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Hara Eriko takes a look back on her childhood in the orphanage, and her early days at the production agency before stepping out on stage once again to battle for the top spot in Formula Venus.

Venus Project is the nation's greatest pop idol battle, and sporty, spirited Eriko has fought her way into the top eight! She's determined to win it all for the orphanage where she and her brother grew up… but the field is stacked!

Money troubles force Claire to ask her brother for a loan, Rose visits her mother in the hospital, and Rachel bumps into her teacher outside of school. Meanwhile, Kate does an amateur job of spying on Lula and JC.

Kate, Rachel, Rose, and Claire are getting used to what remains of their so-called lives. While they may never be “normal” again, at least they can count on each other - no matter what.

Hervé is plagued by memories of his mother’s death, so he visits Dr. Bender to find out the prognosis for Anna and Mireille. Could their strange condition be related to the undead girls?

When the butterflies summon the girls for a night of bloodshed, Rachel tries to escape their nightmarish existence, but Kate and the others track her down after Lulu’s grave warning.

Kate and Claire investigate the mansion where the girls met their untimely end, and Rachel spirals towards a total meltdown in the aftermath of her first kill.

Kate hopes friendship can help the girls deal with their problematic “borrowed lives.” When the butterflies mysterious appear, Rachel vents her frustrations with a baseball bat.

The girls’ search for answers leads them to a common connection - the close friendships they each shared with Lise. Lulu provides them with a way to see the past, but can they stand to watch?

Much time has passed since the final battle, and the girls have undergone unthinkable changes. For those brave enough to withstand the bloodshed, a special glimpse into the future of death awaits.

Bridges are destroyed - and access to the mainland is cut off - by a series of explosions. As their school erupts into violence, the girls prepare to either die - or forget everything.

Christmas Eve provides the girls with a chance to enjoy one last moment with their loved ones. But when the sun rises, the time to prepare for battle will have arrived.

The girls join forces with Hervé, Emilio, and Lula to infiltrate a pharmaceutical company that may hold the answers they seek.

The girls must readjust to life among the living despite haunting flashbacks to their battle with a violent, dog-like attacker. Rachel’s sudden burst of supernatural strength lends credence to Lulu’s claim.

Inspector Neil informs Kate that he’s seen Lise alive, but tragedy strikes before he can reach her. Kate’s investigate into the mystery surrounding the girls’ condition is interrupted by a forced visit to Dr. Bender.

Hervé enlists Emilio to help him kidnap Lise and transport her to the sea. The girls visit Lise’s tomb and discuss whether or not they remain willing to kill when the butterflies beckon.

Kate seeks to confirm Hervé’s revelations before sharing what she’s learned with the rest of the girls. Hervé’s disobedience lands him behind bars - at the behest of someone very close to him.

Hervé summons Kate for a late night meeting at the docks, where he sheds some light on the ancient mystery behind the girls’ recent nocturnal adventures.

Tormented by visions of Mireille’s demise, Hervé tries to find the strength to spare Lise from the same horrific end. Kate is shocked by Hervé’s revelation - and a visit from the police.

Paula and the school principal have a clandestine meeting concerning Kate, who is about to discover that Hervé has a talent for concealing his ulterior motives.