In the third episode of Mujikaku na Osananajimi to Kyoumi Honi de Yatte Mitara The Animation, Hiroki confronts his deepening feelings for childhood friend Meiko after their once-casual connection begins to fray under summer misunderstandings. Jealousy surfaces when he sees her heading to the fireworks festival with a classmate, forcing him to acknowledge what their bond truly means. A timely push from his sister sends him racing to the event, where a sincere confession opens the door to a warmer, more mutual chapter in their story.