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Dec 4, 7:24 AM
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Some things are just harder to execute than it looks. I mean, Sae should've known but trying to get her feelings across to Kouki was never going to be easy.

Felt like this episode was just creating obstacles for her. The typical school drama but this was still light in nature. Looks like the class managed to make something wonderful together for the exhibition.
Dec 4, 8:32 AM
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Looks like Subaru pushed herself to far.
And Kouki realises a rival appears but doesn't realise he still has a chance.
Ayukawa's feeling where clear since a few episodes ago but Sea doesn't seem to realise them.
She also needs to make her feelings clear but it to afraid to do so.
Guess next episode will be hectic.
Dec 4, 8:36 AM
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The class exhibition is looking great so far they have put so much effort into it.
Dec 4, 9:20 AM
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With the song request decided, and Izawa's pride pretty much filled like his ego to ward off his confession to Hisui and Mio's complaints about him, Sae is just there being Koki's support...and putting her confession to him on hold for pretty much a fear that she's never experienced before. Still, the two helping out each other like close friends, and the rest of their class at it too with the space hijinks thanks to Ayukawa being the capable one instead of Izawa, but Sae not yet having a chance to work with Koku, forces both Hisui and Mio to get creative on the role matchup.

As the school festival approaches, Sae and Koki having 30 mins to themselves, though Ayukawa relents Koki on knowing what Sae likes for a side drive, the class effort on mimicking the space theme with their blackout curtains, isn't working so well initially, that everyone doing double time on making their effect work, it finally gives a sense of realism for a hard work done right. However, Sakura being angry that her brother thinks that he is not the one that Sae likes, and not to mention the near tragedy in school...rumors sure can fly fast.

I pray that they can get the school festival up and running at this point...
Dec 4, 9:27 AM
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Why is everyone just relying on those who put up the hard work? What happened to Subaru really was the logical conclusion of having her being summoned over the PA every 2 minutes. It's a pity she didn't have a chance to encourage Sae as well to ask Kouki out.
But Mio finally getting fed up with Sae's and Kouki's shenanigans that she stepped in was great. I think she'd make a good match to Ayukawa but I guess that won't happen.
Dec 4, 10:08 AM
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Liked this episode, kamishiro getting anxious because he thinks Ayukawa likes Iwata ahhhhhhhh can't wait for next episode to see what happens. Also can't believe only 2 episodes are left
Dec 4, 10:29 AM
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Sae, girl I love you, but can we PLEASE stop assuming Kouki’s love interest is his COUSIN??! It was funny for like one episode, but now it’s just weird 😭 like of all the girls to be worried about, you really think he’d knowingly date his own cousin that goes to the same school?? I get they’re trying to stir up some of that good old fashioned shoujo romance drama to put pressure on Sae to confess but cmon!

Speaking of pressure, my boy Ayukawa is going all gas no breaks at this point. He’s awkward and shy, but in his own way he’s trying to make it very obvious to Sae he likes her. My confession is I really like he and Sae’s dynamic. There’s something way more interesting to me about two socially awkward people like this getting together. Of course, he never really had a shot which is unfortunate, but I love every interaction between he and Sae. The way she kinda falters a bit every time he touches or looks at her because she likes feeling wanted is so cute. Can’t forget how sweet it was of him to come running after her when he found out she was going to a ghetto supermarket lmao.

