EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the pivotal vehicle switch introduced in Episode 2, this third episode of eight deals directly with the fallout of that decision, exploring how Hayato adjusts to the Sugo Garland SF-03 under mounting competitive pressure. It marks the low point of early adaptation, establishing the personal and technical obstacles that will define his growth across the back half of the OVA. What happens here sets the emotional foundation for whether Hayato can find his footing before the series reaches its later, higher-stakes confrontations.