Ep 9. E 9

E 9 begins with the adventurers gathering in a classroom, where they are discussing new plans to eliminate their target. The target in this episode is the popular game developer, who is hosting a promotional event for her new game in a famous tower. The Assassins' Academy headmaster announces that the students who kill the game developer will be freed from their contracts with the Black Class. Haru, Tokaku's close friend from Class A, volunteers to infiltrate the event as a guest and work with Tokaku to eliminate the game developer.

Tokaku and Haru's plan revolves around a surprise attack on the game developer, where Haru will distract her while Tokaku strikes from behind. The two start executing their plan while the game developer is addressing her fans, but things don't go as expected as Haru is further drawn towards the game developer's charismatic personality. Tokaku realizes Haru's plight and tries to call off the assassination, but it's too late as the other students target the game developer.

The rest of the episode focuses on Tokaku's attempts to save Haru from the other assassins while trying to stop them from killing the game developer. While Tokaku manages to eliminate a few of the assassins, the game developer is injured, and Tokaku has to protect her while ensuring Haru isn't killed. Tokaku realizes that Haru has developed feelings for her target, and she feels helpless as she's forced to watch Haru's heartbreak.

The episode ends with the game developer being taken to the hospital, and Haru distraught over the failed plan and the realization that she can never be with Tokaku.

E 9 is a gripping episode with an emotional storyline as the tension between Haru, Tokaku, and the game developer comes to a head. It's a great showcase of the characters' development, and the action scenes are well-choreographed and exciting. The episode also hints towards a larger conspiracy behind the Assassins' Academy, and it leaves the viewers wanting to know more about the world-building and the characters. Overall, E 9 is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys mystery, action, and romance.