Just to get the this thread back on topic.
Episode 8:
Shunpei looks at Haruto's rings and notices one ring in particular that he doesn't recognize. Haruto explains that the ring doesn't react with the belt for some reason, and he doesn't even know what the ring can be used for.
Haruto saves a child Gate by the name of Hiroki from some ghouls. Suddenly a white Garuda appears, and Haruto chases after it.
Haruto loses sight of the white Garuda as it leaves behind a small box. Haruto finds a red magic stone inside and the unknown ring starts reacting to the stone.
Episode 9:
Haruto meets his old friend, Mikiko, and finds out that Hiroki is Mikiko's son. Haruto suggests that he watches over Hiroki until the Phantom case is solved.
However, Phoenix attacks Mikiko instead of Hiroki. This is to make Hiroki despair when his mother is hurt. When Haruto realizes this, he searches for Hiroki's father.