A simple training exercise quickly spirals into something no student expected. What begins as another lesson soon forces Sheena to face real fear, while Mimi reveals a side of herself that changes everything.
The episode 2 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day starts with Sheena replaying the previous night's embarrassing moment in her mind after Mimi kissed her to transfer magic and help her recover. Even though Mimi acted as if it were completely normal, Sheena can't stop thinking about it. She convinces herself that exchanging magic through a kiss must be common for everyone else, yet the memory keeps distracting her. Instead of getting a good night's rest, she spends the entire night awake, making it almost impossible to focus once classes begin the next morning.
During class, the students continue learning about the country's history of forbidden magic, but Sheena barely hears the lesson. Every time she tries to pay attention, her thoughts drift back to Mimi. She repeatedly scolds herself to stop thinking about the kiss, only to become even more flustered. Her distracted behavior eventually catches the teacher's attention, leaving Sheena even more embarrassed in front of everyone. The lighthearted comedy contrasts sharply with the military atmosphere surrounding the academy, reminding viewers that these students are still ordinary girls despite the harsh world they live in.
Once the lesson ends, Professor Omi announces that the class will hold a mock battle the following day. Since the previous exercise exhausted many students, everyone is instructed to conserve their magic until training begins. Before dismissing the class, the students close their eyes together to pray for the warriors currently fighting on the battlefield, reinforcing that the conflict outside the academy is far from over.
Outside the classroom, excitement quickly spreads among the students. Some eagerly look forward to another chance to fight, while others admit they struggled during the previous exercise and failed to defeat even a single target. Their casual conversations reveal how differently each student approaches combat. For some, earning kills is a source of pride, while for others it only reminds them of their own weaknesses.
Before everyone heads back, Seiran encourages Sheena to do her best during tomorrow's exercise. Mimi also receives words of encouragement, although she casually asks everyone to call her by her first name instead of using formal titles. Even in a brief exchange, Mimi's carefree personality stands out against the more serious attitudes of the other students. Afterward, another classmate jokingly asks Sheena whether she thinks she'll be able to get along with the academy's "legendary secret weapon," making it clear that Mimi already has an extraordinary reputation among the students.
Later, while getting ready, Sheena notices that Mimi doesn't even brush her own hair because the nurse always does it for her. Watching Mimi behave so innocently despite being the same age leaves Sheena quietly wondering just how different the two of them really are. The conversation soon shifts toward the upcoming mock battle, giving Sheena a chance to ask exactly what the training involves.
Seiran explains that the teachers create illusionary enemies using magic, and the students compete to see who can eliminate the most targets. Although the enemies are only magical copies, they still attack with genuine force, making the exercise dangerous enough to demand serious concentration. Sheena admits she has never been particularly good at these battles, while Mimi listens with curiosity before casually summarizing the objective as simply defeating as many enemies as possible. Her relaxed attitude surprises Sheena, who begins wondering whether Mimi ever feels afraid of fighting at all.
When Sheena asks if she's scared, Mimi calmly turns the question back on her. Sheena eventually convinces herself there's nothing to fear because it's only practice, while Mimi cheerfully agrees and even starts talking about hoping the cafeteria serves rice afterward. The exchange perfectly captures how differently the two girls view danger, with Sheena overthinking every situation while Mimi treats the entire event with childlike enthusiasm.
The following day, the students arrive at the training grounds, where Professor Omi announces that one hundred magical targets will be released throughout the surrounding forest. Since the area was the site of a real battle only a few days earlier, everyone is instructed to approach the exercise exactly as they would a real fight. Each student is expected to eliminate three enemies, and Professor Omi reminds them that their purpose is to learn how to kill in battle so they can serve their country. His speech immediately changes the mood, replacing the earlier excitement with the harsh reality of the academy's mission.
As soon as the signal to begin is given, the forest erupts into action. Students split into small groups and immediately begin searching for targets while teachers observe from a distance, impressed by how well organized Professor Omi's class remains under pressure. Meanwhile, Sheena and the others carefully move through the trees, trying to locate enemies without exposing themselves. Their cautious approach quickly gives way to fast-paced combat as the illusionary monsters begin attacking from every direction, forcing everyone to react instantly rather than hesitate.
