Ep. 8: Staff seeks ratings boost via fanservice while Rina hides acne with makeup

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The animation team convenes to address declining viewership numbers, ultimately deciding to incorporate increased fanservice into the series. Meanwhile, Rina’s recent behavioral changes, including the application of makeup, prompt her friends Remi and Ink to shadow her to uncover the cause. Their investigation leads them to a public bathhouse where Rina finally reveals her secret. Although the situation briefly suggests a romantic interest in Remi, the truth is simply that she is using cosmetics to conceal acne. This episode highlights the contrast between production decisions aimed at boosting ratings and the personal insecurities of the characters involved.