Ep 3. Translucent Chord of Cinderella's Heel

Translucent Chord of Cinderella's Heel is the third episode of Infinite Stratos season 2. The episode starts with the IS Academy conducting survival training for its students. The training involves the use of a special gun that fires paint bullets. The objective is simple; stay alive and eliminate the other team. The students are excited about the training, especially since they get to test their IS skills.

Ichika, Houki, Rin, Cecilia, Charlotte, and Laura form one team while the other team consists of the remaining students. The battle is intense and both teams put up a good fight. Ichika and his team use their unique skills to dodge bullets and eliminate their opponents. However, things take a turn for the worse when Laura gets shot by the opposing team.

Laura's injury is severe, and Ichika carries her to the infirmary. Here, they meet another student named Kanzashi Sarashiki, the younger sister of Tatenashi Sarashiki, the student council president. Kanzashi is shy and introverted, and Ichika feels an instant connection with her. While in the infirmary, a group of students invades the academy, and the students are forced to fight them off.

Ichika and Kanzashi form an unlikely team, and their IS skills complement each other. However, Kanzashi is hesitant to use her IS, which puts them at a disadvantage. Ichika encourages her and urges her to trust in her abilities. Eventually, Kanzashi summons her IS, and they defeat their opponents.

Later, Ichika visits Kanzashi's room to thank her for her help, and they bond over their shared interest in music. Kanzashi reveals that she has a passion for playing the piano, something that her strict family disapproves of. She also shows Ichika a song that she wrote herself, and they play it together on the piano. The episode ends with a touching moment between Ichika and Kanzashi, hinting at a possible romantic relationship.

Overall, Translucent Chord of Cinderella's Heel is an excellent episode that explores the characters' personalities and emotions. The survival training and the invasion add an element of action and suspense, while the piano scene adds a touching and romantic element. The episode also introduces a new character, Kanzashi, and sets the stage for possible character development and relationship growth.