Ep. 9: Anzu reunites with childhood friends and confronts Junta's past feelings at a school reunion
Anzu meets middle school friends Amin and Riporin, triggering memories of elementary school classmate Tonta, who was actually Junta in disguise. This revelation confirms they are childhood friends, though Anzu failed to recognize him after his weight loss. The group attends a reunion where Ryuya organizes a boys versus girls game. Anzu’s superior skills force the boys to reveal their first crushes and buy ice cream. Ryuya becomes bitter upon seeing Junta’s popularity and quits, but later confesses Anzu was his first crush, admitting jealousy over her closeness to Junta. Anzu rejects him kindly while maintaining friendship. However, Junta is hurt when Anzu states she has no romantic interest in him, leaving Ryuya determined to win her heart despite the setback.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Tsukasa Reassures Junta While Riri Manipulates Anzu Into Co-Living
- Ep. 6 · Anzu Works at a Konbini and Goes on a Forced Shopping Date with Tsukasa
- Ep. 7 · Hijiri attempts to woo Anzu with gifts but she rejects them, leading to his job at a convenience store.
- Ep. 8 · Anzu and Riho’s Mock Date Leads to Unexpected Romantic Research
- Ep. 9 · Anzu reunites with childhood friends and confronts Junta's past feelings at a school reunion
- Ep. 10 · Saki discovers Anzu's secret home and faces her past bully at the summer festival
- Ep. 11 · Yukana Returns to Harass Tsukasa and Target Anzu with Violence
- Ep. 12 · Anzu Chooses Between Tsukasa and Junta Amidst Cupid Intervention