Ep. 3: Team Ichigo Prepares for Opening Amid Financial Crisis and Internal Disputes
Aired on October 17, 2010

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The group prepares for the shop opening while sales remain poor. Kashino fears Johnny might take Ichigo away, but the business faces bankruptcy due to lack of funds. Lemon and Johnny seek financial help from Miya, but Kashino refuses. Ichigo reprimands them for dividing their efforts during this critical time. They visit Andou’s shop, which also suffers from low customer traffic. Manager Sully warns Andou that he must increase sales or face closure. The team struggles with financial instability and interpersonal conflicts as they attempt to launch their venture together.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ichigo Returns from Paris as Team Members Pursue New Paths
- Ep. 2 · Johnny's Spirit Misbehaves as Shop Rankings and Leadership Contests Begin
- Ep. 3 · Team Ichigo Prepares for Opening Amid Financial Crisis and Internal Disputes
- Ep. 4 · Andou Falls Ill as Friends and Family Rally to Support Him
- Ep. 5 · Sweets Spirits Receive Aid Request from Andy in the Sweets Kingdom
- Ep. 6 · Ichigo and friends face a mystery in Baum Forest after trash appears.
- Ep. 7 · The group discovers unexpected depth at Egg Home while Jerks prepare sweets for their exam.