother to order around.
On another day, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa both collapse and wake up in the hospital. The pediatrician confirms they are twins. They reconcile and make a wish to Kyubey to never again hate each other. They become Magical Girls. They meet at the shrine and agree to leave home together once they graduate high school. Their wishes have come true, but their environments have not changed. Messages from their families indicate misunderstandings have been cleared, and they decide to part for the day.
On the day after the reconciliation, Tsukuyo returns home, but life becomes stricter. She continues her oppressive training. Mifuyu contacts her about something important regarding Magical Girls. Tsukuyo meets Mifuyu and learns that Magical Girls turn into Witches. She is horrified that she and Tsukasa will become Witches. She produces a Doppel. Mifuyu explains that the Wings of the Magius are working to save Magical Girls and asks for Tsukuyo's help. Tsukuyo agrees to discuss it with Tsukasa.
Several days later, Tsukasa tells Tsukuyo she does not know the details of how the Magius intend to save them. She shares the full ending of the story they studied—the couple takes their own lives because they fear their love will fade. Tsukasa suggests they do the same. Tsukuyo is horrified but realizes they have no other way out.
On the night they decide to die, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa meet at the shrine. They decide to destroy their Soul Gems together. They hold hands and count to three. Mifuyu arrives in time to stop them. She begs them to live and fight for their freedom together. She says the Wings of the Magius may be small, but they will grow. Tsukasa and Tsukuyo agree to join the Wings.
(Return to the present) Tsukuyo reflects on how much has happened. She knows she must always be there to support Tsukasa, who can be unpredictable. She dreams of their future together—a happy ending where they live together, free from family, regional disputes, and Magical Girls. She knows it may be a long way off, but as long as she has Tsukasa, she believes they will get their happy ending.
Tsukasa Amane's Heartphial Story: Me and Her, Ever After
Tsukasa Amane reflects on her life. She and her sister might have strayed from the path along the way, but it was the only shot they had to save themselves. She will not give in until she finds another way for them to be together.
Tsukasa dreams of living with her twin sister Tsukuyo. In class, she studies a story about two lovers from different social backgrounds who run away together. She wishes she could be like the strong protagonist. After school, she meets Tsukuyo at the shrine. They both studied the same story and discuss planning for when they live together. Tsukasa will handle housework and cooking. She daydreams about their future life together.
The next day, Tsukasa's father tells her about an arranged marriage interview. He wants her to marry a boy from Chuo Ward to help dispel the eastern impression that plagues their workshop. Tsukasa refuses and runs away. She ends up at the shrine, but Tsukuyo is at school. She remembers how she first met Tsukuyo.
Flashback (Before Magical Girl). Tsukasa is overworked with school, chores, and finances for the workshop. She is exhausted and collapses. She wakes up in the hospital with her sister beside her. Tsukasa remembers how she first met Tsukuyo. She was playing her flute at the shrine when a stranger warned her about Witches. She then saw a girl who looked just like her. They discovered they were twins, separated at birth. They became close and talked about their struggles.
However, their different upbringings caused conflict. Tsukasa found Tsukuyo stuck-up and obsessed with appearances. Tsukuyo found Tsukasa uncivilized and loud. They stopped seeing each other. Tsukasa's resentment toward her family grew. She fell into a Witch's snare but was saved by the stranger from before.
On another day, Tsukasa and Tsukuyo both collapse and wake up in the hospital. The pediatrician confirms they are twins. They reconcile and make a wish to Kyubey to never again hate each other. They become Magical Girls. They meet at the shrine and agree to leave home together once they graduate high school. Their wishes have come true, but their environments have not changed.
Days later, Tsukasa learns the full ending of the story she studied—the couple takes their own lives because their different upbringings destroy their relationship. She decides to start saving money for their future but is rejected from a part-time job because she is from the east. Kanagi introduces her to the Coordinator. She receives a message from Tsukuyo about something important regarding Magical Girls. She learns that Magical Girls turn into Witches. The Wings of the Magius is their only hope of salvation. Tsukasa asks for time to think it over. She returns home and her father scolds her for applying for a job. He says the marriage interview is only postponed, not canceled.
On the night of the suicide pact, Tsukasa runs to the shrine. She has nowhere to run. Her sister is crying before her. Tsukasa produced a Doppel. They return to Mifuyu for more information. Kanagi warns Tsukasa that the Magius could be lying. Tsukasa decides to end their story by destroying their Soul Gems. She and Tsukuyo hold hands and count to three. Mifuyu arrives in time to stop them. She begs them to live and fight for their freedom together. Tsukasa and Tsukuyo agree to join the Wings of the Magius.
Tsukasa returns home. Her father apologizes for being too harsh. Her marriage interview is postponed until after graduation, and life returns to normal. Tsukasa dreams of her future with Tsukuyo—a happy ending where they can laugh together, free from family, the east-west conflict, and Magical Girls. She knows it is still a long way off, but as long as she has Tsukuyo, she will be okay.
Natsuki Utsuho's Heartphial Story: Grinning Through the Curveballs
Natsuki Utsuho reflects on her life. In the blistering heat of summer or the frosty chill of winter, the baseball club worked as one for the chance to give it their all that one day. She wanted to make their dream come true, no matter the stakes.
Natsuki is a cheerleader and the manager of the baseball club. After practice, she walks home with Akira and sees Masara with the swim club. Natsuki cheers for Masara, and the swim club captain is impressed. Masara asks if Natsuki regrets giving up baseball. Natsuki says she has fun doing cheer now.
The next morning, Natsuki has cheer practice. The captain says the upcoming district semi-finals will be the last championship for the third-years. Natsuki remembers her brother said something similar. After school, she goes to baseball practice. Some third-years are leaving for entrance exam prep, and her brother is at high school practice. Natsuki realizes the team's last tournament is over.
Flashback (The day of the prefecture finals). Natsuki's brother has a fever. She wishes for him to get better and become a Magical Girl. She falls asleep studying.
The next morning, Natsuki leaves for practice early and sees a girls' junior baseball team practicing. Akira asks if she regrets quitting baseball. Natsuki admits she is not so sure anymore.
Several days later, the cheer captain announces the squad for district semi-finals. Natsuki is chosen as a flyer, replacing a transferring third-year. She is nervous because it is the third-years' last chance. She continues managing baseball but decides to focus on cheer.
On the day of the district semi-finals, Sankyoin Academy competes against St. Liliana Academy. Natsuki wobbles during a stunt but keeps smiling. Sankyoin finishes in fourth place, missing seeding.
The next day, Natsuki tells Akira she lost because she messed up the last stunt. She decides to take a break from baseball management until the championship is over. The baseball advisor agrees.
On the day of the district finals, Sankyoin faces St. Liliana first. They perform a near-perfect routine. The crowd cheers loudly. St. Liliana performs next and wins by half a point. Sankyoin is eliminated in the first round. Natsuki cries. The cheer captain says they gave their all and have no regrets. St. Liliana's squad thanks them for inspiring them to strive higher.
Some time later, Natsuki returns to baseball practice. Akira asks if she still regrets quitting baseball. Natsuki says she realized she just missed being an athlete, and the sport for her is cheerleading. Something deep inside her heart has changed.
Nanaka Tokiwa's Heartphial Story: Schemes of a Grand Design
Nanaka Tokiwa reflects on her life. Pride and traditions long preserved by the Tokiwa family, head of the Kashin school, were lost. Exacting revenge to reclaim it was how it all began, but she could not have foreseen the true enemy lurking in the shadows.
Nanaka faces a formidable Boss Witch with her team. They withdraw due to exhaustion. Later, at Blossom, Kako worries about the Witch hurting someone. Nanaka says they need a new strategy. She buys flowers for a floral arrangement. She receives a message from Meiyui about new Magical Girls causing trouble in Sankyo Ward.
The next day, Nanaka meets with Konoha's team to discuss territorial disputes. Hazuki wants to maintain an agreement that all participants share Grief Seeds equally. Nanaka agrees but only to avoid unnecessary conflict. She sees Hazuki's personal motives and decides to do her a favor. After the meeting, Nanaka explains to her team that she wanted to observe everyone's opinions for future use. She reflects on her past—her father fell ill, his pupils took over the school, and the Tokiwa family was left in the dust. On his deathbed, her father asked her to reclaim the school. She wished for the power to evaluate who her enemies truly are. She discovered the true enemy was a Witch she named Locust. She formed a team to seek revenge.
The day after the negotiation, Nanaka arranges flowers while thinking about the two main issues: the Boss Witch and the territorial disputes. Meiyui sends her news that a plan has come together. Later, Ayame is caught crossing into Chuo Ward. Nanaka scolds her and takes the Grief Seed to return it to Chuo Ward. She meets with Hinano, asks her to keep the incident quiet, and Hinano agrees.
Later, Nanaka tells Hazuki's team that the matter is settled. Hazuki's team apologizes. Nanaka suggests continuing discussions with all Sankyo Ward Magical Girls.
Nanaka holds a meeting. Some members want to abolish the agreement because it hinders teamwork. Nanaka agrees to first-come, first-served, adding that the first team to discover a Witch has both the right and duty to defeat it. Her team questions her decision, but she says they will see soon enough.
The next day, Hazuki's team confronts Nanaka. They were forced to defeat the Boss Witch because of the "duty" clause. Hazuki says Nanaka played them. Nanaka admits she knew they could do it. Hazuki says they have scores to settle. Hazuki also mentions the Witch was strange, like it was being manipulated. Nanaka realizes the Locust is not just one Witch—the true enemy is its puppet master.
Several months later (present day) Nanaka reflects that her Locust revenge story is over. The puppet master can no longer do harm. But something else is starting to creep from the shadows of Kamihama City. She will have to find out what comes next.
Kako Natsume's Heartphial Story: N's Confession
Kako Natsume reflects on her life. She lost Natsume Books and her peaceful days once. But she is no longer the fearful girl she used to be. She is a girl who can choose to protect what is dear to her.
Kako is 13 years old. Her parents run Natsume Books, a used bookstore. Books are a huge part of her life. One day, she sees Nanaka loitering by the mailbox, looking distressed. Nanaka drops a letter in the mailbox and runs off. She tells Kako to read the letter. Kako remembers the words "Kill her" and wonders why.
Kako recalls her past. Her family was not wealthy, but they were happy. Her father recommended books, and her mother helped her study. Then tragedy struck. A riot over land grabs broke out. Harassment of those who objected got worse. Discord grew within the community and even within their home. Her father was wound tight. Then their house was set on fire. Kako lost everything.
She met a girl named "N." N told Kako who was responsible and what she needed to do to destroy them. Kako clung to her. She later learned N was manipulative and saw others as pawns. Kako hates N and wants revenge.
Nanaka approached Kako and asked if she wanted to catch the arsonist. Kako hesitated. She had actually seen the arsonist but froze in fear. She hated herself for being helpless. She wished she were braver so she could protect the things she cared about.
Nanaka and Kyubey explained that a Witch was behind the arson. To defeat it, Kako would have to become a Magical Girl. She could also get her old life back. Nanaka asked if Kako was ready to die. The words terrified Kako, but she wanted to change.
Kako found herself in a Labyrinth. Nanaka fought off Familiars but was overwhelmed. Kyubey offered Kako the chance to become a Magical Girl. Nanaka told Kako through telepathy to decide for herself what she wanted. Kako realized she hated feeling helpless. She wished to see her family smiling again and to get Natsume Books back. She became a Magical Girl.
Later, Kako learned Nanaka faked her struggle to entrap her into making the wish. Nanaka had pulled this trick on others to use them as pawns. Kako could not forgive her.
Kako and Nanaka fought Witches together. Nanaka encouraged Kako and told her she was better suited to being a Magical Girl than Nanaka was. Kako wanted to get stronger. Nanaka wrote a letter confessing her deception and asking Kako to kill her. Kako made up her mind to do it.
However, Kako never killed Nanaka. Nanaka's family gave Kako a letter Nanaka had written but never sent. Nanaka apologized, but Kako could not forgive her. She felt empty inside.
Kako found a book and a letter that mirrored her own circumstances. She showed them to Nanaka. Nanaka asked what Kako thought about "N." Kako said the author clearly cared about N despite the hatred. Nanaka looked sad. Kako received a letter from Nanaka. She returned it unopened, saying it seemed wrong to read something Nanaka only sent by accident. Nanaka smiled and said Kako was dazzling. She said she would try to tell Kako her feelings in person someday.
Kako thinks Nanaka overestimates her, but she is no longer as scared and helpless as she used to be. She is a Magical Girl who protects the city by Nanaka's side.
Meiyui Chun's Heartphial Story: Purging a Problematic Piece
Meiyui Chun reflects on her life. The Blue Seas Family are comrades she shares an unbreakable bond with. But after being framed for a crime, they were nearly destroyed. They may not have blood ties, but this is a family she refused to give up.
Meiyui watches over school children as they walk home in Minagi Ward. The Blue Seas Family now serves as a local youth association. She notices a suspicious man loitering in the area.
Flashback (4 years ago). Meiyui came to Japan from Hong Kong to live in the Blue Seas Family's home turf. They welcomed her like their own kin.
Flashback (3 years ago). A murder occurred over smuggling at a port in Minagi Ward. Members of the Blue Seas Family were arrested despite having no connection to the crime. Evidence was fabricated against them. Meiyui made a wish to Kyubey to clear the charges and protect the Blue Seas Family. Her wish came true, and everyone was released.
Present day (Several days later). Meiyui returns to the Blue Seas Family headquarters. She finds a box on the desk labeled for snacks. She opens it and discovers a real gun inside. A family member had found it. They consider reporting it to the police, but Meiyui warns that the Blue Seas Family could be falsely accused again. They decide to check the gun's authenticity first. Meiyui visits Mitama, who suggests asking older family members from when the Blue Seas Family was still active for advice. The gun is confirmed to be real.
The next day, Meiyui visits Nanaka for advice, posing the situation as a movie plot. Nanaka suggests finding the original gun owner and returning it. Meiyui and two family members stake out the location where the gun was found. They identify the owner and follow him to a building known to be a gang headquarters.
The following day, the plan is to sneak the gun back into the gang's headquarters and send an anonymous tip to the police. Meiyui volunteers to do the sneaking using her magic that falsifies facts. When they return to headquarters, they learn that other family members touched the gun with their bare hands while putting it in a safe. Their fingerprints are now on it, ruining the plan.
Two days later, Meiyui is at a loss. Mitama contacts her and reveals Nanaka saw through the ruse. Mitama suggests introducing Meiyui to a Magical Girl from Mitakihara who uses guns against Witches and will take the gun off her hands. Iroha and Natsuki vouch for her honesty. Meiyui agrees.
Several days later, Meiyui makes the handoff. She meets the other Magical Girl blindfolded to remain anonymous. The other Magical Girl is grateful to help. The gun is safely removed from the Blue Seas Family's possession.
Reira Ibuki's Heartphial Story: Mighty Bonds from Little Acorns
Reira Ibuki reflects on her life. She grew up at the Daito Apartment Complex, where she met both of her best friends. Although something she did there caused a lot of lonely hurt for one of them, it is still a special place to her, where just being there makes her happy.
After school, Reira visits Mito with Seika. They help prepare for a paper play at the community center. Reira receives a link in a Magical Girl group chat. She clicks it and finds a site called "Dreamers Online" where people share their dreams. She falls asleep reading it and has a nightmare of fighting with Seika, where she blames Seika for everything.
The nightmare continues every night. Reira starts acting distant around Seika. She researches the meaning of dreams and reads that dreams manifest hidden emotions. She worries she might actually resent Seika deep down.
Reira's awkwardness worsens. She snaps at Seika when Seika asks if she is okay. She begins avoiding Seika. She makes a plan to apologize and send a text asking Seika to meet after school.
Seika does not reply to Reira's text. Reira waits but eventually goes home alone. She feels she does not deserve to stand by Seika. Mito finds her and Seika, but Reira refuses to join them. She sends a message to Mito about meeting the next day.
Reira goes acorn hunting with Mito and Mito brings Seika as a surprise. Reira gets angry and runs away. She wanders into an underground tunnel and gets lost. She finds children with a Witch's Kiss and is attacked by a Witch.
Reira fights the Witch but is overwhelmed. Seika arrives and saves her. They work together to defeat the Witch and escape with the children. Reira apologizes for her behavior. Seika reveals she never received Reira's text due to a bad signal. They reconcile.
Reira realizes the link from the group chat and the dream site have disappeared. She suspects magic was involved. Mito arrives, and they all share pancakes together. Reira is grateful to have her friends back.
Seika Kumi's Heartphial Story: The Bluebird and Our Tomorrow
Seika Kumi reflects on her life. She grew up at the Daito Apartment Complex, where she met her two best friends. But it is also a sad place where she almost lost one of them. They may have a dark past, but together, she wants to believe their future is bright.
At school, Seika is too shy to accept a classmate's invitation to eat lunch. After school, she visits Ashita's sweet shop and meets Reira. They find a notebook called the "Four-Leaf Journal" where customers leave messages. A customer named ChiruChiru asks for advice about making a contract with a white stuffed toy to fix a friendship. Reira and Seika realize ChiruChiru is talking about Kyubey. They reply with advice not to make the contract.
Reira and Seika check the journal. Someone named Rocksham also advises against making the contract. ChiruChiru reveals her story is real and that her best friend Michiru has been avoiding her. Reira and Seika continue exchanging messages with ChiruChiru through the journal.
ChiruChiru explains that her friendship with Michiru started souring after she was chosen for a piano competition and had to practice more. Rocksham suggests waiting for Michiru to get over her jealousy. ChiruChiru decides to talk to Michiru and arrange a meeting.
ChiruChiru visits Ashita's before her meeting with Michiru. Reira and Seika decide to follow her from a distance. They sense a Witch and see Michiru with a Witch's Kiss about to jump from a building. ChiruChiru is about to make a contract with Kyubey to save her. Reira stops ChiruChiru while Seika uses her teleportation magic to grab Michiru.
Mito arrives and helps pull them to safety. Seika defeats the Witch. ChiruChiru and Michiru reconcile. Mito gives them a four-leaf clover and tells them happiness is closer than they think. Reira and Seika realize Mito was Rocksham all along—she had been writing in the journal too. Mito had placed the journal in the shop. They all share a moment of friendship and say "See you tomorrow."
