Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The aftermath of the Tengu Plaza riot is managed, with 'Ratatoskr' members working to contain the impact and erase witnesses' memories.
• 'Fraxinus' is 80% repaired, and the after-festival is postponed due to the incident.
• Ellen Mathers (Mira) and other 'DEM' Thaumaturges are captured, including the world's strongest Thaumaturge.
• Tobiichi Origami is captured and is being treated for her injuries.
• Wu Yan obtains a new Spirit Crystal from Phantom.

Character Developments

• Miku's role in managing the Tengu Plaza riot earns her a reward from Wu Yan, leading to a playful argument among the Spirit girls about rewards.
• Kotori shows concern for Tobiichi Origami's situation and is eager to interrogate Ellen Mathers.
• Wu Yan demonstrates his strategic thinking by not pursuing Phantom recklessly and instead gathering information about the Spirit Crystal.

Significant Themes

• The consequences and containment of a Spirit-related incident (Tengu Plaza riot).
• The pursuit of information and knowledge about Spirits and their origins (Phantom, Spirit Crystal).
• The manipulation and deception of individuals (Tobiichi Origami's parents, Tobiichi Origami herself).

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Miku's playful banter leads to a humorous argument among the Spirit girls about rewards.
• Wu Yan and Kotori discuss the situation with Tobiichi Origami, Ellen Mathers, and the newly obtained Spirit Crystal, showcasing their strategic partnership.
• Tohka's innocent and confused reaction to the reward discussion highlights her naivety and lack of understanding about certain topics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Kotori visit Ellen, who is being detained in a Ratatoskr secret facility.
• Wu Yan presents Ellen with two choices: reveal Westcott's location to avoid his punishment, or remain silent and face the consequences of Wu Yan finding Westcott himself and likely killing him.

Character Developments

• Ellen: Struggles with her loyalty to Westcott and her desire to protect him, showing vulnerability despite her strong exterior.
• Wu Yan: Demonstrates his cunning and manipulative side, using Ellen's feelings to pressure her into revealing information.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Ellen grapples with her loyalty to Westcott and her own survival.
• Power Dynamics: Wu Yan uses his power and influence to coerce Ellen into submission.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Ellen: Their tense exchange highlights Wu Yan's manipulative tactics and Ellen's inner turmoil.
• Wu Yan and Kotori: Kotori admires Wu Yan's cunning and manipulative skills, while also feeling helpless about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan visits Tobiichi Origami in the isolation ward aboard the Fraxinus.
• Tobiichi Origami accuses Wu Yan of killing her parents, despite his denials.
• Wu Yan attempts to read Tobiichi Origami's memories to understand why she believes he's responsible.
• It's revealed that Tobiichi Origami has a video showing Wu Yan killing her parents.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami: She's consumed by hatred and grief, leading her to believe Wu Yan is responsible for her parents' death, despite his denials.
• Wu Yan: He's frustrated and wronged by Tobiichi Origami's accusations but maintains his innocence and tries to understand the root of her beliefs.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and perception: Tobiichi Origami's firm belief in Wu Yan's guilt, despite evidence to the contrary, highlights the power of personal conviction.
• The consequences of misunderstanding: Tobiichi Origami's misunderstanding of Wu Yan's actions has led her to seek revenge, causing further conflict.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Tobiichi Origami refusing to believe Wu Yan's denials, and Wu Yan trying to understand her perspective.
• Wu Yan and the Spirit girls: The Spirit girls support Wu Yan, believing in his innocence, and stand up for him against Tobiichi Origami's accusations.
• Kurumi: She suggests going to see the video for themselves to resolve the issue, showing her pragmatic and direct approach to problems.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi suggests using her 'Twelfth Bullet' ability to travel back five years and confirm whether Wu Yan accidentally killed Tobiichi Origami's parents.
• Wu Yan and the others discuss the risks and feasibility of using 'Twelfth Bullet.'
• Kurumi uses 'Twelfth Bullet' to send Wu Yan back in time.

Character Developments

• Kurumi shows initiative and responsibility in helping Wu Yan and Origami.
• Wu Yan is hesitant about using Kurumi's powerful ability but ultimately agrees to verify the past.
• Tobiichi Origami is shocked and overwhelmed by learning about Kurumi's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of time manipulation and its consequences.
• The responsibility of using powerful abilities and the potential risks involved.
• The importance of verifying and understanding the past to move forward.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Kurumi: They discuss the risks and benefits of using 'Twelfth Bullet,' showing mutual care and understanding.
• Kurumi and the others: Kurumi's friends offer to help with Spiritual Power, showing their support and willingness to aid her.
• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: They discuss the possibility of Wu Yan accidentally killing Origami's parents, leading to Origami's shock and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurumi uses 'Twelfth Bullet' to send Wu Yan back in time to five years ago.
• Kurumi feels exhausted after using the bullet, but reassures the Spirits she's fine.
• Tobiichi Origami asks Kurumi to use her power to rewind time for her, to save her parents.
• Kurumi refuses, stating that her life now belongs to Wu Yan.

