Episode 19. Mask

Takashi takes his farewell of Washuu, who shows no particular emotion about it. "From now on, you should search for a way to live as an individual."

Tsubame is trying to repair her Petit Ange... or remake it. To her, who thinks strength is the most important thing, a Pata Pi who has lost a battle is simply useless. Cigogne comes to the room and offers his help. Tsubame refuses it; "Leave me alone. I'll repair it myself." He lets the young girl have her way but notices the small bear doll on the desk. She says someone gave it to her. He doesn't ask further question and leaves the room. "If you have any trouble in the repair, come to me any time." [This is mirrored by Tokijirou to Hibari later].

At the school, Suzume, Tsugumi and Hibari are shocked to hear that Hibari has experienced gattai [literally, combining (two or more) bodies. Often used in robot anime but could also mean to "have a sex"]. While Hibari is worried about Tsubane, who was hurt because of her gattai, the three girls are busy discussing the issue. The fact that Hibari, who was thought to be the least mature of the four, has reached the critical point before them shocks them. They are keen to know with whom Hibari did it. She casually answers it was Densuke, which sends the three into another half-panicked discussion; "I didn't know a Pata Pi has such a function." ^o^;;

Cigogne reports the change in Tsubame to Washuu. It is a little surprise to Cigogne but only another step of his plan to Washuu.

Tsubame is busy repairing her Pata Pi but the bear reminds her of the conversation she had with Takashi. He said he has been a Homunculus and gave his bear to her. Tsubame, who probably does not fully understand what he meant, replied, "I'll have a gun whenever I want to." Takashi seemed to be pleased to hear it; "Good. Act for your own sake."

Jun and Miyama are paying close attention to their makeup when Hatoko makes a sarcastic comment; "It's not nice to see thick makeup in too mature women." The two ladies, who would usually fiercely talk back, remains calm. They know this is probably going to be their last battle. If so, they want to be beautiful; Shooting Star should see them when they are the most beautiful. Their honest attitude moves Hatoko to check *her* makeup.

Takashi is struggling. He knew he was created because of a strayed love. Yet he wants to believe his heart is real. He comes to a cathedral where the three ladies have been waiting for him. For the first time, he removes his glasses before them and apologies from the bottom of his heart. "I am really a cruel man. I know how you feel. Yet I even don't have any intention to answer your feelings." But his sincere words are more than enough for the ladies. They are ready for their last battle.

On her way home Hibari is worried about Tsubame; perhaps she is angry that she won over her? Tsubame, Tsugumi and Kamome, who still misunderstands Hibari's gattai, make unsuitable comments ^_^;; Then the three ladies with Shooting Star start their attack. The four girls quickly let their Pata Pi transform into Diva.

Tsubame senses in her room that the battle has begun.

The battle goes on in favour of the ladies. Hibari is worried about the safety of their Diva when Shooting Star appears just behind her. He tells her the battle isn't anything like they have before; this is the last one! He summons Lucifer, a Diva that is combined with him.

Aphrodite cannot do anything before the dominant power of Lucifer.

At the school, Washuu remains cool over the development. Cigogne warns him that a man who lost his love can do anything. Washuu wants to know if he means by it Takashi or...

The battle is coming to an end as a one-sided win by Shooting Star and the ladies. Athena, Amphitorite and Hestia are beaten and come back to their normal form. Hibari confronts Shooting Star; "I know you're not my Prince but why do we have to fight!?" His unexpected answer shocks her; "Because *your* Prince took my love away!!"

Hibari's desperate plea for power is answered by her Price and she again fuses with her own Pata Pi. Refreshed Aphrodite is unscathed after Blood Falcon's attack. Takashi, as well as Tsubame, is impressed by Aphrodite's beauty; "Is this what a human should be?" He knows this what Metatron wants and what makes Metatron descend. But he doesn't want that! He mounts his final attack, followed by the three ladies. Although they are no match before Aphrodite, the ladies are ready to sacrifices themselves. Hibari cannot understand why they can do so. The three ladies answer, "Have you ever fallen in love as if you feel your body is torn apart?" "I wonder why but the moment I felt I can give my life for him, I really felt my own life." "I've been happy. Without things like this, a normal marriage would have been my life." The three holds Hibari so that Shooting Star shoots her... along with themselves. Shooting Star replies to their love with all what he can honestly say; "I won't beg your pardon. I'll atone in hell!" His blast of beam hits them and Hibari and the ladies come back to their normal form. Shooting Star declares that this is Jun, Miyama and Hatoko's victory [this is probably the first time he calls them with their real name rather than the code name]. He has no intention to kill Hibari but is determined to destroy her Pata Pi, which is the cause of all the trouble.

Even this is within Washuu's plan. He created Takashi to disturb the girls, which in turn would disturb the boy in the sky. Cigogne describes his as a real devil. But he doesn't care. It was Cigogne who said, "a man who lost his love can do anything".

Just before Shooting Star finishes Densuke, something happens to him. He falls down to ground and knows exactly what has happened to him; "You've plotted this far?"

All of this send Hibari into a real confusion. Why can they act like this!?

To Hibari's surprise it is Tsubame's Erinyes who recovers Shooting Star and the three ladies. She whispers, "He is the same as me." Her tear shines like a jewel.

In the mean time, the authority is surprised to find an enormous object on an orbit of Earth.

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