Mito Aino's Heartphial Story: A Lucky Clover Connecting Hearts
Mito Aino reflects on her life. She grew up at the Daito Apartment Complex, where she met her two besties. There were sad times when they almost lost something important to them. But it is full of great memories and is a special place she never ever wants to lose.
Mito, Reira, and Seika go four-leaf clover hunting. Mito claims she can "hear" where the clovers are. They wander to the old community center, which is scheduled for demolition and closed off. The community center head tells them to stay out for safety. After parting ways, Mito meets an old man in the park who is a paper play storyteller. He invites her to come see a show sometime.
Mito tells Reira and Seika about the storyteller. They go to watch his performance of "The Golden Grapes." The children love it. Workers put up a sign that the park is closing next month, which means the storyteller will lose his performance space.
The storyteller says he will have to retire since this was the only park that allowed him to perform. Mito and her friends offer to help find a new location. They visit city hall to ask about permits but learn that regular event slots are filled for six months. They consider using the apartment complex grounds but are told it would take months to get approval.
The girls search for a shop with vacant space but have no luck. The storyteller tells Mito he is considering retirement. He reveals he has a son who left home years ago after hating paper plays due to the pressure of taking over. The storyteller says he is glad he met Mito and her friends. He collapses and is taken to the hospital.
Mito visits the storyteller in the hospital. Using her power to connect hearts, she sees his memories of pushing his son away. She learns his son is the head of the community center—the same man who told them to stay away from the old building. Mito tells the nurses where his son works.
The community center head visits his father. They reconcile. He decides to take over the paper play tradition and perform at the community center. He plans to present his father's new play, "Three Girls and the Four Leaf Clover."
One month later, the community center head performs his father's play for the first time. It is a success and children and parents applaud. The old man is proud and he passes away peacefully that night.
The community center head tells Mito and her friends that his father was grateful to have met them. Mito realizes that her power to connect hearts helped repair the bond between father and son and preserved the paper play tradition. She vows to keep helping the community center head put on more shows. She believes in the power of people, not magic, to make the future meaningful.
Kokoro Awane's Heartphial Story: A World Where I Never Was
Kokoro Awane reflects on her life. Before, she hated herself so many times for making her wish, kicking herself for it. She thought that since it was her fault, she had to do something about it. But now, all she wants is to do the best she can as a family of three with all her heart.
Kokoro goes hiking with Masara. They sing a cookie song but disagree on the lyrics—Masara says it is "knead," while Kokoro remembers "mix." Kokoro mentions a rumor about parallel universes and false memories. At the summit, Kokoro reminisces about hiking with her parents when she was little. She reveals that after her mother left, her family fell apart. Her father struggled as a single parent. Kokoro wished to Kyubey for her mother to come home. Her mother returned, but her parents' relationship did not improve. Kokoro felt she had to work harder to fix things.
(Flashback) Kokoro remembers meeting Masara. Masara bluntly told her that it was not her fault, and those words finally got through. Kokoro stopped trying to fix everything alone and started getting her whole family to work together.
(Present Day) After the hike, Kokoro hears a voice talking about the Rumor of Parallel Memories. She finds a CD of the cookie song in a bargain bin. The lyrics on the back say "mix," not "knead." She wonders if it is an item from a parallel universe. She feels dizzy.
Kokoro finds herself in a parallel world. Her house is now a café. Her parents run it together and are happily married. They do not recognize her. Kokoro sees they are close and in love, just like when she was little. She hears about attractions and brands she has never heard of. Her mother sings the cookie song with "mix." Kokoro realizes she was never born in this world. She feels painful but also jealous of their happiness. She thinks her parents might have been better off without her.
Kokoro wishes to go home. She feels dizzy again. She hears her parents calling her name. She wakes up to find she had collapsed. Her parents found her and called an ambulance. She is taken to the hospital. She wonders if the parallel world was real or just a dream.
Several days later, Kokoro's parents bake cookies together. They include her in the process. Her mother sings a version of the cookie song with different lyrics—"stir, stir, stir them well, that taste of happiness." Kokoro asks her mother to sing the old part. Her mother says she just did. Kokoro changes her mind and says she does not want to hear it anymore. She prefers these cookies, the ones the three of them made together.
Himika Mao's Heartphial Story: A Lucky Break Lost & Found
Himika Mao reflects on her life. Her family is far from rich, so when her dad got sick and collapsed, her whole world went dark. But it was her family's smiling faces that kept her going through it all. That is why she will continue to fight to protect them.
Himika goes shopping for bargains and wins a grand prize from a drawing: a 2-night stay at a luxury hotel with a pool on a tropical island, complete with meals. She is thrilled to take her whole family. She hides the ticket in a Baby Bunny pouch for safekeeping.
(Flashback) Himika's father worked day and night to support their family of eight. He collapsed from overwork. He survived but could not work like before. The family was running out of money. Her siblings fought and cried. Her father suggested they all live in different facilities. Himika made a wish to Kyubey to cure her father. She became a Magical Girl. Her father recovered, and her family returned to a normal, peaceful life.
(Present Day) Himika's friends Kako and Ayame visit. Himika cannot find the ticket. She realizes she mistook the pouch for a stuffed animal and sent it away in a box of Mocha Bunny dolls for a crane game prize. She calls the shipping company, but the boxes have already been handed to a subcontractor.
Mitama suggests having Himika's father call the subcontractor to track down the pouch. Himika's father does so. The company says they will search for it.
A few days later, Rena calls Himika. She saw the Baby Bunny pouch in a crane game at an arcade. Himika, Kako, Ayame, Rena, and Kaede go to the arcade. The pouch is in the replenishment case, meaning Himika must win all the Mocha Bunnies already out to reach it. Himika decides to use a strategy but is short on money.
Himika observes other players to learn techniques, calling it "crane training." She strategizes to create an avalanche by knocking down piles of plushies. She successfully clears most of the machine. The staff restocks the machine, placing the pouch inside surrounded by four giant Mocha Bunnies.
Himika aims to move two bunnies out of the way to reach the pouch. She successfully clears the pandas and one bunny. She realizes there are two Baby Bunny pouches, not one. She cannot tell which is hers. She has only three tries left. She misses on two tries. On her final try, she aims for both pouches at once and succeeds. The crowd applauds.
Some time later, Himika's family goes on the tropical vacation. She explains that when she asked Kyubey to cure her dad, what she really wanted was for her family to be back together. She later learns from a staff member that if she had explained the situation at first, they would have just given her the pouch back. All's well that ends well.
Ren Isuzu's Heartphial Story: Color to a Colorless World
Ren Isuzu reflects on her life. She tried to end it twice, but now she is living her life. On the day she was saved, she found a shining light here in this world, and it made her think it is not worth giving up on.
Flashback (Before becoming meguca). Ren writes in her journal and draws illustrations. She tells a story about a bear cub who lives in a gray world after dying. The bear cub is happy because no one will be mean to her anymore. Ren realizes she is the bear cub. She has been bullied her whole life. She tried to kill herself but did not want to die. Kyubey appeared and granted her wish to live. She became a Magical Girl.
Kyubey told her that Witches can cause bullying. Ren decided to fight Witches to build a kinder world. But she realized that some people are just bad, and defeating Witches does not change that. She attempted suicide again. Rika found her and stopped her. Rika became her light. Rika introduced her to new friends and gave her presents. Rika said that as long as you have one shining thing in the world, you can keep going.
(present) Ren and Rika go shopping. Ren finds an earring someone dropped and returns it. The owner is grateful. Ren feels happy and buys a colored pencil. She thinks about adding color to her bear story. She decides to use the Cherry Pink pencil because Rika loves pink. She writes about a Spirit of Light that appears before the bear cub and shows her that the world is not actually gray—it is full of colors.
Emiri shows Ren a kaleidoscope. Hinano invites her to make one. Akira helps her carry a package. Konomi gives her flowers. Kanoko shows her a mushroom-themed clothing design. Ren writes about the bear cub meeting a Spirit of Light with many friends—a butterfly, a shrub, a lion, a tulip, and a mushroom. The Gray World gradually takes on color. The bear cub does not want it to end.
Ren invites Rika to a picture book exhibition. Rika declines because she has plans. Ren is rejected and embarrassed. She invites Rika to a teddy bear exhibition. Rika declines again, saying she has lessons. Ren is sad. She sees Rika with Emiri and Kanoko, and Rika says she has no lessons. Ren feels betrayed. The bear cub realizes the Spirit of Light is disappearing from her world. The world goes back to gray.
Rika messages Ren, apologizing and saying she was planning a surprise birthday party. Ren does not reply. She hides in a dark room at school. Rika finds her and calls her instead of opening the door. Rika explains she wanted to surprise Ren. She gives Ren a set of 12 colored pencils with a carved lily of the valley on the case. Ren cries and thanks her. The bear cub looks up and sees the Spirit of Light smiling at her. Her world is once again filled with light.
Ren buys another colored pencil. She notices the name is "Blue Sky" instead of "Sky Blue." She hears a voice talking about the Rumor of Parallel Memories. She feels dizzy.
Ren dreams she is dead. She cannot see or touch her parents. They mourn her suicide. She never became a Magical Girl and never met Rika. She watches her friends go to the teddy bear exhibition without her. She is invisible. She feels awful and wants to go back to the land of the living. She remembers the colored pencil with the different name—that must be the proof of another world. She holds it and wishes to live. She wakes up. It was all a dream. Rika messages her to join everyone for snacks. Ren goes to meet them.
Ren finishes her bear story. The gatekeeper asks the bear cub if she has any regrets. The bear cub says yes. She wishes to leave behind her journal, filled with entries about the Spirit of Light and all the sparkles she showed her. The gatekeeper opens the gates. The bear cub does not say goodbye because she knows she will see the Spirit of Light again someday in the World of Light. Ren realizes the bear cub is reborn, just like she was when she met Rika and her friends. She can live in a world full of color.
Konoha Shizumi reflects on her life. Azalea House was a place that reminded her of the joy of life and brought color back into her gray world. She refused to lose it, even if she had to risk her life.
Flashback (Childhood) Konoha's father was a businessman whose business went bankrupt after she was born. He died from stress, and her mother passed away soon after. Konoha was sent to an orphanage called Azalea House. Her heart was frozen, but the director's kindness slowly brought color back to her world. She met Hazuki and Ayame there. They became sisters bound by a bond stronger than blood. The director treated them like family.
Flashback (Before becoming Magical Girls) Azalea House was to be torn down due to unknown powerful forces. The stress of it claimed the director's life. Kyubey appeared and offered contracts. Konoha wanted to become a Magical Girl alone to protect her sisters, but they insisted on joining her. They made their wishes: Konoha wished for the Azalea House to last forever. Hazuki wished to eliminate all causes that threatened it. Ayame wished for everyone at the orphanage to forget they were ever there. They left Azalea House and have lived together ever since.
(Present) Konoha visits Azalea House with Hazuki and Ayame. She reflects on their journey. They part ways, and Konoha goes to the department store sale to buy truffles. She bumps into Kanoko and swaps bags by accident. She ends up with chocolate truffles instead of mushroom ones. Mitama messages Kanoko, who replies with emojis indicating she is near the Kamihama University Affiliated School. Konoha and Mitama go to find her.
They find Kanoko chasing a bus. She left her bag on the bus. They catch up to the bus, but the bag is already gone. Mitama contacts Asuka, who picked up the bag for safekeeping. They go to the dojo where Asuka teaches. Asuka reveals she bumped into Momoko at a convenience store and may have switched bags again. Mitama tries to contact Momoko, Rena, and Kaede, but none of them answer. They fear the team may have encountered a strong Witch.
Konoha and Asuka search for Momoko's team. They enter a Labyrinth and find Nanaka's team struggling against a Witch. They help defeat it. Nanaka's team has not seen Momoko. Everyone fears the worst.
They return to Mitama's shop and Momoko, Rena, and Kaede arrive unharmed. They had turned off their phones to watch a movie. Momoko reveals she left the bag at Blossom. Konoha goes to Blossom and retrieves her truffles. She also receives free flowers because today is a special anniversary.
Konoha explains to Mitama that today is the anniversary of the day the three sisters left Azalea House and started living together. She wants to make it a special day for Ayame and Hazuki.
Konoha returns home. She prepares a truffle dinner with Hazuki and Ayame. They cook together, sharing happiness as a family. Konoha asks them to always stick together. They promise to always be together, hands held tight, just the three of them.
Hazuki Yusa's Heartphial Story: The Distance Between Us
Hazuki Yusa reflects on her life. Azalea House was the place that taught her to smile again, the place that rescued her from the torment she covered up with a false grin. She was not going to lose it, no matter what it took.
A teacher asks Hazuki to deliver worksheets to Nanaka. Hazuki is reluctant because Konoha distrusts Nanaka after an incident where Nanaka's team tricked them into fighting a powerful Witch. Hazuki delivers the worksheets. Nanaka suggests they should share information without secrets. Hazuki agrees to try building trust, but she remains wary.
Hazuki arrives at the school camp. She is assigned to orienteering setup with Nanaka. They are paired together by random draw. They work through checkpoints. The map notes are outdated, and they get lost. It starts raining heavily.
During the storm, the rope bridge collapses due to the rain. Hazuki and Nanaka cannot cross the river. They find an old shack for shelter. They huddle together for warmth. Hazuki shares her past: her parents died in an accident when she was young. She was shuffled between relatives until she ended up at Azalea House. She learned to hide her fear behind a smile. The director taught her to smile when her heart truly felt it. She met Konoha and Ayame there. They became family. They made wishes to protect Azalea House and left to live together.
Nanaka listens quietly. She says she finally understands Hazuki's true self. Nanaka grows pale and cold. Hazuki worries she might collapse. Hazuki insists they huddle closer. Nanaka admits she is cold. They wait together.
The rain stops. Akira and others find them at the shack. They are taken back to camp. The nurse checks them. Hazuki and Nanaka are cleared to stay. Nanaka is grateful for Hazuki's help. Hazuki teases Nanaka about being excited for pillow fights. Nanaka jokes back. They agree to enjoy the rest of camp together. Hazuki realizes she has seen a different side of Nanaka.
Ayame Mikuri reflects on her life. Azalea House was a place that showed her real love. When she knew nothing about family, that place taught her warmth. She was not going to turn her back on it.
(Present) Ayame writes a letter to the Director, the late head of Azalea House. She explains that she, Konoha, and Hazuki are Magical Girls now. Konoha warns Ayame to stay away from Nanaka's team after a recent incident. Ayame agrees but secretly plans to meet up with Kako anyway.
Ayame and Kako meet in secret. They are friends but cannot openly hang out because their teams do not get along. Ayame complains about the situation. Kako shows her a book about ocean adventures. Ayame becomes curious about whether the ocean boils when the sun sets. They decide to go to the beach together to find out.
Ayame and Kako take a train and a bus toward the beach. Ayame is excited. Konoha calls and texts repeatedly, but Ayame ignores her. They get off the bus when it breaks down and take a detour. They discover a field of sunflowers. They share cup noodles together. Ayame turns off her phone. Kako also ignores Nanaka's messages to focus on their adventure. They finally reach the beach and watch the sunset together. Ayame still cannot tell if the ocean boils, but she is happy.
(Flashback - Azalea House) Ayame dreams of the Director. She remembers the day Azalea House was going to be torn down. The Director had already passed away. Konoha, Hazuki, and Ayame met Kyubey and decided to become Magical Girls. Ayame wished for Azalea House to stay open forever. Konoha wished to eliminate all threats to it. They decided on a third wish: to have everyone at Azalea House forget they were ever there. They left the orphanage and started living together. Ayame remembers Konoha's promise that they would always be together. She reflects on her conflict with Konoha over her friendship with Kako. She wishes the Director could tell her what to do.
(Present) Ayame wakes up at Kako's relatives' house. Konoha has arrived. She found Ayame by asking Nanaka to track Kako's location. Ayame refuses to go home, saying Konoha has been stifling her. She promises to tell Konoha where she is next time. Konoha apologizes. She did not realize how her words were making Ayame feel. She promises to talk things through with Hazuki and Ayame. Kako is relieved. Ayame treasures the memory of her adventure. She promises never to forget it.
Masara Kagami's Heartphial Story: A Flame Kindled in the Vastness
Masara Kagami reflects on her life. After becoming a Magical Girl, not much felt dramatically different. But encounters and experiences since have changed her. She thinks her dull and pointless life has just gotten a little more colorful.
Masara finds the world boring. She is good at swimming but lacks passion. Kyubey appears and offers her any wish. She wishes for a load of money and becomes a Magical Girl. She fights Witches, and the excitement fades quickly.
Masara meets Kokoro Awane in a Labyrinth. Kokoro is uncomfortable with Masara's reckless fighting and tells her to protect herself more. Masara says she does not care if she dies. Kokoro says her family would care. Masara questions why Kokoro blames herself for her family's problems. Kokoro asks if they can stick together. Masara agrees.
During a Witch hunt, they're attacked by a Witch and Masara takes a hit to protect Kokoro. She gets a scar. She starts avoiding Kokoro because she does not understand her feelings. Mitama explains that Masara fears seeing Kokoro get hurt, so she avoids her to prevent that pain. Masara realizes she fears losing Kokoro, so they reconcile.
The swim club announces the relay team. Masara is chosen but declines, saying she is not good at team sports. Koshino, who has always been second to Masara, is chosen as her replacement. Koshino vows to beat Masara's record.
While Kokoro and Masara go on patrol, they see Koshino training alone after school hours. Koshino tells Masara she beat her personal record. Masara is puzzled by Koshino's passion.
Two days later, Masara passes Koshino training again. They start talking about her times regularly. Kokoro notes that Koshino will never catch up to Masara's times. Masara wonders what drives Koshino.
Three days before the competition, Koshino beats Masara's record once. The swim club captain praises her. Masara feels something but cannot identify it. She is not annoyed. She does not know what she feels.
On the day before the competition, Koshino has an accident and cannot compete. Masara agrees to take her place. She is surprised by her own motivation. Kokoro notices the change.
During the competition, Masara swims well. Her team finishes second, but she was in the lead when passing the baton. Koshino comes to watch and thanks Masara for doing the race for her. Kokoro says Masara has changed. Masara decides she wants to keep swimming a while longer.
