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| Good for Rika as she managed to go on a date with Takuya. It feels like a step to building her own character, relationship with Takuya, and overall confidence. She got all dressed up with a hat and simple look too. The date itself is nothing out of the ordinary but cute to see their chemistry on screen. We got to see a kiss too! |
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| It was a cute episode the two finally kissed and they are starting to realise their feelings for each other. The question now is what was that cliffhanger about. Did someone snitch on them or are they being send as a couple to Alaska it would be interesting to know. |
| She tried so hard to show him her "true" self, being so sure that'll make Oohara not like her anymore ... only as one would expect .. it had a totally opposite effect, i bet she did not expected this date to turn this good at the end, lol. This indeed was a very cute episode. |
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Finally, they were kissing!! And, Rika was very cute and when felt nervous about the kiss. The location where they were kissing. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hejBoLKa3s9amTN69 |
何それ？意味分かんない  |
| We finally got to see Takuya and Rika kiss and Rika's reaction afterwards was just adorable. |
| "This seems like a strange mood for a date," You are correct sir, it is indeed a strange mood for a date. "Act normally, act normally" 'Normally' here has a VERY frame of reference dependent meaning. First episode in a while where Takuya is best boy and Rika is best girl |
| Lord Cruelty V "But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be" |
| OMG A KISS LETS GOOO WE ARE SOOO BACK. Rika and Takuya are adorable. Kinda feel bad for the childhood friend tho, Nao was a riot 😭 but my ship has sailed! The date was perfect too.I think it’s so cute how enthralled by nature Rika is. It’s so attractive to me seeing a girl just nerd out and be herself, showcasing all her passions with no regard for judgement.. got so worried when she said this would be the last time they saw each other, but s/o to Takuya for actually having a backbone, standing up and telling her how he feels! So proud of my boy Now that they’ve kissed that means it’s time for a real relationship and marriage! Idk if these last few eps will adapt a finished manga or not, but I’m looking forward to seeing them play out! If the end of the ep is any indication, with them being awkward around each other at work, this’ll be fun. |
Marinate1016Dec 5, 10:30 PM
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OH MY GOOOOD! PURE CINEMAAAAAAA! I can't believe it! This is exactly why romance lovers stick around, episode after episode, completely hooked. The kiss between Rika and Takuya... What a moment! What perfection! I wasn’t ready for this. When Rika mentioned she might move to Alaska, my heart dropped. I thought love was slipping through their fingers, but no… it happened. That kiss between them changed everything. It was beautiful, intense, and absolutely unexpected. And I love how Rika is realizing that love isn’t something that just falls from the sky in an instant. It’s built, it’s felt, it’s lived… just like in real life. This detail makes the story feel so real, and I can’t help but feel even more connected to it. But watch out, it seems like her boss is starting to suspect something. Could it be that the stalker already spilled the beans about their fake marriage? If that’s the case… what a twist! Then again, if they decide to be together for real now, technically they wouldn’t be lying anymore, right? *lol* God, I can’t wait to see what happens next. I NEED the next episode NOW. This show doesn’t just outdo itself; it goes straight for the heart. THIS IS ART!  |
Marinate1016 said: Kinda feel bad for the childhood friend tho, Nao was a riot I will take on the hard duty of consoling her. |
| Lord Cruelty V "But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be" |
| Fuck...shit..WoW I never expected a kiss. I was about to be real mad at Rika and then ah another generic anime kiss-bait. But no the idiots actually did it for some reason without giving a 0 thought. Thats the spirit. Takuya absolute Chad for not giving up and Rika absolute idiot. Girl anyone with one travel loving bone will love this trip of a randomass canel get a clue. Really loved how they went complete shock mode after the kiss, specially Rika and they still haven't processed that fully.  Really adorable and wholesome episode. I was kinda losing intrest but this was welcome surprise, finally a enjoyable episode till end. Now just hope something doesn't bad happen maybe with the snitch. But the boss is cool I don't think it will go bad. Still can't believe out of literally nowhere they actually kissed😭♥️ |
WaterMageDec 5, 12:37 PM
| You two have the weirdest ways of flirting, but regardless, everything will surely work out fine if you keep this up. ^_^ |
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| Oh wow, they actually did it! First base, safe! I'm glad these two awkward birds have acknowledged their feelings for one another, even if they are a little rattled being their first love most likely. They're just so pure. The date might have seemed like a boring way to spend your precious day off to most people, but for people in love, often just spending time with that person is all it takes to be happy. That phone call that boss Kurokawa got reminded me that I'm still curious about who the rat trying to sabotage them is. Maybe the cat is out of the bag going by the ending of the episode of the being called into a meeting, looking stern. 2 episodes left...But there's still over 300 days left until the marriage! And we still haven't gotten around to Gonda making up with Kaori. I doubt 2 episodes are enough for that. I'm guessing the manga will continue it? |
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Oh wow, they actually did it! First base, safe! I'm glad these two awkward birds have acknowledged their feelings for one another, even if they are a little rattled being their first love most likely. They're just so pure.
