“The Étude of Contact” “Fureai no Renshūkyoku étude” (ふれあいの練習曲 〜étude〜)

The annual track meet tournament has come up, and Nayuki competes to win along with the rest of her teammates. A few days later, Yuichi again helps Ayu to try to find what she has been searching for, but they still cannot find it. Their time together in this endeavor brings the two of them closer than ever.

囚われのナナリー Toraware no Nanarī Nunnally Held Hostage

C.C. departs as a messenger to the Chinese Federation and Milly has a marriage interview with Lloyd Asplund, creator of the Lancelot. Mao returns to kidnap Nunnally and holds her hostage in the Ashford Academy sewers. Lelouch and Suzaku work together to rescue her, with Suzaku’s physical adeptness and the clever use of Lelouch’s Geass proving to be beyond Mao’s planning. Before he can be arrested, Mao reveals that Suzaku killed his own father; in return, Lelouch silences Mao with his Geass and C.C. returns and kills Mao.

“The Disappearing Adagio” “Kiesari Yuku Kanjogakushō adagio” (消え去りゆく緩徐楽章 〜adagio〜)

Shiori’s birthday is days away and Yuichi wants to throw her a birthday party at a local café. He invites many students and classmates from school, along with Nayuki, Ayu, and even attempts to invite Kaori, who is reluctant to attend. As the minutes count down to midnight on her birthday, Yuichi and Shiori spend what could be their last moments together.

“Lieder ohne Worte of an Elder Sister and a Younger Sister” “Ane to Imōto no Mugonka Lieder ohne worte” (姉と妹の無言歌 〜Lieder ohne worte〜)

With Shiori’s birthday coming, Yuichi decides that he will try to do as much as he can for her, while she still has time. A week before her birthday, Shiori gets permission from her doctor to attend school for the remaining week, just like a regular student. Meanwhile, Kaori still insists on avoiding her, and warns Yuichi that Shiori might not survive long after her birthday passes.

喝采のマオ Kassai no Mao Cheering Mao

C.C. explains her history with Mao and how his inability to turn his Geass off drove him insane. An injured Villetta wakes up in Ohgi’s apartment and he discovers she has selective amnesia. C.C. leaves Lelouch to take care of Mao herself, but Mao gains the upper hand when he incapacitates her. Lelouch utilizes his intellect to fool Mao and rescue C.C. using the Britannian Police to surround and shoot Mao. Safe on a rooftop away from the scene, Lelouch reaffirms his contract with her, promising not to fall victim to his power as Mao did.

ギアス対ギアス Giasu tai Giasu Geass vs. Geass

Lelouch believes Shirley may have discovered his identity as Zero, so he and C.C. pursue her to Narita. Ohgi explores the battlefield of the previous night, discovering a wounded Villetta left for dead out of sight. Lelouch encounters Mao, a young man who uses his Geass mind-reading abilities to play on Shirley’s insecurities, manipulating her into shooting Lelouch. Shirly falters at the last moment and C.C. sends Mao away temporarily. With Shirley torn apart by grief and guilt, Lelouch uses his Geass to erase her memories of him.

“Midnight Oratorio” “Mayonaka no Seitankyoku oratorio” (真夜中の聖譚曲 〜oratorio〜)

Keeping his promise to Shiori, Yuichi offers to take her around town for the day to some of Shiori’s favorite places. During the night, Shiori’s older sister Kaori meets with Yuichi, explaining why she denies her sibling relationship, and the mystery behind Shiori’s illness.

“Sonatina of Hide-and-Go-Seek” “Kakurenbo no Kosōmeikyoku sonatina” (かくれんぼの小奏鳴曲 〜sonatina〜)

Yuichi and Mai continue to battle the monsters, and when Yuichi is attacked, he is shown something he should not have forgotten years ago, which are the memories between him and Mai who has a mysterious power.

シャーリーと銃口 Shārī to Jūkō Shirley at Gunpoint

Kallen and Lelouch separately reflect upon the deaths of innocents in the Narita campaign, with both vowing to press on. Villetta questions Shirley on Lelouch’s involvement with the Black Knights coaxing her to secretly follow Lelouch. There, she witnesses the battle between the Japan Liberation Front and the Britannian Army. Lelouch detonates the Japan Liberation Front freighter as the Britannian Knightmares begin to board it, killing all personnel on board and giving the Black Knights the element of surprise. Suzaku attacks Lelouch forcing him to eject and crash-lands near Shirley. She prepares to kill him to avenge her father, but hesitates when his mask falls off, revealing his identity to her.

“A Cracked Concerto” “Hibiwareta Kyōsōkyoku concerto” (ひびわれた協奏曲 〜concerto〜)

Sayuri is starting to get more worried about Mai and Yuichi, which causes Mai to try to drive her away in order to protect her. On Mai’s birthday, Sayuri meets with Yuichi in town and tells more about her family situation before she met Mai. Later that night, Sayuri goes to school to surprise Mai, but while there Sayuri is suddenly ambushed by the creatures roaming the school grounds.

