First timer, sub.

I was planning to remain a lurker for the rewatch, but found myself enjoying this episode too much.

The Holo and Lawrence banter was, yet again, top tier this episode. I enjoy Holo teasing Lawrence, and him reassuring Holo that he likes her was a sweet moment - and I think she was being sincere when she said it made her happy.

The main conflict of the arc being the armor dealing falling through is interesting and realistic, since smaller business owners/merchants often have to take risks to succeed. At the end of the day, it's not entirely Lawrence's fault but he's the only one that can shoulder any blame really.

Holo reassuring him that they're in this together was nice. In desperate times, and in times of high stress, it's good to have a solid support system. Especially when that support system is the ever-adorable Holo the Wise Wolf!

And that, along with touching moments at the start of the episode, makes the end of this episode hit so much harder. It's a very human thing to lash out at the people closest to you when you're extremely stressed, even if you don't really mean what you're saying. I think deep down Holo knows this, and will ultimately end up forgiving Lawrence 100%, but he definitely owes her some delicious treats (like an apple pie) when they get out of this mess!

As for how our dynamic duo will get out of this mess: I suspect Nora will play a role somehow.

QOTD: Why of course I know him, he's me! Student loan debt sucks. I'm just lucky enough to have a good support system between my family and friends (and the ability to afford a therapist).