Chapter Summaries

Sakumura Anno completed Tokimeki Memorial’s hidden Rei Ijuin ending and realized he might be the first player to discover it. Meanwhile, Matou Shinji demonstrated new applications of Liquid Jewel Magecraft to Matou Byakuya, ending with a frog-shaped jewel construct.

• Sakumura showed Kirei Kotomine the happy ending where Koji Takami and Rei Ijuin embraced beneath the Legendary Tree.
• Kirei Kotomine found no forum information about Rei Ijuin’s ending and told Sakumura he might be the first player to achieve it.
• Sakumura asked Kirei Kotomine to help him post screenshots of the ending.
• Matou Shinji brought Matou Byakuya coffee and explained how he could use Liquid Jewel Magecraft to trap and reflect mana inside a bubble.
• Matou Shinji shaped flowing jewels into a frog-like creature for Matou Byakuya to see.

Matou Shinji showed Matou Byakuya his unique liquid-gemstone magecraft, demonstrating a frog Mystic Code and a Gemstone Tree Fern whose leaves contained healing magecraft. Byakuya recognized the technique’s potential but concluded that only Shinji could use it.

• Matou Shinji showed Matou Byakuya a frog Mystic Code that released explosive magical-energy bubbles.
• Matou Byakuya led Shinji to the Matou Family’s underground facilities so he could safely demonstrate more of his magecraft.
• Matou Shinji explained how he adapted Ancestor Adelson’s gemstone healing research, then shaped boiling liquid gemstone into a Gemstone Tree Fern.
• Matou Shinji crushed a leaf to reveal its sealed healing magecraft, and Matou Byakuya praised his work while realizing the technique was unique to Shinji.

Sakumura and Kirei discussed Rider’s attack on the Matou Family and prepared to scout the western district. Waver struggled with feeling sidelined by Iskandar, who urged him to pursue his wish boldly.

• Kirei told Sakumura that Rider had been identified as the one behind the second attack on the Matou Family and instructed him to scout the western district.
• Sakumura said he disliked Tohsaka Tokiomi and other magi, while Kirei proposed they head west and possibly visit a convention the next day.
• Waver recognized that Iskandar’s second attack had disrupted Saber’s plans and cleared rival familiars, but felt frustrated that Iskandar had acted without his orders.
• Iskandar slapped Waver on the back, asked what wish he wanted from the Holy Grail, and encouraged him to pursue it boldly.

Saber Anno and Irisviel arrived in Japan, while Emiya Kiritsugu and Maiya Hisau prepared for the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki. Kiritsugu reviewed evidence of the Matou stronghold attacks and confronted painful memories of Illya as he handled a handgun.

• Irisviel welcomed the chance to explore Japan, and Anno promised to protect her as they left the airport.
• Kiritsugu met Maiya Hisau at a Fuyuki hotel, where she reported two attacks on the Matou stronghold and showed him surveillance footage.
• Kiritsugu and Maiya identified one attacker as Rider and discussed the possibility that the katana-wielding Servant was hiding his identity.
• Kiritsugu took a handgun from Maiya, tested how quickly he could ready it, and lamented that Illya weighed less than the gun.

Anno protected Irisviel during a quiet evening by the sea, then explained that he wanted her to experience the world before her life ended. Irisviel insisted she would still take part in the Holy Grail War, while Tohsaka Tokiomi and Kirei discussed the challenge sent by an unknown Servant.

• Irisviel asked Anno about the sea, and he told her it reminded him of a friend.
• Anno detected a familiar watching them, destroyed it, and declined a concealed opponent’s invitation to duel, saying they could fight at their next meeting.
• A handsome man carrying two spears watched Anno leave and wondered if the Saber would be worthy of his Noble Phantasm.
• Anno told Irisviel he wanted her to see more of the world before her predetermined fate ended; Irisviel thanked him but said she still had to fight for Kiritsugu, the Einzberns, and Illya.
• At Tohsaka Tokiomi’s base, Sakumura proposed visiting the Matou Residence, while Kirei identified the day’s widespread Servant challenge as likely coming from Kenneth.

