While some found the protagonist's actions "heartless," the flashback to Menou's childhood provides context for her cold pragmatism.
The premiere concludes with Menou encountering the second person summoned by the king: Akari Tokitou , the series' central deuteragonist. Reception and Analysis Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road Episode 1
While at her church, Mitsuki discovers his Special Concept is "Null," an incredibly dangerous power that allows him to erase anything from existence. Just as he begins to celebrate his newfound power, Menou shows her true colors and assassinates him . World-Building and Lore While some found the protagonist's actions "heartless," the
In the past, four specific Lost Ones caused monumental catastrophes (one of which Menou survived as a child), leading the church to mandate that all foreigners be eliminated immediately. Just as he begins to celebrate his newfound
Reviewers highlighted the episode's strong production values and the effectiveness of its bait-and-switch opening.
Mitsuki is found by Menou , a seemingly "pure, just, and strong" priestess who claims her church helps abandoned Lost Ones integrate into society.