Taking the level 5 weeding exam and celebrating passing arc

Chiikawa finds the venue for a weed-pulling practice exam, attempts Level 5, nervously solves the questions, and has them graded.

Chiikawa opens the envelope with the mock exam results and is shocked by the E grade and how hard it will be to pass.

Chiikawa feels down over the disappointing mock exam results, Hachiware cheers Chiikawa up, and Usagi spreads out a handed-out sheet to show it.

Chiikawa worries about writing answers in the wrong spots, checks together with Hachiware and Usagi in a panic, then feels relieved after learning how grading handles it.

Usagi brings home the results, secretly rewrites the grade and shows it, surprising Chiikawa and Hachiware. At the end, Chiikawa psyches up while picturing Hachiware's voice.

Chiikawa keeps studying at the desk at night, pushes through a review while picturing encouragement from Hachiware and Usagi, then lies down exhausted.

Chiikawa practices with the Level 5 weeding exam book and goes to sleep still nervous after night falls.

Hachiware paces restlessly in front of the exam site sign, unsure when to speak up while trying to calm down.

At the weed-pulling exam site, Hachiware worries that a friend has not arrived, realizes they overslept, and rushes over in a panic.

The person Hachiware hurries to visit is out, so they decide to meet after the exam. Hachiware sets off at a relaxed pace riding a large sunfish.

Hachiware travels through the sky on a sunfish but, uneasy about the direction, considers getting off and going on foot. Along the way, Hachiware is startled to hear a familiar voice.

Hachiware heads into the hole with the sunfish to rescue Chiikawa, who fell in.

After tumbling on a sandy hill, Chiikawa and Hachiware apologize to each other, and a teary-eyed Chiikawa feeds nuts to the sunfish.

Chiikawa plays with a large blue creature using a ring, tugging it back and forth and draping it over, then calls it back after dropping it off a cliff.

From inside the hole, Chiikawa and Hachiware watch the floating sunfish and try to climb out using a shoulder ride and their bodies, but fail.

Chiikawa and Hachiware try a plan using dirt and keep aiming for the exam without giving up despite sudden rain.

As Chiikawa is surprised to see leaves growing long, Hachiware reveals this was knowledge from studying.

Chiikawa and Hachiware keep pouring water to grow grass long for their escape, but are surprised when it bends like rubber in an unexpected way.

Chiikawa and Hachiware braid grass into a rope with a loop at the end and try to hook it over the cliff, but struggle to find anything to catch it on.

Chiikawa and Hachiware experiment with ways to swing the grass rope around for fun, and a carried-away Chiikawa tumbles from too much momentum.

Chiikawa and Hachiware practice a rescue with the grass rope but are surprised that it shrinks when pulled. Noticing the fish arriving, they hurry into action together.

Tied together with rope, Chiikawa and Hachiware join forces with the large fish to climb up a cliff-like place.

Hachiware pulls up Chiikawa as Chiikawa crosses the fraying grass rope, and together they dash away from the spot.

Chiikawa and Hachiware run desperately and speed up toward the nearly closed gate, but fail to make it before it shuts.

In the rain, Chiikawa and Hachiware go through the gate opened by Yoroi-san and move ahead. Encouraged by Hachiware, Chiikawa gets motivated and starts running.

Encouraged by Hachiware, Chiikawa enters the classroom and nervously works on writing at a desk.

It shows Chiikawa fighting off strong drowsiness to face the test paper, working on the exam alongside Hachiware and Usagi in the same classroom.

As Hachiware voices worry before the Level 5 results are announced, Chiikawa and Usagi watch over and encourage Hachiware while confirming the meaning of a small murmur.

It shows Hachiware spending a restless evening under the moonlit sky, trying to cheer himself up the night before the exam results are announced.

Chiikawa and Hachiware come to check the posted certification results, but find nothing posted yet and leave the spot in surprise.

Chiikawa and Hachiware check the list of successful applicants and line up holding the same number tags as before.

Hachiware finds his own number on the board and is overjoyed, confirming with Chiikawa that they passed.

Chiikawa encourages Hachiware, who is nervous about the successful applicants being called out, and the two head to a ramen restaurant.

While picturing celebrating Chiikawa, Hachiware quietly slurps a hearty bowl of ramen together with Chiikawa.

While eating noodles at the restaurant, Chiikawa and Hachiware confirm that the happy news is finally sinking in, holding back their celebration until they step outside.

Hachiware and Usagi toast to celebrate Chiikawa passing the weeding exam, and excitement grows when Usagi shows a higher-level certification.

Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi happily take commemorative photos with a camera.

When Chiikawa shows a treasured box, Hachiware decides to save the pay increase from the qualification in a pig-shaped piggy bank. Hachiware reports passing Level 5, and Usagi celebrates together.

Chiikawa and Hachiware report passing the weeding exam to Pochette no Yoroi-san and happily receive celebratory candy.

Chiikawa and Hachiware report passing to Rōdō no Yoroi-san, who celebrates them with connected treats worn like sashes.

Shisa and Kurimanju celebrate passing Level 5 as Chiikawa and Hachiware enjoy a special drink made by Kurimanju.

Chiikawa and Hachiware deliver treats to the used bookstore to celebrate passing the weeding exam, and the joy spreads to Shisa and Kurimanju. Hachiware also reveals that passing was thanks to a book from the used bookstore, which deeply moves the bookstore owner.

As Chiikawa and Hachiware eat crispy treats, Momonga joins them in tears. They all celebrate passing Level 5 together.

Rakko celebrates Chiikawa and Hachiware's promotion, and they go out for a celebratory meal with Usagi.

Gathered at a yakiniku restaurant to celebrate passing Level 2, the group encourages a hesitant Chiikawa to order whatever they like, while Chiikawa nervously struggles with the menu.

Chiikawa and the others join Usagi, who was practicing grilling meat alone. They watch Usagi's skilled handling while enjoying the meal together, and Usagi makes a divider with vegetables to eat in their own space.

At the yakiniku table, Hachiware advises Rakko as Rakko talks about ambition, but talk of inner growth overlaps with the cut of meat Usagi ordered, confusing everyone.

Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi enjoy foil-baked meat and garlic with Rakko, and talk about keeping their distance from others because the smell will linger.