Ep. 22: Ema Considers Assistant Supervisor Role While Hiraoka Reflects on Past Industry Trauma

Yumi nominates Ema to assist Rinko as an assistant general animation supervisor for the thirteenth episode due to her workload. Ema initially declines, citing a lack of confidence, prompting Aoi to approach Segawa. Segawa refuses but is moved by Aoi’s sincerity, regaining motivation after her incident with Hiraoka to return to the twelfth episode. Ema observes Midori enjoying script ordering duties. That evening, Nao Shinkawa and Chiemi Doumoto drink together while Hiraoka shares his negative past experiences with Tarou. Misa visits the studio for advice, successfully improving her CG animation by integrating 2D techniques. The following day, Sugie encourages Ema, who accepts the assistant supervisor role. Ema’s renewed confidence inspires her mother, Ai, to attend a meeting alone. Finally, Katsuragi is shocked to discover that Nogame has rejected all storyboards for the final episode.

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