Episode Title:
Level Upper.
Episode Description:
After Mikoto and the others visit an ill Kazari, Kuroko becomes curious as to how Level-2 esper Hatsuya had powers equivalent to those of a Level-4 esper. When Mikoto brings up the Level Upper urban legend Ruiko had mentioned before, Kuroko points out this is not the first time an esper's power and recorded level have been vastly different. Mikoto goes to a restaurant and pretends to be an interested customer to a group of male delinquents who may have relevant information. Mikoto eventually gives up the act when they refuse to tell her, soon facing their leader, a girl named Elder Sister with the ability to manipulate the viscosity of asphalt. Mikoto wins the fight, though she does end up damaging a nearby generator in the process, causing a citywide blackout. The next day, Kuroko and Mikoto discover that Hatsuya, along with several other espers who had shown abnormally strong powers, have all fallen into comas. Meanwhile, Ruiko comes across a hidden link whilst browsing the internet on her music player, discovering a download for the Level Upper.