Alexander and Waver set out together after a tense night, while Sakumura and Kirei Kotomine prepared to attend an anime convention in matching cheering outfits. Irisviel and Anno also headed toward the lively event, leaving the group converging on the convention.

• Alexander encouraged Waver to go out with him, and Waver reluctantly agreed despite not knowing their destination.
• Sakumura and Kirei Kotomine dressed in Tokimeki Memorial cheering outfits and left for the anime convention.
• Risei Kotomine watched his son leave in the unusual outfit and wondered what was happening.
• Irisviel walked with Anno and reflected on his painful past, choosing not to ask about it.
• Irisviel heard a crowd ahead and headed toward the event with Anno.

Sakumura Anno and Kirei Kotomine attended a crowded convention and detected another Servant, Alexander, there with Waver Velvet. Irisviel and Anno then arrived, sensing Servant mana and choosing to enter despite the risk of a fight after the event.

• Sakumura Anno and Kirei Kotomine waited in separate doujinshi lines and discussed the convention’s stage play and audience imitation contest.
• Kirei Kotomine learned that Command Spells could not force Sakumura Anno to obey, and Sakumura refused to enter the contest.
• Sakumura Anno and Kirei Kotomine detected a massive red-haired Servant, later identified as Alexander, and agreed not to start a fight among the convention crowds.
• Sakumura Anno and Kirei Kotomine bought doujinshi and headed to the performance while Alexander brought Waver Velvet along to watch it.
• Irisviel and Anno sensed a Servant’s mana at the entrance, but Anno decided they should enter and promised to protect her.

Sakumura Anno and Kirei Kotomine attended an idol performance at Fuyuki’s convention, where they and two other Master-Servant pairs noticed one another but postponed any fighting. After the performance, Kirei felt a strong premonition that following Anno would help him discover his true self.

• Sakumura noticed a new magical energy signature near the convention entrance, and he and Kirei agreed to wait until after the event to fight.
• Sakumura and Kirei joined the crowd cheering for the Tokimeki Memorial idols, while Alexander, Waver Velvet, Irisviel, and Anno also noticed the performance.
• Alexander and Anno saw each other from less than ten meters away, but the crowded venue kept the Master-Servant pairs from starting a fight.
• Sakumura and Kirei danced with the audience as Alexander and Irisviel joined in, while Waver blushed and Anno remained watchful over Irisviel.
• After the performance, Kirei told Anno that he felt little about the show, then sensed that following Anno could lead him to discover his true self.

Sakumura encountered Anno at the merchandise event, then watched a stage play based on his past before Kirei Kotomine dragged him onstage for an impersonation contest. Irisviel recognized Kirei as Kiritsugu’s greatest enemy and warned Anno that he was dangerous.

• Sakumura froze when he turned around and saw Anno, and both men silently reacted to seeing each other at the event.
• Anno confronted Sakumura about being a family man with a daughter, prompting Sakumura to angrily deny that he had done anything to justify the accusation.
• Sakumura, Anno, Irisviel, and Kirei watched a stage play depicting Sakumura killing the Day-Hiding Demon, while Sakumura reflected on Yuna’s crimes and tragic fate.
• When the host announced a Sakumura Anno impersonation contest, Kirei ordered Sakumura onto the stage and dragged him there.
• Irisviel recognized Kirei as the enemy Kiritsugu had identified and warned Anno to be careful.

Sakumura Anno competed in an imitation contest at the convention and placed fourth after other contestants outscored him. He left the event mortified as Anno and Kirei Kotomine enjoyed the spectacle.

• Sakumura Anno performed an awkward imitation of himself and received twenty-two points from the judges.
• Kirei Kotomine reenacted Sakumura's iconic lines and scored twenty-five points, beating Sakumura.
• A handsome contestant delivered an elaborate performance of Sakumura's lines and earned perfect scores from all three judges.
• The first-place contestant praised Sakumura's work and hoped the culprit who vandalized Eaglefall Cliff and Sakumura Kanna's former residence would be caught.
• Sakumura finished fourth, while Anno teased him and Kirei Kotomine said he planned to play Sakumura Anno's Strange Tales of Black River Mountain that night.

