As autumn draws to a close, Strega operative Chidori Yoshino kidnaps Junpei Iori. At the same time, Makoto Yuuki and the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) eliminate the Arcana Hanged Man. Shortly thereafter, enigmatic playboy Ryouji Mochizuki enrolls in Gekkoukan High School"s Class 2‑F.
Having seemingly reached their objective, SEES members think they are liberated from the conflict that mercilessly took the lives of their friends. Yet Tartarus and the Dark Hour persist, unaffected by the destruction of the twelfth Shadow. Grief‑ridden by what appears to be a defeat, SEES must confront personal battles and determine whom they truly fight for. As Makoto and Junpei"s paths of self‑realization unfold, Ryouji"s background and the motive behind Aegis"s animosity toward him come to light.
