Episode 36 (Hanyō no Yashahime)

A Place (Not) for Towa is the thirty-sixth episode of Hanyō no Yashahime, and the 12th episode of the second season titled "The Second Act".

Summary
Having been abducted by Zero and her suffering absorbed by Nanahoshi's miniature galaxy, Towa is forced to recall her troubled childhood memories in the modern era when she was constantly mocked by bullies for her "albino-like" appearance. It is during this ordeal that Zero's motives are revealed. Meanwhile, Sesshōmaru goes to Kohaku to bring Setsuna to the Sacred Tree of Ages, where the half-demon comes face-to-face with her ailing mother for the first time since her Dream Butterfly was cut down and started the re-progression the silver-scale curse upon Rin's body.

Riku and Rion finally manage to find Towa, only to see that the most warmhearted of the Half-Demon Princesses has lost herself due to Zero causing Towa's innermost demonic self to reawaken in full swing. However, this time having no control over her actions. Can Riku bring Towa back to her generous self before Moroha and Setsuna get there?

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Towa Higurashi
 * Zero
 * Nanahoshi
 * Sesshōmaru
 * Jaken
 * Rin
 * Kohaku
 * Setsuna
 * Buyo
 * Sōta Higurashi
 * Ms. Higurashi
 * Grandpa Higurashi
 * Moe Higurashi
 * Mei Higurashi
 * Moroha
 * Takechiyo
 * Riku
 * Rion
 * Tōga (spirit via Towa's enhanced demonic energy)

Trivia

 * Kohaku and Sesshomaru fight alonside one another for the first time in eighteen years.
 * Towa was there when Moe was pregnant with Mei and gave birth to her.
 * It is shown that Towa was first thought to Kagome's daughter.
 * Setsuna calls Sesshomaru "my father" for the first time.
 * Rin explains to her youngest twin daughter that Zero, too, is to be saved but from herself. She also said that the silver-scale curse would still remain in effect even if the thread of fate is cut, as it can only be lifted upon Zero's demise.
 * Zero finally absorbs all seven of her Rainbow Pearls, therefore gaining access to even greater demonic abilities.