Kaede holes up in her room in depression. Asa realizes that Kaede’s absence from school must be due to her relationship with Rin but he blames himself instead for letting things drag on like this. Rin also tells Lisianthus and Nerine that he is moving out the Fuyou house when they catch him looking up rental real estate but spares them the gory details, only saying that he was also inspired by how each of the princesses had courageously confronted their own fears and moved forward. Primula runs up to inform Rin that Kaede has gone missing.
Asa buys some flowers with the intention of visiting Kaede but meets her on walkabout instead. After a melancholy exchange by the river, Kaede entrusts Rin to Asa and both have a good hug and cry. Rin finds Kaede later and tells her clearly that it is Asa that he loves. Kaede finally confesses her feelings for Rin and breaks down in his arms. After the rain stops, they part ways and Kaede returns home to Primula’s welcome of Devil’s Curry.
Rin meets Asa, confesses to her and asks that they be lovers. She asks if he will protect her like that someone (Ama-san) and when he accepts this duty, she answers him with a kiss. Asa FTW! Continue reading ‘SHUFFLE! 21′