So, we're given the reveal that was promised in Chapter 9. It seems to be mostly a story of how the Pleiades were founded, and each girl's wishes and the circumstances that caused them to contract:
* Umika's initial attempts at publishing were sabotaged by a meddling editor. Her first books were practically ghostwritten by the time they were done with them.
* Kaoru's right foot was irreparably crushed during a game. The player responsible attempted to commit suicide out of guilt, and wound up in a coma.
* Satomi's beloved pet cat fell ill and died. By the time she figured out what was wrong with it, it was too late. That's why she wished to be able to hear what animals are saying.
* Mirai was really really shy and didn't have any friends, so she wished to be more open with people (two guesses WHO in particular).
* Nico is the kid from the article she was looking at in chapter 7! I knew it!! The shooting was an accident, however. The bullet ricocheted and killed both of her friends.
*Saki and her best friend were in a car accident. Saki was pinned down and unable to get her out of the wreck, and the friend's throat was cut by a glass shard. Saki's wish hasn't been revealed, though there are some implications.
Some things of note:
* It looks like the Freezer *supposedly* is a Soul Gem purification facility. Supposedly it's also a place where girls can be de-Puella'd, but I'm not sure that's even
possible... and the girls aren't sure either.
* Apparently Kazumi was a Puella WAY before the rest of the Pleiades, and in fact saved them from a group suicide courtesy of a Witch's kiss.
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* SAYAKA CAMEO! LOL As a girl, a puella, and a witch sadly.