Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu.

Tadano and Komi navigate their first day at a new school with communication challenges

Tadano and Komi begin their first day at a new school. Tadano makes a sincere effort to establish a friendship with Komi. However, Komi is extremely shy and finds it difficult to communicate verbally. Her struggle to speak properly creates an initial barrier between them. Tadano remains patient and supportive despite her silence. The episode focuses on their early interactions and Tadano's determination to connect with her. This sets the stage for their relationship development as they adjust to their new environment together.

The narrative centers on a character who is merely a childhood friend.

Stage fright, a cell phone, a student election, an accidental call, and a game

Physical Exam Results and Yamai's Kidnapping Incident

Makeru Yadano challenges Komi to a physical exam to prove superiority, but Komi wins due to better eyesight, height, and weight. Yadano declares the results a draw. Tadano receives average scores. Ren Yamai, obsessed with Komi, kidnaps Tadano to isolate him from her. Najimi visits Yamai’s house and finds Tadano in a closet. Yamai claims she is a better friend, but Komi rejects her choice. Komi blames herself and speaks aloud to ask if Tadano remains her friend. Najimi facilitates an apology. Komi reveals her social anxiety to Yamai, who accepts it and vows to help Komi make 100 friends. Komi agrees to let Yamai become her friend.

Komi navigates summer uniform, fitness tests, and social interactions with friends and new acquaintances.

Komi’s summer attire draws admiration, while Yadano fails to defeat her in fitness tests despite renewed determination. Najimi visits Komi’s home, meeting her outgoing mother Shūko, and leaves Komi and Tadano alone, though he is disappointed by the lack of romance. Najimi discovers a childhood photo album and sends visit pictures, which Komi displays in a frame. The group visits Ramen Darou, where Komi impresses staff and patrons by adhering to unspoken etiquette. Omoharu Nakanaka, a chuunibyou, identifies Komi as Princess Komilia from a past life, prompting Tadano to recall his own middle school behavior. Recognizing Nakanaka’s loneliness, Komi offers to be her gym partner. Najimi takes Tadano’s umbrella, leaving a note that leads Komi and Tadano to share hers, during which Komi notices Tadano shielding her from rain. At a convenience store, Tadano realizes Komi read the note and waited for him to share the umbrella.

Komi navigates daily activities like jokes, shopping, and studying while bonding with Tadano.

Komi tries telling a joke but lacks timing, though Tadano’s poor attempt impresses her. She shops for clothes for the first time, choosing a dress Tadano selected. At a salon, owner Maki Karisu understands her, but trainee Kamiko Arai misinterprets her silence until Komi thanks her. Only Tadano notices her new haircut, delighting Komi. Overthinking her day keeps her awake, but she sleeps thinking of Tadano’s help. Najimi struggles to study in the library, causing noise that leads to punishment by the assistant librarian. Despite this, everyone passes their exams, leaving Yadano angry that Komi scored higher. During the first week of summer break, both Komi and Tadano feel lonely but hesitate to contact each other. Najimi resolves this by inviting them both to swim at the pool.

Komi visits the pool, library, and park while navigating social interactions and personal growth.

Nervous but punctual, Komi wears a bikini chosen by Tadano after Yamai insists she buy one, as she only owns a school swimsuit. After scraping her knee, she sits alone until Tadano comforts her by pulling her into shallow water to protect her bandage, later panicking when he realizes he held her hand. The group ends the day with a water gun fight. Komi then visits the library with her father, who also struggles with communication. They share shaved ice and discuss her school life through mostly non-verbal means. Komi finds a book but is too shy to borrow it, choosing to read it in place. Her intense stare initially frightens a baby, but she eventually cheers him up. Tadano, also at the library, watches her happily and forgets to return his own book. Later, Komi enjoys a solitary time at a park, where a passing Tadano is awed by her beauty and again forgets to return his book.

Komi visits relatives, attends a summer festival with Tadano, and struggles with the end of vacation.

Komi and her family visit relatives, where she bonds with her cousin Akira. Her grandmother Yuiko discovers Tadano’s name on Komi’s phone after Komi reacts nervously to a question about boys. Later, Najimi invites Komi and Tadano to a summer festival. Komi worries about forgetting writing materials, but Tadano offers assistance. They enjoy various stalls, and Komi wins a video game console by beating Tadano in a shooting game. She successfully compliments Tadano’s appearance and writes a note expressing her enjoyment of their time together, erasing it before he sees it. The group then visits Tadano’s home, meeting his sister Hitomi. As they reminisce about the summer, Komi breaks down in tears, revealing for the first time that she does not want the season to end.

Nokoko struggles with city life while Komi learns social skills through games and work.

As the new semester starts, Nokoko Inaka feels out of place in the city. She shadows Komi to learn proper ordering etiquette after hearing about a sandwich purchase. Later, Nakanaka hosts Komi at her home, inviting Najimi and Tadano to join. Tadano helps Komi learn to play a video game. On a day off, Komi and Tadano assist Najimi with tissue distribution at a store. Komi gains confidence after successfully handing a tissue to a woman, completing the task. In class, Tadano has a seed on his face, but Komi is too shy to mention it. She then asks Tadano to use her first name, but he refuses. When Najimi suggests Komi call Tadano by his first name to set an example, Komi becomes too embarrassed to comply.

Komi competes in sports day, feels jealousy over Tadano, and exchanges cat keychains with friends.

During the annual school sports day, Komi encounters the competitive second-year student Chika Netsuno. In the relay race, Komi falls but finishes second thanks to her friends' encouragement, a result Netsuno happily observes. Meanwhile, Komi feels jealousy for the first time as classmate Nene Onemine assists Tadano with his heavy class president workload. Onemine notices Komi’s feelings and leaves them alone, later befriending Komi and apologizing for her interference. Later, Komi enjoys a mall photo booth session with her friends. In an arcade, Tadano wins a cat keychain from a claw machine for Komi. Three days later, they exchange identical keychains at school because Komi already had one. Upon returning home, Komi holds Tadano’s keychain tightly.

Komi and friends prepare for the culture festival maid café event.

Komi’s class decides to host a maid café for the upcoming culture festival. Komi shares this idea with Tadano, and the class agrees. Onemine and Kaede Otori recruit Komi to help gather materials, a request that makes Komi feel valued after previously feeling useless in middle school. The group distributes flyers, with Komi nervously handing them out to acquaintances, including a mother she met at the library. The girls surprise the boys with onigiri, and Komi is delighted when Tadano chooses the one she made. Onemine notices this interaction. During the festival, Komi, Najimi, and Tadano dress as maids. Komi finds Tadano’s appearance adorable, while the boys feel uncomfortable. Hitomi later teases Tadano by photographing him to show his mother.

Cultural festival events lead to class loss, karaoke, and cherished friendships.

Najimi employs questionable methods to boost festival attendance but is caught and must issue refunds. Komi, Tadano, and Najimi visit a haunted house and the rooftop before Najimi is taken by the meditation club. Komi and Tadano spend time with Onemine and Otori exploring stalls. Although Komi’s class wins the festival, Najimi’s actions prevent them from receiving the grand prize. At the dance party, Komi wants to dance with Tadano, who nervously attempts to lead while Najimi enthusiastically joins them. Later, the group visits a karaoke bar where Komi receives praise for her singing despite her nervousness. Tadano is largely ignored until Komi’s support motivates him to finish. Komi reflects on her friendships at home.