Hitorijime My Hero

Jaded high schooler Masahiro Setagawa finds his life transformed by teacher Kousuke Ooshiba.

Masahiro Setagawa is a high school student who feels disillusioned with life and has become a helpless delinquent. His perspective shifts significantly after he encounters his teacher, Kousuke Ooshiba. This meeting serves as a pivotal moment that alters the course of his existence, moving him away from his previous state of apathy and disorder. The narrative focuses on the impact of this specific relationship on his personal development and outlook.

The Days Go On, But There's More

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Kensuke observes Hasekura with a girl while he seeks new ways to repair their bond

Kensuke remains deeply affected by his previous meeting with Hasekura. During this time, he notices a girl dropping Hasekura off at school. At the same time, Hasekura considers an alternative approach to fixing his relationship with Kensuke. The narrative focuses on these parallel developments as both characters navigate their complex dynamic. Kensuke's lingering reaction to the past encounter contrasts with Hasekura's active search for a solution to mend their ties. This episode highlights the emotional distance between them and the different methods they employ to address their issues. The scene at the school serves as a catalyst for Hasekura's reflection on how to reconnect with his friend.

Kensuke embraces his feelings for Hasekura while Setagawa faces personal truths

Kensuke has grown comfortable with his romantic feelings for Hasekura and is content with their current relationship status. In contrast, Setagawa is forced to confront and deal with some difficult truths regarding his own emotions. The narrative focuses on these parallel emotional developments, highlighting Kensuke's satisfaction alongside Setagawa's internal struggle to understand his true feelings.

Setagawa struggles to comprehend recent events involving Kousuke and reflects on the past.

Setagawa is unable to process the events that occurred during his previous encounter with Kousuke. His emotional state is in turmoil as he attempts to make sense of the situation. In an effort to understand his current feelings, he turns his attention to memories from the past. This introspective journey highlights his internal conflict and confusion regarding his relationship with Kousuke. The narrative focuses on Setagawa's psychological struggle to reconcile his emotions with recent experiences, leading him to seek clarity through reflection on earlier interactions.

The narrative focuses on a character referred to as a savior who is urged to attain freedom.

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High school boys emit loud howls in this episode

Kousuke and Masahiro navigate school romance, pet shop visits, and lunch misunderstandings.

Kousuke kisses Masahiro at school, but Masahiro stops him due to public setting concerns. Masahiro seeks advice from Hasekura using ramen coupons, while classmate Monika Matsuzawa confesses her crush on Kousuke, which Masahiro overhears. The couple walks home, where Kousuke admits hunger during test season. They visit a pet shop to buy food for Sasa, spending time there because Masahiro is excited by animals, including a dog named Shigeo resembling Mitsuru. Yuusei Yuge is introduced as a new friend and cook. The boys discuss their preferences, leading Kousuke to feel jealous, though Masahiro comforts him. Hasekura informs Kensuke about the relationship and warns Kousuke against bold actions at school. Masahiro attempts to give Kousuke a homemade lunch but flees after seeing Monika offer one. Later, Kensuke and Hasekura deliver the lunch to Kousuke at the Ooshiba house. Kousuke reveals he rejected Monika’s lunch, stating he only accepts food from his beautiful wife. Masahiro then kisses Kousuke independently, and Kousuke shows him that he has adopted Shigeo.

Friends react to Masahiro and Kousuke's kiss while Mitsuru struggles with jealousy and confusion.

While the group visits a supermarket, Mitsuru suspects Masahiro favors Kousuke, causing tension that Kensuke attempts to resolve. At school, Masahiro kisses Kousuke after the latter expresses missing him, an act witnessed by Jirou. Upon returning, Jirou reports the incident, prompting Mitsuru to call the act disgusting. Kensuke defends his friends, threatening to expel Mitsuru for disrespecting them as family. Masahiro overhears this confrontation, and Hasekura criticizes him for being discovered, though the others remain accepting. Mitsuru feels isolated from his new peers and struggles with confusion regarding the relationship dynamics and Masahiro’s age. He eventually seeks to understand Masahiro’s perspective. During a barbecue, Mitsuru is seated outside. Kousuke reveals he saw Jirou watching but stayed silent to help his friends connect, resulting in Kousuke also being moved outside with Mitsuru.

Kousuke and Masahiro navigate public scrutiny and relationship insecurities

Kousuke drags a reluctant Masahiro from the Ooshiba house to a hotel, claiming exhaustion and a desire for affection. At school, friends tease Masahiro about his absence, prompting Mitsuru to warn against drawing attention, while Kousuke announces their secret is out. They visit Relax Bar Mary, where Ayaka and her husband Houjou, Hasekura’s brother-in-law, confront them. Houjou accuses Kousuke of predation to protect Masahiro, but Masahiro admits he initiated the relationship. Troubled by potential job loss, Masahiro flees after Kousuke arranges a sunset date at a cliffside to view a Sunday meteor shower. An after-credits scene shows the principal questioning teacher Miss Kaidae regarding Kousuke.

Kousuke's Promotion Sparks Masahiro's Insecurity and a Rainy Breakup

Mitsuru and Yunge witness Kousuke being informed he is no longer a temporary teacher, causing panic among the boys. They alert Kensuke, who rushes to his brother, while Masahiro is summoned from skipping school by a text message. Masahiro intends to quit school to save Kousuke’s job, but Kensuke stops him, revealing Kousuke is actually receiving a permanent position. The group plans a surprise party at Hasekura’s house, though Masahiro remains worried their relationship threatens Kousuke’s career. Hasekura warns that Kousuke might dump Masahiro if he does not overcome his insecurity, angering Kensuke. Masahiro flees into the rain, while Houjou notes Kousuke’s apathy. After receiving advice at Relax Bar Mary, Masahiro travels to a random beach. Kousuke calls to congratulate him, but Masahiro breaks up with him and throws his phone into the ocean.

Masahiro and Kousuke reconcile after a misunderstanding regarding their breakup and a missed letter.

Masahiro encounters Kensuke, his mother, and Hasekura while shopping, explaining that their planned surprise party is irrelevant due to his breakup. Meanwhile, Kousuke leaves a letter at Masahiro’s home and meets him at a park where they once hid from a gang. Kousuke acknowledges the strain their relationship caused and asks to buy cat food for Sasa. He then clarifies he does not wish to end things, revealing Masahiro misinterpreted their previous conversation. Kousuke requests a meeting at a cliff-side if Masahiro considers reconciling. Later, Masahiro’s mother mentions finding Kousuke’s letter before leaving for Christmas. Despite initial reluctance, Masahiro reads it, realizes he wants to be together, and rushes to the location. He confesses his love, and Kousuke reciprocates, giving Masahiro a ring that unfortunately does not fit.