4-nin Wa Sorezore Uso Wo Tsuku Episode 3 ✦ 〈CONFIRMED〉

To avoid looking like she forgot Chiyo's birthday, Sekine is forced to use a "forbidden" psychic skill that causes her to temporarily gain weight so she can sky-write a birthday message. Character Developments

The group attempts to throw a surprise party for Chiyo. Rikka considers brainwashing Chiyo to ensure the surprise works, but Tsubasa (Tsuyoshi) genuinely remembers her birthday and prepares a gift. 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku Episode 3

The episode emphasizes her role as the "straight man" of the group, burdened by knowing everyone else's secrets while struggling with her own social standing. 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku - Episode 3 discussion To avoid looking like she forgot Chiyo's birthday,

When a local street food vendor gives everyone except Sekine an extra takoyaki ball, the other girls feel guilty. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings as they try "too hard" to be nice to Sekine, which only makes her feel more excluded. The episode emphasizes her role as the "straight

Her dedication to her friends is shown to be intense, though her alien logic often results in potentially world-threatening solutions to minor social problems.

In a misguided attempt to make Sekine feel better by comparison, Rikka nearly uses her alien technology to turn everyone else in the vicinity into "space pigs".