Ep 5. E 5

In Gosick season 1 episode 5, titled "E 5," the story starts with the aftermath of Kujo's and Victorique's involvement in solving the previous case. While Victorique continues to stay confined in the library, Kujo tries to explore the academy's surroundings, where he finds a group of students talking about a mysterious incident that took place at the academy. Intrigued, he starts to investigate the matter but eventually finds that it has some connections with one of his old acquaintances, Avril Bradley.

Kujo reunites with Avril, a transfer student from Sauville, who had previously met him on the ship to the academy. Avril's cheerful demeanor and outgoing personality quickly makes her popular among the academy students. However, her playful attitude hides a secret that she tries to keep hidden from others. She confides in Kujo about receiving threatening letters from an unknown sender who warns her not to reveal her identity or face dire consequences.

Kujo tries to help her by taking her to Victorique, hoping that she could solve the mystery behind the letters. Though reluctant at first, Victorique agrees to help and together, they start investigating the matter. Victorique deduces that the sender of the letter must have obtained some knowledge about Avril's past, and therefore, they start to investigate her background. During their investigation, they come across a clue that leads them to a forest near the academy.

Meanwhile, the academy students decide to have a party in the forest, celebrating the end of their semester exams. However, things take a turn for the worse when one of the students is found dead the next morning. The police suspect suicide, but Kujo and Victorique have their doubts. They begin their investigation, and as they dive deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of lies and secrets that connect Avril's past to the recent events.

Throughout the episode, the audience is given a glimpse into Avril's life before she came to St. Marguerite's Academy. Her past is full of hardships and struggles, and the mystery surrounding the letters becomes even more intriguing as facts about her past begin to surface.

As the episode progresses, Victorique and Kujo's investigation leads them towards the truth. They uncover the real motive behind the threatening letters and discover the identity of the unknown sender. The conclusion of the episode brings a satisfying resolution to Avril's troubles as well as the mystery surrounding the student's death.

Overall, "E 5" is an intriguing episode that showcases the excellent detective skills of both Victorique and Kujo. The plot is well-paced, and the gradual reveal of the mystery keeps the audience engaged throughout the episode. The incorporation of Avril's past adds emotional depth to the story, making it an episode that is worth watching.