Stein continues to have moments of insanity caused by Asura's revival along with additional destabilization from Medusa's magic within Marie, which results in Shinigami's concern. Stein and Shinigami discuss the topic of "Brew", in which Shibusen and Arachnophobia are likely to meet in combat for. Shinigami instructs Stein to speed up the process of linking the students' souls together for greater offense. Kid, Maka, and Black Star are formed as a team, along with their weapons, and after many unsuccessful attempts, Maka accuses Black Star for their failure to do so. The two quarrel over the mishap, but in the end, Tsubaki convinces Maka to accept Black Star for who he is and the three successfully link their souls together.