EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 86 of 120, this lands squarely in the series' back half where character dynamics are well-established and the comedy mines increasingly specific relationship beats. It follows the athletic chaos of 'Fierce Run! Runners Psi!' and pivots to a more intimate, domestic setting, continuing the show's pattern of rotating its ensemble cast through Saiki's orbit. This Teruhashi-focused installment reinforces her ongoing one-sided pursuit of Saiki, feeding into the broader thread of classmate interactions that the remaining episodes continue to escalate.