At the harbor, Anno and Irisviel answered a challenge from the spear-wielding Servant, setting the stage for the Holy Grail War’s first meaningful Servant battle. Sakumura watched from the shadows while Waver and Alexander followed the magical energy nearby.

• Gilgamesh played a racing arcade game at the convention, then left after judging it passable entertainment before the show.
• Sakumura and Kirei declined to answer the challenge, and Sakumura said another team would accept it.
• Alexander agreed with Waver’s plan to hold position, then turned into spirit form while Waver followed the trail of magical energy northward.
• Anno told Irisviel that the man beside Kirei was Assassin, Sakumura Anno, and revealed that they had a history together.
• Anno and Irisviel reached a harbor near the sea, where the twin-speared Servant challenged Anno and taunted him about bringing Irisviel along.

Anno, summoned as Saber, began a duel with Lancer at the harbor while Irisviel watched. Emiya Kiritsugu and Maiya Hisau positioned themselves to observe, and Sakumura identified Anno to Kirei Kotomine as the White Knight; the opening clash revealed Anno's overwhelming strength.

• Anno transformed into silver-white armor, identified Lancer by his twin spears, and accepted the duel while Irisviel prepared to support him if needed.
• Lancer charged first, and Anno met his attack with a sword strike that forced Lancer to retreat.
• Emiya Kiritsugu and Maiya Hisau watched from the harbor and split up to find vantage points overlooking the battlefield and crane.
• Sakumura told Kirei Kotomine that the white Saber was Anno, whom he claimed to have fought before, and Kirei ordered him to keep observing unless necessary.
• Anno pressed Lancer after overpowering his block, dodged one spear thrust, and faced the second spear aimed at him.

Anno revealed his identity as the White Knight and overwhelmed Diarmuid Ua Duibhne in their duel, while Sakumura Anno exposed Maiya Hisau’s position and Kiritsugu searched for Lancer’s Master. Anno raised his Holy Sword to finish Diarmuid, but a hearty laugh interrupted the battle.

• Anno caught Diarmuid’s spear and praised his skill before revealing the Holy Sword’s power.
• Diarmuid uncovered his spears, identifying himself as the Fianna knight who wielded Gae Dearg and Gae Buidhe.
• Sakumura Anno hurled a sake bowl at Maiya Hisau, grazing her face and revealing her hiding place to Kiritsugu.
• Kiritsugu recognized Sakumura Anno and Diarmuid, then moved to find Lancer’s Master.
• Anno’s Holy Sword overwhelmed Diarmuid and sent him crashing into a stack of shipping containers.
• Anno raised his sword to deliver the final blow, but a hearty laugh rang across the sky.

Tohsaka Tokiomi learned that Saber was Anno and became concerned about a silver-haired, red-eyed woman at the battlefield. As Anno and Diarmuid fought, Rider arrived in a thunderous chariot and ordered both sides to stand down.

• Kirei Kotomine told Tohsaka Tokiomi that Anno was overwhelming Lancer and that a silver-haired, red-eyed woman was accompanying Saber.
• Tohsaka Tokiomi suspected the woman was an Einzbern homunculus and ordered Assassin to keep watching the battlefield.
• Emiya Kiritsugu and Maiya Hisau tracked Lancer's Master, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, but held back because the situation risked drawing in more Servants.
• Anno sent Diarmuid flying and prepared to finish him, but a thunderous chariot interrupted the battle.
• Rider landed between Anno and Diarmuid and demanded that both sides put away their weapons before his King's chariot.

Iskandar watched Saber Anno and Lancer Diarmuid’s duel from Fuyuki Bridge before arriving in his chariot and openly declaring his identity. He tried to recruit both knights, but they refused, and Sakumura Anno entered the battlefield and declined as well.

• Iskandar observed Anno and Diarmuid’s fight through Waver Velvet’s familiar and decided to intervene before Diarmuid was defeated.
• Iskandar summoned his bull chariot, brought Waver with him, and announced that he was the King of Conquerors.
• Iskandar asked Anno and Diarmuid to join his ranks and help him claim the Holy Grail, but both refused and threatened to fight him.
• Sakumura Anno arrived on the battlefield, laughed at Iskandar’s proposal, and refused to join him.

