Code Geass: Lelouch Of — The Rebellion R2 Episode 8

During the opening ceremony, Zero asks Suzaku Kururugi what it means to be "Japanese". When Suzaku answers that it is a matter of the heart, Zero releases a smoke screen. When it clears, every single one of the one million participants is dressed in a Zero costume.

It is revealed that Sayoko Shinozaki was on the iceberg ship and now knows Lelouch's true identity as Zero. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Episode 8

Suzaku faces an ethical dilemma between his duty as a Britannian Knight and his desire to prevent another massacre, eventually choosing to let the Japanese people go. During the opening ceremony, Zero asks Suzaku Kururugi

Because the law stated that "Zero" would be exiled and the Britannians had agreed that anyone sharing his ideals was Zero, Suzaku is forced to legally exile all one million participants to avoid a repeat of the massacre caused by Princess Euphemia. It is revealed that Sayoko Shinozaki was on

A poignant moment shows Lelouch leaving a commemorative candle for Euphemia, indicating he still carries heavy guilt for the events of the first season.

Zero negotiates a secret deal with the Britannian leadership: he will deliver one million Elevens to the SAZ in exchange for his own legal pardon and exile from Area 11.