Takafumi surprises his uncle with an early birthday present. As the new year begins, Takafumi bumps into a childhood friend.

While Takafumi and his uncle strategize on how to increase their YouTube subscriber count, Fujimiya is worried about the well-being of her crush.

Fujimiya tries to catch Takafumi’s attention. Takafumi’s uncle shares a seemingly romantic memory he experienced during his time in the other dimension.

Takafumi’s uncle has a flashback to the time he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt — and his story keeps getting grimmer.

Even Takafumi’s uncle has memories he’d rather forget. But he also remembers a rare heroic moment he experienced in the other dimension.

Takafumi’s uncle recalls the time he almost made friends in the other dimension. Meanwhile, Fujimiya heads to her college campus to meet someone.

Takafumi’s uncle continues his story about his search to find the Shining Crusader, revealing a thoughtful side to him — almost like a real hero.

Stuck in an apartment without air conditioning in record breaking heat, Takafumi’s uncle negotiates with the Ice Spirits for help.

Worried that Fujimiya is hanging out with the wrong crowd, her friend from college comes to visit her at Takafumi’s apartment.

Unable to wield his powers, Takafumi’s uncle finds himself helpless against magic-sealing birds. Later, he has a heart to heart with Alicia.

Takafumi’s uncle reminisces about the time he was tasked with hunting down a mysterious singing demon. Meanwhile, he longs to find his way home.

Up against the legendary venom dragon, Takafumi’s uncle and his cohorts feel hopeless — until Elf comes up with an ingenious plan. Let the battle begin!