Tokiko reveals that Ushio’s body was never cremated; instead, a fake body was used to hide the fact that Haine was feeding on the original to gain strength. Summertime Render - Episode 12
During the confrontation, a massive flash of light erupts at the shrine, effectively completing the ritual and killing nearly everyone present, including Sou and Mio.
The story of Episode 12, titled "Bloody Night," serves as a brutal mid-season climax that unravels the dark history of the Hishigata family and leads to a catastrophic end for the current time loop. The Dark Truth of the Hishigata Family Tokiko reveals that Ushio’s body was never cremated;
The white-haired girl, Haine, appears in the sky as the ritual reaches its peak, and the island begins to be engulfed in shadow. A Desperate Last Stand
The episode concludes with Shinpei’s death, triggering a new loop where he must find a way to prevent this massacre from happening again. The Dark Truth of the Hishigata Family The
Despite the heavy losses, Shinpei enters the next loop with critical knowledge: the truth about the Hishigata family and the confirmation that Haine is possessing Shiori's form.
The powerful Four-Armed Shadow (Shide) appears, taking Mio hostage and overwhelming the group.
With the island's population being decimated and his friends dead, Shinpei realizes he is out of options.