Ep 17. Let It Bloom, Japan! A Blizzard of One-Sided Love!!

Asuka and Momiji visit a shrine in hopes of obtaining information about the Aragami. There, Momiji is enchanted by a young man named Kobayashi, who seems to have feelings for her. Despite Asuka's warnings, Momiji becomes smitten with Kobayashi and is determined to confess her love to him.

Meanwhile, Kaede is attending a school festival where she meets a boy named Takumi. The two quickly hit it off, but their budding romance is interrupted by an attack from an Aragami. Kaede and Takumi work together to defend the festival and drive off the monster.

Back at the shrine, Asuka and Momiji discover that Kobayashi is actually an Aragami in disguise. Asuka battles the creature while Momiji watches in horror, realizing that her feelings for Kobayashi were nothing but an illusion. The Aragami is defeated, but Momiji is left emotionally shaken by the experience.

As the episode closes, the Blue Seed team takes a moment to enjoy the festival and reflect on the close call. While Momiji is still reeling from her encounter with Kobayashi, she is grateful for the support of her teammates and vows to continue fighting the Aragami threat.