Ep 3. A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Tomoya Aki is determined to make his dream of creating the ultimate dating sim game a reality, but he's having a hard time getting his team off the ground. His friend, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, is an accomplished artist who agrees to help with the character designs, but only if Tomoya can convince the school's top honor student, Utaha Kasumigaoka, to write the game's script.

In episode 3, "A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag," Tomoya is faced with a new challenge when a girl approaches him, asking to join his team. The problem is, she's incredibly shy and can't even bring herself to say her own name. Tomoya decides to call her "Megumi," and asks her to help with some menial tasks like making copies and running errands. At first, Megumi seems like she'll be a great addition to the team, but things quickly take a turn for the worse.

Utaha and Eriri are both frustrated with Tomoya for bringing someone onto the team without consulting them first. They don't believe that Megumi has any talent, and they don't appreciate the extra work that she creates for them. Tomoya tries to defend Megumi, but he's not sure how to respond to his friends' criticisms.

Meanwhile, Tomoya is also dealing with his own feelings towards Megumi. He can't stop thinking about her, even though he knows that she's not interested in him romantically. He's torn between his desire to create the perfect game and his growing attraction to Megumi.

As the team works on the game, tensions between Utaha, Eriri, and Megumi continue to escalate. Megumi is doing her best to help out, but she's still incredibly shy and can't seem to fit in with the rest of the team. Tomoya is caught in the middle, trying to keep everyone happy while also pushing the game forward.

As the episode draws to a close, the team is faced with a major setback. A rival game company has released a new dating sim game that's already sold over 100,000 copies. Tomoya knows that they need to step up their game if they want to compete, but he's not sure how to do it. And with tensions between the team members at an all-time high, he's not sure if they'll be able to pull it off.

"A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag" is a tense and emotional episode that explores the complexities of working in a creative team. Tomoya is forced to navigate conflicting personalities and deal with his own feelings towards Megumi, all while trying to create the perfect game. Will the team be able to overcome their differences and create a game that's a hit with fans? Watch Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend to find out.