EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 10 continues the resort trip arc that began with the hot springs scenario in the previous episode, where Raku and Chitoge's awkward proximity started shifting their dynamic in subtle ways. Sitting at the exact midpoint of the 20-episode season, this entry deepens the relational groundwork between the core trio before transitioning into 'Celebration,' which pivots toward personal milestones and more emotionally pointed developments. It functions as a bridge episode—light enough to breathe after early-season setup, but planting seeds that the back half of the season will harvest.