Rika Ayano reflects on her life. She does not want to feel like she became a Magical Girl for nothing. She got to see what dating is like and made loads of friends. But sins do not wash away so easily. That is the price you pay for a miracle.
(Flashback, but the entirety seems like mostly a flashback) Kyubey offers Rika any wish in exchange for becoming a Magical Girl. Hinano warns her not to do it, but Rika ignores the advice. She wishes for her best friend and crush, Konoka, to reciprocate her feelings. Her wish comes true. Konoka calls her "Riri," and they start dating. But Rika feels empty because the love is not natural—Konoka never met the boy she originally liked. Rika feels like she stepped into someone else's shoes.
Rika takes her frustration out on Witches. Hinano finds her and asks why she is not happy. Rika admits it is all fake. Hinano listens without judgment.
Rika and Konoka break up. Rika realizes she tore two people apart out of selfishness. She decides to reunite Konoka with the boy she was supposed to like. With Hinano's help, Rika switches their student IDs to give them an excuse to meet. They exchange IDs and start talking.
Konoka messages Rika about a family BBQ. She accidentally calls her "Riri" but corrects it to "Rika." Rika is confused. She notices Konoka is wearing the same lipstick she bought. Konoka asks about a boy Rika was with, claiming a friend has a crush on him. Rika feels a strange tension. She realizes she still has feelings for Konoka and regrets everything.
Rika sees Konoka reject a boy who asks her out. Konoka says she is still hung up on someone else—another girl. She admits she dated a girl but it did not work out, and she still cannot forget her. Rika realizes Konoka is talking about her. She realizes she gave Konoka the same worries and pain she had. The real price of her wish was not her own emptiness but Konoka's suffering.
Rika decides to end their relationship entirely. She plans to message Konoka to meet up. But Konoka messages first: "Goodbye. Never forget me." Rika senses a Witch nearby and finds Konoka with a Witch's Kiss, holding a knife. Konoka says her heart hurts and wants to take it out to stop the pain. Rika stops her, defeats the Witch, and saves Konoka.
Konoka wakes up and calls Rika "Riri" again. She says she cannot give Rika up and asks if they can still be best friends. Rika cannot refuse. She realizes she will carry this burden forever. A wish once made can never be taken back. Her wish will forever bind her to Konoka. Their relationship will continue without ever being allowed to end.
Rika still thinks about that day. She feels the same as Konoka, but she does not have the right to act on it. She knows she cannot erase her sins. She only got one chance to wish for a miracle, and it is too late to take it back.
Riko Chiaki's Heartphial Story: Worked Out with a Woof
Riko Chiaki reflects on her life. Even though her mom and dad were hardly home because of work, she never felt lonely as long as Miss K was around. She cared about her so much that she just wanted to help her.
(Flashback) Riko helps out at her parents' bento store. She is close with Miss K, the daughter of the hardware store owner next door. Miss K has always been like a big sister to her. Miss K cries to Riko that her father opposes her marriage because he does not want her to move far away. Riko wishes to Kyubey for Miss K's marriage to be accepted. She becomes a Magical Girl. Miss K gets married and moves away. Riko misses her but does not regret her wish.
(Present) Riko goes filming with Ashley. She tells Ashley about Miss K. She explains that Miss K's father never fully accepted the marriage, and they have not made up. Riko receives a message from Miss K saying she was in the hospital because she was pregnant. She invites Riko to visit her new house. Riko goes and meets the baby. Miss K asks Riko to be friends with her child. Riko becomes like a big sister to the baby. She feels happy that her wish came true but is sad Miss K and her father never reconciled.
Riko walks Mameji and sees Miss K's father standing outside the hardware store, looking sad. She wonders what is wrong.
Ashley advises Riko to ask Miss K directly if she wants to make up with her father. Riko texts Miss K and asks to meet. Miss K replies that she will come to Riko's town instead. Riko is excited.
Several days later, Miss K visits Riko. They talk about her father. Miss K says she wants to make up with him but does not know how. Riko suggests inviting him to meet the baby, giving him a present, or going on a family trip. Miss K doubts any of it will work. They walk to Riko's store together. They encounter Miss K's father outside. Riko admits she asked Miss K to come so they could patch things up.
Miss K's father reveals he brought a herbarium to Riko's store. It was originally meant as a gift for his grandchild, but he could not bring himself to deliver it. Riko realizes Mameji had been guiding her this whole time. Earlier, Mameji had barked at the cake that turned out to be from Miss K's father. Riko connects the dots with the herbarium from Blossom, where Konomi works. Miss K's father finally agrees to visit the baby on the weekend. They reconcile. Miss K and her father thank Riko.
The next day, Riko tells Ashley the whole story. Ashley says Mameji guided Riko the entire time by barking at her until she went in the right direction. Riko thanks Mameji.
Mel Anna's Heartphial Story: My Thoughts at the Very End
Mel Anna reflects on her life. It was a short life, but she is glad she was able to be of use in the end. She figured that without anyone to guide them, everyone would be lost in uncertainty. But there is no need to worry anymore, as hope is always by your side.
Mel reads her fortune. The cards say today will be her lucky day. She is cold and confused, wondering why it feels so cold if it is supposed to be lucky. She realizes she is dying, having protected Yachiyo. She remembers how everyone was fighting for dear life. She wished she were stronger to help them. She is sorry for not being stronger. She sees Yachiyo about to be hit and rushes to protect her. Her Soul Gem is damaged.
Mel remembers her love for fortune-telling. She hated how others made fun of it. She made a contract to become a Magical Girl. She did not like fortune-telling at first, but after a fortune predicted she would need an umbrella, and that umbrella saved her from paint, she became a believer. She started reading fortunes for others. Sometimes people teased her or did not believe her predictions. She wanted to use fortune-telling to help people. She wished to become a master fortune teller whose predictions always come true. Her wish came true, but not as expected. Yachiyo later told her that her power might not read the future—it might make the future she reads come to pass. She felt betrayed. She did not become a Magical Girl for this.
When she first became a Magical Girl, she read her fortune every morning and stayed home if it looked bad. Kanagi would drag her out anyway. She resented Kanagi for not believing in her fortunes. But one day, because Kanagi dragged her out, she met Yachiyo, who saved her from a Witch. Kanagi later let her join Yachiyo's team at Mikazuki Villa.
Mel read fortunes for everyone at Mikazuki Villa except Tsuruno, who refused. Her predictions came true, and Tsuruno wanted hers read too. Mel refused because her own fortune was bad that day, but she caved. Tsuruno's fortune was terrible—she would have a stomachache—and it came true. After that, Yachiyo banned Mel from telling fortunes. Mel continued reading in secret. She wrote down her predictions, hoping to prove Yachiyo wrong.
Mel remembers her mother calling her a treasure. She cannot go back to her family or to Mikazuki Villa. She imagines Tsuruno worrying about her and Kanagi taking it most to heart. She wishes she had said thank you. She wrote down her predictions about a future in Kamihama: a big change will come, many dots will form a circle, a star will fall near Yachiyo. She will never get to say "I told you so."
Yachiyo tries to get a Grief Seed, but Mel knows it is too late. She is getting colder. Today was supposed to be her lucky day. Dying surrounded by friends is lucky, but Tsuruno, Kanagi, and her parents are not there. She feels cold and dark. She regrets becoming a Magical Girl. She does not want to die. It is not fair. She hates everything. But she stops herself from losing to those feelings.
Her life was wonderful and so much fun. She managed to save Yachiyo, the leader she looks up to. She is truly happy. She tells Yachiyo not to be too sad. She sees a warm light and hears Yachiyo's voice, but she cannot go back. She can say she was truly happy. That is enough for her.
Eternal Sakura's Heartphial Story: Beyond the Promised Day
Eternal Sakura reflects on her existence. Every Rumor begins as a curious tale told by young girls. Among them was one tale infused with a feeling unlike any other. She is that very tale, the story of the "Eternal Sakura."
She was created as a story by Iroha for Ui, Touka, and Nemu—three girls who have been in the hospital since they were young. She started out as a powerless story, but she knew the reason for her creation: to give hope.
Iroha tells the girls the story of the Eternal Sakura. The girls have drawn out all the places they want to visit on a map of Kamihama. They create a fantasy Kamihama to compare their imaginations with reality once they recover. The Eternal Sakura of Promises is a story about a girl who waits under a sakura tree for her three friends to recover. When they reunite, the tree blooms. Iroha writes their names down. The story becomes part of their fantasy.
Eternal Sakura comes to live in Kamihama within Nemu's notebook pages. She has no form yet and only the vaguest consciousness. She waits for the promised day. She hears the girls' voices from the hospital. She imagines them having fun and playing games. She prays for their laughter to continue forever.
Reality is not so kind. Ui is coughing and suffering. Touka and Nemu attend class while Ui remains behind. No matter how much they suffer, they try to act cheerful. Ui asks if they will ever get to grow up. She screams in frustration. Eternal Sakura cannot do anything. She is just a story. All she can do is watch over her.
The promised day never comes. Eternal Sakura transitions from "story" to "Uwasa." She gains a form and the ability to speak. She is moved from the notebook to one of Nemu's books. Other stories become Uwasa as well. They are bound to their Rumors, given instincts in exchange for freedom. A new creation is given malice right from the start. Everyone has forgotten about Ui. Touka and Nemu lose their compassion and become unscrupulous. Eternal Sakura has a form now but still can only wait.
When she becomes an Uwasa, she is given a space with a vast meadow around a cherry blossom tree that has yet to bloom. It is the promised land. She imagines Iroha reuniting with Ui, Touka, and Nemu. They run and laugh and embrace. But there is no one there. The cherry blossoms have not bloomed. There is only her.
A long time passes. Iroha works tirelessly to get Ui back. Touka and Nemu try to save Magical Girls but go about it in the wrong ways. Their battles finally end, and spring comes. The four girls come to the Eternal Sakura. They have finally made it together. Their reunion took place in the middle of a fight, not as peaceful as imagined. But the spring of reunion has come. Eternal Sakura is satisfied. Her role is done. She is the only Uwasa left with a form. She wonders if she should return to the book. But she would be happier staying with the girls because she loves them.
After completing her role, she is given a new human form. Her name is Sakurako Hiiragi. She connects to a server and receives data about human society. She is sent to Mikazuki Villa to learn about daily life. She makes fried rice and folds laundry. She helps Iroha and Ui with housework. But she causes trouble and is sent to school. She wants to spend more time with the girls, but they will not even go to the same school.
On the way back from school, she reveals her battle form—made to protect them based on server data. She wants to be useful. She sulks after gaining human form because reality is different from fantasy.
Hinano asks if she ran away from school. Eternal Sakura apologizes for causing trouble. She says she will give school a real try. It is not what she wanted, but it is not so bad. Hinano and Ryo are there. She goes to apologize to Ryo and to accept that friends often cause each other problems but also support each other.
Born as a story and made into an Uwasa, she still finds human society confusing. But she does not hate it. She gets to find out for herself what is important to her.
Kanae Yukino's Heartphial Story: What My Life Meant
Kanae Yukino reflects on her life. Her stern looks have brought her nothing but trouble. But Yachiyo and the others are different—they have always treated her kindly. They taught her that life has some good in it.
Kanae finds an abandoned cat. It reminds her of herself—rejected for having a nasty look in its eyes. She cannot bring herself to take it home because bad things always happen to everyone who gets in her orbit. But she contacts Yachiyo and brings the cat to Mikazuki Villa. They decide to look after it until they find someone to adopt it.
Kanae recalls how she was wilder before coming to Mikazuki Villa. She did not ask to be born with an intimidating face, but it got her lumped in with unsavory characters. She fought back against them, getting into scuffles every day. She only made her contract because of a fight.
She chased a guy to Daito and was attacked by Kanagi Izumi, who mistook her for poaching. Yachiyo and Mifuyu defused the situation. Kanae collapsed from using too much magic. She woke up at Mikazuki Villa. Yachiyo gave her a Grief Seed from Kanagi. Yachiyo's grandma gave her a tangerine. The warm, kind gaze was so refreshing. Kanae started hanging around Yachiyo and the others more and more.
Yachiyo's grandma tells Kanae to stop making tense faces and to let her genuine, sweet side show. The cat slowly gets used to them. Kanae names her Gabby, wishing for her to find her voice and feel safe. The days are peaceful.
The day to say goodbye comes sooner than expected. A former boarder will adopt Gabby. Kanae decides not to return until Gabby is gone, thinking her presence will only bring suffering. She remembers the day she became a Magical Girl. A guy she had fought took her junior hostage. Kanae made a contract with Kyubey and wished to erase his whole syndicate from reality. Her wish was granted, but the guy just joined another group. She has been keeping her distance from her junior ever since.
Kanae investigates the person adopting Gabby. She sees the woman is kind and will take good care of her. Yachiyo calls to say Gabby is not feeling well. Kanae rushes back. Gabby perks up as soon as she arrives. Yachiyo's grandma tells Kanae to cherish the moment and live true to her heart. Kanae decides to say goodbye properly.
They throw Gabby a farewell party and spend happy days together. When the time comes, Gabby's new owner asks to keep the name Kanae gave her. Kanae says goodbye. She runs off, overwhelmed with sadness.
Kanae finds Gabby's scent still lingering at Mikazuki Villa. Yachiyo's grandma tells her that even after a storm, the scent of blossoms lingers. Goodbyes are part of life, but memories warm the heart. Kanae wants to give back to the important people in her life. She learns to make a pressed flower bookmark. She also writes lyrics for Yachiyo and the others. The lyrics are left unfinished and unseen.
Kanae has many regrets—dying before grandma, never apologizing to her junior, never saying goodbye. But she truly believes her life did leave something behind. She was able to protect Yachiyo. She was truly happy. She asks everyone to be happy too. She says goodbye.
Ashley Taylor's Heartphial Story: Can't Be Myself Without What I Love
Ashley Taylor reflects on her life. Studying in Japan is awesome fun. She wants to find more kawaii for her vlog viewers back home and asks her father to watch over her while she pursues her passions.
Ashley vlogs with Riko's help. She films herself shopping for Magical Kirin merch and gurokawa items. After editing and uploading the video, she replies to comments from her followers. She thinks about her father and hopes he is watching.
Ashley remembers the day she wanted to study abroad in Japan. Her father refused without giving a clear reason, which was unusual. Kyubey appeared and offered to grant any wish. Ashley wished for her father's permission to study abroad. Her wish came true, and she became a Magical Girl.
In Japan, Ashley struggled with not knowing the real reason for her father's objection. Riko helped her make a video to show her father her passion. Her father watched it and said he was glad he let her go. He told her to do what she loves and make her mark on the world.
Ashley received a package from her father containing a gurokawa teddy bear named Kumanosuke. A card said he found it and wished her the best. Her mother later video-called to tell Ashley her father had passed away. He had been ill and kept it from her so she would not worry. Ashley felt terrible for using her wish to change his mind. She regretted studying abroad. But she found her father's card and remembered his words. She decided to live her life and make him proud.
The next day, Riko notices Ashley seems down. She worries Ashley is overworking herself by vlogging daily and replying to comments late at night. Ashley says it does not feel like work because she loves it. She thanks Riko for being a kind friend. They go out to film another vlog.
Ashley continues vlogging daily. She worries about skipping a day because her followers might unfollow her. She wakes up to find Kumanosuke missing. She panics, feeling like her world is ending. Riko arrives with a bento and finds Ashley crying. Ashley explains she lost Kumanosuke. Riko comforts her and says it is okay to skip a vlog. Ashley admits she has been using followers' comments to fill the hole left by her father's death. Riko says she understands loss—she misses her sister who moved far away. They decide to search for Kumanosuke.
Riko suggests Ashley ask her followers for help finding Kumanosuke. During a live stream, a commenter suggests rewatching her previous vlog. Ashley realizes she left Kumanosuke on a chair when she got distracted by a crane machine. They find Kumanosuke on a shelf at the store, dressed in Waloli Gurokawa clothes. Ashley gets him back. She thanks her followers and Riko. She realizes she lost sight of herself and promises to pace herself.
Three days later, Ashley uploads a new vlog. She thanks everyone for their help. She says she was working herself too hard and will upload less often but with more fun content. Riko says her followers are understanding. Ashley agrees and decides to continue hunting for kawaii while having fun.
Kush Irina's Heartphial Story: Irreversible Code
During an adjustment session, Mitama attempts to tune Kush's Soul Gem, but the process fails. Mitama's consciousness is pulled into the depths of Kush's mind, where she finds Kush wandering in a strange space, unable to remember her own name. Kush only recalls the name "Aneka" and that she was known as the "Last Inquisitor."
Mitama explains that Kush's memories are scattered across her mind, likely due to the interrupted tuning. To restore Kush's memory and escape, they must locate and open memory doors. Each door requires solving a code or riddle.
First Door: Morse Code. They find a door with a note: "OPEN→□□□ ■□□■ ■ □■ Password?" Mitama realizes the white squares are "dah" and black squares are "dit" in Morse code. They try knocking "open" in Morse, but it fails. They try "open sesame" in Morse, also failing. Mitama knocks "open" again and the door opens, revealing Kush's consciousness. Kush begins to remember her name.
Second Door: Prime Number Cipher. They find another door with a coded string: "PFARBILMENEUOMBEFRFLETA TERSPRREOVIDEWANSEWLERSL □■■□■□■□□ Password?" Kush recognizes the black squares correspond to prime-number positions (2, 3, 5, etc.). Reading the letters at prime positions spells "fable of farewell." The remaining letters form the clue "prime number letters provide answers." They input "fable of farewell" and the door opens, revealing a memory of Kush in school, struggling to stay awake during a math exam. She remembers the problem was from the Fable of Farewell book series. Kush regains more of her identity.
Third Door: They find a door with a note: "Two truths, one lie. A) If you get the password wrong, the door will be closed forever B) The password is 'purge' C) A-C are all lies." Kush reasons that C must be the lie because if C were true, then A and B would also be lies, contradicting "two truths." Therefore A and B are true, and the password is "purge." The door opens, revealing a memory of Kush meeting Aneka as a child abroad. They bond over the Fable of Farewell series and later become friends. Aneka teaches Kush about Magical Girls. Kush wishes to Kyubey: "I don't want morning to come anymore," making her unable to see daylight.
