The NEX Race drivers take to the track for the final event of the season, but tough track conditions in practice followed by a snowstorm later the same evening equate to less than optimal preparation for the next day's qualifying sessions.

The girls participate in a two-day training camp, while Mano finds her confidence as the center.

Arriving in Giorhaze, capital of the Underground World Giordal, Anos follows a wary Erdomaid to a church. There, they obtain a Pledge Jewel which summons dragons. Furthermore, Erdomaid sees Naya’s aptitude and makes a pack with her after learning her plan. Anos hears about Ahide’s actions from the bishop of the church and decides to catch him before he meets the pope.

In order to obtain cooperation from Retsu Kudou to capture Gongjin Zhou, Tatsuya, Miyuki and Minami visit Nara, the home of the Kudou Family. Retsu Kudou readily accepts Tatsuya's offer and introduces him to his grandson, Minoru. Minoru is one year Tatsuya's junior, and although he is physically weak, he is said to be a very powerful magician. At the dinner table, Minoru hears that Tatsuya and his friends are looking for a traditional magic user and offers his help. The next day, as Tatsuya and the others are scouting the Traditionalists' base in Nara under Minoru's guidance, they are attacked by the Traditionalists at Nara Park.

Just after the end of Hinata and Rimuru's duel, Hinata's sword moves on its own and targets Rimuru. Hinata jumps in its way to protect him and is gravely injured. Then the masterminds behind the whole conflict show up...

As the Hubby attacks escalate, Shoin decides his presence on the scene is required. Meanwhile, a breaking news report leaves Teruko with doubts about her choices.

Mia gives Yu a pep talk before the school concert.

The E Class trains intently under a pro killer to prepare for their island assassination. Once there, they must make sure everything falls into place.

The E Class trains intently under a pro killer to prepare for their island assassination. Once there, they must make sure everything falls into place.

A smaller disc crashes in a residential area in Suginami. A new weapon system from a private company is being made operational as quickly as possible to avert the impending danger of crashes. Meanwhile, Kadode gathers all her courage and invites herself to her teacher's home.

As the weather turns chilly, Sosuke introduces Sara to a special wintertime treat. Then they're off on case that's going to take them in circles and give them a run for their money, you could say.

It’s now time for the battle of those second-in-command: Sakura versus Togame — a fight that will set things on fire!

It’s now time for the battle of those second-in-command: Sakura versus Togame — a fight that will set things on fire!

It’s now time for the battle of those second-in-command: Sakura versus Togame — a fight that will set things on fire!

It’s now time for the battle of those second-in-command: Sakura versus Togame — a fight that will set things on fire!

It’s now time for the battle of those second-in-command: Sakura versus Togame — a fight that will set things on fire!

Togame can no longer hide the fact he's feeling lost. He remembers when he met Tomiyama, the fun days he had with Shishitoren, how the team changed when Tomiyama became the leader, and the things he's done himself.

Choso begins to realize the identity of the mastermind parasitizing Geto's corpse as sorcerers gather for the final moments of the Shibuya Incident. The special-grade sorcerer, Yuki Tsukumo, comes to the rescue when they're on the verge of death.

After Nadeshiko returns from the Oigawa trip, the other Outclub girls recount for her (somewhat dubiously) a spontaneous bus-based camping trip they took while she, Rin, and Ayano were away.