EP 1

The Encounter

Manga chapter 1-1

Canon/MED

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of only five episodes, 'The Encounter' carries significant weight as the foundation for the entire series — every character dynamic and tonal choice established here has to pay off fast. This premiere focuses squarely on the initial meeting between Satomi and Kyouji, building the unlikely rapport that the remaining four episodes will develop and complicate. With such a tight episode count, this opener prioritizes emotional groundwork over plot momentum, trusting that the relationship it seeds will drive everything forward.

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