Suzaku returns to Ashford Academy to monitor Lelouch, determined to see if the other has regained his memories. Lelouch must take more care around the Britannian soldier. But when Suzaku plays an unexpected card, Lelouch's guard may fall to pieces.

When Nunnally reveals her plans on starting the Nippon special zone again, Lelouch realizes that he may no longer be needed at her side. Has Zero's purpose been lost? Has the time come to drop the mask and stop his game?