This episode feels like the point where the story really starts opening up. Instead of focusing on a single event, several plotlines begin moving at the same time, making the world feel much more alive than before. I also like how the journey starts carrying a little more weight, both for the heroes and the challenges waiting ahead. The pace picks up naturally, and by the end I was genuinely curious about where everything was heading next. A strong transition into the second half of the OVA.