Ep 7. Idealism's End (The Answer)

The episode Idealism's End (The Answer) of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works season 2 is a continuation of the story of Emiya Shirou and Rin Tohsaka as they face new challenges in their quest to win the Holy Grail War.

At the beginning of the episode, Shirou and Rin are seen discussing their next move after the recent battle. Rin is still worried about Shirou's lack of understanding of his limits and tells him that he needs to find his own path in order to become stronger. Meanwhile, Archer is seen in his own thoughts as he wonders what his true purpose is and whether he is truly nothing more than a tool for Emiya Shirou.

The next scene shows Saber and Lancer fighting in a battle that is meant to be a diversion for the two main characters. Saber, being a skilled fighter, seems to have the upper hand on Lancer, with her sword Excalibur giving her a clear advantage. Lancer, however, is not one to be underestimated and he manages to land a few hits on Saber, causing her to realize that he is not an opponent to be taken lightly.

We then see Rin and Shirou arriving at the site of the battle, and Rin quickly realizes that the battle is a diversion meant to keep them occupied. She immediately sends Shirou to go after Archer, believing that he will be her biggest threat. Meanwhile, she stays behind to deal with the other Masters she believes are after her.

Shirou encounters Archer in a dark alley, and the two exchange words as they prepare to fight. Archer reveals that he has been waiting for Shirou and that he believes he has the power to defeat him once and for all. The two then engage in a fierce battle, with Archer using a variety of weapons and Shirou relying on his own abilities.

As the battle rages on, Shirou begins to realize that Archer is not an opponent to be taken lightly. He is able to predict Shirou's moves and seems to always be one step ahead of him. Shirou begins to feel defeated and unsure of himself, but he is able to draw strength from the memories of those who have been important to him.

Meanwhile, Rin is fighting her own battle against the other Masters. She is able to defeat them easily, but she knows that her true opponent is the powerful Caster. She manages to find Caster's hiding place and prepares to face her in battle.

Back at the alley, Shirou is still fighting Archer, and it seems that neither of them is gaining the upper hand. Archer reveals that he is actually Shirou's future self, and that he has come back in time to prevent Shirou from making the same mistakes he did. He tells Shirou that he is on the wrong path and that he needs to reconsider his ideals if he wants to be a true hero.

Rin, on the other hand, is having a difficult time against Caster. She is quickly overpowered by Caster's magic, which seems to be more powerful than any she has encountered before. However, she is able to use her wits and her own magic to turn the tables on Caster and defeat her in a surprising and satisfying way.

As the episode comes to a close, Shirou is left to ponder his future and what it means to be a true hero. He realizes that he needs to find his own path and that he cannot rely solely on his ideals to guide him. Meanwhile, Rin is left to face her own challenges as she continues to fight in the Holy Grail War.

Overall, Idealism's End (The Answer) is a thrilling and action-packed episode that is sure to satisfy fans of the Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works series. With intense battles, surprising revelations, and heart-wrenching character development, this episode is not one to be missed.