Fourth Door: They find a door with a note: "Knock 12 [□:0 ■:1] • Curse (29)→Cure • Friend (47)→Fiend." They convert the numbers to binary (29 = 11101, 47 = 101111) and extract the letters from the words using 1s as positions. They realize they need to knock "12" in binary (1100) as taps and thuds. Mitama knocks "tap-tap-thud-thud" and the door opens, revealing a book.
Mitama opens the book, causing the same disruption that originally failed the tuning. Inside is Kush's darkest memory. Flashback: Aneka's sister died of an incurable illness. Aneka wished for a friend to fill the void and Kush moved in next door. Aneka treated Kush as her friend, not a replacement. Later, Aneka learned the truth about Soul Gems and regretted encouraging Kush to become a Magical Girl. Aneka disappeared. Kush fought a Witch and used its Grief Seed. Kyubey told Kush that the Grief Seed was actually Aneka's Soul Gem—Kush had killed Aneka. Kush screamed in denial.
Kush is trapped inside the book, facing the same Witch—Aneka's Witch form. She fights it again and defeats it, purging the "cursed entity." Afterward, Kush insists that Magical Girls do not become Witches; Witches are merely curses from impure Soul Gems, and she simply "purged" Aneka's impurity. Mitama realizes Kush has repressed the truth to cope. The final page of the book holds the encoded truth, but Mitama decides to put the book back behind the door, leaving the truth locked away.
Mitama and Kush wake up. Kush is embarrassed that Mitama saw her memories. Mitama promises confidentiality. Kush cries, reflecting on her vow to never look back but acknowledging the pain. She accepts that Aneka is gone but believes Aneka would forgive her.
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Iroha takes a different path to school, accidentally kicking a pebble with her foot, forming a new universe altogether.
Alina Gray becomes a magical girl and after she jumps intending to record her suicide, but survives the fall and is admited in Satomi Medical Center.
When Ui's health declines, Iroha makes a contract with Kyubey in order to save Ui's life.
Iroha starts to hunt witches, and later saves Ui, Touka and Nemu from the witch Маруся.
Ui, Touka and Nemu make a contract with Kyubey to stole his powers in order to save Iroha from turning into a witch, creating Small Kyubey that is now a husk discconected from Kyubeys hive mind network.
Ui's magic of recollection goes rampant, almost turning her into a witch. Alina uses her magic to protect Ui, but as it is almost to late and she is in the verge of turning into a witch, Nemu creates a Rumor to save Ui from this process, putting her essence into the Small Kyubey and erasing Ui's memories and existence as a result.
Touka, Nemu and Alina form the Wings of Magius and start to create the Automatic Purification System breeding Ui's half witch, Embryo Eve, resulting in the creation of Doppels.
Mifuyu joins the Wings of Magius after almost turning into a witch.
Nemu creates the Eternal Sakura Rumor to act as a temporal hide out for them.
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At the hospital, a nurse tries to convince Touka to eat her carrots. Touka refuses unless her terms are met: she wants specific books brought to her. The books are Hachslingen's "General Theory of the Origin of the Universe," Cosinberg's "Celestial Forces," and Dadatri's "Glimmer of the Planet." She claims no one will hand them over. The nurse eventually gives up on the carrots.[319]
Iroha arrives, having been called by Ui. Ui admits she asked Iroha to search for the books Touka wanted, having written out the titles for her. Iroha apologizes, explaining she could not find them no matter how she searched. Touka becomes flustered.[319]
Nemu deduces that Touka is acting like Princess Kaguya, requesting treasures she knows do not exist to avoid eating her carrots. Exposed, Touka reluctantly eats a carrot. Nemu thanks Iroha and makes Touka apologize for the trouble. Touka gives a half-hearted apology.[319]
One day, the girls play a number-guessing game. Touka wins five times in a row. Iroha suggests Touka and Nemu call her something more casual. Touka chooses "Onee-sama." Nemu asks to call her "Onee-san." Iroha happily agrees.[319]
Touka eagerly awaits Iroha's arrival to play Old Maid, noting Iroha has won first place seven times in a row but that her face always gives the game away. Nemu observes to Ui that Touka frequently says "Onee-sama" now, likely because Iroha is her first elder sister. Nemu quietly reflects that Iroha is her first Onee-san as well. Iroha arrives and greets them all warmly.[319]
A familiar appears and attacks. Touka is overwhelmed. Iroha arrives and fights it off, guided by Kyubey. She expresses concern for Ui and her friends. Ui realizes it really is her big sister and Touka recognizes Kyubey.[319]
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Iroha takes a different path to school, accidentally kicking a pebble with her foot, forming a new universe altogether.
Alina Gray becomes a magical girl and after she jumps intending to record her suicide, but survives the fall and is admited in Satomi Medical Center.
When Ui's health declines, Iroha makes a contract with Kyubey in order to save Ui's life.
Iroha starts to hunt witches, and later saves Ui, Touka and Nemu from the witch Маруся.
Ui, Touka and Nemu make a contract with Kyubey to stole his powers in order to save Iroha from turning into a witch, creating Small Kyubey that is now a husk discconected from Kyubeys hive mind network.
Ui's magic of recollection goes rampant, almost turning her into a witch. Alina uses her magic to protect Ui, but as it is almost to late and she is in the verge of turning into a witch, Nemu creates a Rumor to save Ui from this process, putting her essence into the Small Kyubey and erasing Ui's memories and existence as a result.
Touka, Nemu and Alina form the Wings of Magius and start to create the Automatic Purification System breeding Ui's half witch, Embryo Eve, resulting in the creation of Doppels.
Mifuyu joins the Wings of Magius after almost turning into a witch.
Nemu creates the Eternal Sakura Rumor to act as a temporal hide out for them.
Add details about how Walpurgisnacht at some point came to be as a union of Witches, and became a legend to Magical Girls around the world.
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At the hospital, a nurse tries to convince Touka to eat her carrots. Touka refuses unless her terms are met: she wants specific books brought to her. The books are Hachslingen's "General Theory of the Origin of the Universe," Cosinberg's "Celestial Forces," and Dadatri's "Glimmer of the Planet." She claims no one will hand them over. The nurse eventually gives up on the carrots.[319]
Iroha arrives, having been called by Ui. Ui admits she asked Iroha to search for the books Touka wanted, having written out the titles for her. Iroha apologizes, explaining she could not find them no matter how she searched. Touka becomes flustered.[319]
Nemu deduces that Touka is acting like Princess Kaguya, requesting treasures she knows do not exist to avoid eating her carrots. Exposed, Touka reluctantly eats a carrot. Nemu thanks Iroha and makes Touka apologize for the trouble. Touka gives a half-hearted apology.[319]
One day, the girls play a number-guessing game. Touka wins five times in a row. Iroha suggests Touka and Nemu call her something more casual. Touka chooses "Onee-sama." Nemu asks to call her "Onee-san." Iroha happily agrees.[319]
Touka eagerly awaits Iroha's arrival to play Old Maid, noting Iroha has won first place seven times in a row but that her face always gives the game away. Nemu observes to Ui that Touka frequently says "Onee-sama" now, likely because Iroha is her first elder sister. Nemu quietly reflects that Iroha is her first Onee-san as well. Iroha arrives and greets them all warmly.[319]
A familiar appears and attacks. Touka is overwhelmed. Iroha arrives and fights it off, guided by Kyubey. She expresses concern for Ui and her friends. Ui realizes it really is her big sister and Touka recognizes Kyubey.[319]
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After being banned from fortune-telling by Yachiyo, Mel disobeys and reads her own fortune, which predicts a day of terrible bad luck. Mel panics and locks herself in her room, but Momoko finds her and reminds her of their promise to help at Banbanzai, so Mel reluctantly follows.
Along the way, they encounter red lights, near accidents, and a Witch, which they defeat. At Banbanzai, Mel and Momoko make mistakes but Tsuruno fixes them, which Mel realizes is Tsuruno's "Good Luck" magic negating Mel's own bad luck. Momoko, Tsuruno, and Mifuyu press Mel to explain and she admits she wanted to predict Yachiyo would go last in an audition to make her pass, and they agree to keep her secret.
Yachiyo comes home excited because she already passed the audition on her own merit. She figures out Mel was telling fortunes and forgives her with a warning, then buys a cake.
After surviving the bad luck day, Mel secretly does another reading. She writes predictions, including that a new Magical Girl will appear near Yachiyo, but she hides them when Yachiyo returns.
Later, they encounter Raspberry and Mel becomes a Witch.
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Mayu Kozue's most treasured possession is a bear pendant her father carved for her before he died. When a hand-drawn postcard is stolen from the museum where she works, security footage shows her friend Ria at the scene moments later. Mayu cannot reach Ria and suspects a Witch is responsible.[320]
While searching for Ria, Mayu encounters Asuka Tatsuki, whose family's invaluable book of secrets was also stolen. A witness described a blonde girl in a Mizuna uniform—Ria. They find Sayuki Fumino crying over her stolen sword book, then Rena Minami who was bumped by the same girl. At Walnut's restaurant, Manaka Kurumi accuses Ria of stealing a rice omelet. A Witch barrier appears, and after Mayu and Asuka defeat the Familiars, Ria arrives demanding to fight the Witch.[320]
Asuka challenges Ria to a duel over the thefts, and Ria loses. She confesses to something embarrassing, and everyone assumes she means the thefts—but she meant a binder of idol clippings she desperately hopes no one saw. She was only chasing the Witch to recover her own stolen belongings. Relieved, Mayu and Asuka join her. They track and defeat the Witch, recovering most items, but the museum postcard, the dojo book, and Ria's binder remain missing. They agree to search again tomorrow. That night, Mayu dreams of her father, who tells her material things are destined to break.[320]
The next morning, thefts continue across the city. Mayu realizes the Witch they defeated was only a Familiar and the real Witch is still out there. She offers her precious pendant as bait to track it. Despite Ria's protests, Mayu uses it, and they follow the magic trail to the Witch's labyrinth. After a difficult battle, they recover all stolen items, though Mayu's pendant is scratched and its chain broken.[320]
Mayu is unbothered. She explains that material possessions naturally break, but the memories they hold remain in her heart—a lesson from her father. Asuka and Ria are moved, and Mayu turns to walk home, promptly falls into a lake, and flounders while Ria sighs that she has not changed at all.[320]
It's Okay to Be Clumsy
Riko Chiaki cuts her fingers while trying to peel carrots at home with her special whale-shaped knife, a gift from her admired next-door neighbor she calls Miss K. Suddenly, she finds herself transported into a strange wonderland made entirely of food, where Witch familiars attack. Kyubey appears beside her, reminding her he promised to always accompany her on Witch hunts, and warns that an unstable heart makes her Soul Gem easier to taint. Riko insists she is not scared, but memories surface of her mother ending a cooking lesson after too many cuts, her family running a bento shop while she struggles with knives, and classmates mocking her incompetence.[321]
The labyrinth shifts around Riko as the Witch assaults her with visions crafted from her fears. She sees herself shrinking while her Soul Gem darkens, relives memories of disappointment and ridicule, and witnesses a shadowy copy of herself stabbing Miss K with the whale knife. When all seems lost, Riko finds the knife and a recipe in her hands, remembering Miss K's letter on the back assuring her that the family bento shop succeeds because of the love and warmth they put into their food, not speed or perfection. Riko realizes she has been pushing herself too fast and accepts her clumsiness, deciding to grow at her own pace. Her shadowy copy smiles and disappears.[321]
Riko defeats the Witch with Kyubey's help and discovers the labyrinth was not a Witch's domain but the inside of her own heart. The Kyubey speaking with her was never real, only a manifestation within her, and he promises they will meet again. Riko wakes at Mitama's office, where Manaka explains she found Riko passed out in a Witch's labyrinth and brought her there. Riko shares her story, and Mitama is impressed she conquered her own fears. Manaka confesses she placed the knife and recipe in Riko's hands during her nightmare, hoping they would help. Riko thanks them both, hoping to become a strong and kind Magical Girl like them.[321]
Riko leaves with a smile and texts Miss K to apologize for being late, promising she is on her way. She acknowledges she is still clumsy but believes she can change for the better, one step at a time.[321]
Sayuki Steps Up!
Sayuki is a popular local idol known for her optimism and hard work despite her clumsiness, earning her many fans including a girl named Rena. When her manager announces she will star in a tourism drama for the Mizuna region, Sayuki agrees despite her fear of memorization. Her friends Mayu and Ria volunteer to help with rehearsals, though the script is ridiculous and Sayuki struggles while Mayu excels.[322]
For several days, the situation does not improve, but Mayu and Ria continue helping, unable to abandon someone so hardworking. After a guerrilla gig recharges her spirits, Sayuki uses her secret technique of writing things down to memorize, which finally works and impresses her friends during rehearsals.[322]
On the actual filming day, Sayuki performs flawlessly, earning praise from previously dismissive co-actors. However, rain forces the crew to seek shelter at the art museum, the planned second location, where the enthusiastic curator convinces the producer to shoot the second episode immediately. Unprepared, Sayuki forgets her lines and struggles while her co-actors bad-mouth her.[322]
Mayu reminds Sayuki that the museum is where they first met, lifting her spirits briefly, but Sayuki becomes crestfallen again, doubting she deserves her fans' love. Mayu firmly reprimands her, insisting her fans know her work ethic and promising to help her through this crisis. Sayuki regains confidence, memorizes the script with Mayu's help, and delivers a strong first half.[322]
For the difficult second half, Sayuki ad-libs using her genuine passion for the museum's blade displays, delivering such a perfect performance that she finally earns everyone's praise.[322]
The episodes become a huge success, boosting tourism to the region. Sayuki receives more offers and resumes work with her usual enthusiasm, her success built on her work ethic, self-awareness, and supportive friends.[322]
Yachiyo & Mifuyu's Starting Out Side Story
Kanae finds a card that fell from the mailbox addressed to Yachiyo's grandmother. She brings it inside. She offers to make tea. Yachiyo's grandmother thanks her and says it feels like watching her own grandchild grow up, just like when Yachiyo first made tea for her. She recalls Yachiyo's first dish was miso soup, and her first present was a ticket for a shoulder massage. She mentions that since Yachiyo became friends with Mifuyu, they started celebrating her birthday every year.
Flashback: 6th Grade
Yachiyo and Mifuyu meet at the Tomorrow Shop to plan a birthday gift for Yachiyo's grandmother. Mifuyu suggests a kimono or ring, but they cannot afford it. Yachiyo suggests cookware, but Mifuyu thinks it is not special enough. The shop owner suggests they think about what would make her happy to receive from them. Yachiyo remembers her grandmother often looks at old photo albums. They decide to buy a photo album.
3 days before the birthday, Yachiyo calls Mifuyo over to practice making a cake. They buy ingredients for the final cake and two practice rounds. Yachiyo's sponge does not rise well, but Mifuyu says it tastes delicious. They clean up before everyone returns. Yachiyo invites Mifuyu to help with the birthday dinner surprise. The grandmother returns with a large paper bag—the neighborhood association held an early birthday celebration for her. Mifuyu cries, feeling their plans were ruined. Yachiyo's grandmother says the real celebration is in three days and asks them to make an extravagant feast. They agree to leave the dinner and cake to them.
Flashback: University Student Era
Yachiyo and Mifuyu were spoiled by an older boarder at Mikazuki Villa who acted like their big sister. The older girl became distant. Yachiyo and Mifuyu tried to cheer her up by making her favorite side dish: shredded chicken and cucumber with plum seasoning. The older girl thanks them and admits she is in love and nervous about a date. Yachiyo offers to help.
Flashback: Date Planning
Yachiyo and Mifuyu research date spots and love advice. Mifuyu asks her mother about love, but her mother dismisses it as silly daydreams. Yachiyo asks a senpai at her modeling job for advice and learns about recommended shops and date spots. They feel inexperienced and worry they are troubling their big sister more than helping. Yachiyo's grandmother suggests they share everything they have learned at once and let their big sister work out her own solution. Yachiyo shares her research. The older girl decides to invite her love to a modern art museum and a sweets shop nearby.
The older girl gets stood up. She waits until nighttime without messaging anyone. Yachiyo blames herself for giving bad advice. The older girl says it was her own idea. Yachiyo's grandmother says these things happen and they must keep going forward. They have dinner. Yachiyo's grandmother says humans love to explore new feelings, and before long, Yachiyo will find someone special too.
Yachiyo and her grandmother attend Mifuyu's koto recital. Mifuyu is nervous and misses a note. Audience members whisper criticism. Yachiyo wants to cheer Mifuyu up but waits outside the assembly hall to avoid causing disruption. They cannot find Mifuyu afterward. Yachiyo sends an email, but Mifuyu does not reply for a week. Yachiyo decides to visit Mifuyu's house.
At Mifuyu's house, Mifuyu's mother answers the door and says Mifuyu has a cold. Yachiyo insists something is wrong. Mifuyu's mother accuses Yachiyo of being a negative influence and says Mifuyu disgraced the Azusa name. Yachiyo argues that Mifuyu has been practicing hard and deserves her mother's support. Mifuyu appears and defends Yachiyo as her first and most precious friend. Yachiyo's grandmother arrives, apologizes for Yachiyo's behavior, and asks that they at least be able to contact Mifuyu once per day. Mifuyu's mother agrees but forbids visits. Yachiyo's grandmother tells Mifuyu they will be waiting at home with open doors.
Present Day
Kanae realizes Yachiyo and Mifuyu have always worked hard for others. She feels she only causes trouble. Yachiyo's grandmother reassures her that no child never causes trouble. Yachiyo returns home with Mifuyu. Yachiyo's grandmother begins to tell a story about the first time Yachiyo met Mifuyu's mother. Yachiyo asks her grandmother to tell it because she cannot trust herself to talk about it calmly. Her grandmother recounts the recital incident.
After the story, Yachiyo and Mifuyu notice Kanae has been avoiding them. Yachiyo says they figured it out from her student ID. They want to celebrate Kanae's birthday and get to know her better. Yachiyo's grandmother says they can make new memories together. Mifuyu says being near Yachiyo and her grandmother makes her feel relaxed. Kanae agrees. Yachiyo suggests they go out together to look for things Kanae might like. It will be the first time all four of them go out together. Mifuyu says it is because of Yachiyo that she is there.