Poor dude doesn’t know that Sae doesn’t care about particular food or treats, it’s just anything from Kamishiro that makes her eyes light up because she loves him :/ can’t wait to see how their reception duty date goes next week. Sae’s eyes lighting up like it was an aquarium date or something because spending any amount of time with Kamishiro means the world to her.. so cute!
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Dec 4, 10:45 AM
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Yeah dude it is just a nice show to watch on the way to christmas and the new banger season.
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Dec 4, 11:00 AM
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Ayukawa doesn’t waste any time. he’s already starting to realize he likes Iwata and wants to know more about her, moving things forward. Now a misunderstanding has arisen because Kamishiro thinks that Iwata likes Ayukawa. Ayukawa is a really great guy, but knowing how this is going to play out, it’s obvious she’ll end up with Kamishiro. I just hope Ayukawa finds happiness too, since he’s turning out to be such a good character. I had noticed before, but this anime season is full of cool protagonist friends who suddenly develop feelings for the female lead: Aida in Kimi to Koete, Hashiba in Yano-kun, and Ayukawa here. And even more coincidentally, Hashiba and Ayukawa share the same voice actor lol.
Dec 4, 11:22 AM
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this is my favorite romance of the season, just how they interact with each other they're going through their feelings. I really hope in the end we're not left hanging, that they're able to get the feelings that they have for each other out there.
Dec 4, 11:50 AM
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I hope Ayukawa wins tbh, he is casual but nice and cool. Ik it will end differently but in romance animes i love side characters more cuz they are more down to earth types, feels natural.
Dec 4, 12:37 PM

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ayukawa is so much better 😭😭😭 but he doesn't stand a chance
Dec 4, 12:50 PM

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I cant believe Ayukawa is meant to be lanky and unpopular when he literally looks better than Kamishiro and he doesnt even look that skinny.

ayukawa more mature and bold imo. i think he would just confess on the spot as soon as he realizes he likes sae. he prob hasnt realized it but soon he will and trust me after realizing it the next thing he would do is confess. he fr not gonna drag it out and be scared of the consequences.

Her having the chance to talk to Kamishiro when they were painting together, but being too shy to say much and then when it was over and they couldnt get another chance to talk, she started complaining saying they never get the chance to speak. I find this so so real😭 cuz you keep begging for an opportunity but then when it finally arises, you freeze up/it feels too short/it passes too quickly.
Dec 4, 1:23 PM

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Man you know above all else I honestly feel bad for Kouki, he obviously loves Sae but I mean I imagine he's worried confessing which obviously is natural but through all of this he has to see her constantly getting along with Ayukawa and I mean its blatantly obvious Ayukawa likes Sae. But I mean hell at least props for making a half decent character to put into a love triangle I don't find Ayukawa one bit annoying.

I suppose Sae does kinda have to deal with that as well with Kouki's cousin but I mean its pretty clear neither of them like eachother romantically, that mostly comes from just schoolkids being schoolkids and starting bs rumours which I mean naturally she's gonna overthink the situation by that point.

Aka they just need to frickin confess already.



Also above all else I really hope the anime dedicates a portion of time towards Sui and Mio giving them more character and maybe even finding them a love interest each. Especially Sui she's so sweet and kind
Dec 4, 1:56 PM
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Kamishiro is just being a dog in the manger at this point. Just let Ayukawa win the girl! 😩
Dec 4, 4:44 PM
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I'm rooting for Ayukawa even knowing is a lose or lose bet. He's just too much of a good guy for Sae, he absolutely would take good care of her AS HE ALREADY DOES.
I do like Kamishiro also but he's just too afraid of even thinking of the posibility that Sae like him back and at this point its becoming really frustrating that he didnt even once tried to get his feeling across. Like... bruh there are only two episodes left before your fictional ass gets toss into oblivion HURRY UP.
Dec 4, 5:19 PM

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I really hope that the characters on the poster match their pairs, because Ayukawa is too good a character to remain in the background.
Dec 4, 5:35 PM

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Ayukawa taking his chance and doing everything Sae wants to do with Kamishiro. Sad there’s no chance for him
Dec 4, 6:09 PM
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ayukawa va a salir mal de esto que pena,, siendo tan linda persona😭😭
Dec 4, 8:53 PM

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At this point I'm also kinda rooting for Ayukawa since all Kamishiro seems to do is get jealous when he doesn't have the guts to go for Sae himself.
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Dec 4, 9:06 PM
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It's confirmed yall - mutuality.
But the way that this ends up happening in 2 episodes has got me really nervous. PLEASE no misunderstandings
Also, massive F for Ayukawa, deserves so much more honestly
Dec 4, 10:08 PM
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i really hate to see this season 2 eps away from ending I'll really miss it

idk what like how can someone be unlucky as them, both of them seeing that other one loves a different person like that's really does feel bad af to me as a viewer, man if ayukawa really loves sae here i js don't know what to say, i don't want to see ayukawa sad i really do like him, a great helping friend, and lastly i AM so fucking excited to see the last 2eps

