Decim oversees their judgment through a game of , but with a "Death Game" twist: each ball is linked to a part of the opponent's body, causing them to feel physical pain when a ball is potted. The Game & Reveal
Episode 3 of , titled " Rolling Ballade ," shifts the tone from the intense psychological thriller of the premiere to a more bittersweet, romantic drama. Episode Summary Death Parade (Dub) Episode 3
: It is revealed that the girl playing against him is indeed Mai, but she has undergone plastic surgery. She was actually the "plain" friend who worked at the bowling alley Shigeru frequented, not his childhood crush Chisato. She loved him from afar and felt she could only be with him if she changed her appearance. Decim oversees their judgment through a game of
: The episode explores Mai's struggle with her self-image and how Shigeru’s affection wasn't tied to the "perfect" face she tried to project. She was actually the "plain" friend who worked