: 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".

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.

: Shadow Ushio regains her full memories and unique powers, including her "hair attack," after watching the video. It is revealed that she is a "defective" shadow who retains her human personality.