This episode is so wholesome... Seriously, it tells one of the most iconic backstories in Love Live (at least when it comes to the series' lore). You'll see why as the story continues.

It's such a heartwarming episode. Before this, we all knew Rin as the energetic tomboy who rarely got the spotlight and was often overshadowed by Honoka as the group's most energetic member. This episode completely flips that perception about her. Rippi also did an amazing job as Rin's voice actress. According to the fanbase, she and Emi Nitta have personalities that are the closest to the characters they portray. If that's true, then the casting team absolutely nailed it.

Definitely worth watching. I mean, you could skip it if you're not a Rin fan, i won't judge, but you'd be missing one of the sweetest character arc episodes in this season.