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Some amazing New Year's luck sees Shiori and the Kugas take a trip to a hot spring resort. But Shiori's mother Miyako is growing impatient, and she begins taking steps to get her daughter to return to the island.

It's time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends she's made since her arrival.

Shiori goes with the Kugas to visit their father's grave, as her relationship with Ichiro slowly deepens. When she comes down with a fever, it becomes Ichiro's turn to help her get back on her feet again.

Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.

Shiori and the Kugas finally make it to the zoo, and it's Shiori's first time visiting one. It's also her first date with Ichiro since they officially became a couple, and there are unexpected hurdles to clear.

Rainy weather complicates plans for Shiori and the Kugas. When Machi and Fumio are down in the dumps as a result, Ichiro and Shiori get creative in their efforts to make the most of the day's disappointing weather.

Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiro's friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shiori's state of mind.

Ichiro learns the hard way some of the physical implications of his newfound bond with Shiori. Now that she has a permanent place to live, it's time for the two of them to do some shopping.

With the pact no longer hanging over them, Shiori and Ichiro are free to live and love on their own terms. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are no complications left to address.

The fated day arrives, the day when Ichiro and Shiori will annul their Engagement Pact. But there's a risk their feelings for each other will vanish in the process, and there's no way to be sure without performing the ceremony.

Shiori's parents track her down and confront her in person about her situation, which she and Ichiro now must find a way to explain. Can they convince them to let her stay, and is there any way to annul the Engagement Pact?

Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and he's in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.

Torture enjoys some downtime in her hotel room after a long day on a business trip. Maomao-chan bakes cookies for the very first time. The princess is tortured with tea and cake.

Youki and Inki take on the torturer promotion exam. Giant invites the princess out on a night stroll. And a new member of the Hellhorde shows up to teach the princess what real torture is!

The princess faces a two-pronged assault from a pair of adorable kitties. Maomao-chan competes in the annual field day at her preschool as her family and friends cheer her on.

The Hell-Lord rewards Maomao-chan for her promotion. Meanwhile, the princess faces the horrors of gooey cheese, a routine physical, and the return of her loyal White Knight.

The fearless princess must contend with the horror of roasted marshmallows, sweltering saunas, and haunted school buildings. Meanwhile, an old foe lies in wait to exact his revenge...

Torture Tortura is tested on her torture techniques, as she attempts to tantalize the terrifying Hell-Lord. Elsewhere, Ex experiences the excruciating ecstasy usually executed upon the princess.

The princess endures cruel torture in the form of an amusement park trip, bubble wrap, and soup dumplings. Fortunately, a white knight in shining armor shows up to rescue her.

Our noble princess is faced with a number of new faces out to torment her, including a demonic duo of oni, a tamer commanding barbaric beasts, and a towering titan of terror.