Ep. 2: Satoru notices Kayo's bruise and invites her to his birthday party to prevent her death.
Aired on January 15, 2016
Satoru feels comforted seeing his mother, though he realizes Revival sent him to this era to prevent Sachiko's future murder. He observes Kayo Hinazuki, a classmate killed in a kidnapping incident, and notices a bruise on her leg. After friend Kenya suggests reading Kayo's essay, Satoru learns about her troubled home life. Determined to understand her better and change the future to save her from being killed, Satoru decides to invite Kayo to his birthday party. This plan aims to alter the tragic events that led to her death, showing his growing resolve to protect those around him despite the confusing circumstances of his time travel mission.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Satoru Fujinuma travels back to 1988 after his mother's murder in 2006
- Ep. 2 · Satoru notices Kayo's bruise and invites her to his birthday party to prevent her death.
- Ep. 3 · Satoru confronts Kayo's abuse and reveals a Christmas tree to comfort her
- Ep. 4 · Satoru and Kayo visit the science center, but her absence the next day creates new uncertainty.
- Ep. 5 · Satoru flees police suspicion while investigating Kayo's disappearance with Airi's help.
- Ep. 6 · Satoru investigates Sachiko's death while being pursued by police and a mysterious suspect.