Ep. 9: Tsukune and the Newspaper Club enjoy a beach vacation with Nekonome before finding a sunflower hill.

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During a summer vacation in the human world, the Newspaper Club visits a beach under Nekonome’s supervision. Tsukune discovers a sunflower field on a hill, unaware that witches live there alongside land developers. Yukari, feeling isolated due to her age, meets Ruby Tojo and her guardian, Lady Oyakata. Tsukune arrives to retrieve Yukari, prompting Ruby to summon plant monsters. Yukari destroys the creatures, but Ruby severely injures Tsukune before leaving. This attack motivates Moka, Kurumu, and Mizore to launch a fierce counterattack against Ruby. The episode highlights the conflict between the students and the local witches while exploring Yukari’s social struggles during the trip.