EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting just past the early stretch of this 11-episode season, Episode 4 builds directly on Episode 3's exploration of Alma's growing emotional connections with Enji and Suzume by introducing an external threat that forces those bonds to be tested rather than simply nurtured. This marks the series' first real pivot from pure domestic comedy into territory with higher stakes, establishing a new character dynamic that will likely ripple through the middle stretch of the season. It's a setup episode that deepens Alma's identity arc while opening doors for the conflicts ahead.