Hime secludes herself in her room, believing Megumi has ditched her in favor of Iona, who continues to reject Megumi's offer of joining the team due to her hatred towards Hime. Megumi and Yuko use food to lure Hime out of her room, using their PreCards to chase after her when she tries to escape, reminding her of their strong friendship and assuring her that the opening of the Axia Box wasn't her fault. Just then, Phantom appears in the city and creates dozens of Saiarks at once, prompting the Cures to go into battle against them. Despite the overwhelming numbers, the Cures put faith in their friendship and overcome their opponents, though this leads Hime to become concerned about Iona fighting by herself. Meanwhile, Iona goes after Phantom by herself but falls into his trap, winding up in a 'Pretty Cure Graveyard' for all of the defeated Cures, where Phantom intends to add her to his collection.