Ep. 18: Aoi helps a struggling voice actress while managing studio layout errors and director issues.
Aoi, Seiichi, and Katsuragi attend a recording session for The Third Girls Aerial Squad with the voice cast. Staff notice newcomer Kyouko Suzuki struggling with her vocal performance, so they assist her in delivering a more natural take. Afterward, Aoi meets an intoxicated Ookura at a bar to request background assistance, which he hastily agrees to. Aoi then contacts Studio Taitanic regarding the fifth episode layouts, discovering they are halfway complete despite not being sent to Musashino. The next day, Aoi and Yuuji visit Ookura, who initially refuses due to forgetting the request and disliking 3D animation. He agrees only after Aoi relays a positive message from Marukawa. Musashino receives the layouts but faces an urgent meeting with director Zaruyoshi Yakushiji over errors. He leaves after insulting Seiichi, and Aoi later learns he quit. Stressed about finding a replacement, Aoi is surprised by Erika's return to the studio.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Shizuka auditions while the team resolves casting disputes and welcomes new staff members.
- Ep. 15 · Production faces delays after author demands character design retakes for The Third Aerial Girls Squad
- Ep. 16 · Production halts as Yumi struggles with Nogame's vague feedback until Rinko helps her find confidence.
- Ep. 17 · Production staff face tight deadlines and personal challenges while completing a promotional video for a Manga Festival event.
- Ep. 18 · Aoi helps a struggling voice actress while managing studio layout errors and director issues.
- Ep. 19 · Aoi visits Musashino Pictures and learns about the past from Marukawa
- Ep. 20 · Staff discuss episode thirteen while Midori faces Hiraoka's criticism and resolves conflict with Madoka.
- Ep. 21 · Aoi negotiates with Hiraoka while reflecting on her career goals after a meeting with industry veterans.
- Ep. 22 · Ema Considers Assistant Supervisor Role While Hiraoka Reflects on Past Industry Trauma