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My worst nightmares come true.

Summary:

Arguing over Saito as usual, Siesta proposes a challenge to Louise. Depending on which of them he chose during the upcoming dance party, Siesta would either give up on Saito or do whatever she wanted to him. The next day, Saito’s friends discuss the special mirror that would display what they truly want to become that night. Saito becomes more interested in two passing students’ conversation, however, dealing with the recent sighting of a large flying object that resembles a plane. Saito decides to alert Louise of this, in belief that it could deal with Sheffield, but he is greeted by a plotting Siesta when he reaches her room. Saito isn’t quite able to react, however, as Louise quickly punishes him.

When Louise looks into the special mirror that night, she takes on the appearance of her older sister Cattleya. Making his way to the party late, Saito sees the large flying object that was talked about earlier. Osmond announces to the students that Henrietta has attended the party, but she has disguised herself as well. Several of the usual students take on their desired forms afterwards, resulting in some very odd results. Saito believes he has found Louise shortly after entering the ballroom, but this is actually Henrietta in disguise. Getting caught in the moment, the two share a kiss. When Sheffield appears to disrupt the festivities elsewhere, however, Saito is shocked to see Henrietta’s true appearance before him. Henrietta explains that she wishes she could become a person like Louise, but when Saito almost kisses her again, Louise appears with tears in her eyes.

Saito attempts to explain the situation to Louise as he chases her, but she soon disappears from him. Saito attempts to get help from Tabitha when he finds her, but she shockingly fires ice shards at him.Sheffield meanwhile takes advantage of Louise’s vulnerability to bring her to her side. Tabitha explains that she is attacking Saito due to orders, but Saito is soon able to defeat her. Saito shows mercy to her as a given, but she soon disappears. When Sheffield appears with Louise, Saito is actually able to open Louise’s eyes. Louise falls off of Sheffield’s familiar, and when Saito catches her, he quickly kisses her to convince her that he is not betraying her. Sheffield does not stop her attack, but her minions are soon shot down by the large ship that has appeared above her. On top of it, Saito is shocked to see Kirche and Colbert.

Preview: Various development.

Impression:

Tiffania, I officially hate you. The rest of the transformations were pretty entertaining, including fat boy goes bishoujo (I don’t see why…he already has boobs..) and Osmond turning into a girl as well. Henrietta’s kissing Saito in Louise form also made for some “Oh shi-” moments, just adding to the scandalous events that happened in the second season. I’m sure everyone loves a dere Louise too. I find it kind of strange that Siesta never showed up though, considering that her challenge was what started this episode. Also, even if she is Saito’s personal maid, I still find it odd that she just hangs out in Louise’s room all day.

That aside, OMFGWTF PANCAKES! Colbert is alive!? What the heck! Now all that dramatic development from season two is just floating in the air. It looks like he is going to be piloting a really overpowered plane/airship now though, which is totally fitting for an epic come back. Tabitha’s betrayal is obviously due to her wish to save her mother, but looking at the suggestions from the OP, I’m guessing that she’s just going to become closer to Saito after he saves her in more ways than one. With all that said, I’m actually getting quite excited about Zero no Tsukaima again. That sure took awhile.