This episode marks the beginning of the exploration into Kotarou's past, as it is shown that he was naturally born with his Rewrite and Aurora powers, only with the exception that instead of gleaming green blades, the blades are knives formed from his own blood and are thus red. It is also shown that Kotarou was a violent, unsociable individual, and had brief encounters with Haruhiko, Akane, and Kotori, all of whom are still children. He also runs into Esaka and his men, who rescue him from monsters and lie about Guardian. Kotarou's parents worked for Martel, or Gaia, and forced Kotarou to attend their seminars. There, he meets a young orphanage caretaker named Fuku Iko, who enlists his help in taking care of a young Akane who cannot speak properly. He also inspires Haruhiko to be a delinquent after punching some bullies and returning his satchel. While Akane and Haruhiko look up to him, Kotori, his new neighbor, despises him as she hates violence. Like all the other families, Kotori is also made to attend Gaia's seminars, which she refuses, and her parents give her a mangy abused dog to look after as the price for not going. Despite much love and attention, the dog, Pero, dies. While Kotori still dislikes him, Kotarou is inspired by her to quit Gaia.