Character Developments

• Kurumi shows concern for Wu Yan's safety and well-being.
• Tobiichi Origami reveals her determination to save her parents, displaying a new side of her personality.
• Kurumi demonstrates her loyalty to Wu Yan, prioritizing his wishes over Origami's request.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences.
• Loyalty and devotion to loved ones.
• The struggle between personal desires and moral obligations.

Character Interactions

• Kurumi and Kotori work together to care for Kurumi after she uses her power.
• Tobiichi Origami interacts with Kurumi, revealing her desperation to change the past.
• Kurumi's refusal to help Origami highlights her commitment to Wu Yan's wishes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan returns from the past with a bitter expression, causing concern among the Spirit girls and suspicion from Tobiichi Origami.
• Tobiichi Origami confronts Wu Yan about her parents' death.
• Wu Yan takes everyone to Tengu City to reveal the truth about Tobiichi Origami's parents.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows concern for the Spirit girls' well-being and maintains his innocence regarding Tobiichi Origami's parents' death.
• Tobiichi Origami: Struggles with her suspicion of Wu Yan and her desire for the truth about her parents.
• Spirit Girls: Display worry and support for Wu Yan, hoping he's not involved in Tobiichi Origami's parents' death.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Tobiichi Origami's struggle to trust Wu Yan despite her suspicion.
• Truth and deception: Wu Yan's attempt to reveal the truth about Tobiichi Origami's parents.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: Tension and mistrust between them due to Tobiichi Origami's suspicion of Wu Yan's involvement in her parents' death.
• Wu Yan and the Spirit Girls: The girls express their concern and support for Wu Yan, hoping he's innocent.
• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami's parents: Wu Yan reveals that he has preserved Tobiichi Origami's parents in ice blocks, shocking everyone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan travels back in time to August 3rd, five years ago, the day Kotori was Spiritized and Origami's parents died.
• He observes a massive fire in Tengu City but decides not to interfere to avoid altering history.
• He sees his past self from five years ago and follows him to confirm if he killed Origami's parents.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan becomes more cautious about altering history, showing growth in responsibility.
• His past self is shown to be less powerful but still capable, demonstrating his initial growth.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of altering history and the responsibility that comes with time travel.
• The importance of observation and understanding before taking action.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan interacts with his past self from a distance, observing his actions.
• He also sees young Kotori and observes her interaction with his past self.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tobiichi Origami's parents died in a fire when she was young.
• Origami witnessed her parents' death and the person who killed them, fueling her hatred and desire for revenge.
• Origami becomes a Thaumaturge to gain power for her revenge.
• Wu Yan learns that Origami is her own enemy, as she unknowingly caused her parents' death in the original timeline.
• Wu Yan returns to the past to investigate Origami's parents' death and prevent her from becoming a Thaumaturge.
• Wu Yan finds Origami's parents alive but in danger in the burning house. He must decide whether to save them or not.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami: Her tragic past drives her to seek revenge, leading her down a dark path. She becomes a Thaumaturge and a Spirit, but ultimately realizes she is her own enemy.
• Wu Yan: He understands Origami's tragic situation and tries to prevent her from becoming a Thaumaturge. He faces a moral dilemma when deciding whether to save Origami's parents.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences
• The impact of past actions on the future
• Moral dilemmas and decision-making under pressure

