This Monster Wants to Eat Me

In this episode, Shiori joins Hinako's class, blending into her life in a way that unsettles Hinako's friend Miko. As the tension mounts, Hinako wonders why Shiori doesn't just eat her now—but Shiori responds with a chilling farmer-and-livestock metaphor: she intends to protect and "nurture" Hinako until she's at her peak. The episode ends with Shiori extending an invitation to the festival, further complicating Hinako's emotional conflict. (Source: Anime Corner)