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This disturbing story finally comes to an end. The clue to the apartment Asahi has been searching for is something inconceivably obvious you

Asahi continues his hunt thanks to the efforts of Shoko, willing to do what it takes to find his sister. Satou confronts her aunt, the hypocrisy

We are given an insight into Shio's life before Satou, before her mother grabbed her and left, done in a way that parallels her current actions as

Satou's plan goes into action as Asahi confides in Shoko in a tender, if hilarious, moment, metaphorically kicking a man while he's down. Satou's

This episode's quality is unlike what came before. The first half is genuinely gripping and fascinating to watch, it uses unique sounds and

Satou is forced to think on the fly as she's faced with a troubling dilemma. When it's not focusing on the relationship between her and Shio, the

We're given a clearer picture of Shio's background, the mysterious boy with the posters, and good-natured characters which are a breath of fresh

The conflict continues. While we are reminded of Satou's sins, the scenes of her struggles with her desire to be open to Shio are done in a fairly

Satou's twisted devotion is shown, reminding the audience that she's no better than a cold-blooded murderer. Though it's a little disturbing how

While the disturbing elements are still at play, the mystery of Shio's disappearance, of why she seems to have a strong effect on people is quite

This series gives very mixed feelings. It's seemingly starting to lean towards shock value for the sake of shock value, making you wonder if you

A creeping terror crawling up your spine as we're treated to the beginning of the twisted connection between Satou and Shio. The animation is

A touching moment between Haruo and Ono, with some violence involved. The two spend time rebelling against what her family desires. There are also

A long-awaited interaction finally comes to fruition. Ono continues to struggle under her dictatorship-like household, while Hidaka sees the fire

High school is finally here. Even so, Haruo continues his gaming habits, albeit with a few changes. Despite this, the games remain a familiar

Haruo faces his greatest challenge after spending time hanging out with Ono. An old man finally finds some rest thanks to Haruo’s kindness. It’s

The awkwardness of being a teenager, failed confessions, and a trip to Kyoto. When the focus is on the games and the characters simply having fun,

This episode marks the return of a certain silent character and the debut of the updated Super Street Fighter II. It’s charming how the show

Another episode focusing on Haruo and Hidaka’s growing friendship. There are some funny moments and a showcase of a popular game series that still