Tohru's mother comes to a visit. Because she is disappointed in his work for Uncle, Tohru himself is trying to find a way to please her. Then trouble comes for him when a mob boss is attempting to steal an Octopus statue.
This episode provides examples of:
- Come Alone: A goon instructed Uncle to do this, but he shows up with Tohru's mother.Goon: Hey, I said front door and to come alone.Uncle: I told her. [to Tohru's mother] See, I told you!
- Don't Tell Mama: Tohru's mom is unaware that Valmont was a crime boss.
- Jewish Mother: Japanese, actually, but just as harsh.
- MacGuffin: The Octopus statue.
- Running Gag:
- Octopi being mistaken for fish, only to be told that they're actually cephalopods.
- Uncle being called "the billy goat" by Tohru's mom.
