The episode highlights Miyamura’s lonely middle school days, where he was picked last, viewed as isolated, and rejected by peers. This history causes him to question why Hori and others spend time with him now, causing his anxiety to flare up even with new friends.
Miyamura faces, and struggles to overcome, his deep-seated feelings of being "weird" and unworthy of friendship, despite his new close ties to Hori. Key Scenes & Character Moments Horimiya Episode 3
The episode adapts parts of chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the manga, providing a concise, high-impact narrative. where he was picked last
This episode is widely regarded by fans as a high point in the series, skillfully handling character drama and deepening the romance. viewed as isolated