Haruto's and Kosuke's differing ways of handling things, from how to approach the issue on Phantoms to even eating doughnuts, causes a rift between the two magicians.

The three-way battle between Kamen Rider Wizard, Kamen Rider Beast, and the Phantom Hydra continues, with Oikawa's livelihood at stake as he is on the verge of becoming a Phantom. To try to get Kosuke to change his mind, Shunpei and Rinko tell him what really happens to Gates when they fall into despair.