That ice flower scene at the end was beautiful. I’m really interested in the world building here. I found Hinagiku a bit too emotional manipulative for my taste (in how the character was tailored to be laser focussed on invoking the viewers protective instincts) but this episode was great.

This is more action-heavy than I thought it would be. I didn’t expect that, given how emotional the first episode was, but I’m not complaining. I’m happy that there’s no drop in quality, which is often the case. The Winter team is just as interesting as Spring, and I’m curious how Hinagiku managed to make a comeback after the kidnapping when everyone other than Sakura and Rosei has given up on her.