For 11 days, the animation studio— (known for their work on Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o OVAs)—remained silent. Then, on August 22nd, they issued a formal apology via their Pixiv Fanbox and DLsite store page.
In episode 3, we see the introduction of a new symbol: the river. The river serves as a metaphor for the protagonist's journey, representing the flow of life and the inevitability of change. The river also serves as a symbol of the protagonist's emotional state, reflecting his inner turmoil and struggle to come to terms with his new reality. shounen ga otona ni natta natsu ep 3 fixed