Ep. 2: Shiori joins Hinako's class, unsettling Miko and revealing her nurturing intentions before the festival

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Shiori integrates into Hinako's daily routine, causing significant discomfort for Hinako's friend Miko. As the situation grows tense, Hinako questions why Shiori has not consumed her yet. Shiori explains her motives using a metaphor comparing herself to a farmer and Hinako to livestock, stating she plans to protect and nurture Hinako until she reaches her peak. This unsettling explanation deepens the psychological complexity of their relationship. The episode concludes with Shiori inviting Hinako to a festival, adding another layer of complication to Hinako's internal emotional struggle and her ongoing conflict regarding Shiori's true intentions.