EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the more mystery-driven 'The Demon King Case File!' — where Yuri investigated a stolen demon stone — this episode deliberately downshifts into personal territory, using a celebratory gathering to flesh out backstories and inter-character relationships. At episode 17 of 78, the series is still actively building its world and cast dynamics, and this installment does meaningful legwork on that front. It bridges directly into 'In the Name of Love,' signaling that the emotional groundwork laid here will carry emotional weight in what follows.