Shiemi worries about the difference between "romantic love" and "friendship love."
Rin and the others are told that the Exorcism Certification Exams will be held sooner than planned.
Yukio puts his own life and death on the line as he becomes devoted to dangerous training. Rin and Shiemi go on a mission alone.
Rin and Yukio go to Aomori Prefecture to search for Shura.
Shura informs Rin and Yukio about her fate. Rin suggests they defeat Hachiro, but he abducts Shura.
Rin and Yukio are able to deceive Hachiro and successfully get him to break his contract with Shura.