Kanae's Side Story
Kanae grows up with a face that invites harassment, leading to constant fights. After a thug she defeated takes her only friend hostage, she contracts with Kyubey and wishes for the eradication of that gang. She distances herself from that friend and later chases the thug into Kanagi's territory, where she fights Kanagi after being mistaken for a poacher. Their battle moves into Yachiyo's territory, where Yachiyo and Mifuyu intervene and mediate. Kanae passes out from her injuries.[323]
She recovers at Yachiyo's home, where Yachiyo's kind grandmother warms her heart. After healing, Kanae lingers outside wanting to see the grandmother again, and Yachiyo knowingly invites her home. This begins her life with the Nanamis.[323]
Kanae joins Yachiyo and Mifuyu's team, and Grandma's advice helps her grow: stop frowning and focus on what she wants. She joins the K-on club, plays rock music, and enjoys her time with friends.[323]
Sometime later, Kanae returns home with band mates. Mifuyu warns her of a nearby Witch, and they hear a scream. Kanae chases a van taking her friends and finds them at the same place Kohai was once held, with the same thug responsible. She knocks the thug out, and Mifuyu notes the thug was kissed by the Witch. Kanae calls the police, and her friends are no longer afraid of her.[323]
Mifuyu informs Kanae that grandma is hospitalized. Kanae decides to hunt the Witch to protect others, leaving grandma with Yachiyo. Mifuyu joins her, and they struggle against the powerful Witch. Yachiyo arrives with news that grandma is alright, and together they defeat it. At the hospital, grandma hopes these kind girls will be there when it is time for her funeral.[323]
Back in the present, Kanae's ghost apologizes to grandma for going first. She has no regrets, having chosen to give her life willingly, and thanks the Nanamis and Mifuyu for helping her become a better person.[323]
Momoko Togame's Memory
Momoko attends the Toyozuru Festival, where a tearful girl named Sumire confesses she wishes to save someone. Momoko feels ashamed of her own selfish wish for courage to confess her feelings. Later at home, her family teases her about love, and she flees to school. On the way, she finds a notebook with a pressed flower, then senses a Witch. She struggles in the fight until Yachiyo Nanami and Mifuyu Azusa rescue her. They invite her to join their team, but Momoko declines, feeling unworthy. She resolves to grow stronger as a Magical Girl.
The next day, Momoko hears news of a girl found unconscious in Toyozuru City. After school, she senses another Witch and rushes to help, only to find Yachiyo and Mifuyu losing badly. She joins the fight, and together they defeat the Witch. Impressed by her growth, Yachiyo asks Momoko to come to her place to discuss something important.
At Mikazuki Villa, Momoko is surprised to find Sumire there. Sumire explains she is an apprentice Magical Girl from Toyozuru, where several Magical Girls have become spiritless, unable to move or speak. The group suspects a powerful Witch is responsible and driving other Witches into Kamihama. They agree to investigate together, meeting at the station the next day.
The group travels to Toyozuru. They visit a hospitalized Magical Girl who is barely conscious. Following Yachiyo's magical trace, they fight endless Familiars but the Witch escapes. Sumire brings everyone to her house and shows a detailed map recording Witch appearances and incidents. She theorizes the Witch disappears after each encounter and only appears under certain conditions. They decide to stay overnight and have dinner. Momoko cooks fried rice, and they share stories about their families and grandmothers' cooking.
The next day, they hunt the Witch again. After defeating more Familiars, they finally enter the Witch's Labyrinth, but the Witch vanishes once more. Sumire suggests giving up for the day and they return to her house. Over dinner, Momoko learns that a Magical Girl's magic is tied to her wish. Yachiyo suspects Momoko's magic might be encouraging others, noting how her presence and cooking lift their spirits. Momoko feels self conscious but accepts the idea. The group prepares for bed, ready to continue the search tomorrow.
The morning after staying at Sumire's house, Momoko wakes up early to help with breakfast while Sumire shares her latest hypothesis about the Witch's pattern: it appears only in locations with a spotlight-like brightness. The group hunts Familiars and follows them to a dark main road near Sumire's home. They enter the Labyrinth, but when Momoko charges recklessly, she freezes in fear. Sumire, despite being only an apprentice, rushes in with her bat and attacks the Witch, allowing the others to carry Momoko to safety. The Witch escapes again, and they agree to meet again tomorrow after school. That evening, Momoko returns home feeling deeply ashamed and jealous of Sumire's courage and selfless wish. Her mother encourages her with a spicy rice omelet, and Momoko slaps herself awake, then gives her depressed brother a harsh pep talk that also lifts her own spirits.
The next day, Momoko arrives at the meeting point with renewed determination. Sumire reveals her refined hypothesis: the Witch always appears where a single light source stands out in darkness, like a spotlight. She predicts the clock tower at night will be the next site. That evening, they wait as nearby buildings go dark, leaving only the illuminated clock tower. The Witch appears, stronger than before. Yachiyo and Mifuyu suddenly collapse, rendered spiritless, while Momoko defeats what turns out to be only an offshoot Witch. With the two veterans unconscious, Sumire admits her theories are now uncertain. Momoko, overwhelmed by jealousy, lashes out at Sumire, then runs off. She spirals into paranoid suspicion that Sumire might be a Witch's minion, but rushes back to Sumire's house to protect Yachiyo and Mifuyu. She finds Sumire guarding them with her bat. Momoko breaks down, apologizing for her jealousy and confessing that Sumire is smarter, braver, and more selfless than her; everything Momoko wished for but couldn't become. Sumire replies softly that she has always known, because she was jealous of Momoko too.
That same night, after Momoko apologizes for her jealousy, Sumire confesses she was jealous of Momoko too for being a full-fledged Magical Girl who can fight alongside Yachiyo and Mifuyu. Both realize they want what they don't have, but share the desire to save everyone. Sumire agrees to help Momoko strategize. She gives Momoko a flashlight to lure the Witch, and a ledger analyzing Momoko's fighting style, noting her high attack power and courage but tendency to rush in. Yachiyo briefly regains consciousness, mumbles "fried rice," and hints that Momoko's magic is tied to the feeling she had when cooking. Mifuyu also wakes up and, though weak, confesses that her own wish to escape a hated reality was selfish, but that becoming a Magical Girl led her to meet Yachiyo and others, proving that what matters isn't the wish itself but how you choose to live afterward. The Witch attacks again.
Momoko gets hit and experiences a strange vision of an unfamiliar girl waking someone up by blasting heavy metal music. She snaps back to reality, now understanding that her magic is encouragement, and she can give strength to others, though she struggles to turn it on herself. With Yachiyo and Mifuyu still weakened, they combine forces: Momoko boosts everyone with her magic, Mifuyu casts an illusion to make Momoko feel stronger, and Sumire uses her bat. In a desperate moment, Sumire counters a direct Witch attack with a perfect swing, which she attributes to batting center practice. Together they defeat the Witch. News arrives that the hospitalized girl has regained consciousness.
The group celebrates at Mikazuki Villa with a kimchi hot pot that Momoko, Yachiyo, and Mifuyu made together based on Sumire's grandmother's recipe. Sumire is moved to tears by the taste. Yachiyo officially invites Momoko to join their team, and Momoko accepts. Sumire asks to continue staying at Mikazuki Villa while her parents are away, and Yachiyo agrees. As they eat and laugh, Yachiyo reflects on how lively the villa has become, and privately notes that Momoko's strange dream of someone waking another person with loud rock music, matches a prank that Kanae used to play, even though Momoko never knew Kanae.
Tsuruno Yui's Memory
A gossip stream announces the sudden retirement of Toyozuru idol duo Plume Plenty, hinting at a possible scandal. Meanwhile, a girl named Fuka Higure, who is revealed to be a Magical Girl, reads about it and later heads to Sumire's house. There, Tsuruno, Sumire, Yachiyo, Mifuyu, and Momoko are playing rock paper scissors. They plan a sleepover at Sumire's place. Momoko receives urgent messages from Rena about the idol duo, who are apparently Magical Girls and have gone missing. Momoko decides to leave to check on Rena, promising to practice combos with Tsuruno another time. The rest of the group travels to Toyozuru and settles in at Sumire's house, where they read books and eventually fall asleep.
Momoko meets Rena and Kaede in Kamihama. Rena explains that Plume Plenty posted a cryptic message about wishes, a pact with a devil in white, and false hope, suggesting they were Magical Girls. They decide to search for the idols in Toyozuru, focusing on a seaside park that appears often in their posts. While asking for directions, they encounter a girl in a school uniform who turns out to be Fuka Higure. Fuka leads them toward the park, but they sense a Witch. Together they defeat it and split the Grief Seed. Fuka introduces herself as a Toyozuru Magical Girl and agrees to keep an eye out for the missing idols. The group continues to the park but finds no trace of them.
Meanwhile, Mifuyu steps out from Sumire's house to buy groceries and make a phone call. She reminisces about past happiness with Yachiyo, Kanae, and Yachiyo's grandmother, remembering Kanae's death and the pain of losing her. Shaking off the memories, she senses a powerful magic nearby and goes to fight a Witch.
Back at the park, Rena starts doubting her concerns, thinking the idols may have simply retired to focus on school. Kaede sees an online rumor that confirms that, but then a gossip stream reveals that Plume Plenty is actually missing and the police are investigating. Momoko decides they will resume the search in Toyozuru tomorrow morning.
Alone, Fuka talks with Kyubey about her desire to protect what matters most, admitting she is no hero of justice. She then senses danger and rushes off, arriving just in time to save one person but not another. She later speaks on the phone, mentioning that she used magic on someone who saw too much and is keeping that person sedated.
At Sumire's house, Yachiyo dozes off while reading and has a vivid dream about Kanae and her grandmother, reliving the warmth of those days and the tragedy of Kanae's death. She wakes abruptly to find Tsuruno and Sumire also having fallen asleep. They realize Mifuyu still has not returned from shopping, nearly an hour late. Yachiyo sends a message but gets no reply. Worried, they go out to search for her. They check the store where she might have gone but find nothing. Yachiyo tells Tsuruno and Sumire to head back to the house while she continues looking alone, refusing to let them worry further.
The next morning, Tsuruno wakes up first at Sumire's house and finds an envelope with magic on it that was slipped through the mail slot. Inside is a letter stating, "I have Mifuyu Azusa. At the park by the sea at 8:00 tonight, she will be returned to you." Tsuruno wakes Yachiyo and Sumire, and they confirm the letter is from an unknown Magical Girl. They call Momoko, who has an alibi having been with Rena and Kaede all night, and who says she ran into Mifuyu while she was out shopping. The group decides the kidnapper is a stranger. They question local rookie Magical Girls from Yuhicho, who say there are no veteran Magical Girls left in Toyozuru and that no one local would dare pick a fight with Yachiyo. Yachiyo tells Tsuruno and Sumire to be careful.
Meanwhile, Momoko, Rena, and Kaede continue searching for the missing Plume Plenty idols. A rookie Magical Girl tells them she saw a veteran Magical Girl the previous night who might have been Mifuyu, and warns that veterans are being targeted in Toyozuru. They then see a new post from Plume Plenty: "We know everything now... today at the place where we made our wish, the truth will be told... I'm so sorry, everyone." The post seems to reference Humpty Dumpty and the shattering of an egg, which Yachiyo recognizes as a metaphor for a broken Soul Gem. Yachiyo calls Momoko, and they agree to meet at the seaside park where the idols made their wish and where Mifuyu was last seen.
At the park, the two groups converge. They hear two girls arguing, one with short hair and one with long hair. The long-haired idol runs off alone, and Yachiyo's group follows her, but she enters a crowded area and disappears. Momoko's group finds the long-haired idol collapsed and spiritless on the ground. She briefly revives, blaming herself and saying she must find her partner to end everything, then collapses again. Fuka Higure appears, thanks Tsuruno for the Grief Seed she shared earlier, and coldly announces, "I was able to let her die." Rena is devastated, and Momoko confronts Fuka, who claims she didn't actually kill the girl. Fuka then uses her magic to render Yachiyo spiritless and flees with the idol's body. Tsuruno gives chase.
Tsuruno chases Fuka through the city. Fuka leads her back to the park, where Tsuruno discovers Mifuyu lying spiritless. Fuka admits she took Mifuyu but says she always planned to return her, and that her actions were for protection, not malice. She refuses to explain further, saying some things are better left unsaid. Tsuruno tries to reason with her, but Fuka escapes into a Witch's Labyrinth. Momoko arrives to help, and together they corner Fuka. Despite Momoko's encouragement magic countering the spiritless effect, Fuka summons a wall of Familiars to shield herself and escapes again, taking the dead idol's body with her, claiming she still has more to do to save her. They recover Mifuyu, but Yachiyo remains unconscious. The group decides to return to Kamihama for now, with Sumire joining them, as Toyozuru has become too dangerous.
Yachiyo wakes from a nightmare about Kanae and learns that Fuka Higure is the one behind the spiritless magic. She scolds Tsuruno for chasing Fuka alone, then reveals that she once had another friend named Kanae who died in a reckless charge against a Witch. Tsuruno reassures Yachiyo that they are all friends and should share burdens. The group decides to stay overnight at Mikazuki Villa. Late that night, Tsuruno and Sumire talk over tea; Sumire says she still wants to become a Magical Girl who can save someone, while Tsuruno reaffirms her goal to restore Banbanzai and decides they should all grow stronger together.
The next morning, Momoko wakes early and finds Sumire already preparing hot pot. While talking, Momoko remembers the pressed violet bookmark she found long ago, which Sumire confirms is hers. Momoko naps on the sofa and wakes to find Sumire gone, leaving a note: “Thank you so much for everything. You probably won’t be seeing me around anymore. This was my decision, so please don’t look for me.”
Some time later, a new Magical Girl named Mel Anna comes to live at Mikazuki Villa, bringing back its lively atmosphere. The group stops discussing Sumire or Toyozuru. Mel Anna wins a hot spring vacation raffle but asks to stay at the villa while her parents go alone, as she fears staying with Kanagi. Yachiyo agrees and prepares a room for Mel, which is the same room Sumire used. While cleaning, Yachiyo finds a pressed flower bookmark in a book Sumire left behind. She recognizes it as one Kanae made, imbued with magic.
Yachiyo falls asleep and dreams Kanae’s memories: Kanae made the bookmark for a junior in the Beautification Committee, which is Sumire. The dream shows Kanae and Sumire walking home together, planning to attend a festival in Toyozuru. Yachiyo realizes Sumire must have known Kanae and may have left because being around them reminded her of that loss, yet something still feels off.
Elsewhere, Fuka continues hunting Witches alone, struggling to keep her own Soul Gem from darkening. She encounters a mysterious creature that seems to halt the transformation of a Magical Girl at the brink of becoming a Witch, allowing her to “let her die once” and keep her alive temporarily. Kyubey observes the phenomenon. Fuka questions Kyubey about wishes and their outcomes for Magical Girls who are no longer with us.
Sumire meets Kyubey alone at night, saying she is still searching for the right wish and that the day she makes her contract is approaching. Fuka finds her and warns her of the danger. Their conversation reveals that Fuka saved Mifuyu from seeing too much and that Sumire knew about it, calling the incident a misunderstanding. Sumire says she has sins to atone for, but still intends to become a Magical Girl someday.
Critic Witch
Momoko travels to Toyozuru alone to investigate the disappearances and find Sumire, having heard rumors of a monster emerging from a Magical Girl. She defeats a Familiar, then witnesses Fuka Higure standing over an unconscious girl from whom a small Witch like creature briefly appears. Momoko accuses Fuka of turning Magical Girls into Witches, but Sumire suddenly appears. Fuka grabs Sumire as a shield, uses spiritless magic on Momoko, and flees.
Later, Momoko meets Mel, who admits she also came to Toyozuru. Tsuruno reveals she knew about Momoko's secret trip and joins them. The three fight endless Familiars and split up. Mel Anna is saved from Familiars by Fuka, who recognizes Mel as the fortune teller who predicted she would meet her destiny. Momoko defeats a Witch and finds Sumire, but Sumire coldly rejects her, saying she chose to leave Mikazuki Villa and cannot bear to be around them, then escapes with Fuka.
Meanwhile, Fuka and Sumire discuss their plan. Flashbacks reveal that Sumire’s grandmother was killed by a Witch, and that Sumire learned Magical Girls turn into Witches. Fuka’s spiritless magic can create a “Near Witch” anomaly, temporarily halting the transformation. Sumire admits she lied to Yachiyo and the others about the spiritless incident and the Yuhicho Magical Girls, all to use the veterans to hunt Witches while hiding the truth. She genuinely grew fond of them and now wants to save them from their fate as atonement for her deception. Fuka’s stronger “soul stopping” magic caused the long haired idol to appear dead when she was merely suspended.
Back at Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo and Mifuyu use Kanae’s magic infused bookmark to see a memory: Kanae was close with Sumire and made her contract to save her. They realize Sumire kept this connection secret, possibly resenting them for Kanae’s death, yet she never harmed them. Tsuruno calls, reporting that Toyozuru is overrun with Familiars and that Fuka is ignoring them. Yachiyo hypothesizes that Witches are former Magical Girls, and that Sumire and Fuka are trying to change the system by allowing Familiars to become Witches to harvest Grief Seeds for more magic. She decides they must go to Toyozuru and tell everyone the truth about Soul Gems.
Sumire reflects on her love for Toyozuru and her motivation to save Magical Girls as atonement for her sins, including causing Kanae’s death. Fuka allows Familiars to run wild and turn into Witches to harvest Grief Seeds, and she has been experimenting on Magical Girls with her spiritless magic, creating “Near Witches” that halt transformation but cannot reverse it. She hides the truth from Sumire, who believes Near Witches are salvation. Fuka collapses from magic depletion; Sumire finds her and decides to research at the library, where Kyubey appears.
