Things are heating up (literally and figuratively) as the gang heads to the beach. While it starts as a classic summer trope, the episode quickly dives into the complex relationship between Inari and Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami.
Back at the beach, Inari struggles with her feelings for Tanbabashi as she watches him interact with Sumizome. It’s a relatable mix of middle-school insecurity and magical complications. Why This Episode Matters Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha Episode 5
Episode 5 shifts the tone from a lighthearted romantic comedy to something more consequential. It establishes that Inari’s powers aren't just a "free gift"—they are a borrowed burden that affects the goddess she admires most. Things are heating up (literally and figuratively) as