The episode mirrors the first episode but with the roles reversed, as Fuuka now supports a lost Kukuru.
Back at the aquarium, Fuuka is deeply worried and tries to cover for Kukuru's absence, though Suwa quickly realizes the situation. Eventually, Fuuka tracks Kukuru down on the island. Rather than forcing her back, Fuuka joins her to witness a momentous event: the hatching of the sea turtles. Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode 21
The sight of the baby turtles instinctively rushing toward the ocean serves as a powerful metaphor for Kukuru needing to find her own direction and adapt to her new environment. The episode mirrors the first episode but with