Meanwhile, Momoko, Tsuruno, and Mel fight endless Familiars in Toyozuru. Yachiyo and Mifuyu arrive after Tsuruno calls them. Yachiyo reveals the truth: Magical Girls turn into Witches, and Soul Gems are their life force. The group is shaken but resolves to stop Fuka and Sumire. They split up to find them. Tsuruno locates Fuka, who is about to put a Magical Girl into spiritless sleep. Fuka admits she has done terrible things. Sumire appears, confessing she initiated everything and used the Mikazuki girls. She intends to make a contract to fix the Near Witch flaw. Fuka tries to put everyone to sleep, but Yachiyo and Mifuyu counter. Yachiyo uses Kanae’s bookmark to show Sumire Kanae’s memories: Kanae made her contract to save Sumire from a kidnapper, then distanced herself to protect Sumire, always wishing for Sumire’s happiness. Sumire realizes Kanae never resented her.
Reconciled, the group teams up with Fuka and Sumire. They discover that a Witch has swallowed the base where spiritless Magical Girls are kept. Inside the Labyrinth, the Witch grows stronger by absorbing Near Witches. As Fuka’s magic runs out and the situation becomes dire, Kyubey appears and offers Sumire a contract to save everyone. Sumire hesitates, but Momoko encourages her not to give up. Sumire decides to fight with her intelligence rather than make a contract. Together they execute a plan: Mifuyu uses illusions to conceal attacks, Fuka pins the Witch with spiritless magic, Tsuruno, Yachiyo, and Mel Anna strike simultaneously, and Momoko lands the final blow. The Witch is defeated but drops no Grief Seeds, and the Labyrinth shifts. The sleeping Magical Girls are still in danger of turning into Witches. Fuka has no magic left. Sumire, believing this is the price for her sins, calls Kyubey to make a wish, but not for atonement, and instead for everyone’s happiness, vowing to protect those who matter most.
After Sumire’s wish, all the spiritless Magical Girls disappear except for Sumire and Fuka. The others wake up having forgotten the truth about Witches, and the Mikazuki Villa girls forget Sumire and Fuka entirely. Sumire thus becomes a Magical Girl and teams up with Fuka to fight Witches.
After a handful of battles, Fuka eventually runs out of Grief Seeds and turns into a Witch. Before transforming, she admits she never forgot the truth and asks Sumire to see her off with a smile and someday defeat her. Sumire fights the Fuka Witch repeatedly, but it always escapes, seemingly trying not to hurt her.
Meanwhile, the Mikazuki Villa girls hunt Fuka's Witch that has crossed into their territory. Mel uses too much magic and, without a Grief Seed, turns into a Witch before their eyes. Momoko, Yachiyo, and Mifuyu witness her transformation in horror and learn the truth again.
After some time, Sumire continues fighting alone, carrying the memories of everyone she has lost: Kanae, Fuka, and now Mel. She reflects that Magical Girls still turn into Witches and the world remains unjust, but she keeps fighting so that someday she can be proud of herself. The tale of joy, sin, and hope now belongs only to her and while proclaiming herself as a Magical Girl, she successfully defeats Fuka's Witch.
Sumire's Heartphial Story: Flowers From You
Sumire Yoake feels exhausted from constantly playing the perfect student, blending truth and lies to make others like her. She decides to do something bad and goes up to the unlocked rooftop, thinking of her late grandmother and her senpai, Kanae Yukino, who died after a fight. On the rooftop, she sees a girl leaning over the railing and calls out, thinking she might jump. The girl, Fuka Higure, explains she was only watching a cat. They introduce themselves, noting that Sumire's name means "sunrise" and Fuka's means "sunset."
Fuka mentions having her fortune told in Kamihama by a girl who predicted she would meet her destiny. Sumire reveals she used to live in Kamihama and laughs that Fuka once walked all the way there for no reason. They become good friends, and Sumire shows Fuka her favorite relaxing spot.
One day on their way back from school, they are pulled into a Witch's Labyrinth. Fuka, already scouted by Kyubey, makes a contract to protect them both and becomes a Magical Girl. Sumire promises not to make her own contract until she has thought of a good wish, but she secretly wants to become a Magical Girl to protect others.
Sumire learns from Kyubey that Witches cause accidents and despair, and that her grandmother's accident was caused by a Witch. Kyubey also reveals that Kanae Yukino became a Magical Girl for Sumire's sake and died in battle. Sumire is devastated, believing Kanae ghosted her because she despised her. Then she and Fuka discover the truth: Magical Girls turn into Witches.
Sumire suggests wishing to prevent Witch‑turnings, but Fuka argues that if such a wish were possible, someone would have made it already. They decide to investigate further, and Sumire calls on the veteran Magical Girls of Mikazuki Villa in Kamihama for help, concealing the truth about Witch‑turnings from them while presenting herself as an apprentice trying to figure out her wish.
Sumire spends time with the Mikazuki Villa girls: Yachiyo Nanami, Mifuyu Azusa, Tsuruno Yui, and Momoko Togame. They welcome her warmly, and Sumire grows attached despite meaning for her stay to be temporary. Yachiyo tells her about a friend who died in a Witch battle, and Sumire realizes that friend was Kanae. Fearing that staying with them will lead them to the truth and hurt them, Sumire leaves a note and a hot pot as a thank‑you, then stops visiting.
Sumire and Fuka continue to commit sins in the name of saving Magical Girls, allowing sacrifices. Eventually, Yachiyo and the others catch them, forcing Sumire's hand. Sumire learns that Kanae had made her contract to save Sumire and had given her a pressed flower bookmark because she cared for her. Fuka admits she did everything to stop Sumire from becoming a Magical Girl and turning into a Witch. Overcome, Sumire makes a wish to Kyubey: to save everyone she dragged into this, saving them from despair.
The wish erases all memory of "despair" from everyone's minds. Momoko and the others forget Sumire and the truth about Witch‑turnings. Fuka loses all memory of her sins and of the Witch‑turning itself. Sumire is sad but pleased, because now she gets to spend every day with Fuka.
On a day of karaoke, they sense a Witch and fight it together, using a combo trick. Afterward, Fuka comes to Sumire's place for dinner, and Sumire serves her take on Momoko's fried rice. Fuka says she wants to visit a shop on the weekend, but Sumire has to go to Kamihama to deliver something to her parents at the hospital.
At the Kamihama hospital, Sumire spots the Mikazuki Villa girls but they do not notice or remember her. She feels a pang of hurt but is glad they are doing fine. After delivering her parents' items, she goes to the hospital rooftop for the breeze, and a girl accidentally startles her while stretching.
The girl, Iroha Tamaki, apologizes and offers Sumire homemade tofu Hamburg steaks meant for her sick sister Ui. Sumire shares rice crackers with Iroha, recalling her grandmother's saying that a shared snack halves sadness. When Sumire asks what Iroha would wish for if she could have magic, Iroha says she would make Ui healthy, and then, if she could make more than one wish, she would want to make everyone smile. Sumire is moved. Suddenly sensing a Witch's Labyrinth in the hospital, Sumire excuses herself and leaves candy as thanks and prayers for Ui's recovery.
Sumire enters the Labyrinth, saves a girl who was dragged in, and defeats the Witch. The girl's mother thanks her, and a young child says she wants to be as kind as Sumire. Sumire reflects that fighting Witches allows her to protect people and that maybe her prayer to save someone can still be answered, even if she cannot accomplish it herself.
Day after day, Fuka and Sumire continue fighting Witches together, saving people and paving the way for a better future despite their past sins.
The dreaded day arrives when Fuka's magic runs dry. She had never forgotten the truth about the Witch‑turning. She smiles at Sumire until the very moment she transforms into a Witch. Sumire is spared despair because Fuka did not turn out of despair. Sumire's last duty is to defeat Fuka and stop her from spreading despair. Fuka runs away, and Sumire pursues her, vowing to follow each time and to see her off with a smile, just as Fuka always loved to see her smile.
In the aftermath, Sumire recalls all the love she received: her grandmother's words to find what makes her smile, Kanae's happiness in simply chatting with her, Yachiyo doing her hair, and Fuka saying that lazing around together after a meal was the happiest she had ever been. Sumire decides she will not fall into despair. Even if she dies, hope will continue into the future. The dawn of Magical Girls' salvation has not yet arrived, but she will keep fighting, holding on to the belief that someday everyone will be saved.
Fuka's Heartphial Story: Flowers For You
Fuka Higure sits on her school rooftop after class, thinking about an essay assignment on "My Favorite Things." She realizes she does not truly love anything, describing herself as an apathetic and boring person. On a whim, she decides to go on a trip to change her life, but she loses track of her thoughts and ends up walking all the way to Kamihama, exhausted and frustrated.
A tearful girl named Mel Anna approaches her and offers to tell her fortune. Mel predicts that Fuka will soon meet her destiny, someone who will be her light, and that her lucky item is a cute mascot. Fuka, noticing her Fuyo Poyo keychain, decides to believe her to avoid making Mel cry again.
Shortly after, a cat draws Fuka's attention, and a girl appears holding Fuka's dropped Fuyo Poyo mascot. The girl introduces herself as Sumire Yoake, noting that her name means "sunrise" while Fuka's means "sunset," making them polar opposites. Fuka asks if Sumire is her destiny.
Fuka and Sumire quickly become good friends. Fuka learns that Sumire lives alone most of the time, and Sumire invites her over for tea. At Sumire's apartment, Fuka notices many books and a rock music CD, guessing that Sumire had a close friend who loved rock. Fuka realizes she reminds Sumire of that friend, but she does not mind; all she wants is to see Sumire smile.
One day on their way back from school, Fuka and Sumire are pulled into a Witch's Labyrinth. Kyubey had been pestering Fuka, but she never wanted to make a contract. To save both their lives, she wishes to defeat the Witch without any effort. Her magic makes the Witch spiritless, and she destroys it in one hit.
After becoming a Magical Girl, Fuka learns the secret of Soul Gems and that Sumire's good friend, Kanae Yukino, had already made a contract for Sumire's sake. Sumire is devastated, feeling responsible for Kanae's death and for Fuka's contract. Sumire considers making a contract herself to atone, but Fuka refuses, promising to protect her and save all Magical Girls so that Sumire never has to become one.
Soon after her contract, Fuka witnesses another Magical Girl turn into a Witch. She and Sumire try to tell others the truth, but the revelation causes another girl to transform on the spot. Fuka develops new magic: she can temporarily stop a Magical Girl's body and soul just before she turns into a Witch, manifesting a creature called a Near Witch. However, the transformation will resume unless Fuka continuously casts her spell. To gather enough magic for this, she deliberately leaves Familiars to grow into Witches and runs experiments on other Magical Girls, sacrificing many lives while telling herself it is for the greater good, all while keeping a cool head.
Sumire notices Fuka's exhaustion and asks if she is okay. Fuka lies and says she is fine. Despite not being a Magical Girl yet, Sumire proves to be strong and clever, helping Fuka in her own way. Eventually, Sumire makes a contract and becomes a Magical Girl. Her wish makes all the Magical Girls Fuka had put to sleep wake up with the truth of Witches forgotten, saving everyone except those who had already transformed.
The other girls who knew Sumire vanish from memory, disappearing right in front of them. Sumire asks Fuka if she remembers the truth about Magical Girls, fearing that Fuka's despair over Sumire's contract might also make her remember the Witch‑turning. Fuka lies and says she does not remember, because she does not want Sumire to sacrifice herself again. From then on, they live as ordinary Magical Girls together, hunting Witches side by side.
On a day off, Sumire suggests they go to the beach. They eat freshly caught mackerel tartare at a market, then wade into the shallows. Sumire splashes Fuka, and Fuka splashes back, and they laugh together. Fuka reflects that the water glistened and that it was what you would call the springtime of their lives.
After school, they go to watch a zombie movie. Sumire, who catches bugs with her bare hands, cries at the fake horror, and Fuka finds her adorable. Walking home, Fuka comments on common zombie tropes and says that if she ever turned into a zombie, she would want Sumire to kill her. Sumire breaks down crying, not because of zombies but because she is terrified of Fuka turning into a Witch and leaving her alone. Fuka apologizes and gives Sumire a secret zombie version Fuyo Poyo mascot she won from a capsule pull, only to discover that Sumire had also won the same secret version to give to her later.
On a peaceful walk home from school, carrying their matching Fuyo Poyo mascots, they pass a wedding dress shop and talk about the future. Fuka gives Sumire flowers, saying they made her think of Sumire. Suddenly, they sense a Witch. The Witch is far stronger than usual, and their attacks barely work. They fight for hours, from sunset until sunrise.
When the Witch is finally defeated, Fuka's Soul Gem is completely clouded. She understands she will soon turn into a Witch. She does not feel despair because she knows Sumire is strong enough to survive. Her only regret is leaving Sumire alone and never seeing her future: her Coming of Age Ceremony, her relationships, her wedding, her smile. As a final act, Fuka puts a curse on Sumire so that Sumire will live no matter what. In her last moments, she thinks only of Sumire: the Fuyo Poyo mascot, the mackerel tartare, the movie, the zombie keychains, and the world she saw together with her.
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"Let's hit the Suitoku baths! (Music Collection 1 bonus drama)"
One day at Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo, Iroha, and Sana prepare a meal. Felicia reluctantly helps. Tsuruno arrives with a flyer for Suitokuyu, a public bathhouse holding an event as part of a shopping district revitalization plan. She invites everyone to go together. Yachiyo agrees.
At the bathhouse, they read the posted rules. Tsuruno pretends to be a "bathhouse master" and teaches them. Sana becomes embarrassed about being naked in front of everyone. Yachiyo understands her feelings.
Mitama's Special Training - Rumor Tsuruno
Sometime later, Tsuruno visits Mitama's adjustment studio to work on a children's picture show she is creating. She narrates a fairy tale about a kingdom with a ferris wheel attacked by an invisible beast that eats time. The strongest girl in the kingdom, a character clearly based on herself, journeys to find the beast and encounters two sisters called the Guardians of Time at a clock tower. These guardians are portrayed by Felicia Mitsuki and Sana Futaba, who challenge her to a fight. Tsuruno transforms into Super Tsuruno Number 2 and defeats them, but they explain they cannot help her defeat the beast and only tend the clock tower. They decide to accompany her anyway, though Tsuruno soon realizes they cannot leave the kingdom. As they take a break, the invisible beast consumes the present and the past, abruptly ending the story.[324]
Back in reality, Tsuruno admits to Mitama she is unsure what her story is about. Mitama notes Tsuruno's drawings are poor and offers to take the manuscript to create her own pictures instead. She has already asked another customer to create drawings and a girl who loves books to help write an ending. Tsuruno eagerly reads the revised version.[324]
In the new ending, the kingdom has been reduced to a single ferris wheel. A Mysterious Coordinator, portrayed by Mitama, appears and suggests they seek the great sage, giving them a jewel for future use. They find the great sage, portrayed by Touka Satomi, who reveals the beast was never invisible. To defeat it, Tsuruno must learn the truth, and she realizes the beast is the ferris wheel itself. Tsuruno and her companions fight the ferris wheel, portrayed by the witch Teresa. Tsuruno uses the jewel to become invincible and destroys the beast, restoring the kingdom and allowing them to build a new ferris wheel.[324]
Tsuruno thanks Mitama for the ending but admits she dislikes the Mysterious Coordinator appearing out of nowhere. Mitama reveals that was the scene she wrote for herself. She asks if Tsuruno based the story on recent experiences. Tsuruno reflects that she still remembers being in a place where she did not have to try hard at anything, but she wants to make this world even better. She offers to pay Mitama, who suggests advertising her services at the end of the play instead. Tsuruno returns to Mikazuki Villa, and her thoughts drift to Mel.[324]
Wings in the Wind
Before joining the Wings of Magius, Shizuku Hozumi is shown the truth about Magical Girls within the Memory Museum. This process, however, also brainwashes her into believing she has found where she belongs. Upon awakening at Hotel Fendt Hope, she feels an unnatural calm and is assigned two mentors, Ikumi Makino and Ryo Midori, who train her to fight as a Black Feather.[325]
As Shizuku trains, she struggles with the feeling that she does not belong anywhere—not with her family, not with her friends, and not even with the Magius, despite her mentors' kindness. She ignores texts from Ayaka Mariko, her only close friend, because Ayaka's overwhelming energy never gave her room to think. Ikumi and Ryo give her special items after each Witch hunt: a black gem to imbue with magic, a key, and a compass, claiming they are gifts for when she leaves the nest. Other recruits receive nothing, and Shizuku grows suspicious.[325]
Ikumi and Ryo share their own reasons for joining—protecting dreams and escaping the burden of being a Magical Girl—and show Shizuku the places where they truly belong: Ikumi at the maid café where she performs, Ryo behind her camera. They explain that a place of belonging does not have to be physical. Shizuku realizes she once belonged beside a boy she loved, but he is gone. She begins to overthink her mentors' intentions, fearing they want her gone.[325]
The Magius order all Feathers to kill the Magical Girls of Kamihama who oppose them. As they use an Uwasa to brainwash the assembled Feathers, Shizuku remembers Ryo's warning and removes her pendant, avoiding the effect. She watches in horror as her fellow recruits scream in confusion and pain. Fleeing, she uses the key to escape a Witch barrier and the gem as a decoy to mask her location.[325]
At the southern exit, Ikumi and Ryo are waiting. It is revealed that Mifuyu had asked them to train Shizuku and secretly undo her brainwashing, as the Magius had used the Memory Museum to recruit her. They agreed, knowing the longer she remained brainwashed, the more it would hurt when she came to her senses.[325]
In the present, Shizuku defeats them in battle, the light returning to her eyes. She vows to stop the Magius. Ikumi and Ryo choose to remain, still hoping for liberation through the Magius, but promise they will not cross certain lines. Shizuku thanks them and flees.[325]
Running through Kamihama, Shizuku realizes she was wrong: she does belong somewhere. Ayaka, who never gave her time to overthink and who accepts her completely, is the place where she can simply be herself. She calls Ayaka, warning her to hide. When Black Feathers catch up to her, she fights them off using her mentors' gifts until she collapses from her injuries.[325]
Ayaka finds her, apologizing and saying Shizuku is the only one who laughs at her jokes. Though she still does not understand Ayaka's humor, Shizuku is simply happy to be by her side. She silently thanks Ikumi and Ryo, wishing they could share another meal together, even if they may next meet as enemies.[325]
Let's go to the All Gods Festival!
