Episode 4 of the anime , titled "Seriously? That's So Cringe," shifts focus heavily to Tenji Mikasa , revealing him as the primary antagonist of the first arc. This episode serves as a deep dive into Tenji's manipulative nature as he continues to sabotage his friends during "Bad-Mouth Sugoroku". Key Plot Points
While Tenji believes he is in total control, Yuuichi Katagiri begins making subtle moves. Toward the end of the episode, Yuuichi pledges support to a devastated Yutori, though viewers familiar with the series know this likely signals the start of his own counter-manipulation. Critical Reception
The episode confirms that Tenji was the one who stole the school trip money and signed the group up for the game. His motivation is rooted in an obsessive desire to isolate Shiho Sawaragi from the rest of the group so she has no one but him to turn to.
