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'''Rubeus:''' I said "[[ExactWords love is a very powerful thing]]". That can be used to manipulate [[HaveAGayOldTime simps]] like you.

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'''Rubeus:''' I said "[[ExactWords love is a very powerful thing]]". That can be used to manipulate [[HaveAGayOldTime simps]] like you. \\



'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. Also you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!]] From now on, you're on your own, Catzi.

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'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. Also Anyway you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!]] From now on, you're on your own, Catzi.
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'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. A yeah, you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!]] From now on, you're on your own, Catzi.

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'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. A yeah, Also you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!]] From now on, you're on your own, Catzi.
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'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. A yeah, you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE NEAR YOU!!]]

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'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. A yeah, you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!]]YOU!!]] From now on, you're on your own, Catzi.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Rubeus gives Koan a particularly vicious one to demoralise her into becoming a suicide bomber.
-->'''Rubeus (DIC):''' Give me a break. You're a loser. I have no interest in teaming up with a failure like you Catzi. Don't bother coming back to headquarters. You're no longer a member of my team.\\
'''Catzi:''' What? Rubeus, I know you can't mean that after everything we've been through. The battles we've fought. We can beat these guys. Love conquers everything.\\
'''Rubeus:''' Yes, it's true. Love is a very powerful thing, Catzi.\\
'''Catzi:''' [[HopeSpot Then you do care about me.]] You'll join me, fight by my side.\\
'''Rubeus:''' I said "[[ExactWords love is a very powerful thing]]". That can be used to manipulate [[HaveAGayOldTime simps]] like you.
'''Catzi:''' You can't mean that, I know. I've failed you, but I can do this if you believe in me. Tell me you believe in me.\\
'''Rubeus:''' Pah. This is world domination, not a popularity contest. A yeah, you've been wearing so much perfume lately, [[SuddenlyShouting I CAN'T STAND TO BE NEAR YOU!!]]
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->(DIC Episode: '''"Enemies No More"''')

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->(DIC ->([=DiC=] Episode: '''"Enemies No More"''')
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* VillainousBreakdown: After the Sailor Guardians continue to interfere with her plans and Rubeus abandons her, Koan ends up attacking the Guardians in a blind rage.

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* VillainousBreakdown: After the Sailor Guardians continue to interfere with her plans EvilPlan and Rubeus abandons her, Koan ends up attacking the Guardians in a blind rage.
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* DidntSeeThatComing: Koan is genuinely surprised that Yuichiro would endanger himself to protect someone constantly insulting him. She's also surprised to learn Rei is a Sailor Guardian.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Koan tries to roast Yuichiro alive not for interfering in her mission to catch Chibi-Usa, but for hitting her hair with a dirty broom.


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* FlashbackMontageRealization: When Sailor Mars asks her to compare Rubeus's words with his actions, Koan thinks back to his behavior in this episode. It really rattles her, though she refuses to acknowledge what it really means.
* {{Foil}}: Yuichiro to Koan. Both are constantly at the beckon call of others who mistreat them, but unlike Koan, Yuichiro has no delusions about who he pines for or the nature of their interactions. He puts up with Rei's bossy attitude because he wants to, not because he was tricked into it. Also, much as he wants Rei to love him back, he fully accepts that may never happen and can live with it, whereas Koan is enraged when warned about Rubeus's true character and crushed to be rejected by him.


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* HypocriticalHeartwarming: Rei has no problem badgering Yuichiro and ordering him around, but she tends to him after he's injured by Koan and (as Sailor Mars) tries to carry him to safety during the fight. Koan finds this apparent contradiction rather confusing.
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->(DIC Episode: '''"Enemies No More"''')
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* AmbiguousSituation: Wiseman states that the Hikawa Shrine was ''once'' a Crystal Point and Rubeus confirms that they contaminated the area with Dark Power. Did that mean that they were successful in destroying it's potential as a Crystal Point despite being defeated by the heroes?

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* AmbiguousSituation: Wiseman states that the Hikawa Shrine was ''once'' a Crystal Point and Rubeus confirms that they contaminated the area with Dark Power. Did that mean that they were successful in destroying it's potential as a Crystal Point despite being defeated by the heroes?heroes? And in [[Recap/SailorMoonREp27AUFOAppearsTheSailorGuardiansAbducted her upcoming debut]], Esmeraude points out how Rubeus was unable to contaminate a ''single'' Crystal Point.
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* ShadowArchetype: Rubeus and Koan serve as shadows to Rei and Yuichirou. The former represent what can happen if Rei's controlling attitude towards Yuichiro was portrayed more seriously and if she decided to exploit the street rat's devotion and affection to the point of jeopardizing his life without showing consideration for his well being.

