Ep 6. The Tibetan Terrier's Retirement

In Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino season 1 episode 6, titled "The Tibetan Terrier's Retirement," the girls of Section Two take a break from their duties and visit a hot spring resort for a much-needed vacation. The episode follows each girl as they relax and spend time with one another, revealing more about their personalities and relationships with each passing scene.

Henrietta spends the majority of her time at the resort struggling with her desire to be treated like a normal girl and her duty as an assassin. Rico spends her time trying to win a stuffed animal in one of the resort's games, and Triela attempts to bond with a younger girl staying at the resort with her family. Claes spends most of her time reading in her room, while Angelica is led on a wild goose chase by one of the hotel's guides.

As the girls enjoy their vacation, the episode also explores the relationship between the handlers and cyborgs of Section Two. Rico's handler Jean reflects on his duty as her caretaker and guardian, while Claes' handler Raballo struggles with the legality of their actions and the fact that the girls will eventually lose their abilities as cyborgs.

The episode comes to a heartwarming conclusion as the girls prepare to leave the resort and say goodbye to the new friends they've made during their stay. As they leave, they are greeted by a pack of dogs at the resort's entrance, including the titular Tibetan Terrier who has just retired from his job as a search and rescue dog. The girls each take a moment to say goodbye and show the dog some love before returning to Section Two and resuming their duties.

Overall, "The Tibetan Terrier's Retirement" offers a rare glimpse into the girls' lives outside of their roles as assassins, showcasing their personalities and relationships in a more relaxed setting.