4 / 5
Dec 5, 4:13 AM

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At this point I'm also kinda rooting for Ayukawa since all Kamishiro seems to do is get jealous when he doesn't have the guts to go for Sae himself.
@uselessDM Same, I'm also starting to root for them, cause Kamishiro isn't even trying anymore. I think the scene where Ayukawa asks what Sae's favourite things are was hitting the hammer on the head for me, cause how is the only fucking thing Kamishiro thinks she likes is food... He's starting to piss me off.
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Dec 5, 11:45 AM

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Loved the episode, kind of a heavy one, though. First, Kouki seems to think that Yota likes Sae, which makes Kouki jealous. On the other hand, after what Sae saw in the pre-ending scene, Kouki carrying Subaru to the infirmary, she ends up getting jealous too.

Putting Yota, Kouki, and Subaru aside, I have to point out how adorable the creature Hisui is. Her voice actress is outstanding, perfectly capturing the character's cuteness. Same goes for Mio, who may seem plain and boring at first, but is actually SUPER COOL.

Hisui is adorable, but she makes Sae nervous and anxious by constantly telling her to hurry and do this or that. It’s all meant to help Sae, I get it, and I love Hisui. Mio, on the other hand, never forces Sae and always supports her in whatever she does or wants, which is super cool of her.
Dec 5, 10:09 PM
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Dude next episode about to be insane!!
Dec 6, 12:46 AM

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As much as I am rooting for Youta I was sure he had missed his chance. Yet it appears that the author is not done baiting us with this ship.
Dec 6, 4:00 AM
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the cousin misunderstanding plotline is really redundant.
Dec 6, 7:28 AM
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this shii getting so peak
Dec 6, 7:33 AM

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They both shouldn't have worried about it if already sure that they love each other...
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Dec 6, 3:33 PM
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This misunderstanding amongst the two of them had overstayed its welcome. Fortunately, there are two episodes left. Hopefully it can redeem itself at the end and I can bump up the rating a bit.
Dec 7, 8:40 AM
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Ayukawa the best character. I love how he strives to learn about Iwata.
Dec 8, 3:48 AM

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KAMISHIRO KOUKI YOU ARE AN IDIOT!!! Even Subaru understands what happened and told you to go ask Iwata, so OMG DO IT !!!!!
Dec 8, 12:28 PM
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some nice progression of the relationships between the characters
Dec 9, 2:44 PM

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Ummmm THEY’RE COUSINS. Sae’s gotta chill. I need her to confess already. This is getting annoying.


Dec 11, 6:09 AM

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Ayukawa is so endearing to me omg..... Asking what Sae likes and giving her something. He's so cute??? It's kind of funny how Kamishiro and Ayukawa's care towards Sae showed in different ways in this ep. Kamishiro got very busy trying to take the load that others might give Sae, while Ayukawa was looking at Sae and being with her when he can. Sae was the one who initiated to have more time with Kamishiro, but that is thanks to her friends urging actually. That duo picture was good though, thanks Sui-chan. Also, Mio!!! Now on first name basis, so cute. Kagawa really worked hard leading the class.

Btw I love the 2 scenes of the very extra rock-paper-scissors final round, and the slow reveal of their class winning the curtains. HAHA

Even if Ayukawa gets rejected or not, they should all still visit his hometown just the same! (self-serving me wanting more ayukawa screentime lol). I also don't understand the in-universe standard of popularity, because Ayukawa's character design is good. He's handsome, tall, has a mature vibe and good at school??? Is the studentry not seeing this guy? The author is really making us see his good points to make our heart ache later on, huh.

Not Subaru straightforwardly asking "are you sure it's not you that sae likes?" we need this since ep 1 w

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