Ep. 5: Chiaki discovers Hatori's hidden feelings and the truth about his management changes.
Aired on May 7, 2011
This episode introduces Chiaki Yoshino, a male author writing shōjo manga under the pseudonym Chiharu Yoshikawa, alongside his manager and childhood friend Yoshiyuki Hatori and chief assistant Yuu Yanase. Tensions rise as Hatori grows distant, leading Chiaki to misinterpret an alleyway encounter between Hatori and Yuu as a lovers' quarrel. This confusion hinders Chiaki's writing until he recognizes his own developing affection for Hatori. The situation shifts when Hatori confesses his love, revealing he altered Chiaki's management contract behind his back to protect their bond from potential fallout. Confronted with this honesty and his manager's vulnerability, Chiaki is compelled to acknowledge his own romantic feelings for Hatori.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Onodera starts at Emerald and witnesses the team's extreme burnout before their sudden energetic transformation.
- Ep. 2 · Onodera confronts Takano about their past high school relationship and misunderstandings.
- Ep. 3 · Onodera feels jealousy after seeing Takano friendly with a colleague, leading to avoidance and confrontation.
- Ep. 4 · Onodera travels to Hokkaido to help an ill author, leading to an awkward morning with Takano.
- Ep. 5 · Chiaki discovers Hatori's hidden feelings and the truth about his management changes.
- Ep. 6 · Chiaki navigates a love triangle while preparing for his manga's anime adaptation party.
- Ep. 7 · Ritsu faces professional challenges and romantic tension while navigating complex relationships with Takano and Yokozawa.
- Ep. 8 · Attractive appearance sparks romance between editor Kisa and bookseller Yukina.
- Ep. 9 · Kisa struggles with romantic confusion while Yukina reveals his true feelings and claims him as a boyfriend.