The Asterisk War Season 1 Episode 8 A Holiday for Two, Part 2

Kirin and Ayato's holiday continues in the second part of "A Holiday for Two." The couple visits a hot springs resort where they meet two other students from Seidoukan Academy, Claudia and Anya. Claudia, the student council president, invites Kirin and Ayato to join her and Anya for dinner.

During the meal, Claudia, who is aware of Ayato's past history, asks him to help her uncover the truth behind a recent attack on a Seidoukan Academy member. Ayato agrees and begins to investigate the incident with Claudia and Anya. They learn that the attack was likely orchestrated by Dirk Eberwein, a member of one of the other academies.

Meanwhile, Kirin spends some time alone and reflects on her relationship with Ayato. She begins to question her feelings toward him and wonders if she is only attracted to him because he saved her from her abusive father. However, her thoughts are interrupted when a group of students from another academy attempt to kidnap her.

Ayato, Claudia, and Anya come to Kirin's rescue and defeat the kidnappers. However, they discover that the attackers are working for someone who has a vendetta against Ayato. With this new information, Ayato realizes that he must confront his past and face his own demons in order to protect those he cares about.

The episode ends with Ayato and Kirin returning home, strengthened by their experiences and their love for each other.