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* ShadowArchetype: Rubeus and Koan serve as shadows to Rei and Yuichirou.Yuichiro. The former represent what can happen if Rei's controlling attitude towards Yuichiro was portrayed more seriously and if she decided to exploit the street rat's devotion and affection to the point of jeopardizing his life without showing consideration for his well being.

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[[caption-width-right:350:''I will survive. Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive.'']]



* BreakThemByTalking: Rubeus gives a vicious wake up call to Koan by asserting that he never loved her and how she no longer has a place in the Black Moon Clan.



* HappilyFailedSuicide: Koan is stopped from activating the Space-Time Bomb that would kill everyone, including her, she gains a second chance of life and proves to be much happier than before.



* MeaningfulEcho: While visiting the Hikawa Shrine for her mission, Koan pretends to be a cosmetics sales lady. In the end, she's an official one and visits the Shrine to see her new friend Rei.



* ShadowArchetype: Rubeus and Koan serve as shadows to Rei and Yuuichirou. The former represent what can happen if Rei decided to be truly abusive and took Yuuichirou's devotion and affection for granted.

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* ShadowArchetype: Rubeus and Koan serve as shadows to Rei and Yuuichirou. Yuichirou. The former represent what can happen if Rei Rei's controlling attitude towards Yuichiro was portrayed more seriously and if she decided to be truly abusive and took Yuuichirou's exploit the street rat's devotion and affection to the point of jeopardizing his life without showing consideration for granted.his well being.


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* WhamEpisode: Koan is the first member of the Black Moon Clan to repent for her crimes and turn good.

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* AgeAppropriateAngst: Koan is subtly stunned after Rei refers to her as "ma'am".



* BigBrotherIsWatchingYou: Rubeus is keeping tabs on Koan by spying on her through her compact mirror and chastises her for taking the time to do her makeup.



* CommonalityConnection: Koan overhears Usagi's situation with how cold her old boyfriend is being to her which reminds her of her current relationship with Rubeus.



* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan angrily grabs her shopping bag from Yuichiro, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.

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* FreezeFrameBonus: FreezeFrameBonus:
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As Koan angrily grabs her shopping bag from Yuichiro, a chibi version of Zoisite [[Characters/SailorMoonDarkKingdom Zoisite]] briefly appears.appears.
** One of the covers for Rei's manga features Sailor Moon and Chibi-Usa.
* HeroicBystander: Yuichiro does his best to protect Chibi-Usa and Rei from the Young Specter Sister.
* InternalReveal: Koan discovers Rei's secret identity as Sailor Mars.



* ObliviousToHisOwnDescription: Koan spends the whole episode insulting Yuichiro by calling him a pathetic loser for allowing himself to be abused and mistreated by Rei. Even going as far as to ask "why would you love someone who doesn't seem to care about you at all?" She says this without realizing her own situation with Rubeus.



* ShutUpKirk: Koan starts to panic when Sailor Mars points out how her relationship with Rubeus is devoid of true love along with questioning what his actions tell about his true character. She tells her to shut up as the truth is too much for her to bear.



* TakingTheBullet: Once Koan enters VillainousBreakdown mode, Makoto tries kneeing her but Rei intervenes.

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* TakingTheBullet: TakingTheBullet:
** Yuichiro shields Rei from Koan's Dark Fire attack.
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Once Koan enters VillainousBreakdown mode, Makoto tries kneeing her but Rei intervenes.intervenes.
* VillainHasAPoint: To counter Rei's argument of how one should trust their boyfriend even after they begin to act cold or mean-spirited, Koan states that girls are better off forgetting about boyfriends who suddenly treat them like trash.


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* YouMonster: Rei calls Koan this for attacking Yuichiro.

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* AmbiguousSituation: Wiseman states that the Hikawa Shrine was ''once'' a Crystal Point and Rubeus confirms that they contaminated the area with Dark Power. Did that mean that they were successful in destroying it's potential as a Crystal Point despite being defeated by the heroes?



* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Throughout this episode, Koan wants to get in Rubeus's good graces by trying to kill Chibi-Usa. Unfortunately for Koan, Rei makes her realize Rubeus is not what he appears to be.

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* BastardBoyfriend: Despite not being an actual boyfriend, Rubeus suits the role as he first manipulates Koan with sweet words in order to get her to hunt the Rabbit at the shrine. Later he would crush her perfume gift on a whim while leaving her to kill herself after failing her mission.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Throughout this episode, Koan wants to get in Rubeus's good graces by trying to kill Chibi-Usa. Chibi-Usa, even going as far as to put her life on the line. Unfortunately for Koan, Rei makes her realize Rubeus is not what he appears to be.be and the monster even turns her mission into a suicidal one.



