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- 1EP 1
Sumika warns Ushio about her crush on Chizuka, who later rejects Ushio before Sumika comforts her.
Oct 8, 2009Ushio Kazama confesses to Sumika Murasame that she has feelings for Chizuka Nishikigi, a second-year student at the school library. Sumika cautions Ushio that Chizuka might already have romantic interests, warning that Ushio risks heartbreak. This advice upsets Ushio. The following day, Sumika rescues Masaki Akemiya from a falling box but denies being kind. Later, Chizuka rejects Ushio because the person Ushio liked showed interest in Ushio instead. Sumika, who had waited to apologize, arrives to comfort Ushio. The two friends reconcile and make up after Sumika provides support during this difficult moment for Ushio.
- 2EP 2
Ushio admires a model while Sumika feels inadequate until Masaki’s crossdressing confession occurs.
Oct 15, 2009Ushio admires a model in a magazine, while Sumika feels downhearted about not being considered cute. Her mood lifts when Masaki calls her cute, prompting her to confess to Ushio. Ushio abruptly rejects her, stating she is not his type. Ushio then spots the model, who runs away. Sumika chases the figure on Ushio’s behalf, only to discover the model is actually Masaki crossdressing to gain Sumika’s attention. Sumika rejects Masaki’s advances but notes that neither of them will give up despite the rejection. This sequence highlights the complex dynamics between the characters regarding their feelings and self-perception.
- 3EP 3
Sumika quits karate after Ushio chooses a skeleton for a practice first kiss.
Oct 22, 2009After witnessing two girls kissing at school, Ushio proposes a practice first kiss with a skeleton model, which disappoints Sumika. Feeling overlooked, Sumika resumes karate training, having previously abandoned the sport for being unbecoming. The following day, Ushio invites Sumika to meet after school. Misinterpreting the invitation as a date with someone else, Ushio agrees to let Sumika use her for the practice kiss while wearing an Ultraman mask. Unbeknownst to them, the two girls they observed earlier are watching the interaction from a distance.
- 4EP 4
Tomoe and Miyako recruit Sumika and Ushio for a girls club while Akemi Yamasaki is created.
Oct 29, 2009Sumika identifies Tomoe Hachisuka and Miyako Taema as the pair she and Ushio witnessed kissing previously. Tomoe whispers that she observed Sumika with Ushio, then proposes a girls-only club. Miyako tries to blackmail Sumika into joining, but Sumika clarifies that she and Ushio are not a couple. Both girls realize Sumika has feelings for Ushio and successfully persuade him to join, leaving one spot open. Sumika utilizes Masaki’s cross-dressing abilities to attract potential members, but his exaggerated confessions repel everyone. She attempts again using her usual wig as Akemi Yamasaki. When Ushio sees him, he is accepted into the club, and Akemi is designated as a transfer student. Despite these efforts, the club application is ultimately rejected.
- 5EP 5
Sumika hosts a study session that evolves into a girls' club meeting with Ushio and friends.
Nov 5, 2009Tomoe and Miyako visit Sumika for a study session, though they are primarily planning their girls' club activities. Sumika struggles to manage her guests while dealing with an embarrassing in-house maid. The group moves their session to Ushio's house the following day, where Sumika discovers that both she and Ushio keep a photo of each other from the first day of school in their rooms. Dinner preparations escalate into a cooking battle between Sumika and Miyako with explosive results. After another failed cooking attempt, Ushio's brother Norio arrives with takoyaki, soon joined by their friend Kiyori Torioi. Upon leaving, Tomoe and Miyako thank Sumika for helping them make friends. Sumika later prints a photo of the five of them together.
- 6EP 6
Sumika trains to be clumsy while Ushio visits and confesses to Chizuka
Nov 12, 2009Ushio struggles to face Chizuka after their incident, despite wanting to apologize. Tomoe and Miyako attempt to train Sumika to act clumsily to attract Ushio, but the plan fails. Ushio visits Sumika’s house instead of meeting Chizuka. Sumika realizes Ushio is lying about having no feelings for Chizuka. Ushio offers to wash Sumika’s back, causing Sumika to faint from embarrassment. Ushio blames herself for her conflicting feelings toward Chizuka, but Sumika reassures her. The next morning, Ushio goes to Chizuka to apologize and confess her true feelings, which upsets Sumika.
- 7EP 7
Manaka manipulates Sumika into a date with Masaki using cross-dressing and staged heroics.
Nov 19, 2009Manaka forces Sumika to agree to a date with Masaki by exploiting his rejection. On Sunday, Masaki attends the outing while cross-dressing, with Manaka secretly following to orchestrate their romance. Ushio grows anxious due to Sumika's lack of contact. The pair watches a horror film instead of a romance, and Manaka fails to slip a love potion into Sumika's lunch because her waitress disguise is poor. During shopping, Sumika flees when Masaki appears more feminine than she is. She is then cornered by otaku recruited by Manaka to make Masaki look heroic. Masaki distracts them but struggles when they refuse to leave even after he reveals his gender. The day ends with Masaki warning Manaka against such schemes, while Sumika discovers six voice messages from Ushio.