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: Wu Yan learns about Origami's tragic past and tries to change it, leading to a complex relationship between them.
• Tobiichi Origami and her parents: Origami's parents' death fuels her desire for revenge, shaping her character and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan faces a dilemma: saving Tobiichi Origami's parents could alter the future, affecting his bonds with the Spirit girls, or letting them die, leading to Origami's tragic fate.
• Wu Yan decides to save them without affecting the future by making them disappear for five years, making Origami believe a Spirit killed them, and then reuniting them.
• Wu Yan uses his power to heal Origami's parents and make them disappear, then creates an illusion of a Spirit killing them to plant the idea in Origami's mind.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan shows compassion and concern for Origami's well-being, despite their strained relationship.
• Origami's hatred and desire for revenge begin to form after witnessing the illusion of her parents' death.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of altering the past and the importance of maintaining the timeline.
• The power of hatred and its influence on a person's future.
• Wu Yan's compassion and willingness to help others, even at personal cost.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan interacts with Origami's parents, saving them and making them disappear.
• Origami interacts with her parents before their supposed death and then with the illusory Spirit, planting the seed of hatred within her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive fire devastates Tengu City, but Wu Yan finds a safe wilderness to execute his plan.
• Wu Yan freezes Tobiichi Origami's parents in ice and buries them to preserve them for five years until he can return to the future.
• Wu Yan returns to the future and retrieves Tobiichi Origami's parents from their icy sleep.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan demonstrates his power and resourcefulness in preserving Tobiichi Origami's parents.
• Tobiichi Origami's emotional release and reunion with her parents mark her character growth and healing.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its limitations.
• The power of emotions and their impact on character development.
• The theme of loss and recovery.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan interacts with Tobiichi Origami's parents, freezing and preserving them.
• Tobiichi Origami's emotional reunion with her parents, marking a significant moment in her character arc.
• Wu Yan shares his past actions with the Spirit girls, leading to a moment of reflection and understanding among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan receives a message from Tobiichi Origami, inviting him to the top floor of the central arena after the festival.
• The Ten'ou Festival's after-party is postponed due to an explosion, causing student protests.
• Wu Yan meets Tobiichi Origami on the rooftop of the central arena, where she expresses her gratitude and apologizes for her past actions.
• Tobiichi Origami decides to leave the AST and join Ratatoskr, wanting to repay Wu Yan and spend more time with her parents.
• She offers to serve Wu Yan, and he agrees, with the condition that she not regret her decision.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami has undergone significant character development, having been reborn and freed from her past hatred. She is now more open and grateful, expressing her feelings to Wu Yan.
• Wu Yan remains caring and understanding, accepting Tobiichi Origami's decision to join Ratatoskr and offering to help her.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and personal growth, as seen in Tobiichi Origami's transformation and her desire to make amends.
• The importance of family, as demonstrated by Tobiichi Origami's eagerness to spend more time with her parents.
• The consequences of gaining power, as Tobiichi Origami's enhanced abilities have resulted in a shortened lifespan.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami's interaction is marked by mutual understanding and acceptance, with Tobiichi Origami expressing her gratitude and Wu Yan offering his help.
• Tobiichi Origami's relationship with her parents is strengthened, as she now values her time with them more than ever.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan wakes up to find Tobiichi Origami in his bed, leaning over him, staring at him.
• They maintain this silent, intense stare for nearly 10 minutes.
• Wu Yan finally asks what's happening, and Origami explains she was sent by Shiori to wake him up.
• Origami reveals she was experimenting with different methods to wake him up, having read about them in a book.
• She admits she was planning to 'lick' him awake, as it's the most comfortable method according to her research.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Struggles to keep up with Origami's straightforward and unconventional behavior.
• Tobiichi Origami: Shows a more proactive and affectionate side, driven by her feelings for Shiori and her desire to understand and please Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Origami's belief that love is irrelevant of gender and quantity drives her actions.
• Communication and understanding: The lack of it leads to misunderstandings and awkward situations between characters.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: Their interaction is awkward yet humorous, with Wu Yan trying to keep up with Origami's direct and unusual approach.
• Tobiichi Origami and Shiori: Origami's actions are driven by her desire to impress and be with Shiori, showing her determination and love.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kotori questions Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami about their behavior, hinting at a potential interaction between them.
• Kotori begins questioning Tobiichi Origami about her encounter with 'Phantom'.
• Tobiichi Origami recounts her conversation with 'Phantom' and Wu Yan's intervention.
• Kotori and Tobiichi Origami discuss 'Phantom's' abilities and possible surveillance.
• Wu Yan reveals that he has the 'Spirit Crystal' meant for Tobiichi Origami.
• Tobiichi Origami retrieves the 'Spirit Crystal' from Wu Yan, using her Territory to avoid direct contact.
• An emergency call from the AST informs Kotori that Ellen Mira Mathers has escaped.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami shows improved communication skills and cooperation with Kotori, despite her initial reluctance.
• Wu Yan displays carelessness in handling the 'Spirit Crystal', highlighting his nonchalance towards potential dangers.
• Kotori demonstrates her seriousness and dedication to investigating 'Phantom', despite initial setbacks.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature and abilities of 'Phantom'.
• The power and potential danger of the 'Spirit Crystal'.
• The theme of surveillance and being watched, reflecting on the characters' paranoia and insecurity.