Madoka and her friends arrive in Kamihama for the All Gods' Festival and meet Iroha's group at Mikazuki Villa. The Mikazuki team discusses the fireworks display and its special great ball, and Ui suggests inviting all the magical girls in Kamihama to watch together, though finding a location proves difficult until Mitama messages them that she has prepared a large area on the riverbed for everyone regardless of affiliation.[326]
Shizuku reluctantly agrees to attend the festival with Ayaka after persistent urging. At the shopping area, they meet up with Reira, Seika, and Mito, and later encounter the Mikazuki group, where Shizuku speaks naturally with Yachiyo, showing Ayaka how much she has grown. At Emiri's counseling room, they play a coffee tasting game, and Shizuku correctly identifies every origin, including Mandelin, the same coffee she and Ayaka once shared. As the day ends, Shizuku thanks Ayaka for the fun, and Ayaka finally makes her laugh with a pun.[326]
At the main stage, Sayuki performs, and Felicia, separated from the others, watches with Azalea. After the concert, she and Ayame both declare they want to become idols and insist on entering a Future Idol Challenge later that day. Their respective teams help them prepare—Ayame receives makeup and encouragement while Felicia undergoes cooking training—and they compete in various activities until both exhaustedly admit they now understand how amazing others are.[326]
At the riverbed, magical girls gather including Kanagi, Mifuyu, Touka, Nemu, Momoko's group, and finally the Mitakihara girls. The craftsman's interview plays on phones, and he accidentally drops the great ball into the river, but Little Kyubey is discovered on it, shivering and wet. Iroha realizes he was listening to the craftsman that morning, worried about them, and protected the ball by catching it. The fireworks proceed safely, everyone watches together, and afterwards they thank Little Kyubey for always being with them.[326]
This is The Warmest Day
Iroha is going about her day when Sana, Felicia, and Ui present her with a pinwheel and ask her to blow on it. Though confused by their strange behavior, Iroha does as they ask and the girls thank her before quickly scampering off.[327]
The Mikazuki Villa household watches a cooking competition where a simple shortcake wins over more elaborate desserts. When Yachiyo asks Iroha's opinion, Iroha expresses her love for shortcake and suggests they bake one immediately, but Yachiyo insists she wait for the right moment, which will come sooner than she thinks.[327]
Yachiyo takes over Iroha's laundry duty with help from Tsuruno and Sana, who realize she is planning something. When Tsuruno asks if Yachiyo has decided on a gift idea yet, Yachiyo holds up Iroha's worn favorite socks and the three agree it is the perfect present, unaware that Iroha is watching them from around the corner in confusion.[327]
Yachiyo gathers everyone except Iroha to address a problem: they all address Iroha differently, which would ruin a birthday song. After deciding on "Iroha-chan" as a compromise, they practice saying it repeatedly, and Iroha finds them muttering her name to themselves.[327]
Iroha decides to confront everyone about their strange behavior, but as she heads downstairs the lights go out. The lights come back on to reveal everyone singing Happy Birthday around a large strawberry shortcake with a candle. Iroha blows out the flame and receives her gift: new socks just like her old favorites. She had completely forgotten it was her birthday, and as Yachiyo takes a commemorative photo, Iroha thanks everyone and wonders if she should wear her new socks to the upcoming festival.[327]
The Peaceful Daily Life of Nayuta's House
Two days before Valentine's Day, Lavi is shopping when Nayuta finds her to share news about her math test score. They return home where Lavi prepares dinner, and Nayuta discovers Lavi earned perfect scores in every subject, highlighting the gap between them.[328]
The next day while Lavi runs errands, Nayuta confides in Mikage about her fears that Lavi only respects her father and secretly resents serving her. Seeking answers, Nayuta visits Mitama, who suggests that kindness and broad-mindedness are the traits she needs to develop.[328]
That evening, Nayuta observes how hard Lavi works attending school, studying, handling housework, and fighting witches. Worried she might collapse, Nayuta offers Lavi time off for her upcoming sixteenth birthday and secretly plans a surprise party.[328]
One week later on Lavi's birthday, Nayuta and Mikage struggle through cleaning the house and preparing a celebration. Their efforts are interrupted when Lavi returns early for lunch, scolds them for the mess, but leaves again at Nayuta's insistence.[328]
When Lavi returns that evening, the handmade kusudama falls onto the cake and catches fire. Lavi extinguishes it with water, and Nayuta is left mortified as her surprise party fails spectacularly.[328]
Over the following days, Nayuta senses lingering coldness from Lavi and struggles to find the right way to apologize. Remembering her father's example, she decides to catch and cook a fish as an apology gift.[328]
That same day at a fishing center, Nayuta encounters girls from the Tokime clan who teach her how to gut fish. Despite being disturbed by the process, she perseveres and eventually catches the exact fish she wanted.[328]
Returning home late, Nayuta discovers a threatening letter addressed to Lavi and deduces it must be connected to the serious trouble from Lavi's hometown. She rushes to the market street with Mikage to protect her.[328]
At the market street, Nayuta confronts the man speaking with Lavi, declaring herself as Satomi Tasuke's daughter to intimidate him. The man reveals he is simply a stalker with no connection to Lavi's past, and when he becomes agitated, Nayuta tackles him unconscious as a crowd applauds.[328]
That night, Nayuta presents the cooked fish and apologizes. Lavi admits she was barely angry anymore and thanks Nayuta for protecting her, acknowledging she was just like her father in that moment. Nayuta produces a second kusudama and cake, and this time the celebration succeeds. As they pick confetti from the cake, Lavi quietly says she will continue to admire Nayuta until the final day.[328]
The Case Files of the Coordinator 2: A Drifting Narrative
Mitama Yakumo watches a video about the Sketchbook of Misfortune. The Rumor says that if you receive the book and find a drawing of yourself, the sketched event will happen and if you try to stop it, a creature named Ketch drags you into the book. Mitama wants no part of it.[329]
Soon, Karin and Momoko visit Mitama. Karin explains she'd found a strange sketchbook in the art room at Sakae Academy, which Mitama recognizes as the Sketchbook of Misfortune. Inside, she finds a drawing of Tsukuyo lying on the floor badly hurt.[329]
Suddenly, Tsukasa arrives, explaining she'd heard Mitama talking. Mitama shows her the drawing and Tsukasa fears for her sister’s life. She insists on helping and Mitama makes her an interim investigative assistant.[329]
Mitama and Tsukasa study the sketchbook. Most drawings show pairs of people: families, partners, friends. They search social media and contact the creator of “The Urban Legends of Kamihama” channel, where they learn about past cases: a couple who drowned themselves, two soccer brothers who disappeared after switching teams, a woman who reunited with her father. They deduce the sketchbook indeed seems cursed.[329]
Karin discovers the sketchbook originally belonged to an aspiring artist who died decades ago. Mitama and Karin meet the artist’s older sister and she lends them the artist’s diary. After reading it, Mitama realizes the artist was a Magical Girl who wished to see hope. She gained the ability to see the future of Kamihama and sketch it. They realize the sketchbook is not cursed, but a “Sketchbook of Hope” and the rumors about Ketch are false.[329]
Mitama finds the artist’s hidden studio, where she discovers a large canvas: the completed version of the torn drawing from the Sketchbook. It shows Tsukuyo wounded but with Tsukasa helping her.[329]
As Tsukasa still believes the rumors, she takes the sketchbook and runs away. She disguises herself in Tsukuyo’s school uniform and plans to burn the book while dressed as Tsukuyo. She believes Ketch will trap her instead of her sister.[329]
Tsukasa goes to a mound in Shinsei Ward and a hand drags her into the ground. She is caught by the Rumor of the Historical Battle Marker, not Ketch. Mitama and Tsukuyo follow and say the escape words of the Uwasa (“Thanks to you, the town is safe”), rescuing her.[329]
While Tsukasa is injured, she is able to heal. Mitama explains the truth that the sketchbook is a Sketchbook of Hope. She xplains that the couple in the sketchbook later\ eloped, the soccer brothers are still alive and working hard separately and the girl on the rooftop was waiting for her father. The drawing of Tsukuyo and Tsukasa together shows hope as well.[329]
Mitama returns the sketchbook and diary and the twins return to peace as well. Mitama reflects on her own wish, which felt like a curse and wonders if she herself will ever find hope.[329]
The Case Files of the Coordinator 3: Cozy Cosmology
On a busy morning, Mitama adjusts many Magical Girls in a row, not even remembering the exact order. A package is delivered to her door early in the day, but she is too busy to fetch it. That evening, after finishing her last adjustment, Mitama remembers the package and opens it. She hears a voice detailing the Uwasa of the Miniature Dollhouse. The landscape distorts and Mitama loses consciousness.[330]
Mitama finds herself in an old building looking exactly like the dollhouse in the package. The sky is bright blue, though it was evening in reality. She realizes she has been trapped inside a space created by a Rumor and a giant meow echoes from above, sounding like Doyle but is not him. She finds a book titled “Screenplay (draft version)” which glows when she opens it. The escape conditions appear: “Finish all episodes and beat the Dreamer’s challenge.”[330]
Episode 1: Mitama becomes a trainee teacher at Kamihama University Affiliated School where Mifuyu is a fellow teacher. The students are preparing for a choir competition, but Rena had run away from the soprano solo. Mitama helps Momoko find Rena on the rooftop, where Rena admits she is scared. Momoko suggests a duet, but then Kaede then says she might quit the choir because she works at a flower shop and cannot miss shifts. Mitama remembers the hint “Concession to the Spy” and offers to take Kaede’s shifts. Kaede agrees and Rena agrees to the duet. The episode ends and the screenplay glows again.[330]
Episode 2: Mitama becomes a member of the “Alien Investigators” with Ashley, Karin, Riko, Kako, and Kush. They search for “Red Eye” at an old rail yard and a boulder falls, but Kush stops it with psychokinesis and reveals she is an artificial life form (Doll) created by the Doll Master. She explains she needs cherry tomatoes to stay awake and Mitama remembers the hint “Doll Master of the North.” Kush takes them to the Satomi Medical Center, where Mitama goes to the top floor alone and finds Touka. Mitama accuses her of being the Dreamer, though Touka denies it. She says she is only playing the role of Doll Master and explains that the Rumor traps victims and one becomes the Dreamer. The episode ends.[330]
Mitama recalls that every Magical Girl in Episodes 1 and 2 visited her shop today and the dollhouse had been outside all day. She concludes that all those girls are also trapped inside the dollhouse.[330]
Episode 3: Mitama is now working at the Blossom flower shop, as promised in Episode 1. Konomi is the owner and Kokoro and Masara are regulars. Kokoro remembers a sunflower field she saw as a child but cannot find it again, so the group searches the Hokuyo Ward forest. There, they meet Himika and Kanagi, who are picking up trash and Kanagi telepathically tells Mitama she knows they are in a Rumor world. They find a waterfall and as the hint says “Behind the Waterfall,” they walk through and discover a hidden sunflower field. Kokoro’s memory is verified as real and the episode ends.[330]
After Episode 3, Mitama and Kanagi are transported to a final room where Nemu awaits. Mitama assumes Nemu is the Dreamer but Nemu says she is not. Nemu explains that four Magical Girls were present when the package was opened: Mitama, Kanagi, Touka, and Nemu herself. All the other characters are fake cast members created by the Dreamer who is Mitama herself. Nemu explains the escape conditions were set by Mitama’s unconscious mind and they require her to discover all the hints and mysteries across the three episodes. The three episodes are actually a single sci-fi story about first contact with intelligent plants and the fake versions of Kaede, Kako, and Konomi are plant spies, while Nemu is the queen of the plant kingdom.[330]
Nemu continues that Mitama failed to see the deeper story and this is her second failed attempt. Each failure resets her memory and sends her back to the start of the episodes. The Rumor also erases an important connection from each trapped person, so Mitama has forgotten something, but she does not know what.[330]
Mitama opens the screenplay again and soon, a memory floods back. She remembers her sister Mikage, who she'd forgotten about entirely. She now knows why she must return to the real world.[330]
Following that, after several more attempts, Mitama manages to escape from the Rumor of the Miniature Dollhouse world, by eventually discovering the hidden sci-fi plot and all the hints. The other three Magical Girls forget everything that happened inside, but Mitama remembers everything. She returns to her shop and Doyle is there, seemingly worried.[330]
Mitama thinks about Mikage and how terrifying it was to forget someone so important. She also reflects on the Wings of the Magius and questions whether she can stay neutral much longer.[330]
The Case Files of the Coordinator 4: Moratorium on Misdelivery
One summer morning, Mitama is at her shop and she has set up a small café corner called Hot☆Corner. The cat, Doyle, is especially attached to her lately.[331]
Soon, Rika and Ren come for cakes and Mitama gives them the last two limited‑edition cakes. They chat about the Monty Hall problem, which Nanaka’s team discussed earlier. Mitama demonstrates the puzzle with three paper cups and a piece of chocolate. Rika picks the middle cup; Mitama shows the left cup is empty and offers a switch. Rika and Ren learn that switching gives a two‑in‑three chance of winning. After the demonstration, Rika notices her teapot is empty; Mitama goes to refill it.[331]
While Mitama is away, Doyle meows and suddenly, Rika and Ren have three identical envelopes on the table: one contains photos from an amusement park trip (for Ren), one is a suspected love letter Rika found in her locker, and one is a mystery envelope that Emiri found on the floor outside Mitama’s door. Emiri and Hinano Miyako arrive as well and Emiri bumps into the table, knocking the envelopes onto the floor. When they pick them up, the envelopes are shuffled, so no one knows which is which.[331]
The group discusses probabilities and Emiri accidentally opens an envelope that contains the amusement park photos (not the love letter). Hinano argues that the Monty Hall problem does not apply because the opening was accidental, and she explains that Mitama’s demonstration worked because Mitama knew which cup hid the chocolate and purposely showed an empty one. Emiri did not know the contents, so there was a chance she could have opened the love letter. After recalculating, Hinano concludes that the odds for Rika’s first choice (the envelope she originally picked as the love letter) are now 50‑50, not two‑in‑three for switching.[331]
Rika sticks with her original choice. It contains a six‑month flower voucher from Blossom Flower Shop and no sender name. The remaining envelope, which Emiri did not open, contains a challenge: “I’ll be waiting at Natsume Books. The password is in your favorite book. Go to volume 12, page 50!” The group realizes the flower voucher likely belongs to Mitama, and the mystery envelope found at the door contains the challenge.[331]
Natsuki arrives and she messages Akira. The story emerges: Meiyui accidentally left the flower voucher in Rika’s locker. Nanaka had asked Kako Natsume for a six‑month voucher as a gift for Mitama, and Kako left it with Meiyui to deliver. Meanwhile, Rika had asked Akira to print photos from the amusement park, which Akira had given to Meiyui, as she goes to school with Rika. They realize Meiyui mixed up the envelopes and the mystery of the voucher is solved, but the challenge isn't.[331]
Mitama, Ashley, and Riko go to Natsume Books, where they find out that a full set of “The Case Files of Doyle the White Tabby” was sold yesterday. Inside volume 12, page 50, they find an envelope with a 100‑yen coin and a message: “Turn this 100 yen into 300,000 yen by tomorrow. If you can’t, I’ll take ‘smiles’ from around Kamihama. From the Smile Snatcher.” The deadline is the next day, and Ashley suggests it is an alternate reality game (ARG) with a phantom thief.[331]
On the way, they meet Reira, Mito, and Seika. Mito hints to go to Ashita’s candy store. At the store, the clerk has a tradition of giving change as “300,000 yen” instead of “30 yen” as a joke. Mitama buys a trio of chocolates for 70 yen and pays with the 100‑yen coin and the clerk gives her 300,000 yen (meaning 30 yen) change. The puzzle is solved and the clerk gives them another envelope from the Smile Snatcher.[331]
The next message: “Order Misola 0 from the young miss at the maid café.” Ashley takes them to a maid café in Shinsei Ward where the manager is called “miss.” Riko notes that “Mi, so, la” are musical notes. Ashley says in English, Mi = E, So = G, La = A. “Misola 0” becomes “E G A 0,” which sounds like “egao” (Japanese for smile). They order a smile and the manager gives them the final envelope.[331]
The message: “I’ve given up trying to steal smiles. Would you like to be my friend instead? I’ve left you a small apology at Blossom. Password@Hot☆Corner. From the Smile Snatcher.” At Blossom Flower Shop, Mitama guesses the password is “third base” because Konomi mentions a fake flower called “San Ruishu” (which sounds like “sanruishu,” Japanese for third base, also called “hot corner”). Konomi confirms and gives Mitama an envelope with an invitation to a surprise party at Walnut’s restaurant.[331]
Mitama returns to her office and confronts Momoko. Momoko admits she planned the whole surprise party and that Ren wrote the colorful challenges, Rika and Ren worked together, Karin delivered the envelopes and also acted as the phantom thief’s assistant. Most of the Magical Girls Mitama met that day were lying to keep the surprise hidden and the Monty Hall envelope mix‑up was a genuine accident that nearly ruined the plan. She explains the party is meant to thank Mitama for her work as Coordinator.[331]
The party at Walnut’s is put on hold indefinitely due to complications caused by the Wings of the Magius, who plan to make Tsuruno do something dangerous.[331]
August 22nd: Yachiyo tells Iroha that a safety inspector is coming to Mikazuki Villa. The inspection will take all day, so everyone should stay out of the house until evening. Iroha thinks time will fly if they hang out together, but Tsuruno says Banbanzai is busy with deliveries. Tsuruno has asked Felicia and Sana to help, but when Iroha offers to help, Tsuruno refuses quickly and the three leave in a hurry.
Once Iroha leaves, Tsuruno, Felicia, and Sana sneak back to the villa where Yachiyo greets them. They successfully shook Iroha off their trail and Yachiyo announces they will prepare an extra special hospitality for Iroha. Meanwhile, Iroha walks around, but feels something is missing. She realizes her life changed greatly after meeting Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Felicia, and Sana and she wants to hurry home to see them. Evening arrives, and she heads back.
When Iroha returns home, everyone runs to greet her and they shout “Happy birthday!” making Iroha realize she'd forgotten her own birthday. Yachiyo explains the story about the inspection was a lie to keep her out of the house and that they'd decorated the living room with colorful flowers and leaves for a tropical theme.
Sana has made a special tropical juice with a yellow-to-blue gradation, garnished with a flower and umbrella. Felicia uses a large leaf to fan Iroha. Yachiyo prepared a tropical feast: poke, garlic shrimp, loco moco, a luau spread, and malasada doughnuts. The theme came from a travel show they watched together. Iroha had said she wished she could go to the tropics someday, so the group decided to bring the tropics to her.
