Tokyo, Japan – The eighth episode of the popular anime series “May I Ask for One Final Thing?”, titled “May I Offer You a Fist in Place of a Handkerchief?”, delivered a whirlwind of plot developments and a highly anticipated confrontation. Released on November 14, 2025, in some regions and November 16, 2025, in others, the episode dramatically escalated the central conflict, revealing hidden truths and setting the stage for future battles. The series, which follows Scarlet El Vandimion’s journey of revenge and truth-seeking, continues to be a top performer on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll.
Scarlet’s Dual Identity and the Holy Gem
Episode 8 dove deep into the lore of the Dianist Church, unveiling a significant secret: there are, in fact, two holy Dianist Saints. While Diana serves as the public face and avatar of the goddess, Scarlet herself is revealed to be the second, previously unknown saint. This revelation helps explain Scarlet’s immense power and her close connection to Diana.
The episode saw Scarlet and her allies, including Leonardo and Julius, undertaking a perilous pilgrimage to protect Diana and purify the Holy Gem of Memphis. With Diana’s powers diminished, Scarlet stepped forward, utilizing her unique “reverse time” magic to purify the gem back to its original state, a feat that left many stunned, including Leonardo. This extraordinary ability further cemented her status as a formidable force within the series.
Confrontation with Terenezza and Cosmic Conspiracy
A central highlight of Episode 8 was the long-awaited rematch between Scarlet and the manipulative Terenezza Hopkins, Scarlet’s former fiancée. Terenezza, confirmed to be a reincarnated Japanese teenager named Teresa Himemiya, is revealed to be the malicious avatar of the jealous goddess Palmia. It’s also disclosed that Terenezza’s powers were stolen from Diana by Palmia and then given to her.
During their confrontation, Terenezza employed a “charm” ability that affected men, including the priests and popes following her, but Scarlet, being female, was immune. Despite Scarlet’s overwhelming combat prowess, the fight proved complex, as Terenezza was protected by a barrier, hinting at a larger, cosmic conspiracy at play. The episode concluded with Scarlet receiving a new blessing from Chronos, a third god, enhancing her already formidable powers and providing her with a “time pocket watch” to potentially restore Diana’s stolen abilities.
Plot Overdrive and Future Implications
Critics noted that Episode 8 pushed the narrative into “Plot Stuff™ overdrive,” cramming numerous revelations and conflicts into a single installment. The episode also shed light on how Terenezza manipulated Prince Kyle, Scarlet’s ex-fiancé, using her charm gift to orchestrate their broken engagement. Despite the rapid pace, the episode was praised for its exciting storytelling and for expanding the world-building around the various gods and their intertwined goals.
With Scarlet now aware of her full capabilities, including her blessing from Chronos, and the true nature of Terenezza’s powers and origin, the stakes have been significantly raised. Fans can anticipate further intense battles and deeper explorations of the cosmic conspiracy as “May I Ask for One Final Thing?” continues its run. The series is slated for a total of 13 episodes.
