This episode begins with a challenge to a duel. The rest of the episode is lighthearted, setting us up for an eventual tragedy. The scenes are heartwarming; Suiseiseki and Souseiseki return to spend time with their other sisters and help Nori rehearse the play she's in. There are some very sweet moments, and others that are rather strange... someone seems to be developing agalmatophilia, and someone else has some rather questionable dreams. Jun and Shinku connect in a one-on-one conversation where we learn more about the origin of the dolls and how they feel when they are unwound. This episode is clearly the calm before the storm.