Coming off Episode 44's lighter summer detour into mermaid sightings and beach chaos, Episode 45 pulls the focus back to the interpersonal relationships at the show's core, specifically, who has claims on Miki's attention. It functions as a connective beat before the upcoming school trip in Episode 46, where romantic tensions and comedic misadventures are set to escalate in a new setting, making this a key emotional setup piece heading into the final stretch.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateFeb 23, 2003

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