Season 5 · Episode 5 — A Mysterious Messenger

Haida still doesn't have a job, and doesn't seem interested in getting another one any time soon – which makes Retsuko feel uneasy.

With no job, no home and no girlfriend, Haida hunkers down in an internet cafe and, mortifyingly, bumps into an online friend in real life.

Under the avatar "Fennelope," Fenneko befriends Haida and Shikabane in the online game and sets up a meeting with them in real life.

Haida now has to visit Retsuko's parents in two weeks. He'll have to tell them that he's unemployed — unless he can find a job before then.

Haida tells her she doesn't have to come, but Retsuko insists on going with him to visit his family home — and it's nothing like what she e…

Retsuko gets approached by a suspicious, but somewhat familiar-looking man who really, really wants her to run for office.

The day after taking to the stage with Ikari, Retsuko is filled with stress and regret. Time for an epic karaoke session!

Running for office isn't for the faint hearted — or the empty pocketed. They need to come up with a 3 million yen deposit fast.

The pressure almost gets the better of her, but after a quick interaction with Ton, Retsuko picks up the microphone to speak to her potenti…