Akito discovered their relationship and confronted Rin . To protect Haru, Rin claimed she was the one who "seduced" him. In a fit of rage, Akito slapped her and pushed her off a second-story balcony. Rin survived the fall, landing on a rock, which left her with a permanent scar on her back.

The episode was directed by Caitlin Glass (English dub) and storyboarded by Onyon Kaneshou , who also worked on the pivotal Episode 7.

The episode primarily serves as a deep dive into Rin's traumatic past, revealing the source of her physical and emotional scars.

Displays extreme cruelty and violence, specifically targeting female Zodiac members. Akito's disdain for Rin is rooted in a desire for total control over the Zodiac "possessions". Production Details

Shown as Rin's primary emotional anchor. He is one of the few who stood up to her parents at the hospital and remains devoted to her.

The English dub features a standout performance by Brina Palencia as Rin , noted by reviewers on Reddit for its raw emotional power.

As a child, Rin believed her family was happy, but it was a façade. When she questioned their "robotic" happiness, her parents snapped, becoming physically and mentally abusive. After she was hospitalized for these injuries, her parents abandoned her at the hospital, telling her they no longer loved or wanted her.