Danmachi season 5 episode 3: Syr confesses her feelings to Bell as she experiences a memorable date

Danmachi season 5 episode 3, titled Odr, came out on October 17, 2024, on ABEMA Premium in Japan. In this episode, Bell Cranel accepted Syr's request to take her someplace far away, out of the Freya Familia's surveillance. During their date, Syr rested her head on Bell's shoulders and confessed how much she adored him.

Danmachi season 5 episode 3 covered the events from volume 16 of Fujino Omori's light novel series, fully focusing on Syr and Bell Cranel's date. Unlike the other two episodes, the emphasis was totally on the duo as they unraveled new selves of each other. At the same time, the episode illuminated many lore.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Danmachi season 5 episode 3.

Danmachi season 5 episode 3: Bell Cranel and Syr escape Freya Familia's vigilant eyes

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Picking up the events from the previous installment, Danmachi season 5 episode 3 begins with Syr requesting Bell Cranel to take her away someplace afar, where she can explore and enjoy all sorts of things. Syr's imploring eyes touch Bell's heart, and he feels obliged to accept her wish.

Meanwhile, the members of the Frey Familia vigilantly observe the duo from the shadows to ensure Bell doesn't do anything to Syr. While patrolling, Allen, also known as Vana Freya, notices Hestia and Ais looking for Bell. He strictly tells them not to interfere and go away.

Ais can't understand why Vana Freya, one of the top Freya Familia members, is looking for Syr. Meanwhile, the lower-ranked Freya Familia members reported to their senior that they had seen Bell and Syr entering an item shop.

When asked whether they had seen anything unusual, one of them informed me that before entering the item shop, Bell and Syr went to a different shop and came out with a suitcase. At that moment, two undercover agents from the Freya Familia animatedly tell others that Bell and Syr have disappeared from the shop.

Bell and Syr escape from the Freya Familia (Image via J.C.Staff)

The Freya Familia members then frantically search for the duo, speculating Bell must have used a magic item to escape their surveillance. The narrative for Danmachi season 5 episode 3 switches to Bell and Syr, who run from the scene using a cloak that makes them invisible to others.

Although they run past the Freya Familia's surveillance, Bell Cranel feels they can't rest easy yet. On the other hand, Syr heartily laughs, delighted to experience such a thrill. She feels every day is an adventure with Bell, so much so that she can't ever get bored by being on the boy's side. Syr apologizes to Bell but feels like on cloud nine.

Danmachi season 5 episode 3: Bell and Syr visit St. Fulland's Cathedral

Syr and Bell at St. Fulland's Cathedral (Image via J.C.Staff)

While surveying the area, Bell recalls something. He tells Syr about a nearby spot that he wants to visit together. Danmachi season 5 episode 3 then cut to Bell and Syr entering the St. Fulland's Cathedral. Although the church normally doesn't allow the public inside, it has opened to visitors for the Goddess Festival.

As Syr looks around the vast cathedral, she observes a tomb. According to Danmachi season 5 episode 3, the tomb rests the remains of an Undine Spirit for thousands of years. Bell Cranel then tells Syr about a lore about the Cathedral.

The Tale of Fulland of Water and Light (Image via J.C.Staff)

According to Danmachi season 5 episode 3, the St. Fulland's Cathedral's structure is based on a certain heroic tale called Fulland of Water and Light. It's a tale about an honorable knight who teamed up with a sacred spirit to fight evil monsters and eventually fall in love with each other at the end.

Bell Cranel tells Syr that it's only the fairy tale version, for the reality is something different. Sir Fulland's heart was torn between the sacred spirit and a saint in the actual tale. Ultimately, he chose the saint, leaving the spirit brokenhearted. The Spirit was so distraught that she tried to kill Sir Fulland.

Syr and Bell's special moment in the Cathedral (Image via J.C.Staff)

Yet, eventually, she died protecting him from a ravaging monster. Bell adds that it was Sir Fulland who cried the most after the Spirit's death. The tragic air in Danmachi season 5 episode 3 is broken by Syr, who asks Bell what he would do if she were to go berserk like the Spirit someday.

