Wolf and Amber Melancholy

Wolf and Amber Melancholy is an original video animation (OVA) for the Spice and Wolf anime that bridges the plot of the first and second seasons and marks the transition in the show's production from Imagin to Brain's Base.

Official Synopsis
"After a tense encounter with Nora over dinner, Holo falls ill. As Lawrence tries to help her regain her strength, the little wolf's hazy recollections of the many miles passed cause her to see the merchant in new ways."

Plot
Before leaving Ruvinheigen, Holo, Lawrence, Nora, and Enek have a celebratory dinner together, but Holo's animosity toward Nora prevents her from enjoying it. During the meal, Holo collapses from exhaustion. After she wakes back at the inn, she is mortified by her public display of weakness and confused by her feelings for Lawrence. A worried Lawrence chides her for not sharing that she felt so unwell.

For the next few days, Lawrence treats Holo's fever and fatigue by feeding her and balancing the four classical states: hot, cold, dry, and wet. She dreams and reminisces about her past and her journey so far with Lawrence, realizing her affection for him is intensifying. As she recovers, Holo grows closer to Lawrence, but she is conflicted by the knowledge of their vastly disparate lifespans.

Holo's aversion (or jealousy) toward Nora flares again when Lawrence blithely shares that Nora had helped him get fresh goat milk. Nora visits Holo, however, and the two make amends after sharing a joke at Lawrence's expense.

Trivia

 * This is the only episode that reveals Holo's thoughts to the audience.

Differences from the Manga

 * Honeyed peach preserves are not served at the dinner.
 * The scene of Nora helping Lawrence to buy goat milk to make porridge for Holo is not depicted.