Miri initially struggles to make friends because her dads dressed her in overly expensive, fashionable clothes that made her stand out. After a suggestion from Anna, Kazuki buys her simpler clothes and uses a soccer game to bridge the social gap between Miri and the other children.
Overwhelmed by the chaos of a bored child at home, Kazuki and Rei decide Miri needs professional care. They encounter the "Daycare War," facing full enrollments and complex government screenings at the local ward office.
The episode is widely cited by critics for its progressive and realistic themes: Buddy Daddies Episode 4
The pair undergoes several interviews. One school is rejected for its overly traditional and judgmental atmosphere. They eventually find Aozora Daycare , where the staff, including teacher Anna Hanyu , is more welcoming and focused on Miri’s happiness.
This paper examines "What Will Be, Will Be," the fourth episode of the anime Buddy Daddies , which serves as a pivotal transition from a high-stakes thriller to a grounded slice-of-life exploration of modern parenting. Miri initially struggles to make friends because her
Watch these reactions and reviews to see how the episode's themes of parenting and identity resonated with the audience:
The "hitman" aesthetic is used as a comedic contrast to the mundanity of parenting chores, such as hand-sewing name labels onto every piece of clothing. They encounter the "Daycare War," facing full enrollments
While not explicitly romantic, the show presents Rei and Kazuki as a functional same-sex parenting unit. The daycare interviews highlight their status as "two papas," and the positive reception by the Aozora staff has been described by CBR as a "beacon of hope" for LGBTQ+ representation in Japan.