EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting just past the halfway mark at episode 7 of 12, this installment pivots from the fantastical date scenario of Episode 6 back to grounded social dynamics, expanding the cast and raising the stakes around Anzu's daily life. Hijiri Koganei's introduction adds a new layer of complexity to the romantic comedy formula the wizard Riri has been engineering. This episode directly sets the table for Episode 8's deeper exploration of Anzu's evolving relationships and the mounting pressure on her anti-romance stance as the season enters its back half.