Ep. 4: Hiro Returns to the Game After Reona’s Marriage Proposal
Aired on April 28, 2021
Hiro recalls high school bullying and quitting track due to mental weakness. In the present, he returns a game to Reona after losing money. She introduces him to politician Sōichirō Kamui’s unused walkthrough, noting his rude teenage behavior. Reona explains that Hiro must defeat Alicia without combat, obtain a sword, let Martin haunt him, and stockpile items before shops close. She persuades him to resume playing by promising marriage if he wins. Upon logging in, Hiro chooses an unknown storyline. Meanwhile, the antagonist Mizarisa identifies Hiro as her preferred victim, anticipating further torture. This narrative connects Hiro’s past trauma with his current gaming challenges and Reona’s unconventional motivation for his success.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Hiro enters an old VR game and accidentally kills an NPC, ruining his hero status.
- Ep. 2 · Hiro learns Kiwame Quest has no restarts and seeks Ginji for advice on his irreversible murder.
- Ep. 3 · Ginji warns Hiro about prison while Mizarisa and Reona confront him with torture threats
- Ep. 4 · Hiro Returns to the Game After Reona’s Marriage Proposal
- Ep. 5 · Hiro Faces Continued Persecution and a Rescue by Mizarisa
- Ep. 6 · Hiro confronts Alicia's unexpected skill and Martin's ghost while uncovering childhood memories.
- Ep. 7 · Hiro faces a 0.1% survival rate after accepting a City Guard mercenary role.
- Ep. 8 · Hiro faces survival odds and rigorous training under Tesla's command in the game world.