Ep. 3: Koushi meets the Okibi family while the caravan faces a dragon attack

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Koushi settles into the Okibi household, meeting Youschichi's daughter Kira and wife Hibana. His sister Hinako is cared for by family doctor Takimi. Youschichi reveals his secret workshop, warning that the rebel group Spiders plans to attack the Capital, causing national collapse. He distrusts the ruling Divine Clans, suspecting they caused a deadly fire to cull the population. Elsewhere, Benio convinces crew member Shouzou to persuade the captain to let Touko remain on the collection truck. Hotoku is dropped off at the next village as the caravan continues. After stopping for fuel, the group is attacked by a massive dragon-like creature.