Ep. 3: Makoto confronts Erio's alien delusion while Meme advises him to back off.
Aired on April 29, 2011

Makoto feels annoyed by Erio's efforts to avoid reality through the belief that aliens are responsible for her actions. He desires for her to acknowledge the truth instead of hiding behind this fantasy. Meanwhile, Meme approaches Makoto and sits down with him. She advises him to simply leave Erio alone, suggesting that he should not interfere with her coping mechanism. This interaction highlights the tension between Makoto's insistence on reality and Meme's pragmatic advice to let Erio be, creating a moment of conflict regarding how to handle Erio's unusual behavior and mental state.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Makoto moves to the city to live with his aunt Towa Meme after his parents relocate overseas.
- Ep. 2 · Erio, who believes she is an alien, reveals the incident that caused her strange self-perception.
- Ep. 3 · Makoto confronts Erio's alien delusion while Meme advises him to back off.
- Ep. 4 · Makoto's Broken Arm Requires One Month of Recovery Time
- Ep. 5 · Meme's Despair on Her 40th Birthday Leads to Celebrating Erio's Missed Anniversary
- Ep. 6 · Ryuuko feels glum as she worries about Makoto facing ostracism due to Erio's past reputation.
- Ep. 7 · Maekawa-san accepts a job to build plastic bottle rockets for 5,000 yen each.