: After overindulging in the local festivities and wine, Holo spends most of the episode recovering from a hangover at their inn.
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: Unlike the first season, this episode provides concrete geographic details about Holo's homeland, revealing it is near a town called Nyohira . : After overindulging in the local festivities and
: This episode marked a shift in animation studios from Studio Imagin to Brain's Base , resulting in a more vibrant and detailed visual style that received praise from many viewers. : This episode marked a shift in animation
: Critics noted that the second season begins to use economics and money as tools to drive the central romance forward, rather than keeping them as separate narrative threads.
: While Holo rests, Lawrence encounters Fermin Amati , a young and successful fishmonger who is immediately smitten by Holo. Amati helps the duo secure high-quality lodgings, unknowingly setting himself up as a rival for Holo's affections.