During the confrontation, a massive flash of light erupts at the shrine, effectively completing the ritual and killing nearly everyone present, including Sou and Mio.
The episode begins with revealing her complicity with the Shadows. She explains that her family has been feeding the dead to Haine (the "Mother" shadow) for generations. This gruesome tradition was maintained under the belief that as long as Haine lived, their own mother—who had been turned into a Shadow by their father to "save" her—would continue to exist. Summertime Render - Episode 12
As Shinpei and his allies confront Tokiko, the situation spirals into chaos. During the confrontation, a massive flash of light