: In his critically weakened state, Akihito’s human side loses control , and his powerful youmu half takes over. He transforms into a monstrous being capable of devastating the environment with massive fireballs.
: Continuing the battle from the previous episode, Mirai and Akihito are trapped within the illusions created by the Hollow Shadow . Mirai is forced to confront her past through an illusion of Yui Inami, the girl she believes she killed. Meanwhile, Sakura Inami is revealed as Yui’s younger sister, seeking revenge on Mirai. kyoukai-no-kanata-dub-episode-4.mp4
: A post-credit scene reveals that the stone retrieved from the battle was a fake worth only 200 yen, while the real yomu crystal is presented to Miroku Fujima. Thematic Elements : In his critically weakened state, Akihito’s human
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: The Hollow Shadow attempts to possess Akihito after being momentarily weakened. Akihito convinces Mirai to stab him with her blood blade to force the creature out, reminding her of his immortality. While the Hollow Shadow is expelled and subsequently defeated, the trauma of the "near-death" state triggers a catastrophic change in Akihito.
: Spirit World Warriors Hiroomi, Mitsuki, Ayaka, and Shizuku arrive to suppress the rampaging Akihito. Realizing that Akihito is as much an "abnormal" outcast as she is, Mirai tackles him and suppresses his instincts with a hug, successfully restoring his human form.