Episode 3

"A Loner? Are You Kidding Me?" is the third episode of the Hachinan tte, Sore wa Nai Deshou! anime. It premiered on April 16, 2020.

Summary
At the Adventurers Academy, Wendelin tries to make friends but due to his lack of communication skills and high magic level, he was ostracized by the rest of the students. Three students, Erwin von Arnim, Louise Yorande Aorelia Oufelbeik and Iina Suzane Hirenbrant, share a bond over being the youngest children of lower-class families.

Wanting to gain Wendelin's recognition, they attempt to hunt a large pack of wolves but are overwhelmed until Wendelin rescues them. Due to a misunderstanding, the three believe Wendelin sees them as a burden when in reality he wants to be friends.

Their class attends a party hosted by Duke Braihiraider who takes an interest in Wendelin as Wendelin's father was one of his vassals. Wendelin asks Erwin, Louise and Iina to join him much to their surprise. They learn Braihiraider brought them to meet his court wizard, Brantark Ringstat, Alfred's former teacher, who confirms his suspicions that Wendelin is Alfred's successor.

Realizing that Wendelin is the same as them, Erwin, Louise and Iina agree to be Wendelin's friends and form an adventuring party. For returning Alfred's possessions to Braihiraider, Wendelin is rewarded a thousand gold coins and inherits Alfred's estate much to everyone's surprise.