Character Interactions

• Kotori's interrogation of Tobiichi Origami reveals their shared determination to uncover 'Phantom's' secrets.
• Wu Yan's carelessness with the 'Spirit Crystal' causes tension with both Kotori and Tobiichi Origami.
• The emergency call from the AST highlights Kotori's responsibility as a commander and her connection to the AST.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ellen escapes from Ratatoskr's facility and rushes towards the AST's garrison.
• She equips her CR-Unit, Pandora Gear, to increase her speed.
• Westcott awaits Ellen's return at the AST's garrison, aware of her escape.
• Ellen arrives and reports that Itsuka Kotori has defeated her, causing concern for Westcott.

Character Developments

• Ellen: Shows determination and desperation to escape Ratatoskr and return to the AST. She acknowledges the threat posed by Wu Yan, Kotori, and Nayue.
• Westcott: Remains calm despite Ellen's imprisonment and her report of Kotori's power. He suspects Wu Yan's involvement in the Spirits' increased strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Kotori and others display strength beyond typical Spirits, making Ellen and Westcott reassess their strategies.
• Adaptation: Both Ellen and Westcott must adapt to the changing circumstances, acknowledging the threat posed by Wu Yan and his allies.

Character Interactions

• Ellen and Westcott: They share their concerns and strategize about their next steps, acknowledging the threat posed by Wu Yan and his allies.
• Ellen and Westcott's relationship: They maintain a working partnership, but Ellen's frustration and Westcott's calm demeanor highlight their differing approaches to their current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami appear at the luxurious room where Westcott and Ellen are discussing.
• Ellen deploys her Territory and attacks Wu Yan, but Origami blocks the attack using her Laser Saber.
• Wu Yan captures Westcott using his disproportionately large hand, lifting him off the ground.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows his power and cunning, manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Tobiichi Origami: Reveals her loyalty to Wu Yan, calling him her 'benefactor'.
• Ellen: Shows her combat skills and determination, but is caught off guard by Wu Yan's actions.
• Westcott: Demonstrates his calm demeanor even in dangerous situations, but is ultimately captured by Wu Yan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Wu Yan uses his power and cunning to control the situation, capturing Westcott and putting Ellen on the defensive.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Tobiichi Origami's loyalty to Wu Yan is revealed, contrasting with Ellen's suspicion and hostility.
• Trust and deception: Ellen's trust in Origami is shattered, while Westcott attempts to deceive Wu Yan with offers of friendship.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Ellen: Their hostility is evident, with Wu Yan mocking Ellen and Ellen attacking Wu Yan.
• Wu Yan and Westcott: They exchange taunts, with Westcott attempting to buy time and Wu Yan revealing his control of the situation.
• Ellen and Tobiichi Origami: Ellen is shocked and angry at Origami's betrayal, while Origami remains expressionless and focused on her objective.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ellen, distracted by Westcott's peril, falters in her battle against Tobiichi Origami, leading to her defeat.
• Wu Yan defeats Westcott, causing Ellen to fail in her duty to protect him.
• Wu Yan severely injures Westcott, cutting off his arm, and Ellen is unable to prevent it.
• Wu Yan leaves, threatening that next time it won't be so easy.

Character Developments

• Ellen's overconfidence and emotional attachment to Westcott lead to her defeat and failure to protect him.
• Westcott, despite being severely injured, maintains a facade of calm and mockery, revealing his resilience and fearlessness in the face of death.
• Wu Yan shows no mercy in his actions, demonstrating his anger and desire for retribution.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of overconfidence and emotional distraction in battle.
• The resilience and fearlessness of certain individuals in the face of death.
• The theme of retribution and the lengths one will go to for it.

