Maurice allows Deborah to continue sharing the lie about Nana’s attempted suicide, keeping only Shun as his confidante, which isolates him further.
The central conflict revolves around the difference between what the characters say is happening and what is actually happening. Flower Epi 03
The episode treats intense trauma (suicide, familial neglect) with a mixture of profound sadness and uncomfortable laughter. Maurice allows Deborah to continue sharing the lie