Ep. 3: You rejects the Hounds after realizing food tastes best when earned through effort.

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You is assaulted by class president Ume Shiraume for associating with Hana. Later, while shopping at a supermarket, You and Hana encounter Yamahara, a kendo club member who invites them to join the Hounds, a group that secures half-priced bento through teamwork. During a trial period, You finds the food lacks satisfaction. After reflecting on the past, he declines the offer, understanding that meals are most enjoyable when fought for. Recognizing this truth, Sen provides You and Hana with keys to the club room. The following morning, You discovers his cousin, Ayame Shaga, sleeping in his bed.