Character Interactions

• Ellen's concern for Westcott leads to her defeat at the hands of Tobiichi Origami.
• Wu Yan's interaction with Westcott shows his disregard for Westcott's life and his desire for retribution.
• Tobiichi Origami's indifference to the hostages and her focus on defeating Ellen highlights her single-minded pursuit of victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami leave Westcott and Ellen's location, with Wu Yan using spatial transfer magic to move them.
• Tobiichi Origami questions Wu Yan's decision not to kill Westcott, and they encounter Kusakabe Ryoko and AST members.
• Wu Yan leaves Tobiichi Origami behind to allow her to say goodbye properly to her former colleagues.
• Tobiichi Origami tells Kusakabe Ryoko that she's leaving AST.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami shows gratitude and loyalty to Wu Yan, understanding his intentions in leaving her behind.
• Kusakabe Ryoko demonstrates concern and care for Tobiichi Origami, not wanting her to leave AST.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and loyalty: Tobiichi Origami's unwavering dedication to Wu Yan.
• Farewells and change: Tobiichi Origami's decision to leave AST and her past life behind.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Tobiichi Origami: Wu Yan shows understanding and consideration for Tobiichi Origami's feelings, while she remains loyal and grateful to him.
• Tobiichi Origami and Kusakabe Ryoko: Tobiichi Origami bids farewell to her former captain, while Kusakabe Ryoko expresses concern and reluctance to let her go.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tobiichi Origami decides to leave AST (Anti-Spirit Team) to be with Shido and Shiori.
• She meets with her superior, Kusakabe Ryoko, to inform her about her decision.
• Origami reveals she no longer wants to avenge her parents and has found hope and a new purpose in life with Shido and Shiori.
• Kusakabe Ryoko tries to persuade Origami to stay but ultimately accepts her decision.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami: She has found love and a new purpose in life, moving away from her initial desire for revenge. She's now determined to leave AST to be with Shido and Shiori.
• Kusakabe Ryoko: She's shown to be caring and understanding, trying to persuade Origami to stay but ultimately respecting her decision.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Origami's decision to leave AST is driven by her love for Shido and Shiori, highlighting the theme of love as a driving force.
• Personal growth and change: Origami's transformation from a revenge-driven individual to someone who finds hope and purpose in life showcases personal growth and change.
• Sacrifice: Origami is willing to give up her position in AST and potentially face consequences to be with the people she loves, demonstrating sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Tobiichi Origami and Kusakabe Ryoko: Their interaction shows a mix of concern, persuasion, and acceptance. Kusakabe Ryoko tries to convince Origami to stay but ultimately respects her decision, showing a caring and understanding superior-subordinate relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yan arrives at the 'AST' garrison base and contacts Director Woodman.
• Woodman reveals that Westcott can't be killed yet as it's beneficial to them and he has personal reasons.
• Wu Yan reveals that he's not taking Westcott seriously as the Spirits will become strong enough to ignore 'DEM' in the future.
• Woodman informs Wu Yan that the 'Manifestation Devices' are almost complete.
• Origami joins Wu Yan, vowing not to leave him again.

Character Developments

• Wu Yan: Shows his confidence in the Spirits' future growth and his disinterest in killing Westcott.
• Director Woodman: Reveals his past connection with Westcott and his personal reasons for not wanting him killed.
• Tobiichi Origami: Softens her attitude towards Wu Yan, vowing not to leave him again and showing possessiveness over Shido.

Significant Themes

• The future growth and strength of the Spirits.
• The complex relationships and motivations of the characters.
• The power dynamics between organizations like 'AST', 'DEM', and 'Ratatoskr'.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yan and Director Woodman: Engage in a conversation filled with subtext and hidden meanings, each trying to deduce the other's true intentions.
• Wu Yan and Origami: Their dynamic shifts as Origami becomes more open about her feelings, causing Wu Yan to feel uncomfortable due to her possessiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a celebration party at the Itsuka household for Tobiichi Origami, whose parents recently woke up from a five-year vegetative state.
• The party is organized by Shiori, with Shido preparing the dishes.
• Tohka and Tobiichi Origami have a playful argument, with Tohka asking for dog food and Tobiichi Origami recommending it for her.
• Miku expresses her desire to marry Shido and join the Itsuka household to enjoy his cooking.
• Shiori warns Shido not to lay a hand on Kotori or Yoshino.

Character Developments

• Tobiichi Origami shows a rare emotional response, surprise, when she sees the celebration party.
• Tohka displays her playful and childish side, asking for dog food.
• Miku shows her determination to try Shido's cooking, even suggesting marriage to join the Itsuka household.
• Shiori reveals her protective side towards Kotori and Yoshino, warning Shido not to get close to them.

Significant Themes

• Family and parental love, as seen through Origami's reaction to her parents' recovery.
• Friendship and support, shown by the group's gathering to celebrate with Origami.
• Rivalry and playful banter, exhibited by Tohka and Origami's interaction.

Character Interactions

• Tohka and Origami's playful argument highlights their rivalry and contrasting personalities.
• Miku's interaction with Shido shows her determination and playfulness.
• Shiori's warning to Shido demonstrates her protective nature towards her sisters.