While Episode 2 focused on Hori, Episode 3 shifts to Miyamura’s backstory and his inner struggles, shedding light on his introverted nature and the social anxiety that leads him to hide his piercings and tattoos.
A flashback shows how Hori approached Miyamura when they first met, looking past his gloomy exterior. It highlights that her simple acceptance has a huge, positive impact on him, rather than needing to be a dramatic "savior". Horimiya Episode 3
Horimiya Episode Three – “That's Why It's Okay” Recap! While Episode 2 focused on Hori, Episode 3
Miyamura faces, and struggles to overcome, his deep-seated feelings of being "weird" and unworthy of friendship, despite his new close ties to Hori. Key Scenes & Character Moments Horimiya Episode Three – “That's Why It's Okay” Recap
The episode adapts parts of chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the manga, providing a concise, high-impact narrative.
The core theme is accepting oneself—and being accepted by someone else—for who they truly are behind the mask.
A key, tense moment where Toru Ishikawa confronts Miyamura, challenging him, but also showing his own care for Hori. The frankness of the talk strengthens their friendship.