Buddy Daddies Episode | 4

The episode concludes with a post-credits scene showing Miri getting her own room, symbolically and physically cementing her place within the household. Thematic Analysis

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. Buddy Daddies Episode 4

In this episode, protagonist assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa face a challenge more daunting than their professional hits: navigating the Japanese bureaucratic and social systems to enroll four-year-old Miri in daycare. The narrative shifts focus from the "found family" origins to the practical, often exhausting realities of raising a child while maintaining a secret, dangerous career. The episode concludes with a post-credits scene showing

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. In this episode, protagonist assassins Kazuki Kurusu and

Unlike many "cute" anime children, Miri is portrayed with realistic levels of energy and a lack of discipline that challenges her caretakers, a detail noted for its accuracy by viewers on Reddit .

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.