Watch Shima get depressed...

This was really a great episode, though. It's probably due to everyone being back on Stellvia, since the group dynamic of the main characters is a big part of what makes the show such a joy to watch. Of course, the tension that's been building for several episodes still remains, so despite the smiles and the laughter, everything still seems a little grim.

And, obviously, Shima suddenly has issues. Considering her quick and unexpected ascent, however, it shouldn't come as any surprise that she'd have trouble at some point.