Ep 9. Prey (Predation)

In Guilty Crown season 1 episode 9 titled "Prey (Predation)", the events that unfold will leave you on the edge of your seat. The episode begins with a flashback of Shu's conversation with Gai regarding the "Void Genome" and their true intentions. Meanwhile, the funeral of the 3rd student council president is being held where Shu is giving a speech expressing his condolences, but he is also worried about Ayase's well-being after witnessing her reaction at the funeral.

Inori is seen in her room, bandaging her wounds from her last mission, where she is interrupted by Shu knocking on her door. He wants to talk to her about what happened at the funeral and how he believes he could have saved the former president if he had the "Void Genome". Inori expresses her concern regarding the "Void Genome" and its true purpose or whether its use can be considered moral. She is hesitant to use it again, but Shu believes that it's the only way to protect their friends.

Meanwhile, the 4th student council president, Yuu, declares himself as the new leader of the school and his plans to form a "Army of Funeral Parlor". He asks Shu to join him, but Shu refuses, sensing that Yuu has his own agenda. As he walks away, Yuu informs him that the new funeral parlor plan is to target the "Undertakers", a group affiliated with Shu's father's organization. Now, Shu must decide whether to join Yuu and the new funeral parlor army or to protect his friends and the Undertakers.

As the story progresses, Shu meets with Ayase, who has been confined to her wheelchair because of the loss of her legs. She expresses her frustration with the current situation and her inability to do anything for her friends. Meanwhile, the new funeral parlor army attacks the Undertakers and attempts to steal their power source. A fierce battle ensues, but Shu uses his "Void Genome" ability to neutralize the enemy's forces, turning the tide of the battle in their favor. However, as they are about to finish off the enemy, a new opponent arrives on the scene, which forces Shu to retreat with his friends.

Feeling defeated, Shu and his friends take shelter in a nearby building where they discuss their next course of action. Just then, they hear the sound of footsteps outside, and when they investigate, they are confronted by a mysterious man named Makoto. Makoto tells Shu that he has been sent to recover the "Void Genome" and that he will stop at nothing to get it. In a thrilling series of events, Shu, with the help of his friends, manages to fight off Makoto and his forces. In the end, the episode concludes with Shu being conflicted about the future and what his role in it will be.

In conclusion, Guilty Crown season 1 episode 9 titled "Prey (Predation)" is an electrifying episode that is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. From epic battles to emotional conversations between characters, this episode has it all. With the new funeral parlor army and their leader Yuu, and the mysterious Makoto, there is no telling what the future holds for Shu and his friends. The tension in this episode will keep you hooked until the very end, making it a must-watch for all anime fans.