In this episode, the RGB is taking a different path. The opening scene explains that Koki is going to work on the Hazard Caste at the Central Information Center. Ran, Lucy, and Yamamori are on the run and living in a van as the graffiti war just begins. Shuta is filling in for his father, who is in France for training. He is helping out at Aoi Bakery, his family bakery. Still, he has not figured out his path until later on, which is the main focus of the story. His life-changing experience and decision led him to play a new role in the future.
The beginning presents the role conflict that is hidden inside Shuta. He is not interested in working at the bakery or taking over his family’s business. He just wants to fulfill his objective as a hero. However, he is unsure whether this is a mature thing to do or if he simply hasn’t decided what he wants to do with his life. That is why he questions himself about being an adult, shows his frustration when he sees his father’s message, and tells others that he is just filling in for his father. Most of all, he asks Asumi for an answer, but nothing happens. At least that is what it seems, but that is not the case.
When he volunteers at the Takara Food Bank, he not only gains experience, but he also remembers what Asumi told him. At the food bank, he, his mom, and Mari pass out Aoi’s special bun, Golden Sunrise, to kids. Shuta’s mom seems to really like Mari’s personality. She thanks her for helping. Mari tells her that it is not a problem. She always wants to be involved in something like this to tell Mrs. Kanae or Asumi that they are doing their best.
A flashback scene is then presented to clarify how the Takara Food Bank began. Shuta’s mom was looking at a nonprofit food bank brochure. Mr. Kanae, who was holding Asumi’s hand, explained why she wanted to do this and how it worked. Her daughter (a young child at the time) told her that children in Shantytown were having a hard time finding food, and she wanted to help. She asked shop owners in the area if they wanted to be involved in the food bank. If they would, she would purchase the products needed for the food bank for a low cost and distribute them to Shantytown. Shuta’s mom and dad were happy to help out. The problem was that kids were aware of what to accept. Mrs. Kanae then had an idea: a hero advertising show for the public.
The show turned out to be a success. It attracted kids to accept the special bun made by Aoi Bakery. Shuta, a young child at the time, was amazed by the show. Mr. 24, the hero of the show, made everyone smile. Asumi encouraged him to be a hero in the future. She believed him that he could be one.
Back to the present, Shuta and Mari are having a conversation about the show that just went away in time. All of a sudden, a kid runs toward them. He asks him, referring to him as a part-timer, for a Golden Sunrise. Shuta tells him that he is not a part-timer and tells him his full name, but he does not care. He just wants the bun. Shuta then gives it to him instead of arguing with him. The kid quickly takes a big bite. Shuta asks him if it was tasty. He thought the kid would say yes, but no. The kid just says it is okay. It tastes differently than what it used to be, which surprised him and Mari.
In the bakery’s kitchen, Shuta agrees with what the kids said. His buns do not taste as good as his father’s buns. Mari tells him that it is his own signature bread, as an indication that he will take over the bakery. Shuta quickly tells him that he is not serious about working here, but it seems like that is not the case.
Shuta is determined to make the Golden Sunrise just like his father made it. He is not giving up, even though he is not interested in working at the bakery. He keeps trying until he makes the Golden Sunrise taste like what it was before. At this point, his attitude toward filling in for his father for the time being seems to change for the good. What is more is that he feels he has built more muscles in his chest.
While Shuta is working at the bakery, another event occurs that reveals his character. He is the type of person who is ready to help those who are helpless and catch bad guys. Kozue tells Shuta that someone has overwritten the graffiti with Carneades’s graffiti. At the scene, Mari asks the kids when it all started. The same kid tells them that it started last night. Shuta wants to know who did this, but he refuses to tell him. There is a rule that no information should be released to outsiders, especially Shuta. He reminds him that his baking is not good and urges him to make it better. Shuta feels speechless with a feeling of defeat. Yet, he is not giving up, even though he is in conflict with himself and his destiny.
Wataru warns him about making himself useful. Otherwise, he would be left behind in this city. Their conversation in public was brief before it cuts to the next scene, but it makes him rethink what he did wrong. He wishes Asumi would answer him as he falls asleep in an indoor public bath.
A flashback presents the conversation between Asumi and Shuta (when they were still young children). It is the same flashback as before. The only thing that is different is the conversation. It gives more details about how Shuta gets the idea of becoming a bakery owner and a hero. At first, Shuta was frustrated that he had to choose either one. Asumi confronted him, saying that it would be awesome for him to do both at the same time in order to help others. Shuta agreed to that, and that is why he ends up doing what Asumi told him to when his father comes to rescue him from an indoor public bath.
Episode 7 follows up on the current situation between the RGB in the opening. However, it is not really connected to the last episode. It is mostly about everyday situations with Shuta and his human behavior. There is not much to say about the KANAE system, except that it still has a small percentage of malfunctions.
Rating: 6/10
