Ep. 9: Wakabayashi's brother meets Hige and Mioko, offering advice to separate them
Aired on March 4, 2016

Wakabayashi's younger brother runs into Hige and Mioko while they are spending time together. He proceeds to teach Mioko a specific lesson or technique intended to help her insert herself between Hige and his sister. This interaction suggests an attempt to influence the dynamic between the three characters, with the brother providing guidance that aims to facilitate Mioko's goal of getting closer to Hige by creating distance from Wakabayashi.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Wakabayashi Discusses Hige While Drinking with Female Coworkers
- Ep. 6 · Wakabayashi's brother investigates men's behavior at a company barbecue
- Ep. 7 · Mioko is rescued from harassment on the train by her coworker Hige
- Ep. 8 · Hige feels depressed over the discontinuation of Tabekko Marshmallows and visits Wakabayashi for saved bags.
- Ep. 9 · Wakabayashi's brother meets Hige and Mioko, offering advice to separate them
- Ep. 10 · Hige and Wakabayashi take Mioko to an amusement park where her plans are upended by Hige's unexpected reaction.
- Ep. 11 · Wakabayashi Searches for Mioko and Hige During the Company Hot Springs Trip
- Ep. 12 · Wakabayashi encounters Hige in the hallway and contemplates confessing her true feelings.
- Ep. 13 · The narrative centers on the interactions between Hige-san and Marshmallow.