** While discussing with Wiseman, Rubeus mentions they contaminated the Hikawa Shrine with dark power in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp17 Women Must Be Strong and Beautiful: Rei's New Special Technique]]".
* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Rei maltreats Yuichiro multiple times in the episode (yelling at him for accidentally crashing in public, chasing him with a broom at the temple, making him do chores despite his injuries) and it's all PlayedForLaughs.

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** While discussing with Wiseman, Rubeus mentions they contaminated the Hikawa Shrine with dark power in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp17 Women Must Be Strong and Beautiful: Rei's New Special Technique]]".
Technique]]". Koan would also recognize Yuichiro from the "Protection Aesthetics" class.
* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Rei maltreats mistreats Yuichiro multiple times in the episode (yelling at him for accidentally crashing in public, not keeping up with her while carrying her pile of shopping items, chasing him with a broom at the temple, making him do chores despite his injuries) and it's all PlayedForLaughs.



* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan slaps Yuichiro for crashing into her in public, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}:
** Wiseman predicts that Koan will endure a great tragedy if she visits the Hikawa Shrine. And she does suffer one by the hands of her cruel-hearted crush Rubeus.
** Koan receives a fortune stating that she'll receive great blessings. It comes true in the end when the Guardians promise her a second chance at life.
* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan slaps Yuichiro for crashing into angrily grabs her in public, shopping bag from Yuichiro, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.


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* VillainOpeningScene: The episode starts with Wiseman warning Rubeus that his superior, Prince Demand, is losing patience with his failures. Additionally, he gives him a prediction about an upcoming Rabbit sighting.
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* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Rei maltreats Yuuichirou multiple times in the episode (yelling at him for accidentally crashing in public, chasing him with a broom at the temple, making him do chores despites his injuries) and it's all PlayedForLaughs.

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* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Rei maltreats Yuuichirou Yuichiro multiple times in the episode (yelling at him for accidentally crashing in public, chasing him with a broom at the temple, making him do chores despites despite his injuries) and it's all PlayedForLaughs.



* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan slaps Yuuichirou for crashing into her in public, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.

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* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan slaps Yuuichirou Yuichiro for crashing into her in public, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.



* TakingTheBullet: Mars takes an "Anti-Specter Sister Jumping Knee Strike" from Jupiter in order to protect Koan.

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* TakingTheBullet: Mars takes an "Anti-Specter Sister Jumping Knee Strike" from Jupiter in order to protect Koan.Once Koan enters VillainousBreakdown mode, Makoto tries kneeing her but Rei intervenes.
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* BigDamnHeroes: Sailor Venus and Jupiter thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing Rubeus's space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.

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* BigDamnHeroes: Sailor Sailors Venus and Jupiter thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing knocking Rubeus's space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.

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* BigDamnHeroes: Minako and Makoto thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing Rubeus's space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.

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* BigDamnHeroes: Minako Sailor Venus and Makoto Jupiter thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing Rubeus's space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.



* DoubleStandardAbuseFemaleOnMale: Rei maltreats Yuuichirou multiple times in the episode (yelling at him for accidentally crashing in public, chasing him with a broom at the temple, making him do chores despites his injuries) and it's all PlayedForLaughs.



* FreezeFrameBonus: As Koan slaps Yuuichirou for crashing into her in public, a chibi version of Zoisite briefly appears.



* ShadowArchetype: Rubeus and Koan serve as shadows to Rei and Yuuichirou. The former represent what can happen if Rei decided to be truly abusive and took Yuuichirou's devotion and affection for granted.



* TakingTheBullet: Mars takes an "Anti-Specter Sister Jumping Knee Strike" from Jupiter in order to protect Koan.



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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Throughout this episode, Koan wants to seek Rubeus's approval by trying to kill Chibi-Usa. Unfortunately for her, she later realizes Rubeus has been using her as an UnwittingPawn.

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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Throughout this episode, Koan wants to seek get in Rubeus's approval good graces by trying to kill Chibi-Usa. Unfortunately for her, she later realizes Koan, Rei makes her realize Rubeus has been using her as an UnwittingPawn.is not what he appears to be.



** Back in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp14AngelOrDevilTheMysteriousGirlFromTheSky Angel or Devil? The Mysterious Girl from the Sky]]", Koan was the first to invade Hikawa Shrine in search of Chibi-Usa. In this episode, she invades the shrine again.



** Back in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp14AngelOrDevilTheMysteriousGirlFromTheSky Angel or Devil? The Mysterious Girl from the Sky]]", Koan was the first to invade Hikawa Shrine in search of Chibi-Usa. In this episode, she invades the shrine again.
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** All Koan can do when Rubeus destroys her gift is watch on in shock as she begins to realize Rubeus is not what he appears to be.

