Ep 2. Pinky Swear
- TV-Y
- July 13, 2011
- 22 min
Daikichi continues to take care of Rin, a young girl who is the daughter of his grandfather. In episode 2 of Bunny Drop, titled "Pinky Swear," Daikichi is struggling to balance his work life with his new role as a caretaker to Rin.
The episode begins with Daikichi dropping Rin off at her new school and feeling slightly uneasy about leaving her in the care of strangers. However, Rin quickly makes a friend named Kouki, who invites her to play after school. Daikichi is relieved to see that Rin is adjusting well to her new life.
Meanwhile, Daikichi's work life is not going as smoothly. He is chastised by his boss for leaving work early to pick up Rin from school and is told that his work performance is suffering. Daikichi is torn between his responsibilities at work and his newfound role as a guardian.
Daikichi also becomes concerned about Rin's well-being after he notices a bruise on her arm. Rin initially brushes off his concerns, but Daikichi becomes increasingly worried. He eventually confronts Rin's mother, Masako, about the bruise and is taken aback by her nonchalant attitude towards it.
As the episode progresses, Daikichi also begins to discover more about Rin's past and the circumstances that led to her abandonment. He meets with Masako to discuss Rin's upbringing and learns that she was a former lover of his grandfather and that Rin was the result of their relationship.
Despite some of the challenges that Daikichi faces in this episode, he remains determined to be a good caretaker to Rin. He makes a promise to her to always be there for her and to protect her no matter what.
Overall, episode 2 of Bunny Drop continues to explore the themes of family, responsibility, and the challenges of parenthood. It is a heartfelt and emotional episode that highlights the bond between Daikichi and Rin.