This isn't a "slow burn" anymore. In Episode 2, the fire starts. That urgency is why viewers feel Episode 2 is —it respects that you understand the stakes and immediately raises them.
: The episode highlights the "Jekyll and Hyde" dynamic of Reiko’s life, where Kirill serves as a mask for her repressed urges rather than being a separate personality entirely. Key Characters Featured Reiko Kirishima (Kirill) shounen ga otona ni natta natsu episode 2 better