the Miku-is-alive reveal lands with enormous relief after the despair of the previous episode and Hibiki's immediate emotional recovery — from depression to determination — is very her in the best way. the training montage with Genjuro is peak Symphogear absurdity and i love it. Ver instructing Kirika to inject Shirabe with Anti-Linker to knock her out of her Symphogear state when Shirabe tries to fight on her own terms — protecting Maria from seeing more people die — is such a good illustration of how thoroughly Ver uses the girls as tools while they think they're making choices. the dynamic between the three FIS members is becoming the emotional core of the season and this episode leans into that well.