Ep 7. Reference of Love

In Library Wars season 1 episode 7, titled "Reference of Love," tensions rise as the government increases its efforts to censor books deemed inappropriate. The episode opens with the Library Defense Force (LDF) conducting a routine inspection of their library's collection, removing any books that contain offensive material. However, tensions escalate when a member of the media captures footage of the LDF in action, sparking public outrage.

The LDF is put on high alert as they prepare for a potential attack from those who oppose their mission to protect intellectual freedom. The team is also tasked with investigating a potential leak within their own organization, suspecting that someone in their midst may be working with the government to undermine their efforts.

Meanwhile, Iku Kasahara, the main protagonist, continues to grapple with her feelings for her commanding officer, Dojo. She turns to her colleague and friend, Shibasaki, for advice on how to navigate her complicated emotions. Shibasaki, who has feelings of his own for Iku, struggles to maintain a professional distance from her and dispense advice without betraying his own feelings.

In the midst of all this, the LDF receives a request from a young girl seeking help in finding a book that her late mother loved. The book is no longer in circulation, and the only remaining copy is in a government library, off-limits to the public. The LDF takes on the challenge, determined to fulfill the girl's wish and prove that books have the power to connect people and inspire love.

As the episode progresses, the LDF faces numerous challenges and obstacles, from evading government surveillance to navigating romantic entanglements. The team demonstrates both their loyalty to each other and their unwavering commitment to protecting the freedom of intellectual expression.

In the end, the team successfully retrieves the beloved book from the government library and delivers it to the young girl, fulfilling her mother's dying wish. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with the LDF reflecting on the power of love and literature to connect people and inspire change.

Overall, "Reference of Love" is a compelling episode that explores themes of censorship, love, and loyalty in the context of a futuristic dystopia. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful. Viewers will be left wanting more as they follow the LDF on their mission to protect intellectual freedom in a world where books are censored and free speech is threatened.