Ep. 3: Masayuki reveals his acrophobia to Tarou and decides to confront his fear of heights despite warnings.

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Tarou visits Masayuki’s home, where Masayuki discloses that he suffers from acrophobia, or a fear of heights. Masayuki proposes that Tarou should face his fear directly by exposing himself to the source of his anxiety. Although his counselor advises against this approach as a bad idea, Tarou remains determined to proceed with the exposure therapy. However, the situation becomes complicated when it is revealed that Masayuki has invited another person to join them, altering the dynamic of the planned confrontation. This decision to ignore professional advice highlights the tension between personal resolve and medical counsel in dealing with phobias.