Soon, Mimi's unbelievable abilities become impossible to ignore. While many students struggle to defeat even one target, word spreads that Mimi has already eliminated ten enemies in rapid succession. The other girls are stunned by the achievement, with some even joking that if Mimi keeps fighting like this, perhaps none of them will ever have to go to war. At the same time, Sheena quietly admits she still hasn't defeated a single enemy, making the enormous gap between their abilities painfully obvious.
As the exercise continues, Professor Omi and another instructor monitor the students' progress from afar. They note that only Mimi has managed to reach double-digit eliminations, while many others are still struggling to achieve even a single victory. Even the teachers are amazed by the amount of magic ash left behind wherever Mimi fights, and one remarks that she might end up defeating every target on her own. Professor Omi, however, insists on treating her like every other student despite her extraordinary abilities, showing that Mimi's reputation doesn't earn her any special treatment during class.
Not long afterward, the instructors notice something unusual. Professor Omi suddenly reacts to a strange reading, realizing something isn't right inside the forest. At the same time, Sheena loses sight of her surroundings while searching for enemies. She soon discovers that multiple creatures have surrounded her and immediately tries to escape before they can trap her completely. The situation changes so quickly that she barely has time to react before unexpectedly running into Mimi once again.
Before Sheena can understand what's happening, everything descends into chaos. A powerful attack strikes, leaving her gravely injured. Overwhelmed by pain, Sheena desperately wonders if she's about to die. Her thoughts become increasingly frantic as she admits to herself that she doesn't want to die, making this one of the episode's most emotional moments. The mock battle instantly loses any sense of safety, replaced by genuine fear as the training exercise becomes a fight for survival.
Nearby students quickly realize that someone has been seriously hurt. Panic spreads as they call for Professor Omi while rushing to Sheena's side. At almost the same moment, another character identifies the attacker and angrily refers to it as a monster, strongly suggesting that the enemy Sheena encountered wasn't one of the magical practice targets at all. The exercise has been interrupted by an actual threat, confirming Professor Omi's earlier suspicion that something had gone terribly wrong.
The students soon learn that Sheena wasn't attacked by an illusion created for training. Reports indicate she encountered a real enemy, leading some to believe it may have been a survivor from the battle that recently took place in the same area. The realization shocks everyone, especially because the forest had been chosen as a training ground despite the recent conflict. What was supposed to prepare the students for future battles has suddenly exposed them to genuine danger.
Back at the infirmary, Seiran anxiously asks what will happen to Sheena while the nurse searches unsuccessfully for Sheena's missing arm. After admitting that it can't be found, the nurse calmly decides they'll simply have to make her a new one, although she warns that doing so won't be easy. Even in such a serious situation, the nurse remains surprisingly composed, suggesting that treating devastating injuries has become part of everyday life within the academy.
Despite losing her arm, Sheena receives one small piece of comfort when she's told that she successfully defeated the real enemy before collapsing. While her condition remains critical, Seiran and the others refuse to stand by helplessly. They ask Ms. Fran if there's anything they can do to assist, and she sends them to retrieve Sheena's medical records while preparing for the difficult treatment ahead. Their determination to help highlights the strong bond that has begun forming between the classmates despite knowing each other for only a short time.
As preparations continue, Ms. Fran explains that the treatment requires transferring a tremendous amount of magic through a kiss to stimulate Sheena's recovery. The comment immediately surprises the students, but before the nurse can proceed, Mimi enthusiastically volunteers to do it herself. Ms. Fran initially rejects the idea, warning that a mistake could cost Mimi an arm as well. Even so, Mimi confidently insists that she'll have Sheena back on her feet in no time, showing complete faith in her own abilities without displaying even the slightest hesitation.
Mimi then begins the restoration process herself, astonishing everyone present. Even Ms. Fran admits she never taught Mimi to perform anything like this, making the moment just as surprising for the adults as it is for the students. Watching Mimi successfully carry out such an advanced form of healing leaves the others speechless, and Ms. Fran simply remarks that this incredible talent is what makes Mimi who she is. Instead of being known only for overwhelming strength in battle, Mimi now demonstrates a completely different kind of extraordinary power.
While unconscious, Sheena reflects on everything that has happened. She questions whether constant suffering and violence are truly supposed to be normal. She admits she hates being hurt, hates watching people die, and doesn't want to go to war at all. Her heartfelt thoughts expose the emotional burden she has been carrying beneath her calm personality, making it clear that no amount of military training can erase her fear of losing her life or watching others lose theirs.
