Episode 1: It’s Important to Start Out on the Right Foot
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 1, “It’s Important to Start Off on the Right Foot,” despite having yet another nightmare about an incident she can’t remember, Kobeni Yonomori awoke in a good mood. After all, it’s her sixteenth birthday! Her clingy older sister Benio even baked her a cake! Then things started to go sideways when Akane, Kobeni and Benio’s mother, calmly announced that oh, yeah, Kobeni was betrothed and the guy was standing right there! Was mom just joking? Will Benio help defend her if not? And why hadn’t she noticed the guy standing right there?
Episode 2: It’s Not Bad Having a Loli Sister-in-Law
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 2, “It’s Not Bad Having a Loli Sister in Law,” Kobeni continued her quest to adapt to having Mashiro as her sister in law and Hayuka as her betrothed in the only way she knew how: by doubling down on her innate kindness and making them as comfortable as possible. But the peace she achieved showed alarming cracks when Mashiro made a reference to her shared past with Hayuka – a past she cannot remember. Why did Hayuka use one of his rare moments of speech to change the subject? Why can’t Kobeni remember? And just how many aliens are planning to abduct Mashiro?
Episode 3: I Can Feel the Love Comedy Waves
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 3, “I Can Feel the Love Comedy Waves,” Benio goes all out to lure Mashiro to the student council room. There’s no real dramatic tension there – as soon as Benio mentioned cookies, Mashrio’s resistance collapsed. But how long did Mashiro remain? Kobeni earned yet more of Hakuya’s when he tried to help her with shopping – during a timed sale. How many bandages did he need afterward? Finally, Kobeni did the unthinkable – she asked Benio for help. What topic drove Kobeni to such lengths? And what will she do with the answer?
Episode 4: That’s Just Her Being a Pervert
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 4, “That’s Just Her Being a Pervert,” Kobeni still could not remember details from her childhood, despite Benio trying to explain it to her. She felt like she should say something to Hakuya. Yet, when she tried to get out of bed, dizziness overcame her and she collapsed. What happened to Kobeni? What is it about her memory that’s preventing her from remembering? And will the family survive Benio’s cooking while Kobeni is under the weather?
Episode 5: This Woman Has Given Birth?
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 5, “This Woman Has Given Birth?,” Kobeni’s quest to figure out why Mashiro is in high school gets derailed by unexpected news: Mashiro and Hayuka are expecting a guest. Someone from their hometown is coming to check on them. Can Kobeni prepare the household in time? Will she ever find out the truth about Mashiro? And who’s that strange woman wandering around town and buying so many confections?
Episode 6: I Know! I’ll Fill It with a Sister-in-Law
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 6, “I Know! I’ll Fill It with a Sister-in-Law,” Kobeni struggled to accept and and make sense of the idea that Mashiro and Hakuya were not human. Complicating matters was that Kobeni’s mother had known! Can Kobeni accept this incomprehensible fact? Will she know what go get Hakuya for Valentine’s Day? And can Benio convince Mashiro to partially transform so she’ll have animal ears?
Episode 7: That’s One Thing, This is Another
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 7, “That’s One Thing, This is Another,” Benio continued to fuss and fawn over both Kobeni and Mashiro. Mashiro, of course, objected – but not nearly as much as Konoha Suetsugi, who wanted to have a monopoly on Benio’s fussing and fawning. What’s she willing to do to secure her place? How many of her frustrated monologues will Kobeni overhear? And what secret is Konoha trying to hide?
Episode 8: Only a Little Sister Can Soothe Sadness Over a Little Sister
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 8, “Only a Little Sister Can Soothe Sadness Over a Little Sister,” Konoha Suetsugi decided she would get to the bottom of the situation between Benio and Mashiro. She even called out Mashiro with explicit instructions (politely given) to Kobeni to stay away. What does Konoha have to say to Mashiro? Can Kobeni actually stay away? And will Hakuya just stand by and let it happen?
Episode 9: How Humiliating, I’m So Embarrassed
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 9, “How Humiliating, I’m So Embarrassed,” Kobeni overheard Konoha propose to her own betrothed, Hakuya. Kobeni had told Hakuya not to tell anyone they were betrothed. So why did she feel the way she did? She tried to sneak away, but Kobeni’s athletically challenged condition betrayed her. What will she say to Hakuya? What will Hakuya say to her? And was Konoha serious about the proposal?
Episode 10: I Looked Up the Term ‘Lovey-Dovey’ Phase
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 10, “I Looked Up the Term ‘Lovey-Dovey Phase’,” Benio, hard, to come to terms with Kobeni and Hakuya taking an itsy-bitsy, tiny, infinitesimal, not-very-bit-at-all step toward being a couple. As usual, she expressed herself with reserve. Or not. Can Kobeni find a way to help Benio calm down? Is that even possible? And will Mashiro manage to keep herself free from the fallout?
Episode 11: Enjoying the Handkerchief
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 11, “Enjoying the Handkerchief,” Hakuya struggled with a nearly unsupportable weight. He had to find a gift for Kobeni! Mashiro tried to help, but her advice only made things worse. Even the reliable Mayura struggled to find the right things to say! Can Hakuya find the right gift? Is Mashiro right when she says Kobeni will think less of him if he stumbles? And what will Benio do to upset Mashiro – and how far will Nadeshiko have to go to rein her in?
Episode 12: Do You Understand? I Understand
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In Engaged to the Unidentified episode 12, “Do You Understand? I Understand,” Kobeni could not shake off the shock of finding Hayuka and Mashiro missing. Not only had their tidied their room before they had left. They also took their books and clothes! Worst of all, the text that Hakuya offered no explanation – just a note that he and Mashiro had left for home! Should Kobeni just get used to the new quiet in her home?
