the Kiriko revelation episode and emotionally one of the more interesting early episodes. Seina arriving at GP Headquarters and discovering Kiriko — his childhood friend — is already an immigration officer there is a genuinely good character beat. it recontextualizes the whole "family signed him up" situation and adds a layer of bittersweet complexity to what had previously been mostly played for comedy. the dynamic between Seina and Kiriko is the most grounded relationship in the show and this episode establishes that with real care. the title is accurate — it really is truly painful in the best way.