Ep. 3: Yuzu faces social isolation at preschool due to lack of mother while Kippei is stalked
Aired on April 17, 2004

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Yuzu is excluded from play by other preschoolers because she does not have a mother. This rejection leaves her isolated from her peers during school activities. Meanwhile, a girl attending Kippei's school is following him. This character exhibits stalking behavior toward him, creating a separate situation involving unwanted attention. The narrative highlights Yuzu's difficult social environment alongside Kippei's experience with the girl who is pursuing him. These events occur within the educational settings of both children, focusing on their respective interpersonal challenges without resolving the conflicts presented in this segment.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kippei Katakura is tasked with caring for his five-year-old cousin Yuzuyu.
- Ep. 2 · Kippei prepares rice balls for Yuzu's lunchbox before an incident occurs.
- Ep. 3 · Yuzu faces social isolation at preschool due to lack of mother while Kippei is stalked
- Ep. 4 · Yuzu's Crayons
- Ep. 5 · Kippei questions Yuzu's silence regarding her missing crayons
- Ep. 6 · Yuzu faces bullying over her unique uniform while preferring her old clothes.
- Ep. 7 · The preschoolers participate in an athletic day event at their school