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This was a rather interesting episode.
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In plot number 1.

They mainly wrap up the patient's story. Not a lot for me to say here.
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Plot number 2:

Surprisingly they really don't go into Snipe's backstory this episode, but rather just hint at obsession with the gashats more and possibly even an obsession with being a rider.

The rather impressive debut of Jet Snipe (That straight up sounds like some trickshot fps gamers would try to do to sound cool, like the "360 no-scope"), with him beating DoReMiFa Brave and then successfully having Gekitotsu Ex-aid fall for his trap.

The fight ultimately ends with Taiga holding 3 of the new level 3 gashats and dropping some hints that Emu might not be normal due to all the other riders receiving operations in order to become riders. (I guess that was why Asuna was so surprised Emu could become Lvl 2 Ex-aid back in episode 1)

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Plot number 3:

We learn the Proto Gashats are more powerful but harm the user. Implying that the current Gashats are more safe/stable.

Kiriya calls out Dan for his own challenge, this time being able to keep up with Shakariki Genm with his own level 3 form.

But more importantly, we find out that Dan is on his own side, and has been partially lying to the Bugsters too! (Dun Dun Dun)

What's more, it seems that him and Kiriya have the same goal: To unravel the mystery of the bugsters.

Making this, the third time Dan's been revealed to be working against a pair.
No seriously, we have:

-Lying to the CR, and secretly working with Kiriya and Taiga.

-Lying to Kiriya and Taiga (and all of humanity), and secretly working with the Bugsters.

-And now lying to Pallad and Graphite, and secretly trying to get information from them.

The actual character of Dan Kuroto itself seriously needs and Emmy or something for trying to pull this off.

Lastly we get a stinger at the end with Graphite using the proto Drago Knight Hunter on himself to gain more power.