Ep 2. MonsterphiliaMONSTER FESTIVAL

In Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? season 1 episode 2, titled "Monsterphilia/MONSTER FESTIVAL," our protagonist, Bell Cranel, is still trying to make a name for himself in the dungeon city of Orario. Bell is a new adventurer who is part of the Hestia Familia, a small guild consisting of just himself and the goddess Hestia.

The episode opens with Bell having a nightmare about a Minotaur, a creature he encountered in the previous episode. His waking thoughts are interrupted by Hestia, who reminds him that today is Monsterphilia, a festival where adventurers can compete in various contests for prizes.

The festival includes a fighting tournament, a hunting contest, and a beauty pageant for the monster girls of the dungeon. Bell is hesitant to participate in the festival, but Hestia convinces him that it will be a good opportunity to gain fame and recognition.

As Bell makes his way to the festival, he runs into Lily, a girl he helped out in the previous episode. Lily is revealed to be a thief who specializes in stealing items from the dungeon. She offers to team up with Bell for the festival and split the prize money.

The first contest they participate in is the hunting contest. They are given a target monster, and the first team to bring back its horn wins. Bell and Lily manage to take down their monster quickly, but they run into trouble when they try to return to the festival with their prize.

They are attacked by a group of goblins, and Lily is injured in the fight. Bell steps up and defeats the goblins, showing off his impressive fighting skills. This catches the attention of Aiz Wallenstein, a famous adventurer who Bell has a crush on.

The second contest is the beauty pageant, which Bell initially refuses to participate in. However, Hestia convinces him to enter, and Lily helps him find a costume. Bell ends up winning the contest, thanks to his boyish charm and Hestia's godly powers.

As the festival winds down, Bell and Hestia run into Aiz. Bell is too nervous to speak to her, but he is thrilled just to be in her presence. Hestia tries to set them up, but Aiz is uninterested and leaves.

The episode ends with Bell reflecting on his experiences at the festival and his feelings for Aiz. He decides that he will continue to train and get stronger so that he can one day be worthy of her attention.

Overall, "Monsterphilia/MONSTER FESTIVAL" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the world of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? It introduces new characters and provides some insight into the various contests and events that take place in the dungeon city of Orario. The episode also sets up some potential romantic intrigue for Bell and Aiz.