Ep. 10: Sotoka struggles with her dual role as Bocchi's apprentice and friend during the new year.
Aired on June 8, 2019

As the second semester concludes, Sotoka feels torn between her duties as Bocchi's apprentice and her desire to be her friend. During a New Year's shrine visit, Bocchi successfully befriends Peko and Ito from her cooking class group. Aru reports this development to Kai. Jealous of Bocchi's growing closeness with her new companions, Sotoka experiences conflict. Aru and Nako then encourage Sotoka to resolve her feelings and become proper friends with Bocchi, urging her to move past her hesitation and embrace the friendship directly.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Bocchi attempts various methods to cure her fever and avoid attending school classes
- Ep. 7 · Bocchi tries to make a friend before summer, then meets Kai at karaoke.
- Ep. 8 · Bocchi talks with Kako who has a no-friends policy while Sotoka focuses on training
- Ep. 9 · Bocchi collaborates with classmates to make pancakes and curry, earning a rival.
- Ep. 10 · Sotoka struggles with her dual role as Bocchi's apprentice and friend during the new year.
- Ep. 11 · Bocchi worries about class changes while Mayo hires her for paper crane work to cure loneliness
- Ep. 12 · Bocchi receives a smartphone while Kako hides a fever before the school year ends