In which the challengers get an upgrade—so why does it feel like a step back?
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In which Saionji discovers that dueling is a lot like the mafia—just when you think you’re out, they pull you right back in.
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In which nothing on Utena is as it first appears, and in other news water is wet.
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In which the Black Rose Saga ends the way it began: With a Black Rose duelist losing a fight, and Akio scaring the hell out of me.
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In which Ohtori Academy’s past proves even bloodier (and more symbolic) than its present. And that is freaking saying something.
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In which the mean girls take center stage, and you just know they wear pink on Wednesdays.
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In which it turns out that some episodes are even sadder the more times you watch them.
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In which everyone gets trolled, even the elevator.
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In which Mitsuru discovers adolescence and will never look at chocolate bars or bananas the same way again.
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In which the past not only comes back to haunt you, but rips your heart-sword straight out of your chest.
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The Josei Next Door 