Shiho receives a "special chance" card, which adds a new layer of risk and strategy to the game, though Tenji attempts to use this to further his own plans.
The episode confirms that Tenji was the one who stole the school trip money and signed the group up for the game. His motivation is rooted in an obsessive desire to isolate Shiho Sawaragi from the rest of the group so she has no one but him to turn to. Tomodachi Game Episode 4
You can see Tenji's master manipulation and the group's growing distrust in these episode highlights and reviews: Shiho receives a "special chance" card, which adds
Reviewers noted that this episode effectively transforms the show's tone by moving away from a group mystery to a "cat-and-mouse" psychological thriller. Tenji's behavior is frequently described by the community as "despicable" and "cringe-worthy" (fitting the episode title), particularly his extreme "nice guy" syndrome and stalker-like actions. You can see Tenji's master manipulation and the
While the group believes the secrets are being submitted by different people, Tenji is revealed to be the author behind most of the damaging rumors. He strategically plants lies to drive a wedge between Shiho and Yutori Kokorogi , even framing others to maintain his "nice guy" facade.