1. Plot Highlights & Summary  In this episode, the main cast consisting of Rintaro, Shohei, Saku, Ayato, Subaru, and another friend gets together for a colorful review session before they have their upcoming final examinations. Their gathering allows Rintaro and Shohei a much-needed respite from failure.  Skip forward to after school: on his way to a lighthearted bowling day, Rintaro sees Kaoruko in the presence of her teammates from Kikyo a street away. His eyes instantly focus on her. Shohei, always observant, senses this—one derogatory remark from him brings back Rintaro's bashful, "clumsy" nature.  Rintaro, struggling inwardly with his emotions, is cornered by Shohei's direct question: "Are you going out with her?" Rintaro is flustered and hesitantly admits it—now everybody except Ayato and Saku is both laughing and tired of the boy's clear affection. Seeking guidance, Rintaro looks to Ayato, only to receive bright encouragement: Ayato does not...
1. Recap: The Fallout from Episode 8 The last section, "What I Once Sought to Destroy", concludes with an emotional cliffhanger:   Suika and Francois were captured during their mission to aid Charlotte Bony.    Kohaku, Tsukasa, and Hyoga embarked on the brash rescue and wrecked Stanley's communications—but paid the price:    Hyoga died with honor, protecting Kohaku.    The comm units were successfully disabled by Kohaku but he was fatally struck subsequently.    Tsukasa too was on the brink of dying.     Nothing less will do heading into Episode 9. 2. Episode Title & Release Info Episode 9, named "Light of Science," aired on March 6, 2025, during 10:00 PM JST. Worldwide streaming ensued on Crunchyroll. 3. Plot Summary & Highlights A. Senku's Close Call   In an unanticipated twist, Senku is shot by Stanley in the gunfire.    Bulletproof makeshift vest (starch-and-water mixture), lessens the lethality but he is still badly hurt and bleeding profusely. ...