Bell Cranel assures the girl that he will stop her and ensure she can't lash out at anyone. He won't let Syr go through the suffering from the misery of hurting others. Bell's words in Danmachi season 5 episode 3 touch Syr's heart. She confesses how much she adores Bell as she rests her head on his shoulders.

Syr in Danmachi season 5 episode 3 (Image via J.C.Staff)

Breaking the reverie, the church bell rings. Bell Cranel asks Syr if she would like to go and have dinner since he has already made reservations. The girl smiles and says yes.

Yet, prior to that, Danmachi season 5 episode 3 shows Syr purchasing a special, detachable accessory from a vendor. She wears one of the two pieces on her hair and gives the other to Bell. Syr smiles and assures the boy that she will cherish it forever.

Danmachi season 5 episode 3: The dinner at the Spoon Aqua turns into an adventure

Spoon Aqua in the episode (Image via J.C.Staff)

As the twilight dawns, Bell Cranel and Syr arrive at the dock, where the ship, Spoon Aqua is anchored. According to Danmachi season 5 episode 3, Bell Cranel has made a stunning dinner reservation at the Spoon Aqua, a boat restaurant. Normally, it stays anchored, but during the Goddess Festival's season, it goes around a loop of Orario's waterways.

Syr is impressed. At the same time, she's surprised because Bell usually thinks about Dungeon all the time. Danmachi season 5 episode 3 then shows Bell and Syr enjoying their dinner at the boat restaurant. The former observes various eyes watching them.

Ryu in the episode (Image via J.C.Staff)

Certainly, it is revealed that Ais, Hestia, and the Tavern girls, including Ryu, are present at Spoon Aqua. During their dinner, Bell observes how elegant Syr's table manners are. Moreover, considering the Freya Familia members are guarding her, he wonders whether she's truly just an ordinary waitress.

Syr then asks Bell whether he can promise that nothing will change between them if he learns about her actual identity. Bell assures Syr that no matter what secret she may have, he will continue to spend time with her in the same way.

Just then, in Danmachi season 5 episode 3, the Freya Familia members use ice magic to create a route to infiltrate the boat restaurant. Ais overhears one of the Freya Familia members deciding to kill Bell Cranel. She becomes furious and engages in a battle.

Bell and Syr on their date (Image via J.C.Staff)

Meanwhile, Syr and Bell look for an escape route while Ryu and the Tavern girls hold off the Freya Familia. Just then, Syr gets a risky idea. Danmachi season 5 episode 3 shows Syr jumping from the boat, fully trusting that Bell will protect her.

The duo eventually swims past the Freya Familia's surveillance, although their dresses are soaked with water. The experience leaves Syr elated as she whole-heartedly laughs, reminiscing the thrill of the adventure. Under the illuminated moon, Bell Cranel and Syr run with no one around.

They enliven the empty streets with happiness and memories. Bell is glad to see Syr in a joyous mood. Eventually, the duo arrives near the Heroes Bridge, where Bell Cranel observes the statue of Albert, the legendary hero who drove the Black Dragon away from Orario.

Albert's statue in Danmachi season 5 episode 3 (Image via J.C.Staff)

Interestingly, there's no statue on the pedestal facing across Albert. According to Danmachi season 5 episode 3, it's reserved for the Final Hero, who will defeat the ancient dragon and protect the world once and for all. That's when the Heroes Bridge will finally be completed.

Syr then asks whether Bell believes in heroes. She longs for a hero, an Odr, who will make all of her wishes come true. At that moment, Bell Cranel hears the Freya Familia members approaching in their direction. Syr assures Bell to let her handle it. Danmachi season 5 episode 3 ends with Syr taking Bell to an inn, where only one bed is available.

Conclusion

Bell Cranel in Danmachi season 5 episode 3 (Image via J.C.Staff)

Danmachi season 5 episode 3 was an ode to Syr and Bell Cranel's unique chemistry. The episode beautifully captured the memorable moments from Fujino Omori's light novel and brought them to life.

Whether Syr's laughter or Bell's nervous smile, the episode had everything a fan wanted. Besides Bell and Syr, the episode also featured Ais and showcased her resolve to protect Bell Cranel from danger. Overall, the danger has delightfully set up the Goddess of the Fertility arc's adaptation.