Ep. 10: Machi Envious of Peers' Phones as Yoshio Pursues Idol Ambitions
Aired on June 5, 2016

Machi feels a strong sense of jealousy upon discovering that Shota and Kaori possess their own cell phones, despite all three being elementary school students. This realization highlights a disparity in their current possessions that Machi finds difficult to ignore. Meanwhile, Yoshio continues his persistent efforts to transform Machi into the village idol. He attempts to persuade her to take on this role, maintaining his focus on promoting her as a local celebrity. The narrative centers on Machi's reaction to her friends' new technology and Yoshio's ongoing campaign to establish her status within the community, without any mention of external factors or future developments.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Machi Investigates a Popular Bookstore for Kumade Village Revitalization
- Ep. 7 · Machi, Natsu, and Yoshio investigate a village ritual at the shrine while Fuchi is away.
- Ep. 8 · Yoshio and Natsu trick Machi into selling nameko mushrooms at a Kumade Village supermarket.
- Ep. 9 · Kumade Village Residents Plan TV Commercial for Revitalization Project
- Ep. 10 · Machi Envious of Peers' Phones as Yoshio Pursues Idol Ambitions
- Ep. 11 · Yoshio Submits Machi for Tohoku Idol Contest Initial Screening Results Arrive
- Ep. 12 · Yoshio and Hibiki search for missing Machi before her idol contest stage appearance.