The tension peaks during a "research your parent's job" homework assignment. Miri is relentless in asking what they do, forcing the two hitmen to evade the truth of their violent professions. The Climax: Miri’s Secret Mission
The episode opens with the realization that the family's finances are in shambles due to the high costs of Miri’s clothes, room, and preschool preparations. Desperate for cash, Kazuki begs their handler, Kyutaro, for work, resulting in several tedious background check and location scouting assignments. Buddy Daddies - Episode 5
However, their plan to power through these jobs is derailed when closes temporarily due to a virus outbreak. Forced to watch Miri around the clock while also meeting a strict one-week work deadline, Kazuki and Rei descend into a state of total exhaustion. The tension peaks during a "research your parent's
: A major turning point occurs when Kyutaro observes Miri’s genuine affection for her "papas." Despite his earlier skepticism, he recognizes that Miri is helping Kazuki and Rei change for the better and offers to help with childcare when they are overwhelmed. Desperate for cash, Kazuki begs their handler, Kyutaro,
In , titled "Crunch Time," the series explores the stressful reality of balancing a high-stakes criminal career with the mundane, often overwhelming responsibilities of parenting. The episode centers on the "buddies"—assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa—as they face a financial and logistical crisis following their decision to raise four-year-old Miri. Plot Summary: The Parenting Struggle
In a tense sequence, Miri loses track of Kazuki after stopping to pet a dog and wanders into the city alone. This leads to a frantic city-wide search by the two panicked fathers. Miri eventually encounters the stern hitman outside Kyutaro’s cafe. Fortunately, Kyutaro spots her and brings her inside, where Kazuki and Rei eventually find her safe. Key Themes and Character Development
: The episode highlights the "crunch" of real-world parenting—balancing finances, unexpected illness (the daycare closure), and professional duties.