- 8EP 8
Tomoe Kisses Azusa While Ushio Catches Sumika and Azusa in a Compromising Position
Nov 26, 2009Classmates question whether Tomoe and Miyako are dating, prompting Azusa Aoi to complain about the scandal. Tomoe kisses Azusa, causing her to flee in embarrassment. Sumika pursues Azusa and discovers she is a fan of Masaka Orino, a pen name used by Norio. Azusa feels relieved to find Sumika knows of the works and they become friends. They fall down some stairs and are spotted by Ushio in a compromising position. Ushio begins crying, surprising Sumika. Tomoe arranges a private talk between them. Ushio assumes her tears resulted from seeing Sumika act violently, though she doubts Sumika would actually do such a thing. Azusa suddenly appears with dōjinshi of Orino’s work, pressuring Ushio to keep Norio’s identity secret. As Ushio leaves, Sumika notices her blushing.
- 9EP 9
Azusa creates an original story for Sumika while Ushio distances herself to protect Norio's secret identity.
Dec 3, 2009Azusa prepares for a yuri convention, expecting Sumika’s assistance, but Sumika is absent. Ushio intentionally distances herself from Azusa to keep Norio’s secret identity hidden. Meanwhile, Tomoe entices Sumika with a beach trip, promising to show her Ushio in a swimsuit. Inspired by thoughts of Sumika, Azusa shifts from creating a doujin to writing an original story, working late nights to present the final result. However, she becomes deeply depressed when Sumika does not recall offering help and returns home to cry. Tomoe notices Azusa’s distress and brings Sumika to her house, allowing Sumika to view Azusa’s work and apologize for the misunderstanding.
- 10EP 10
Sumika helps Azusa finish their doujin while Ushio unexpectedly visits the convention.
Dec 10, 2009Sumika works with Azusa to complete a doujin for a yuri convention, aiming to join Ushio and friends at the beach. Their trip ends early after Tomoe damages the rental car. As they near completion, Azusa spots a spelling error. Sumika insists on fixing it, visiting multiple stores to find a working copier. Upon returning, she trips, scattering the pages. Azusa’s mother slips on the mess, spilling drinks on the copies. Seeing Azusa’s distress, Sumika abandons her beach plans to help salvage the remaining work. To her surprise, Ushio arrives at the convention to support Sumika and purchase their doujin.
- 11EP 11
Azusa's parents take the group to the pool after missing the beach trip.
Dec 17, 2009To compensate for a missed beach outing, Azusa's parents provide pool tickets for the group. Ushio maintains distance from Azusa to protect Norio's secret, frustrating Sumika, who is Azusa's only close friend. Kiyori divides the group by breast size, placing Sumika with Ushio and Tomoe. After Sumika scares off men who ignore her figure, she competes against Tomoe in swimming and loses. While resting on Ushio's lap, Sumika teaches Ushio to swim. Azusa observes this interaction, realizing Sumika's feelings for Ushio and questioning her own role. Seeking comfort, Azusa speaks with Tomoe and decides to write a story inspired by the two.
- 12EP 12
The group searches for a hidden item after finding a note in a book on a rainy day.
Dec 24, 2009On a rainy day, the group discovers a hidden note in a book that refers to a certain thing, prompting them to search for it. After investigating, they locate a key for a locker but hesitate to enter the boys' locker room, leading Sumika to send Masaki in their place. Inside, they find another note mentioning a German person. With Azusa's assistance, they connect this clue to pictures of German musicians in the music room. This trail leads them to a creek, known as 'Bach' in German, where they ultimately discover the item was part of a prank, though they enjoy the experience.
- 13EP 13
Sumika visits graves and struggles to reach Ushio after her phone breaks during a rescue.
Dec 31, 2009Sumika travels with her family to visit graves and attend an obon festival, intending to call Ushio upon arrival. Their planned accommodation is destroyed by fire, forcing a relocation to a mountain temple where cell phone service is unavailable. Frustrated by the inability to contact Ushio, Sumika spends the next day supervising children. During a river visit, a child named Teru falls from a tree, prompting Sumika to rescue him, which results in her cell phone getting wet. Ushio grows worried due to the silence. After Teru apologizes and faces grounding, Sumika’s phone begins functioning again. While she attends a festival, Ushio makes a call, and Teru quickly brings the device to her, allowing the two finally to speak.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Sasameki Koto have?
- Sasameki Koto has 13 episodes.
- When did Sasameki Koto come out?
- Sasameki Koto came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Sasameki Koto?
- Sasameki Koto was produced by AIC.
- Who directed Sasameki Koto?
- Sasameki Koto was directed by Yoshikazu Iwanami.
- Is Sasameki Koto finished?
- Current status of Sasameki Koto: Finished.