7 : The Target's Second Son May 2026

This creates a hilarious irony: Loid thinks Plan B is dead in the water, when in reality, he’s closer to success than ever—if only his target’s son could admit his feelings. Why It Matters

The episode picks up in the aftermath of Anya’s "elegant" right hook to Damian Desmond’s face. With "Plan A" (Anya becoming an Imperial Scholar) looking increasingly unlikely due to her academic... let's call it creativity ... Loid is forced to lean hard into "Plan B": . 7 : The Target's Second Son

The core of the episode is the apology itself. When Anya finally gets the words out through tears, we see a shift in Damian Desmond. Instead of accepting it with grace, he becomes a flustered mess. As many reviewers noted, this is where the "rug is pulled out from under us"—Damian doesn't just tolerate Anya; he develops a massive, embarrassing crush on the girl who punched him. This creates a hilarious irony: Loid thinks Plan

Loid’s desperation in this episode is peak comedy. We see him infiltrating Eden Academy in various disguises—from a janitor to a cafeteria worker—just to subtly (or not so subtly) pressure Anya into apologizing to Damian. Whether it’s carving "SORRY" into an omelet or reflecting messages with a mirror, Loid's over-the-top espionage for a first-grader's social life is a highlight. A New Dynamic: Anya & Becky let's call it creativity

Beyond the laughs, Mission 7 touches on the "wholesome half" of the show. We see Loid grappling with the fact that he hasn't been the "ideal father," worrying that his pressure is alienating Anya. It’s these moments of genuine parenting anxiety that ground the absurd premise.