After dinner, everyone prepares futons in the living room and Yachiyo says the surprise is not the sleepover. The lights go out, Yachiyo plays ocean wave sounds and then a whirring sound starts. Sparkling lights like stars appear on the ceiling and Tsuruno explains they made a planetarium from cardboard and foil. Iroha was moved by the night sky on the travel show, so they wanted her to see it. Iroha is deeply touched. Soon, everyone falls asleep while talking, but Iroha stays awake, gazing at the warm light on the ceiling. She felt lonely earlier, but now her heart is full and she is truly happy and grateful to have such friends.
Sakurako, the Uwasa of the Eternal Sakura, comes to Emiri’s Counseling Room accompanied by Hinano. Sakurako explains that she is 0 years old but appears 17, and that she was born as a formless story. Nemu gave her life and later invited her to live as a human named Sakurako Hiiragi and she connected to a server to download common sense. She now attends Minagi Liberty Academy as Hinano’s junior and she can fight Witches because Nemu gave her magic. She wants to learn about human society and to achive that, Emiri makes her a temporary counselor.
On her first consultation, a high school girl struggles with whether to go to university or pursue her dream of becoming a dyer. Sakurako checks her server data and advises university first, because dyeing involves chemistry and other subjects. The girl accepts the advice.
Sakurako explains to Emiri why she needs to learn common sense. At Mikazuki Villa, she once tried to attack a stranger who bumped into Ui and Yachiyo and Iroha lectured her. Later, she ran away from school because she was bored and missed Iroha. That was when she met Ryo Midori and became friends. Hinano told her school would be more fun with friends.
Over several days, Sakurako counsels more people. She tells a student to set smaller study goals, advises someone in a love dispute to apologize and explain their feelings and she encourages a nervous junior to have confidence. However, she relies on server data for each answer.
Sakurako soon becomes bored listening to strangers and wants to be with Iroha, Ui, Nemu, and Touka instead. She hides this because she knows quitting would be wrong and that Hinano and the others support her as a counselor, so she continues.
One day, Touka notifies the others that she has five tickets to Minagi Land for herself, Nemu, Ui, Iroha, and Sakurako, however the date is the same day Sakurako promised to go shopping with Hinano’s group. Sakurako wants to go to the theme park, but she tells Iroha she cannot go because she made a prior commitment and she decides to keep her promise to the counseling group.
On the planned day, Sakurako shops with Hinano, Emiri, Rika, Ren, and Akira. She tries to focus, but she keeps thinking about Iroha and the others at the amusement park and appears distracted. Her friends end the trip early and Sakurako apologizes.
The next day, Sakurako goes to the counseling room when no one is there. A student arrives for a consultation and asks if it is bad to show favoritism to old friends over new ones. Sakurako means to say “treat everyone equally” but instead says “It’s normal to prioritize those most important to you.” The student is relieved and thanks her, but whe Hinano arrives, she sees Sakurako upset.
Hinano explains to her that the group split up to find out why Sakurako was acting strange and Emiri learned from Iroha that the Mikazuki group went to the theme park. Sakurako admits she wanted to go with them but kept her commitment. Hinano explains that common sense is not about strict rules and that it is meant to help people share time without causing pain. If following common sense makes Sakurako suffer, she should value her own feelings too. She could have simply asked the group to change the date.
Sakurako understands. She decides to quit the counseling room so she can experience new places and things. She has grown and learned and says she will still visit because everyone is still her friend.
Sakurako prepares desserts and tea in the counseling room. She invites everyone to thank them and apologize for the shopping trip and explains she made everything herself based on data. The group is impressed and Sakurako tells Hinano she will be her go‑to support system for balancing feelings and common sense. Hinano jokingly asks if this is a bribe, but Sakurako says it is an upfront investment.
January 3rd: Madoka wakes up early, as she plans to meet Iroha in Kamihama to practice hanetsuki (a traditional badminton game) for a ceremony at Mizuna Shrine, a ceremony which is held to pray for good health. Participants must be middle school students in pairs and Iroha invited Madoka because the other Mikazuki Villa girls are either too old, or invisible to non‑Magical Girls, or Felicia, who refused. Madoka accepts because her whole family caught colds over New Year’s and she wants a blessing for their health.
Madoka boards the train, but service is suspended due to an accident. Homura is on an earlier train that is still running and Madoka tells Homura to go ahead. Madoka arrives two hours late at 10 a.m. where Homura and the Mikazuki Villa girls greet her. They had changed their plans: instead of practicing near Mikazuki Villa, they will have bento lunches at a park near Mizuna Shrine and practice there.
Before practice, the group buys New Year’s lucky bags. Madoka’s bag contains grains and black beans (soapnuts). Suddenly, a goose approaches her, then more geese which proceed to then chase Madoka and peck at her bag, wanting the grain. Tsuruno grabs the bag and runs, soon aving the other girls joining into the chaos, until a worker leads the geese away, however the lucky bag ends up destroyed and Madoka’s bad luck seems to continue.
Iroha and Madoka practice Hanetsuki together, but they struggle with control. Yachiyo offers to train them and she plays against each, teaching them to aim and keep balance. After lunch, they hold a friendly tournament, where Yachiyo wins against Iroha, Madoka beats Homura and Felicia but loses to Yachiyo when her sandal strap breaks. Yachiyo fixes it temporarily and goes home to get spare sandals for her.
The group goes to Mizuna Shrine and Iroha requests a purification ritual for Madoka to remove her bad luck. The priest performs a simple cleansing and Madoka feels relieved from it.
The shrine announces that this year’s selection for the ceremony will not be a tournament, and instead, pairs must keep a rally for 30 seconds and then do an interview. Madoka and Iroha pass the rally easily. In the interview, Madoka says she first wanted to pray for her family’s health, but after seeing many people at the shrine, she now wants good health for everyone. Iroha says her little sister Ui was born with health problems, so she knows health is not guaranteed. They are selected to perform the ceremony.
Before the ceremony, the shrine maiden shows them the special shuttlecock made from a soapnut (a nut whose kanji means “child without illness”). The box contains a completely ruined shuttlecock and the spare is also ruined. The shrine maiden goes to consult the priest, as the ceremony may be canceled. Many spectators have gathered, including Asuka, Karin, Emiri, Rika, Ren, and Hinano.
Madoka does not want to disappoint everyone and she suddenly remembers the black nuts from her lucky bag. Tsuruno looks up photos online and confirms the nuts are soapnuts. Iroha recalls making shuttlecocks in elementary school and says she knows the process. Felicia kept feathers from the geese that chased Madoka too and the priest lets them use an office and tools. There, they have a hand drill but no clamp, so the shrine maiden finds an old vise. Felicia and Tsuruno try drilling holes; Felicia breaks one soapnut, Tsuruno pierces through. Meanwhile, Madoka succeeds with the vise and Iroha and Sana bind feathers. Madoka applies glue but uses too much on the first try. They succeed with the second attempt, and when they test the shuttlecock in a nearby park, it flies well.
The mayor’s speech is delayed by the train suspension, giving them time. The ceremony begins and Madoka and Iroha keep a steady rally. They reach 97 hits, but at 99, the wind blows the shuttlecock away and Madoka runs and hits it back, reaching 100 hits. The crowd cheers and the priest says it has been years since a 100‑shot rally.
On the train back, Madoka falls asleep and Homura wakes her when they approach their stop. Madoka thinks about the day, and how everything that seemed like bad luck actually helped make the ceremony a success. She will tell her family that she prayed for their good health and she believes everyone who watched the ceremony, and everyone across the globe, can have a healthy and happy year as well.
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Always Waving my Hand at You
One evening, Sakuya wakes from another nightmare about the Futatsugi war, where she killed her best friend. She resolves to continue her undercover mission at Iroha's school and avoid friendships at all costs.[332]
Sakuya maintains her isolation at school. After fighting a Witch, she is approached by Ryoko from the Tokime Clan, who persistently tries to befriend her despite Sakuya's refusal. Ryoko notices Sakuya's exhaustion and decides something is wrong.[332]
The next day, Ryoko tracks Sakuya down at her school, creating a scene about missing shoes that sparks gossip. After learning Sakuya may be engineering her own isolation, Ryoko continues her efforts to help, but Sakuya runs away each time.[332]
The following day, Ryoko investigates and discovers Sakuya hid her own shoes and started the gossip to isolate herself. Sakuya confesses she killed her best friend in the war and must remain alone to avoid hurting anyone else. Ryoko declares she will save Sakuya by becoming her best friend, and they fight until exhausted. That night, Sakuya dreams of her deceased friend, who thanks her and tells her to move forward. She wakes to find Ryoko collapsed from hunger, and they talk for hours like ordinary friends. Though they agree they cannot meet again until the battles are over, they promise to become true friends then.[332]
On the following days, Sakuya returns to normal life by socializing with classmates, sleeping better, and regaining her spirits. Ryoko gains a new goal: to free Sakuya from the things that bind her, once and for all, when the time is right.[332]
Karin & Alina's Halloween Side Story
While Karin is hospitalized with Alina. She has a nightmare in which Kaede tells her she does not "feel like Halloween." Karin is deeply shaken by this. Karin wakes up. Alina is still in the hospital room. Mifuyu visits. Karin explains her dream and her depression. She decides to face the problem by drawing a Halloween-themed manga to prove herself to Kaede. Alina suggests Karin ask for the opinions of others rather than relying on her own judgment.[333]
Karin reads her favorite manga for inspiration. Mifuyu and Alina advise her to seek opinions from others. Momoko, Rena, and Kaede visit. Kaede apologizes for her words. Karin asks the trio what feels most Halloweeny to them. Momoko and Rena say costumes, but Kaede says pumpkins and homemade jack-o'-lanterns. Karin begins drawing her manga based on their input.[333]
Karin shows Alina her manga draft. She has incorporated pumpkins, costumes, and "trick or treat." Alina criticizes it as a strange arrangement of others' opinions. Alina advises Karin to gather opinions from many people for the majority vote. Karin decides to conduct a questionnaire and asks Mitama for help at her adjustment shop.[333]
At Mitama's shop, Emiri, Ren, Rika, and Hinano arrive. Emiri proposes a Halloween spirit contest instead of a questionnaire. The contest involves transforming and scoring each other's Halloween spirit. The top three will appear in Karin's manga. Natsuki arrives in a ghost costume and takes the lead. Shizuku and Ayaka also join.[333]
Mitama calls in Kush, who transforms into a vampire and she wins the contest. Natsuki takes second place and Karin takes third place. A commemorative photo is taken.[333]
Later, Karin reflects on the photo and feels she is unneeded. Alina reminds Karin that her original goal was to prove herself to Kaede, not to gain approval from everyone. Karin realizes her target readership should be Kaede alone. She recalls Kaede's love of pumpkins and decides the key to her manga is jack-o'-lanterns. Karin leaves to research the Jack-O'-Lantern legend.[333]
Karin completes her manga, "The Pumpkin King and the Ghost Servant." She shows it to Momoko, Rena, and Kaede who praise it, giving it 100 points or more. Kaede appreciates the happy ending. Karin is moved by Kaede's approval. Manaka arrives with pumpkin pie for a taste test.[333]
Karin receives a message from the Sakae Halloween Festa Executive Committee, inviting her to rejoin now that she is discharged. Karin asks Mitama to adjust a Halloween costume for her. She requests the Pumpkin King costume based on her manga. Mitama reads the manga and agrees to create the costume. Mitama notes that the adjustment may give Karin new abilities.[333]
During the Sakae Halloween Festa, Karin arrives at the festival in her Pumpkin King costume. Alina is also present, already dressed as the ghost servant from Karin's manga. Karin mistakenly believes Alina read the manga and dressed up willingly.[333]
The head of the executive committee thanks Karin for recommending Alina as the face of the event. Karin reflects on her hope that Alina will one day atone for her sins and reach a happy ending.[333]
The next day, Mifuyu visits the school and reads Karin's manga, which she finds in the art club room. Alina reveals she has not read it yet. Alina reads it and criticizes it harshly, giving it 0 points. She argues Karin has lost sight of herself, drawing to flatter her readers rather than expressing her own impulses. Mifuyu is conflicted about Alina's assessment. Alina states she wants Karin's original form back.[333]
Kamihama Chocolate Girls
Shizuka, Sunao, and Chiharu look through a Valentine's Day feature in Kamihama's free newspaper. Shizuka is embarrassed to see her photo distributed around town, but Chiharu reassures her the photo is cute and the experience gave them a happy memory. They spot a feature on the chocolate shop Shizuka visited and decide to bring all the Tokime girls next time. The newspaper also includes messages from other magical girls offering homemade chocolate.[334]
Mikage is delighted to see her photo in the newspaper and finds it funny that the article claims she made chocolate with her sister. Mitama suggests it was artistic license. Mikage wonders if she might become famous but worries about sketchy people, and Mitama jokingly offers to beat them up. Mikage asks if they can make real chocolate together, but Mitama needs to go to her coordinator shop. Mikage promises to do things that make her sister smile instead, and Mitama suggests they make Valentine's chocolate together next year. Mikage eagerly agrees to practice.[334]
Please, Yuna-san ~ Leave All Your Worries To Your Eldest Daughter!
At Promised Blood's base, Yuna notices her teammates have been acting strangely, as Sakuya reads romance columns, Juri studies constantly, and Urara stares at Hikaru without speaking. After the meeting, Yuna confides in Hikaru that she feels guilty for not noticing everyone's exhaustion and decides to solve each person's problems personally.[335]
The next day, Yuna and Hikaru meet Urara at a café to discuss Sakuya. Urara reveals that Sakuya has been consuming romance media and even writes to advice columns. When confronted, Sakuya admits she's been researching romance not for herself but to help a kouhai who wants to confess to a childhood friend. Though relieved it's not her own love life, Yuna insists on helping anyway.[335]
Back at Yuna's place, the group brainstorms confession advice. The conversation shifts when Ao receives a text from her parents—she's been lying to them about her late nights as a magical girl, claiming she's in an e-sports tournament. To sell the lie, she needs a full team. Ranka recruits Rena Minami and Kaede Akino through voice chat, while Yuna, Hikaru, and Juri fill out the roster.[335]
During the online tournament, chaos ensues as Juri attacks teammates, Hikaru sets the kitchen on fire, and Yuna fails at selling merchandise. Despite this, Team Buddy Sisters wins a special prize for most interesting play. Ao's parents are convinced by the photo, and the other teams—including Mitama and Momoko's group—also celebrate their placements.[335]
At the next meeting, Juri's distraction becomes the focus. She's desperately studying for an exam, facing expulsion if she fails. With only one day left, Yuna and Sakuya drill her on core subjects while Ao and Ranka serve as stress-relief punching bags. After a grueling session, Juri panics upon discovering seven book reports due that morning. The team scrambles to write synopses, Yuna stays awake to compile them, and Juri frantically copies everything before dawn.[335]
Juri barely makes it to school on time and passes her exam. Her teacher sees through the copied reports but lets it slide, impressed by Juri's dedication and the friends who helped her. She returns the reports for Juri to rewrite properly.[335]
Back at Yuna's, the team turns to Urara, who confesses she's been holding onto Hikaru's handbook filled with photos of Yuna, embarrassed to return it. Everyone accepts this as normal Hikaru behavior, leaving Yuna as the last unsolved problem. Yuna admits she's been neglecting student council duties and fears the other students' suspicions. Hikaru encourages her to ask for help rather than avoid the issue.[335]
At the student council meeting, Yuna honestly requests more time to handle personal matters, promising to dedicate herself fully afterward. The council members, who respect her leadership, agree to support her.[335]
The next day, Hikaru arrives with a new ice cream flavor for Yuna, explaining that her problem was simply choosing which flavor to buy—her head is always full of thoughts about Yuna. One by one, the others arrive, each bearing ice cream as thanks or prizes. Surrounded by a mountain of desserts, Yuna laughs at how her attempt to help everyone led to them all helping each other instead. Juri declares their new battle is against the melting ice cream, and Yuna suggests inviting the other magical girls to join the feast.[335]
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Madoka-senpai's Heartphial Story: A Day in the Life of Madoka-senpai
Madoka-senpai greets everyone, whether acquainted or not. She escaped the world of Magia Et Cetera to join this one. She hopes no one disrespects the main character just because she is a low-rarity unit.
A-Q explains that this is Magia Et Cetera's Madoka Kaname, aka Madoka-senpai's Windows Into Memory. A-Q asks if Name would like to look inside. A sliding door appears. A-Q looks forward to seeing the emotions Name will feel when experiencing memories of someone she knows. They switch video input.
7:00 am: In the bathroom, Madoka-senpai brushes her teeth. A-Q explains she is picking vegetables in the garden. Sayaka arrives to pick her up, but Madoka-senpai mistakes a cabbage for Sayaka. She is clearly not a morning person.
9:00 am: A-Q notes they are headed to Mami's place. Sayaka has not decided what to give Kyosuke. Madoka-senpai suggests a detour to the Magia Exedra Web Shop, where players can get Magica Stones for a better deal than in the app. Sayaka agrees.
10:00 am: At Mami's place, A-Q explains the traditional German dress is called a dirndl, famous for Oktoberfest. Name asks if there will be an in-game event. A-Q says no, but being prepared is one of the strengths of Mitakihara Magical Girls. Nagisa calls out for sausage, and Madoka-senpai calls out for cheese.
1:00 pm: At Récompense, A-Q notes she is buying a cake. Homura welcomes her. Madoka-senpai orders a loquat cake to-go. Homura says it is a shame.
3:00 pm: At the Magia Et Cetera Meeting, Iroha-chan announces a new Kioku will be released next week with a guest Magical Girl. She seems straight-laced, so they should cut the regular teasing. Madoka-senpai suggests going hard with it instead and bringing out charm not seen in the main game. A-Q notes this is how Magia Et Cetera is made.
A-Q asks how Name's experience was. Name says her heart was racing the whole time from both thrills and guilty pleasure. A-Q warns her not to get addicted.
6:00 pm: At the Lighthouse, Madoka-senpai arrives with loquat cake for everyone. Name recognizes the loquat.
