Ep. 7: Karada and Shoukou bake a birthday cake for Hiro while Shoukou reflects on their shared history.

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The narrative centers on Hiro’s birthday celebration, during which Karata takes the initiative to bake a cake for the occasion. Shoukou assists Karata in this task, contributing to the preparation process. Amidst these domestic activities, Shoukou’s thoughts drift toward her previous experiences with Hiro, as she struggles to set aside memories of their past interactions. The episode juxtaposes the immediate, cooperative effort of making the birthday treat with Shoukou’s internal contemplation regarding her history with Hiro, highlighting the tension between present actions and lingering personal reflections without revealing future plot developments or character resolutions.