As the school term deepens, the Morimoto sisters escalate their campaign to bring Takurou under their influence at St. Alcadia. Seeking refuge, he confides in Otokawa Saori, whose quiet strength offers a brief counterbalance to the growing pressure. Yet the sisters’ reach extends further than expected, forcing Takurou to weigh loyalty against self-preservation. The episode tightens the web of alliances and rivalries surrounding him.