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Oh god, Reika is hot.

Summary:

After reading through tabloids, Mayu attempts to convince Ninomiya that aliens exist. While Ninomiya refuses to believe her, Ryoko investigates on her own the true existence of them. By the time she returns, however, Mayu still has trouble convincing anyone of the aliens’ existence. Reika is tormented by her inner self, and she is put to sleep when she sees a vision of her younger state. The Ninomiya mansion has been left to ruin, and Ninomiya’s classmates cannot find anyone there. Ninomiya has been trapped in a cell, but he is surprised when Hosaka appears to let him out. While riding in a car with Hosaka, Ninomiya discovers that Ryoko and Mikihiko have been labeled as terrorists thanks to Reika’s influence on the mass media. When the two arrive at their destination, Ninomiya recognizes that he is in the neighborhood where he spent his childhood. After following returning visions of himself with Reika and Mayu, he stops at the apartment he once stayed in. Inside, he finds Reika who confirms that he lived with herself and Mayu 10 years ago.

Reika then reminds Ninomiya of how he met her. Ninomiya had offered Tasuku and his group of bullies an important pendant of his in order to make them leave Reika alone, so Reika followed Ninomiya to his apartment. With this, the two began living together. Reika then reveals the pendant to Ninomiya, reminding him of how they met Mayu. Ninomiya was being beat up by Tasuku and crew, when Mayu appeared to save him. Mayu was very energetic during those days, and quite different from her image in the present. The three lived cheerfully for awhile, but the day came where Reika had to leave. After she shared a kiss with Ninomiya, she made him promise not to forget her. Ninomiya gave Reika his parents’ pendant, before confirming his promise. However, Reika reveals that Mayu was the one to cloud Ninomiya’s memory. Ninomiya’s starts having trouble with his body, as he discovers that this version of Reika has her own plans for Mayu. As Ninomiya passes out, Reika declares that she will not hand him over to anyone.

Mayu had expressed her wish to live in a castle while reading through a book in the past, so Reika came up with the idea of visiting a theme park that had a castle in it. When Ninomiya wakes, he finds himself trapped in an unfamiliar room. Reika appears to seduce Ninomiya, and he notices her use of succubus’ powers. Reika is interrupted at the entrance of intruders, however, and Irori and Tasuku show themselves to Ninomiya in her absence. As the two help Ninomiya escape, they wonder if Ninomiya has kissed Mayu. They reveal their knowledge as fellow succubus, and suggest their belief that Mayu will soon lose liveliness. When Ninomiya discovers that Mayu will die if she does not have any, he quickly starts running in panic. Reika stops Ninomiya, and reveals that she also knows what will happen to Mayu. She offers to help find her, but in exchange, Ninomiya would have to become hers. Ninomiya starts to agree, but Shinobu quickly breaks into the scene. She has Ninomiya hurry, and Ryoko and Mikihiko show themselves quickly afterwards. In the chaos, Ninomiya is met by his friends. Getting in their car, he requests that they go to the Neverland theme park. Elsewhere, Mayu has found herself at that very place.

Preview: The final episode. Yay!

Impression:

So bad that it’s hilariously good. The prediction I had from the beginning is proving to be true, isn’t it? Everything was finally revealed in this episode, but unlike with Touka Gettan, I was not impressed with the revelations at all. I hate the squeaky voices enough, and having to hear more of it just made me sick. I did laugh at Reika’s stuck up loli form and Mayu’s beating up of everyone though. As I’ve concluded through my past impressions though, the only thing this show is worth watching for is Reika anyways. With that said, the pain and suffering was totally worth it. Psycho personality shifts are SO hot! I wasn’t much for seeing Ninomiya strapped to a bed though, and Reika’s fighting with her inner self made me go, “Haven’t I seen this before?” The end of this episode was totally over the top, with hilarious results. I actually shouted for joy when Irori and Tasuku showed up, in cheesy hero suits and all. The fighting anime vibes showed up again with Shinobu’s entrance as well, and the Ryoko and Mikihiko team is always ridiculous. I loved Ryoko’s expression when she saw Ninomiya with the two girls in the past. She was like, “Haha, kid’s got a harem!” Ah, I can’t help but think about how conveniently things happen in this show. Next week’s the finale, so be ready for a final impression along with a mountain of other ones. I am so excited that there is only one episode left, and for all the wrong reasons.