The 13th episode of "Megumi no Daigo - Kyuukoku no Orange" titled "Their Respective Emotions" focuses on the emotional and professional development of the characters, particularly Shun and Daigo, members of the Fuwa Fire Department.
The episode begins with Daigo encouraging Shun to eat in order to overcome his recent emotional struggles, reminding him of the importance of their role as lifesavers. We see Shun grappling with feelings of inadequacy and guilt over failing to save a pregnant woman in the past. Daigo appears stoic, but it becomes clear that the emotional toll of their job weighs on him as well.
A key part of the episode is a flashback to a conversation between Shun and Daigo. Shun expresses his desire to be as strong as Daigo and feels responsible for not being able to save the pregnant woman. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Daigo reveals the emotional burden he carries and emphasizes the importance of focusing on saving future lives rather than dwelling on past losses.
The episode then shifts to a scene in the emergency room, where the baby's father, Fujishiro, thanks Captain Yamagami for saving his child. Fujishiro shares that the baby was born healthy despite the difficult circumstances. This interaction highlights the impact of the rescue team's efforts and provides a moment of closure and recognition for their hard work.
In a later scene, Shun and Daigo are seen eating together. Shun realizes the importance of focusing on the lives they can save and expresses his renewed commitment to improving his skills. This is a moment of reconciliation and understanding between the two characters.
The episode ends with a time jump, revealing that Fujishiro Shun applied to join the rescue team more than ten years later, inspired by the team that saved him before his birth. The episode concludes on a hopeful note: Shun and Daigo look forward to their future as firefighters.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.