Mr. Villain's Day Off - Episode 6

In the sixth episode of "Mr. Villain's Day Off," Mr. Villain once again decides to take a break from his duties and enjoy his day off. He spends his time on everyday activities, such as walking home from the supermarket, enjoying the sun in the park, and sorting his panda photos. While in the park, he overhears a conversation between the children Hibiki and Aya about the Tanabata star festival and the chances of Orihime and Hikoboshi meeting this year. The conversation leads to a deeper discussion about Hibiki's upcoming move to his grandparents due to family issues, prompting Aya to promise to visit him despite the forecasted rain.

Mr. Villain then finds himself in Unohara's shopping district, where he comes across a Tanabata star festival setup. He learns about the tradition of writing wishes on tanzaku (paper strips) and hanging them on bamboo poles. Various community members write down their wishes, ranging from personal desires to broader aspirations like world peace. Despite his villainous nature, Mr. Villain participates and wishes for the downfall of humanity, which starkly contrasts with the more harmless wishes around him.

The episode also introduces Trigger, another member of the Villain League, who struggles with his relationship with Mr. Villain. Their interactions reveal a softer side of Mr. Villain, such as his fondness for panda bears and panda crêpes, which contrasts with his evil persona. Trigger is astonished by this unexpected side of Mr. Villain.

The episode ends with Mr. Villain trying to get home in time to watch a panda special, highlighting his love for pandas. However, due to work obligations, he has to stay longer, leading to frustration and insomnia. To fall asleep, he counts panda bears instead of sheep—a method that proves ineffective.