To avoid looking like she forgot Chiyo's birthday, Sekine is forced to use a "forbidden" psychic skill that causes her to temporarily gain weight so she can sky-write a birthday message. Character Developments

The episode emphasizes her role as the "straight man" of the group, burdened by knowing everyone else's secrets while struggling with her own social standing. 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku - Episode 3 discussion

In a misguided attempt to make Sekine feel better by comparison, Rikka nearly uses her alien technology to turn everyone else in the vicinity into "space pigs".

Her dedication to her friends is shown to be intense, though her alien logic often results in potentially world-threatening solutions to minor social problems.

In the third episode of 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku (also known as The Little Lies We All Tell ), titled the story shifts focus to the dynamics of the group's friendship and the "greed" that originally brought them together. Plot Highlights

The group attempts to throw a surprise party for Chiyo. Rikka considers brainwashing Chiyo to ensure the surprise works, but Tsubasa (Tsuyoshi) genuinely remembers her birthday and prepares a gift.

When a local street food vendor gives everyone except Sekine an extra takoyaki ball, the other girls feel guilty. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings as they try "too hard" to be nice to Sekine, which only makes her feel more excluded.