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* BigDamnHeroes: Minako and Makoto thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing her space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.

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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Throughout this episode, Koan wants to seek Rubeus's approval by trying to kill Chibi-Usa. Unfortunately for her, she later realizes Rubeus has been using her as an UnwittingPawn.
* BigDamnHeroes: Minako and Makoto thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing her Rubeus's space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.

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Following Wiseman's prediction, Rubeus gives Koan one last mission to kill Chibi-Usa at the Hikawa Shrine.

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Following Wiseman's prediction, Rubeus gives Koan one last mission to kill Chibi-Usa at the Hikawa Shrine.
Shrine. But Koan is about to learn what love really means to her...


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* MistreatmentInducedBetrayal: Koan becomes the first Spectre Sister to be abandoned by Rubeus, who has been using her as an UnwittingPawn in his plans.

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* VillainousBreakdown: After the Sailor Guardians continue to interfere in her plans and Rubeus abandons her, Koan briefly loses her temper and attacks the Sailor Guardians.

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** Rei and Usagi gasp in shock the moment Koan goes into VillainousBreakdown mode.
* SparedByTheAdaptation: Unlike the manga and ''Crystal'', Koan undergoes a HeelFaceTurn and becomes a human thanks to Rei.
* VillainousBreakdown: After the Sailor Guardians continue to interfere in with her plans and Rubeus abandons her, Koan briefly loses her temper and attacks ends up attacking the Sailor Guardians.Guardians in a blind rage.

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* AxCrazy: Koan goes absolutely nuts after Rubeus's space-time bomb meant for her and the Sailor Guardians is destroyed.
* BigDamnHeroes: Minako and Makoto thwart Koan's suicide attempt by throwing her space-time bomb into the sky and then blowing it up.



* DrivenToSuicide: Koan is ordered to kill herself by Rubeus for failing to kill Chibi-Usa, but it fails due to the intervention of the other Sailor Guardians.



** Koan gasps in shock the moment Rubeus turns on her for failing to kill Chibi-Usa. Seconds later, Rei gasps in horror at the realization Koan is a goner.

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** Koan can only watch in shock upon realizing Rei's true identity as a Sailor Guardian. Seconds later, Koan gasps in shock at the realization she's a goner the moment Rubeus turns on her for failing to kill Chibi-Usa. Seconds later, Rei gasps in horror at also shares this reaction.
* VillainousBreakdown: After
the realization Sailor Guardians continue to interfere in her plans and Rubeus abandons her, Koan is a goner.briefly loses her temper and attacks the Sailor Guardians.

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** Yuichiro is left mouth agape when Koan is about to burn him for messing up her hair.

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** Chibi-Usa's reaction at Koan swooping down to attack her at the Hikawa Shrine's entrance can only be described as horror. Rei and Yuichiro share this reaction.
** Yuichiro is left mouth agape when Koan is about to burn him for messing up her hair.hair with his broom.
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* OhCrap:
** Yuichiro is left mouth agape when Koan is about to burn him for messing up her hair.
** Koan gasps in shock the moment Rubeus turns on her for failing to kill Chibi-Usa. Seconds later, Rei gasps in horror at the realization Koan is a goner.
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->''“Poor Koan... She's been betrayed by the very person she loved. Now she no longer knows what to believe in anymore. And it's all because of you, Rubeus! I am Sailor Moon! And InTheNameOfTheMoon, I'll punish you!”''
-->-- '''Usagi Tsukino'''

Following Wiseman's prediction, Rubeus gives Koan one last mission to kill Chibi-Usa at the Hikawa Shrine.

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* CallBack:
** While discussing with Wiseman, Rubeus mentions they contaminated the Hikawa Shrine with dark power in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp17 Women Must Be Strong and Beautiful: Rei's New Special Technique]]".
** Back in "[[Recap/SailorMoonREp14AngelOrDevilTheMysteriousGirlFromTheSky Angel or Devil? The Mysterious Girl from the Sky]]", Koan was the first to invade Hikawa Shrine in search of Chibi-Usa. In this episode, she invades the shrine again.
* NobodyTouchesTheHair: After Yuichiro uses his broom to whack Koan, the latter snaps at him for ruining her hair and attacks him.
* YouHaveFailedMe:
** Wiseman urges Rubeus to finish his mission to kill Chibi-Usa or he will lose his position as a Black Moon Clan member.
** At the end of this episode, Rubeus gives Koan a space-time bomb for failing to kill Chibi-Usa one too many times.

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