The date might have seemed like a boring way to spend your precious day off to most people, but for people in love, often just spending time with that person is all it takes to be happy.
That phone call that boss Kurokawa got reminded me that I'm still curious about who the rat trying to sabotage them is. Maybe the cat is out of the bag going by the ending of the episode of the being called into a meeting, looking stern.
2 episodes left...But there's still over 300 days left until the marriage! And we still haven't gotten around to Gonda making up with Kaori. I doubt 2 episodes are enough for that. I'm guessing the manga will continue it?
The date might have seemed like a boring way to spend your precious day off to most people, but for people in love, often just spending time with that person is all it takes to be happy.
That phone call that boss Kurokawa got reminded me that I'm still curious about who the rat trying to sabotage them is. Maybe the cat is out of the bag going by the ending of the episode of the being called into a meeting, looking stern.
2 episodes left...But there's still over 300 days left until the marriage! And we still haven't gotten around to Gonda making up with Kaori. I doubt 2 episodes are enough for that. I'm guessing the manga will continue it?
| @Estoy_Gordo the manga ends at chapter 110.5. This episode adapted up to chapter 40. So unless they announce a 2nd season I'd read the manga |
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Oh wow, they actually did it! First base, safe! I'm glad these two awkward birds have acknowledged their feelings for one another, even if they are a little rattled being their first love most likely. They're just so pure.
The date might have seemed like a boring way to spend your precious day off to most people, but for people in love, often just spending time with that person is all it takes to be happy.
That phone call that boss Kurokawa got reminded me that I'm still curious about who the rat trying to sabotage them is. Maybe the cat is out of the bag going by the ending of the episode of the being called into a meeting, looking stern.
2 episodes left...But there's still over 300 days left until the marriage! And we still haven't gotten around to Gonda making up with Kaori. I doubt 2 episodes are enough for that. I'm guessing the manga will continue it?
The date might have seemed like a boring way to spend your precious day off to most people, but for people in love, often just spending time with that person is all it takes to be happy.
That phone call that boss Kurokawa got reminded me that I'm still curious about who the rat trying to sabotage them is. Maybe the cat is out of the bag going by the ending of the episode of the being called into a meeting, looking stern.
2 episodes left...But there's still over 300 days left until the marriage! And we still haven't gotten around to Gonda making up with Kaori. I doubt 2 episodes are enough for that. I'm guessing the manga will continue it?
| @Estoy_Gordo the manga ends at chapter 110.5. This episode adapted up to chapter 40. So unless they announce a 2nd season I'd read the manga |
| Much like Honjouji and Oohara, I can't pinpoint exactly when they went from pretending to be a married couple to suddenly kissing. I was genuinely surprised when Honjouji mentioned that they were moving to Alaska! Thankfully, they managed to communicate properly this time and it all culminated in a kiss. That good communication didn't last long though. At least Honjouji isn't mad at him anymore. All my respect to Oohara for his patience during the date, where Honjouji practically ignored him and still waited admiring the real Honjouji instead of giving up out of sheer boredom. Is there more drama coming? It's possible that the blackmailer has spilled the beans on the boss. |
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| Honjoji-san really went out of her way to ask Ohara-san for a date, she could have just called. Would have also fixed the issue of making sure OHara is properly dressed for the event. Anyway, Honjoji is my type of girl to go on a date with, having a tour of that viaduct and knowing more about the city's past is more fun than imagined. I'm glad that Ohara found the date fun as well, but I bet that he was quite hungry after all that walking. it seems that the manager may have heard about their arranged marriage at the end. I bet they will be asked to prove that their relationship is true in the next episode. I'm guessing they will be sent out to a company assignment on their own for a couple of days, as proof? |
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| awkward kiss. looks like their boss now knows the fake marriage plot I wonder if she knows they now have feelings for each other. |
| Allah'ım çok aşırı tatlılar ya >_< Honjoji'nin tepkiler şahane zaten.Eh artık önce kendinize sonra da birbirinize karşı dürüst olun artık. Oh my Allah, they are so cute >_< Honjoji's reactions are amazing anyway. Well, be honest with yourselves first and then with each other. |
| This whole date had a very weird energy lol. And then THAT happened. First kiss lessgoooo! Rika tried to push Takuya away thinking that he'd find the everyday Rika boring. But it backfired in a good way. I loved how instead of being bored he just kept falling for her harder. That's so cute. Rika really has some insane inferiority complex. She needs someone like Takuya tho he has his own problems. It's great to see the two slowly gaining courage. That cliffhanger tho. Why must the episode end like this??? This episode was so good. Can't wait for the next episode. |
| Just to preface... these ARE adults right... right???? "I'm not some junior high student", uh well bad news pal. YOUR ACTING LIKE ONE. Seriously, I wanted the, to have some progress, but this just made things so much more... worse? Just please end this quickly already. |
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| Damm Rika cam be quite assertive when she wants to. Funny seeing Rika fall back to her usual self when she feels distressed. Guess her past time is exploring after all. Still its funny seeing her challenge Ohara via the date to dislike her due to her interests and failing so adorably. Looks like the jig may be up though. |
