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Hey Totali, Do you smell something?
…Yea, it smells like LOVE POWER!!!

Summary:

Sabrac reports to Bel-Peol, finishing the work he has done for the Bel Masque. Bel-Peol is satisfied, beginning the work on their side as Sabrac leaves. Keisaku has trouble deciding on making a phone call in the morning, and Margery finds him again hoping to join the Outlaw. Having a discussion with Marchosias about this while walking away, Margery remembers the statement Keisaku made previously. When Ike reaches school, he notices that everyone has started to change. Observing Yuuji, he believes that he has changed the most. Ike believes that he needs to change himself, before being called out to by Fujita. Yuuji wonders what Shana will be doing after school, and finds that she has promised to meet Kazumi. Yuuji stops, however, when he sees his father standing in the distance.

Talking to Yuuji alone in the city, Kantarou admits to Yuuji that he will only be in town for a short while before having to leave again. However, he also expresses his realization that he belonged in the town. Kantarou mentions the trouble Chigusa is going through, and finally reveals to Yuuji that she will be having a baby. This surprises Yuuji quite a bit, but Kantarou suggests that they talk for awhile to that he can explain things to him. Kantarou reveals that they once believed that Chigusa could not have kids. However, it came to the point where she could have two. This lead to two children, one that lived and one that died. This lead to the naming of Yuuji. Yuuji thinks about his own values in relation to his family as the two reach home to meet Chigusa and Shana. Elsewhere, Ike makes a visit to Keisaku.

When Shana meets Kazumi later, she suddenly questions her about where babies come from. Everyone else was too embarrassed to explain this to her, but Kazumi has trouble as well. Shana finally reveals that Yuuji will become and older brother, expressing how strong he has become. The challenge is again brought up between Shana and Kazumi, so an event is set up for Xmas Eve. The two would wait in different places in the city, and the one Yuuji picked would be the winner. Shana suggests letters to give to Yuuji, but Kazumi takes Shana to town after seeing how basic the letters are. After enjoying themselves in the city, Shana and Kazumi both write their respective messages. Yuuji hears Shana on his veranda that night, but only finds two letters when he looks outside.

Ike gains the confidence to change after visiting Keisaku’s house, and coincidentally meets Kazumi in the city. With his hopes in mind, he asks for her to meet him the next day. Even after hearing what she has in mind with Yuuji, Ike wishes to let her hear his feelings beforehand. Kazumi is troubled about this that night, wondering what she would do with her hogu if Yuuji did not pick her. Shana reveals her plans to Wilhelmina later, but this makes Wilhelmina angrily reveal the dangers of Shana’s actions. This results in a fierce argument, which Tiamat breaks up. Afterwards, Wilhelmina admits that her beliefs are related to her own experiences of the past. In her room later, Shana surprisingly finds that Wilhelmina is offering her support for the next day. Ike states his love for Kazumi on the day of Xmas Eve, giving her the freedom to do what she wants as he walks away. Shana and Kazumi both wait in their respective spots afterwards, and Yuuji has trouble deciding on which path to choose. Hecate suddenly appears, however, stealing Yuuji’s Reiji Maigo.

Preview: Do I see fighting here….interrupting my love love???

Impression:

Even Hecate wants in on the action! This episode was going back to a lot of the first half of this season, with lots of funny love love power. I don’t really care at this point, because Shana love drama is hilarious and awesome. Like many suspected (or already knew), Chigusa is pregnant. This lead to a lot of great moments in this episode, mostly dealing with Shana asking where babies come from (It’s even more embarrassing than being seen naked!). I really want to know what fanbase Shana is suppose to be aimed towards, especially with the loli like pigtails and melon pan eating. Okay, no I don’t. Wilhelmina getting stabby over Shana’s statement was a riot. It was like a mother refusing to let go of her daughter or something. I can’t believe the two got told off by a maid garment. Even though we were waiting for this since the hints in the first OP, Ike finally made a move towards Kazumi. I’m really not sure how this will end up, but I can’t help but wonder if Ike has gotten too comfortable with being dragged around by Fujita. With only two episodes left, it looks like we’ll be ending with a bit of action. Like everyone else, I call a third season.