Ryuunosuke Uryuu asked his Servant, Ibaraki Douji, to let him kill her, but she overpowered him and left. Ibaraki vanished into the night, leaving Ryuunosuke alive on the hillside.

• Ryuunosuke Uryuu and Ibaraki Douji stood beside a murdered hiker outside Fuyuki City, where Ibaraki complained that she hated eating humans.
• Ryuunosuke asked Ibaraki to let him kill her, explaining that he had never killed an oni.
• Ibaraki laughed at Ryuunosuke before pinning him down, crushing his knife, and choking him.
• Ibaraki released Ryuunosuke and disappeared in spirit form, telling him to try again if he still wanted to kill her.

Sakumura revealed himself as an Assassin and demonstrated his speed while the Servants and Masters gathered for battle. Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald confronted Waver Velvet over stealing his Holy Relic, leaving Waver terrified until Rider Iskandar reassured him.

• Sakumura explained that he had been summoned as an Assassin and sliced through a streetlamp with a lightning-fast stroke to answer Diarmuid's taunt.
• Emiya Kiritsugu watched Iskandar and Waver from his scope and remained wary of Sakumura's speed and attention.
• Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald revealed himself above the warehouse and accused Waver Velvet of stealing his Holy Relic to enter the Holy Grail War.
• Kenneth threatened to teach Waver about the cruelty of battles between magi, and Waver cowered in fear inside Iskandar's chariot.
• Iskandar patted Waver on the back and gave him a reassuring smile.

Iskandar called the hidden Masters and Servants out, drawing Gilgamesh and then Ibaraki Douji to the docks. With six Servants gathered, the clash grew more dangerous, and Ibaraki Douji arrived eager to join the fight.

• Iskandar mocked Kenneth for hiding and challenged the remaining Servants to reveal themselves.
• Sakumura Anno sensed two additional Servants nearby, while Diarmuid acknowledged that Anno had defeated him.
• Gilgamesh appeared atop a lamppost, claimed sole kingship, and summoned weapons through the Gate of Babylon.
• Ibaraki Douji descended in flames and announced that she had come to join the battle.

At the Fuyuki harbor, six Servants gathered while Emiya Kiritsugu, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, and Tohsaka Tokiomi weighed the danger of the chaotic confrontation. Watching from his base, Matou Kariya considered forming an alliance to protect Caster and eliminate stronger opponents, and began to see Kirei Kotomine’s team as a possible partner.

• Six Servants gathered at the harbor, while Manlio Ferdino Springer stayed hidden in his base with Matou Kariya.
• Emiya Kiritsugu considered shooting Waver Velvet, then ordered Maiya Hisau to monitor Lancer’s Master after noticing Sakumura Anno watching him.
• Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald worried that his plan to draw out enemies had brought too many opponents, while Tohsaka Tokiomi recognized that Gilgamesh was angered by Iskandar’s presence.
• Matou Kariya identified Iskandar as the Servant who had attacked their base and recognized Sakumura Anno from reports of his feats.
• Matou Kariya decided to seek an alliance, ruled out Saber, Rider, Archer, and Berserker, and considered approaching Kirei Kotomine’s team.

Ibaraki Douji fought Gilgamesh at Fuyuki Harbor over the Holy Grail, but Gilgamesh struck her with the Key of Heaven. As Saber and Rider prepared to intervene, Tohsaka Tokiomi used a Command Spell to make Gilgamesh calm down and return to him.

• Ibaraki Douji challenged Gilgamesh after he called her a mongrel, and they fought over the Grail and the chance to revive Shuten-Douji and restore Mount Ooe.
• Ibaraki Douji dodged Gilgamesh's weapons and attacked him with her flaming bone blade, melting a streetlamp and nearby shipping containers as Gilgamesh leaped clear.
• Gilgamesh used the Key of Heaven to blast Ibaraki Douji toward the sea, but she regained control and landed on shore.
• Kirei Kotomine warned Tohsaka Tokiomi that Saber and Rider might join the fight against Gilgamesh, while withholding Sakumura Anno's readiness to act.
• Tohsaka Tokiomi spent a Command Spell to order Gilgamesh to quell his anger and return to his side, and Gilgamesh froze at Fuyuki Harbor.