Ep. 19: Idol Eriko Odawara Rediscovers Purpose After Skipping Performance and Meeting Makoto
Aired on November 15, 2006
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Eriko Odawara, known as Odaeri, grows weary of her daily Nekonyan Dance routine and skips a scheduled daycare appearance in Choco's neighborhood. She encounters Makoto, who is strongly implied to be the gravure idol Arisa Otokami, as both names are acronyms. This interaction helps Eriko realize the genuine significance of her work. Following this realization, she visits Choco's apartment to perform the Nekonyan Dance privately, reaffirming her commitment to her role as an idol.
Episodes
- Ep. 15 · Haruma Becomes a Lifeguard at the Pool While Yurika Encounters a Dog Attack
- Ep. 16 · Choko attends her first summer festival and reunites with friends for fireworks.
- Ep. 17 · Yurika hosts a tea party for Kakeru but Choco brings other children instead
- Ep. 18 · Choko Assembles a Five-Person Team for the Nekonyan Dance Contest
- Ep. 19 · Idol Eriko Odawara Rediscovers Purpose After Skipping Performance and Meeting Makoto
- Ep. 20 · Choco Befriends an Escaped Puma Named Kuro Before His Tragic Death
- Ep. 21 · Haruma, Chitose, and Makoto take a grieving Choko to an amusement park to cheer her up.
- Ep. 22 · Choco questions her existence after Haruma denies being her brother at the festival.
- Ep. 23 · Haruma must recall the missing Choco despite his significant distress