The Preparations Arc is the fifth story arc of the series Soul Eater NOT! As Death City prepares for both Halloween and the upcoming EAT student brawl, the Death Festival, Tsugumi Harudori receives depressing news from her family. As she struggles with how to accept loss, Tsugumi lashes out at Meme Tatane, compromising their friendship. Meanwhile, Shaula Gorgon makes a bold move to proceed with her plan to attack Death City, which will result in the death of one of Tsugumi's mentors.