Ep. 1: Retsuko's Virtual Boyfriend and Financial Crisis

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After her real-life romance ends, Retsuko seeks comfort in a virtual unicorn boyfriend named Seiya, leading to reckless spending that depletes her savings. She is forced to subsist on bread crusts while Haida reflects on his long-term singleness and discovers that his friend Anai is writing a cookbook with his girlfriend. Seeking relief, Retsuko accepts an invitation from her mother, hoping to enjoy a proper meal and receive financial support. However, her plans take a disastrous turn when she accidentally backs into a parked minivan, complicating her already precarious situation.