Ep 4. Until Sadness Reaches Zero
- January 29, 2015
- 25 min
SPOILER ALERT: This description contains spoilers for previous episodes of The Testament of Sister New Devil.
In the fourth episode of The Testament of Sister New Devil, titled "Until Sadness Reaches Zero," Basara and the girls are still attempting to adjust to their new lives together. Basara is struggling to control his powers, while Mio is dealing with the fact that she is the Demon Lord's daughter and learning how to use her newfound abilities.
The episode begins with Basara and Mio visiting a magical market in search of a powerful item that could help them defeat the demon Kevin. While there, they meet with Maria's succubus friend Zest, who offers to help them find the item they are looking for.
Meanwhile, Yuki is feeling left out and struggling with her feelings for Basara. She confides in her friend Kurumi, who encourages her to be more assertive in her pursuit of Basara. Kurumi also reveals that she is a ninja and offers to train Yuki in martial arts.
Things take a turn for the worse when Basara and the girls are ambushed by a group of Kevin's demons. During the fight, Mio's powers begin to spiral out of control and she is unable to control her demonic energy.
In an effort to help Mio, Basara confronts her and reveals the secret truth about his past. He explains that he and his father were once legendary members of a powerful demon clan, but they were betrayed and forced to flee. Basara's father sacrificed himself to protect Basara, leaving him with the responsibility to protect Mio and her sister.
With this new knowledge, Mio gains better control over her powers and is able to defeat the demons. The episode ends with all of the girls reassured that Basara is there to protect them.
Overall, "Until Sadness Reaches Zero" continues to develop the relationships between the characters and introduce new elements to the story. Basara's backstory provides insight into his motivations and adds depth to his character, while Mio's struggle with her powers adds tension to the plot. The addition of Kurumi as a ninja and potential love interest for Yuki also adds new dynamics to the group.
