EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere of a 12-episode run, this episode carries the full weight of world-building, establishing Ryuuichi's new circumstances and the school babysitting club that becomes the heart of the show. There's no prior context needed — everything starts here, with the emotional and thematic groundwork that every subsequent episode builds upon. The relationships and dynamics introduced in this opener, particularly Ryuuichi's sense of responsibility and Kotarou's quiet presence, become the foundation for the episodic slice-of-life stories that follow.