Ep. 5: Aika's Growing Interest in Itsuki Leads to Dating Rumors and a Surprise Encounter
Aired on February 5, 2016
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Itsuki’s report on PSO2 NPCs deepens Aika’s interest, causing her to follow him closely. This behavior sparks rumors that the two are dating. Itsuki and Rina travel to sister school Tensei Academy to deliver equipment for Seiga Academy’s school festival. Aika unexpectedly appears at the event, seemingly unaffected by the gossip. Itsuki feels disappointed when he realizes the rumors may have reached Rina. On their return journey, the pair stops at a shopping mall. There, they witness a surprising side of Aika that challenges their previous perceptions of her behavior and intentions toward Itsuki.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ordinary Student Appointed Vice President to Investigate Game Influence
- Ep. 2 · Itsuki balances student council duties and PSO2 while Aika's return causes trouble and SORO's criticism creates distance.
- Ep. 3 · Itsuki encounters a disruptive player named Musashi during a PSO2 session.
- Ep. 4 · Itsuki Agrees to Go Out with Rina, Unaware It Is an Offline Event
- Ep. 5 · Aika's Growing Interest in Itsuki Leads to Dating Rumors and a Surprise Encounter
- Ep. 6 · Itsuki faces study restrictions and an unexpected visitor at the hot spring inn.
- Ep. 7 · Rina Investigates Mika's Disappearance While Planning the Student Council After Party
- Ep. 8 · Mika awakens in PSO2 while Itsuki investigates Aika's strange behavior and missing player rumors.
- Ep. 9 · Itsuki Awakens Photon Powers and Learns Truths from Kasura