Ep. 6: Ryuichiro Isaka struggles between his editing career and writing ambitions while facing feelings for Kaoru Asahina.
Aired on November 12, 2011
This episode adapts the previously un-animated Junjou Mistake side story from Junjou Romantica. Editor Ryuichiro Isaka, who originally aspired to be a novelist, faces a conflict between his chosen profession and his personal passion. He excels at editing, possessing the ability to predict which books will succeed in sales, yet he admits to himself that he lacks sufficient talent for writing. Simultaneously, Isaka deals with complicated emotions regarding his assistant and long-time companion, Kaoru Asahina. The narrative explores his internal struggle to reconcile his professional competence with his artistic insecurities and romantic uncertainty.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Onodera reflects on past Christmas memories while Takano reveals his true feelings
- Ep. 3 · Yoshino's confession leads to misunderstanding with Hatori and Yuu.
- Ep. 4 · Yoshino confronts Yuu about his feelings after Hatori cancels their date.
- Ep. 5 · Onodera explains his fiancée situation to Takano after a jealous incident involving Sorata.
- Ep. 6 · Ryuichiro Isaka struggles between his editing career and writing ambitions while facing feelings for Kaoru Asahina.
- Ep. 7 · Onodera navigates the New Year's Party while Takano claims An-chan is his girlfriend.
- Ep. 8 · Kisa’s jealousy grows as he suspects Yukina’s indifference signals a lack of love.
- Ep. 9 · Kisa attempts to break up with Yukina, who reveals deep knowledge of him to prove their compatibility.
- Ep. 10 · Takano falls ill before confessing, causing a tense confrontation with Yokozawa