Spy X Family season 2 episode 4: Anya's Encounter with Knowledge-Filled Pastries
Anya and Becky discover the cafeteria's secret: the pastries of knowledge! Find out what unfolds in Spy X Family season 2 episode 4
Spy x Family season 2 episode 4, which aired on October 28, 2023, adapted chapters 42 and 43 and maintained the consistent pacing of the rest of the season. Season 2 of Spy x Family can be streamed on Crunchyroll and Muse Asia's YouTube channel, with episode 3 scheduled for release on November 5, 2023.
The conclusion of Spy x Family season 2 episode 4 marked the introduction of a new client for Yor and signaled the start of the Cruise Ship arc. This upcoming arc will delve into Yor's profession as an assassin.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Spy x Family season 2 episode 4.
Spy X Family season 2 episode 4: Anya and Becky learn that the cafeteria is selling the pastries of knowledge
The Pastries of Knowledge as displayed in the anime (Image via CloverWorks and WIT)
Episode 4 of Spy x Family season 2 commences by introducing the fabled "Pastry of Knowledge." These delectable treats were a rare sight at the esteemed Eden Academy and were said to bestow genius-level intelligence upon anyone who consumed them. Subsequently, Becky and Anya find themselves seated in their lecture hall, where Becky unveils the unsettling news that students will be sorted into groups based on their academic performance in the upcoming semester.
Anya and Becky discover that the cafeteria is selling the infamous pastries of knowledge, and they quickly head there. On their way, they unexpectedly encounter Damian and his friends, who are also eager to obtain the delectable treats.
In the end, none of them succeed in acquiring the pastries as George Glooman purchases the remaining few pieces. Subsequently, George willingly opts to share four out of his five pastries with Anya, Becky, Damian, and two other acquaintances.
Consequently, Anya and Damian's party resorts to playing a card game to determine who will receive the four pastries. Initially, Anya possesses the advantage in the game owing to her esper abilities. However, she unexpectedly finds herself on the brink of losing to Damian.
Anya's quiz scores (Image via CloverWorks and WIT)
Later, Damian magnanimously allows himself to be defeated by Anya in the game so that she can have the final pastry. However, in a surprising turn of events, Anya graciously offers Damian half of the coveted treat. Ultimately, they all indulge in the Pastries of Knowledge, only to achieve abysmal results on their respective tests.
The episode's latter half begins with Franky informing Loid that his informant was killed by an assassination group called "Garden." Subsequently, Franky seeks Loid's assistance in locating a cafe employee's lost cat, as impressing this individual is Franky's goal.
Yor as shown in the anime (Image via CloverWorks and WIT)
In Spy x Family season 2 episode 4, Franky and Yor embark on a mission to locate and apprehend the elusive cat. Eventually, Yor succeeds in capturing the feline and entrusts it to Franky in order to reunite it with its rightful owner. However, during the cat's journey home, Franky stumbles upon the surprising revelation that the cafe employee is already romantically involved.
Final thoughts
The fourth episode of Spy x Family season 2 adapted chapters 42 and 43 of the manga, setting the stage for the most significant arc of the season. A thrilling trailer for the upcoming arc has already been released, generating immense excitement among fans.
Episode 5 will adapt chapters 44 and 45 and will flesh out Yor's character as well as her organization called "Garden."
