Ep. 16: Regina's aggressive pursuit of Mana causes conflict with her existing friends.

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Regina approaches Mana to befriend her, a decision Mana accepts despite Makoto and Rikka’s protests, which angers Makoto. Regina’s persistent requests to play during school disrupt classes and alienate Mana’s other friends. When Rikka and Alice attempt to clarify Mana’s motivations to Makoto, Regina grows irritated by Mana’s loyalty to her other companions. In response, Regina creates a Drinks Can Jikochu to eliminate them. Mana intervenes, explaining that true friendship requires honesty rather than control. After the PreCures defeat the Jikochu, Mana reaffirms her desire to be Regina’s friend. Makoto and Mana reconcile, while Regina reflects on the definition of a true friend.