Episode Title:
The Outside World.
Episode Description:
Kotaro has a nightmare about the bullies from middle school. As Luce he logs into the game to play with Junichiro who quickly logs out, leaving Luce alone. At school Junichiro teases Seijuro about how Luce humiliated him during the training for the game. In the game Luce is harassed by other players, unable to defend himself in the games safe zone without being punished by the Guards. He is suddenly rescued by Seijuro who defeats the bullies. Luce decides to trust him and reveals he is really Kotaro and is surprised when Seijuro doesn't treat him any differently. Sachiko was also secretly logged in and hears Kotaro's secret. Sachiko goes to Kotaro's house and takes him clothes shopping. Whilst shopping they are harassed by delinquents but are saved by Makina who immediately recognises Kotaro. Makina brings Kotaro and Sachiko to her home where they meet Makina's little brother, Kazuya. Elsewhere Junichiro is planning something.
