Ep. 9: Akina shrinks after Laine crashes into her and enjoys childhood while confessing to Kazuto
Aired on August 29, 2002
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When Laine crash lands on Akina, she accidentally transforms into a miniature version of herself rather than Hydra. During this small state, Akina experiences the pleasant aspects of being a child. She also finds the courage to confess her feelings for Kazuto to both Hydra and Valkyrie. This experience leads her to reflect on why she struggles to be as genuine and honest as a child, contrasting her current behavior with her adult self. The episode highlights her temporary regression and the emotional clarity it brings regarding her romantic feelings and personal authenticity.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Rika declines a basketball star's confession to focus on exams while Kazuto thwarts Marduk's kidnapping plot.
- Ep. 6 · Sanada buys a camera to film Valkyrie, who accidentally triggers Hydra’s UFO defense system.
- Ep. 7 · Princess Laine from Valhalla attempts to separate Valkyrie and Kazuto on Earth.
- Ep. 8 · Catgirl maids propose a beach vacation that Laine joins
- Ep. 9 · Akina shrinks after Laine crashes into her and enjoys childhood while confessing to Kazuto
- Ep. 10 · Valkyrie's accidental asteroid purchase in Kazuto's name forces the sale of the bathhouse
- Ep. 11 · Asteroid Hot Spring Heals Valkyrie's Soul During Battle
- Ep. 12 · Kazuto sees an angel shadow in Valkyrie, realizing her strength is less than he believed.