That's Why It's Okay is the third episode of the original Horimiya anime. It moves between Miyamura weighing his past against his present, Hori pushing back on a self-serving request from Remi, and a tense exchange between Ishikawa and Miyamura that boils over into a fistfight. It aired in Japan on January 24, 2021.
Summary
The episode carries three threads at once. Miyamura turns inward, measuring the person he used to be against who he has become. In another corner of school life, Hori is confronted with a selfish demand from Remi Ayasaki and has to decide how to answer it. The tension builds toward Ishikawa and Miyamura, whose heated back-and-forth escalates until the two trade blows in an outright fistfight.
Key Events
Miyamura reflects on the distance between his history and his life now. Hori responds to Remi's self-centered request. A charged argument between Tooru Ishikawa and Miyamura ends physically, with the pair coming to blows.
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Notes
Takao Yoshioka wrote the screenplay, Kazuki Ohashi provided the storyboard, and Ryou Kodama directed the episode. It reached Japanese audiences on January 24, 2021, followed by an English broadcast on February 20, 2021. The story adapts manga chapters 10, 11, 13, and 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Horimiya Episode 3?
Episode 3, "That's Why It's Okay," follows Miyamura reflecting on his past self, Hori pushing back against a selfish request from Remi Ayasaki, and a heated argument between Ishikawa and Miyamura that turns into a fistfight.
Why do Ishikawa and Miyamura fight in Episode 3?
In "That's Why It's Okay," a tense back and forth between Tooru Ishikawa and Miyamura escalates until the two come to blows in an outright fistfight.
What does Remi ask of Hori in this episode?
Episode 3 shows Hori confronted with a selfish demand from Remi Ayasaki, forcing her to decide how to respond.
What manga chapters does Episode 3 adapt?
Episode 3, "That's Why It's Okay," adapts manga chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13, and first aired in Japan on January 24, 2021.
Who directed Horimiya Episode 3?
Episode 3 was directed by Ryou Kodama, with a screenplay by Takao Yoshioka and storyboard by Kazuki Ohashi.
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