Sheena eventually regains consciousness and immediately notices something impossible—her missing arm has been completely restored. Confused but relieved, she carefully checks it while Ms. Fran examines the injury. The nurse is pleased with the results, explaining that although the arm has healed remarkably well, it will still hurt for a while, and Sheena should avoid putting too much strain on it until the remaining scar gradually fades away. After facing what she believed would be a permanent injury, simply being able to move her arm again feels nothing short of miraculous.
Believing Ms. Fran performed the treatment, Sheena sincerely thanks the nurse for saving her. Before the conversation can continue, the room suddenly becomes much livelier as the other girls rush in after hearing that Sheena has awakened. Their relief is obvious, and the tense atmosphere that filled the infirmary only moments earlier gives way to cheerful greetings. Mimi, in particular, is overjoyed to see Sheena awake again, enthusiastically welcoming her back despite being told that it's already nighttime rather than morning.
Professor Omi soon arrives to check on Sheena's condition as well. After confirming that she's recovering well, he offers a heartfelt apology for what happened during the mock battle. He openly admits that students could have lost their lives because he failed to consider the possibility of encountering real danger in the training area. Although Sheena quickly forgives him, Professor Omi reminds her that they live in a time of war, and everyone must eventually be prepared to defend themselves when the moment comes. His apology reveals both his sense of responsibility as a teacher and the harsh reality that even training exercises can become life-threatening without warning.
Before leaving, Professor Omi turns his attention to Mimi with a simple request. Since Sheena still needs time to recover, he asks Mimi to stay by her side and help take care of her. Mimi eagerly accepts the assignment without hesitation, treating it almost like another exciting mission. She immediately insists on carrying Sheena despite repeated protests that she can walk perfectly well on her own. After a brief struggle, Sheena eventually gives up and accepts Mimi's help, creating a lighthearted moment that breaks the tension after everything the two girls have endured.
As the girls leave together, another important conversation quietly takes place behind them. Someone points out that Sheena still hasn't been told about Mimi's extraordinary restoration magic, but Ms. Fran decides to postpone the explanation until the following day because she's simply too exhausted to discuss it. The brief exchange hints that there is far more to Mimi's abilities than Sheena currently realizes, while also emphasizing just how draining the emergency treatment was for everyone involved.
Later, the atmosphere becomes much calmer as Sheena and Mimi spend time together. After confirming that the pain in her arm has mostly disappeared, Sheena lets Mimi examine the remaining scar. Rather than reacting with discomfort, Mimi quietly hopes the injury heals completely soon before casually mentioning that losing an arm is incredibly annoying. The comment catches Sheena completely off guard, prompting her to ask whether Mimi has experienced the same thing herself.
Mimi answers without hesitation that she has lost an arm before—and not just once. Because she always charges straight toward enemies during battle, she regularly suffers horrific injuries before eventually recovering. She calmly describes how enemy magic tears through flesh, causes heavy bleeding, and leaves her body freezing cold while her vision begins to fade. Her words paint a chilling picture of the brutal battles she has endured, yet she recounts those experiences with remarkable calmness, almost as though such suffering has become an ordinary part of her life.
Listening to Mimi's story, Sheena realizes that their experiences are more similar than she first believed. She admits that when she lost her arm, she also felt intense pain, overwhelming cold, and the terrifying certainty that she was about to die. Mimi immediately understands those feelings, quietly telling Sheena that she dislikes pain just as much as anyone else. For the first time since they met, Sheena stops viewing Mimi as an untouchable prodigy and instead sees another girl who has experienced fear, loneliness, and suffering despite her incredible strength. Their conversation marks an important step in bringing the two closer together.
The episode ends with Sheena once again thanks Ms. Fran for restoring her arm, only for Mimi to innocently reveal that she was actually the one who healed her. Since Sheena had been unconscious during the treatment, she has no memory of what happened and reacts with complete shock. Mimi cheerfully reminds her that the healing was done with a kiss before enthusiastically trying to recreate the moment on the spot. Embarrassed all over again, Sheena desperately tries to stop her, ending I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Episode 2 on a charming comedic note after an episode filled with danger, fear, and heartfelt emotional moments.
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