Ep 3. Survival

As the third episode of the series begins, Ryota and Himiko are still trying to figure out how to escape the island they're stranded on. They come across a group of three players who are working together, but they are quickly attacked by a fourth player who kills one of the other three.

Ryota and Himiko manage to flee, but they soon realize that the other player is still pursuing them. They hide in a cave and try to come up with a plan. Ryota reveals that he used to be a successful player of the game Btoom! in Japan, and he suggests that they try to use their knowledge of the game to their advantage.

The other player eventually finds them, and they engage in a tense battle. Ryota and Himiko manage to trap the player in a pit, but they are shocked to discover that he is just a child. The child pleads for his life, and Ryota and Himiko realize that they can't bring themselves to kill him.

As they debate what to do, they hear a group of players approaching. The child warns them that the players are dangerous, and Ryota and Himiko reluctantly decide to flee and leave the child behind.

They make their way to a tower that Ryota remembers from the game, and they hope to find a way off the island. They are ambushed by another group of players, and Ryota is badly injured. Himiko manages to fend off their attackers, but she realizes that they need to find medical supplies for Ryota.

They come across a deserted village, and Himiko finds a first aid kit. However, they are soon ambushed by a group of players, including the one who killed Ryota's friend in the previous episode. Ryota manages to take out one of the players, and they are able to escape with their lives.

They realize that they are running out of time, as the game's time limit is approaching. They make their way to the top of the tower, where they find a helicopter. However, they soon discover that it requires two people to operate, and they can't leave without finding another survivor.

As they debate their next move, they are suddenly attacked by a group of players who have tracked them down. Ryota and Himiko manage to fend them off, but they are ultimately captured and taken prisoner.

The episode ends on a tense cliffhanger, as Ryota and Himiko are brought before the leader of the group of players. They fear for their lives, but they continue to cling to the hope that they will find a way off the island and back to safety.

Overall, "Survival" is a thrilling and intense episode that showcases the high stakes and danger of the game. Ryota and Himiko continue to be compelling protagonists, and their struggle to escape the island and stay alive is both exciting and emotional. The episode (which ends on a cliffhanger) leaves viewers eager to see what happens next and whether they will be able to survive.