Sekaiichi Hatsukoi OVA

Ritsu Onodera dreams of a past romance with Masamune Saga before waking to his boss Masamune Takano.

Ritsu Onodera instantly falls for upperclassman Masamune Saga, maintaining distance for three years until a library encounter leads to a confession. Saga’s casual acceptance surprises Ritsu, and their meeting at Saga’s house unexpectedly results in a romantic relationship. The narrative then shifts as Ritsu wakes up at work, revealing the previous events were a dream. Now 25 years old, he reflects on a past flame that negatively shaped his perspective on love. His boss, Masamune Takano, confronts him for falling asleep during a busy publishing cycle, grounding the fantasy in his current professional reality.

Hatori and Yoshino celebrate their first anniversary with a family visit that sparks jealousy.

Hatori reflects on his one-year relationship with Yoshino. Yoshino receives a call from his mother complaining about his lack of visits. Hatori plans to visit his own parents, and Yoshino decides to accompany him to meet his mother and sister. During the visit, Mrs. Yoshino suggests that Hatori and Chinatsu, Yoshino's sister, would make a nice couple. This remark triggers jealousy in Yoshino. Hatori is touched by the depth of Yoshino's feelings and care for him. The episode highlights the dynamics of their relationship and family interactions.

In love there is both dotage and discretion

Adversity makes a man wise

Love is lawless

Go to the sea, if you would fish well

Coming events cast their shadows before them

Looks breed love

The die is cast

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

It never rains but it pours

After a storm comes a calm

A good beginning makes a good ending

One cannot love and be wise

Lingering love breeds mistake

Delay in love is dangerous

Follow love and it will flee thee, flee love and it will follow thee

Love is without reason

Actions speak louder than words

Love and envy make a man pine

Love is blind

Love goes never without fear

Love makes the world go round

Love is bittersweet