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| What a good kiss can create: Amazing feelings What that particular kiss created on Rika's head: FREAKIN' ERUPTING VOLCANOES!!!   The ending is near. I don't think it can beat Rin in Giji Harem... But it is fairly close. |
LaczPro19Dec 13, 10:32 AM
| Took them long. I hope they both get sent to Alaska for taking this far too long. |
AkeZZZ said: Finally, they were kissing!! And, Rika was very cute and when felt nervous about the kiss. The location where they were kissing. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hejBoLKa3s9amTN69 Dude you answered the question which I was wondering. Thanks bro |
| Don't think ive ever been this disappointed in a kiss scene in any anime. They are utterly incapable of talking to each other or acting like adults. They keep postponing and delaying talking to each other because then you would have to progress the story and their relationship. Now watch whatever the manager is gonna say put a pause to this whole event and they are still stuck in this limbo even though they clearly like each other. Why even have adult romance when your characters act more childish than a middle school romance show. |
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 The kiss, Rika's emotional overload at her apartment and them trying to do their job with the kiss playing on repeat in their minds. Precious! "Oh, this doesn't mean I'm angry. Honest." |
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| This was really...unique. It's fascinating and odd to me that it would be in what appears to be on the surface such a plain Jane, run-of-the-mill type love story and show. Probably the only "normal" romance I've found relatable in anime/most fiction generally (by "normal" I mean, not incestuous, major age gap, interspecies, etc.), at least from Honjouji's end and perspective. |
| This episode was a rollercoaster of emotions. First we have Honjoji trying to break up with our boy Ohara after he said how much he enjoyed being with her in her own element, then they're kissing, and I'm squealing. I can definitely relate to the volcanos of emotions! |
Born to shoujo, forced to shounen. |
LaczPro19 said: What a good kiss can create: Amazing feelings What that particular kiss created on Rika's head: FREAKIN' ERUPTING VOLCANOES!!!  The ending is near. I don't think it can beat Rin in Giji Harem... But it is fairly close. Lol!!! I loved this!!! Never have I seen the whole "I'm keeping my cool about them but on the inside I am head over heels" thing captured so wonderfully!!! Those explosions were just wonderful y'all.. especially when she did the silent screams after she *calmly* made it back to her place?? Lol! |
| Sweet they kissed finally. |
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LaczPro19 said:
What a good kiss can create: Amazing feelings
What that particular kiss created on Rika's head: FREAKIN' ERUPTING VOLCANOES!!!
The ending is near. I don't think it can beat Rin in Giji Harem... But it is fairly close.
What a good kiss can create: Amazing feelings
What that particular kiss created on Rika's head: FREAKIN' ERUPTING VOLCANOES!!!
The ending is near. I don't think it can beat Rin in Giji Harem... But it is fairly close.
Lol!!! I loved this!!! Never have I seen the whole "I'm keeping my cool about them but on the inside I am head over heels" thing captured so wonderfully!!!
Those explosions were just wonderful y'all.. especially when she did the silent screams after she *calmly* made it back to her place?? Lol!
| @MoonlitGrass7 they were just chef kiss 🤌🏻 |
| She was the only who came up with the marriage proposal to start with so why is she shocked Takuya is starting to catch feelings? Why doesn't she share her damn facts with Takuya and the map? Ugh this so annoying. Bro is in her own world she didn't even realize she walked past Bochi lmao They barely know each other but they're completely and utterly madly in love with each other? Yeah, okay. They're not even able to have full conversations with each other. How could he possibly say she's important to him when this is their official first date lmao they also avoid each other like a plague. Even Takuya is a damn pussy bro. The kiss was so out place and way too damn awkward. What the hell. Ugggh they're both so pathetic. Its so frustrating, they are grown ass adults who act like children. Idc, this shit isn't "absolute cinema," not even close. Don't bother starting an argument with me or telling me to stop watching it. I enjoy hating on this so let me be. |
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"  |
| To be honest this kind of date sounds awesome to me, anyway it ended up with a kiss between them :) lmao all the screams and volcano explosions the artistic direction this episode was hilarious |
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| With Rika finally plucking her courage to storm to Takuya's doorstep for a date to confirm her feelings, it's quite the gunshot approach. Regardless of what it is, a date's a date, and in typical work fashion, it's the travel documentary map Otaku version of herself to prove that the love between the both of them is real or fake. Though tense at times, Takuya getting to see the everyday Rika of how she is like and being enamored by her true self, and Rika finally putting her feelings to rest by separating the both of them, the true hearts of both of them signifying the same feelings, and then sealing it with a kiss, it's magical. Nonetheless, the kiss is quite the reaction that they didn't expect, but to have the significance of that kiss take over even their work, this proves too much to pretend a fake marriage, and what does their boss have to say about this? |
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| They said they're done, and then proceeded to kiss each other for a minute straight. Really a way to know about your feelings lol. Now yeah, the person who's putting thoughts into everyone's head has somehow convinced their boss lady as well. Their plan won't fail right? |
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