In this episode, the has completed their first original song, written by Ryo Yamada with lyrics by Hitori. However, before they can perform live at the venue STARRY , the manager, Seika Ijichi, informs them they must first pass an audition. This challenge serves as a major hurdle for Hitori, whose extreme social anxiety often leaves her feeling like a "flightless" creature unable to perform in front of others. Key Themes and Plot Points
: The episode is well-known for its creative animation of Hitori's social meltdowns, including scenes where she imagines her own "execution" or dissolves into dust. Origin of the Title 5 : Flightless Fish
While the anime uses the term metaphorically, nature does have "flightless" fish that prefer walking on the seafloor to swimming: In this episode, the has completed their first