Cait Sith starts off by narrating about Grimalkin, the current king of cats that he admires. He is the great king who can do anything on his own. He built the kingdom of cats on his own, and he defended the kingdom on his own. He is always strong, majestic, and relying on no one no matter what time it is. His whiskers fluttered, and his face was dignified. He would always be in his castle, paying attention to the people's safety. Day and night, he would always be working while everyone else slept. As such, Cait Sith loved him, believing him to be someone irreplaceable. But he always worried about him the entire time.
Because of that, Cait Sith never considered being his replacement. He never wanted to be that, so what was it that he did want to be? Why did he ever think to learn magic tricks? Why did he want to be king, and what kind of king did he want to be? And on this full moon night, Cait Sith says he's finally found his answer.
Back to the present, the camera pans over all the audience members watching as Grimalkin asks if that's all Cait Sith can do, which won't be enough to protect the country. He declares himself the strongest and invincible, for that is what the people of the kingdom has wished for. He can now work as the greatest king at all times instead of only on moonlit nights, and he taunts Cait Sith about now being his chance to run since he can't hope to land any attacks on him.
Cait Sith is worried that you guys can't even get closer to Grimalkin, and Tezcatlipoca says Cait SIth is being pushed back. It's only natural though, as being a king-to-be means you aren't a king right now. There's also the fact that Grimalkin has the power of Deva Loka's sun and moon behind him, and he asks you what you plan to do under these circumstances. Ryouta turns to you and asks you to weaken Grimalkin's attacks however you can, even if it's for a second. You agree to this since you figure he has a plan, and you stand in front of Grimalkin.
Grimalkin is mildly curious as to what you'll do, and you wonder the same thing before deciding to just lay in with the attacks for now. Solomon calls out to you and Cait Sith as he flies towards you, and you grab hold of him. Cait Sith calls out to you two, and Solomon transforms into another sword. The two swords join together, unleashing two bright lights onto the area. Grimalkin is surprised at this, but he sneers it off as something that won't do anything to him. He has the powers of Tir na Nog and Deva Loka with him making him an eternal king. He declares that as long as he has protection of the full moon of Walpurgis Night and Tvastar, he can't lose. But then he stops partway through to say he recognizes at least one of the lights you're giving off. Tvastar also recognizes something, and you say you see something, say your body is moving on it's own, and/or take a swing.
One of the lights from your sword has the power that is sung of in Tir na Nog, the Gap Cutter that can delicately pierce through the gap of Balor's evil eye hidden in smoke that hardly ever opens. The other light comes from Deva Loka, the Reincarnation Cutter held by the one who was left out of the world's endless cycling eternity. These two lights cut through the gaps between the revolving stars to shine on the contradiction of having the sun and moon in the same place. Grimalkin seems unable to move as he says he can't use his beams and missiles now with the protection of the sun and modifications given to him being lost.
Narration talks about how the protections of the sun and moon do not exist in the same place. The modifications lose their power as a natural result, and Grimalkin looks panicked after losing the powers he gained and only he had. Maybe things would be different if he could calmly use magic, but his attacks have definitely stopped for the moment. Tvastar is surprised by this, and Ryouta cheers as he says it's his turn next. Cait Sith tries to tell Ryouta something about what he's feels about Grimalkin or what he intends to do. Ryouta says he understands as he uses his NP to conjure up a bunch of cat food, a mix of bonito and cat powder. Grimalkin reacts in shock to this, as do you as you observe the huge pile of bonito and cat food being thrown at him.
Cait Sith is amazed, then takes his action next by activating his NP. A bunch of cats appear, causing Tvastar to ask what's happening with that. Li Chou thinks to himself that he's feeling tempted for some reason, and more cats appear meowing. These cats are memories of other cats Cait Sith had met with and talked too who recognize him as the next king of cats, and they all jump towards Grimalkin.
Grimalkin tries to order the cats to stop, asking if they're trying to start a rebellion. He declares himself invincible as the cats have wished him to be, and he still has the moon's protection with him even if he lost the sun's. No attacks will work on him as long as he has the invincible, long-living body he received through soma, but Cait SIth says it's not an attack. Cait Sith orders all the cats to lick and tickle the king as he's covered in fish and cat powder. The cats yell about how great he smells, and Grimalkin reacts in shock.
Grimalkin laughs as he tries to order the cats to stop tickling him. After a while when he starts catching his breath, Grimalkin asks why this is happening since he's supposed to be carrying all the cats' wishes. Cait Sith says he's talked with all the cats on a personal level. They all thought that it was rough on Grimalkin to be working for all their sakes day and night. Just as the king wanted them all to smile, so too they did want him to smile.
Cait Sith talks about how Grimalkin told him to leave, that he'd remodel himself to be a king who'd stand alone for always. He asks if Grimalkin said that to protect him, to forever shoulder the burden of the king so Cait SIth wouldn't have to. Cait Sith then says he really respects him. Grimalkin is quiet for a moment, then decides to ask Cait Sith a question. What sort of country does he want to make? What path does he want to walk down? He doesn't immediately answer, and Grimalkin notices something before Cait Sith counts off again.
Cait Sith pulls out a single flower with a smile and presents it to Grimalkin. He explains that it's a magic trick, something different from magic and a craft that's an imitation of it. He talks about being inexperienced in magic, but magic tricks aren't a replacement for it. He wanted to surprise and make people smile, which is why he learned how to do magic tricks. He had totally forgotten his old memories, his path from when he first came to Tokyo. He can't be Grimalkin, but he says Grimalkin also wants those important to him to smile. Cait Sith then says that he wants to make a new land of cats where people never stop smiling, one where everyone helps another like in this trick instead of one person carrying everything.
Grimalkin eventually starts laughing happily. At that point, the happis start glowing with happy power to Cait Sith's confusion. The audience starts cheering and clapping when he turns to look. Cait SIth turns back to talk to Grimalkin and point out how everyone is smiling, but by the time he looks, Grimalkin is gone to his disappointment. He wipes his eyes, then smiles as he turns back to face the audience.
Cait Sith apologizes to anyone hurt by the shadow play that was on just now. But for everyone who's caught a glimpse of this fantasy land and fell asleep, he asks for their understanding and patience. His humble show is here for one purpose, and that's to show a fleeting, humorous midsummer dream. More applause comes in as Cait Sith stands back up, only to bow deeply again. Thus the final day of the festival draws to a close, and things will continue with the purification ceremony. To be continued in the epilogue!
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