: Using a video found on Ushio's phone, Shinpei and Sou witness the first meeting between the real Ushio and her Shadow. The two Ushios initially clash but eventually cooperate to uncover the truth behind the "Shadow Sickness".
: The memory reveals that Ushio died while trying to save a young girl named Shiori from her own Shadow. Shadow Ushio was unable to prevent the tragedy, leading to her intense guilt and promise to help Shinpei. [AnimesTC] Summertime Rendering - 09.mp4
This episode provides a critical "info dump" that reframes the entire mystery. It confirms that Shadow Shiori was the primary antagonist behind the early deaths and establishes Shadow Ushio as a powerful, albeit glitchy, ally for Shinpei’s upcoming loops. : Using a video found on Ushio's phone,