Ep 6. Unknown Future

Aggretsuko season 2 episode 6, titled "Unknown Future", begins with Retsuko struggling to balance her work life with her personal life. She is feeling overwhelmed, and this is reflected in her performance at work. She is making mistakes, and her boss, Director Ton, is not pleased with her work output. Retsuko is worried that she may lose her job due to her boss's criticism.

Meanwhile, her friends at work are having their own personal issues. Haida, Retsuko's love interest, is struggling with his own feelings for her. He is torn between his desire for her and his fear of rejection. Meanwhile, Fenneko, the office gossip, is trying to find out more about Retsuko's personal life. She suspects that Retsuko is hiding something.

As the episode progresses, Retsuko begins to experience strange visions of the future. She sees herself being promoted at work and living a happy life with Haida. However, these visions are quickly replaced with darker ones, where she is fired from her job and alone. Retsuko is confused by these visions and is unsure what they mean.

Things come to a head when Retsuko has a breakdown at work. She lashes out at her boss and coworkers, revealing her true feelings about her job and the stress she has been under. This outburst causes her to be suspended from work, and Retsuko is forced to take some time off to reflect on her behavior.

During her time off, Retsuko begins to confront her fears and insecurities. She has a heart-to-heart conversation with her mother, who helps her to see that she needs to be true to herself and not let others dictate her life. Retsuko also has a heart-to-heart conversation with Haida, where she expresses her feelings for him. However, Haida is unsure of how to respond, leaving things uncertain between them.

As the episode comes to a close, Retsuko returns to work with a new attitude. She is more confident and assertive, and this shows in her work performance. Retsuko also decides to follow her heart and pursue a career as a professional singer. She starts to make plans for her future, and is finally able to let go of her fears and uncertainties.

"Unknown Future" is an emotionally charged episode that explores themes of self-discovery, love, and identity. It is a powerful reminder that we should always be true to ourselves and follow our dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem. This episode is a must-watch for fans of Aggretsuko, and showcases the series at its best.