キョウトからの使者 Kyōto kara no Shisha The Messenger from Kyoto

Zero and core members of the Black Knights meet with Taizō Kirihara, one of the most powerful people in the Japanese underground and an acquaintance of Lelouch from his younger days at the Kururugi Shrine. Lelouch deftly displays his tactical prowess and wit before Taizō, revealing his true identity to the man to gain his trust and support. When Lelouch returns to Tokyo, Shirley Fenette informs him of her father’s death, indirectly caused by Zero during the Battle of Narita.

“A Dangerous Trio” “Abunage na Sanjūsō trio” (あぶなげな三重奏 〜trio〜)

After what happened at the ball, the student council president Kuze attempts to get Mai expelled, and Yuichi tries to get her out of the situation. At the same time, Yuichi is not content with just standing by and watching Mai fight the demons alone and decides to help her anyway he can.

“A Strange-Looking Waltz” “Igyō no Enbukyoku waltz” (異形の円舞曲 〜waltz〜)

Yuichi is starting to remember more about his past encounters with Ayu seven years ago, and the time he gave her a present, which he will grant three wishes for her. At school, Yuichi finally discovers that Shiori’s surname is the same as Kaori Misaka, one of his classmates. He suspects they are siblings, though Kaori denies such a claim. As the school ball starts without a hitch, it is not long before a demon comes to attack.

ナリタ攻防戦 Narita Kōbōsen Battle for Narita

The Black Knights’ assault on the Britannian Army in Narita proves successful and Cornelia is cornered by Kallen and Lelouch. At Euphemia’s request, Suzaku rushes onto the battlefield in the Lancelot to rescue Cornelia. He saves her and manages to corner Lelouch. C.C. comes to his rescue by using her powers to mentally traumatize Suzaku. The Black Knights retreat from the conflict, leaving the Japan Liberation Front and the Britannian Army to fight among themselves.

N･H･Kにようこそ! N.H.K. ni Yōkoso! Welcome to the N.H.K.!

Tatsuhiro completes his chase to stop Misaki from committing suicide at the cliff where her mother killed herself years earlier. On the outlook of the cliff, in the snow, Misaki attempts suicide only to be stopped by Tatsuhiro. Moments later, Tatsuhiro attempts to commit suicide in a sacrifice to kill the NHK conspiracy he has created as the cause of all of Misaki’s problems. While running toward the precipice he realizes he is doing this for the girl he loves. The attempt fails when he falls on a recently installed protective fence. After returning to Tokyo, Tatsuhiro receives letters from Kaoru and Hitomi stating that they have settled into their new lives. After a time, Misaki hands Tatsuhiro an agreement that each will continue to live, and suffer their life’s problems, as long as the other one does.

“Intermezzo of Light and Shadow” “Hikari to Kage no Kansōkyoku intermezzo” (光と影の間奏曲 〜intermezzo〜)

Mai is called to the school’s office, under the suspicion that she has broken one of the school’s windows. Yuichi concludes that if Mai were more popular, she would not get into trouble as often, and invites her to the upcoming school ball. Ayu makes an appearance and is offered to stay in the Minase household.

紅蓮舞う Guren Mau Guren Dances

Cornelia and the Britannian Army heads to Narita, hoping to destroy the remnants of the Japan Liberation Front. Lelouch has his Knights follow her in the hope of capturing her alive so he can question her about his mother’s death. As the Britannian forces close in on the Front’s headquarters, Kallen utilizes her new Knightmare Frame, the Guren Mk-II, to cause a massive landslide that takes out much of the Britannian forces.

岬にようこそ! Misaki ni Yōkoso! Welcome to Misaki!

Misaki concocts a quiz for Tatsuhiro about the dying words of famous people, a strange topic to lecture about. After the quiz, they talk about suicide of famous people for a short time. Before she gets ready to leave, she informs him that there is to be a graduation exam the day after, regardless of the weather. The exam involves the two taking a tour around the city, after which the two end up in the usual park again. Misaki informs Tatsuhiro that he has passed the project with flying colors, and pushes another contract toward Tatsuhiro which outlines a relationship between the two. Tatsuhiro declines the contract, concerned about her personal matters. It is later revealed that Misaki collapsed in the bathroom when she returned home, thereby being promptly hospitalized. Misaki’s uncle explains to Tatsuhiro concerning Misaki’s childhood life, including that of her unstable mother and abusive stepfather. After arriving at the hospital, Tatsuhiro discovers that Misaki abandoned the hospital in preparation for committing suicide.

“Requiem Atop the Hill” “Oka no Ue no Chinkonka requiem” (丘の上の鎮魂歌 〜requiem〜)

Makoto’s story finally comes to a resolution, while she spends her last moments bonding with her newly found family, and having all her wishes come true. Yuichi brings her to the place where she once belonged and performs a deep and personal ceremony for the two of them.

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