Ep. 9: Suzume hosts friends for studying while her crush Katagiri develops feelings for Hibari.

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Suzume invites friends, including her crush Katagiri, for a study session. Hibari suggests a revealing outfit, prompting Kousaku to scold her for corrupting children. Hibari attempts to kiss Kousaku, causing Ibari to suffer another heart attack. Suzume’s friends hesitate to enter after seeing Ibari try to remove Hibari’s clothes. Katagiri instantly falls for Hibari. Ibari stages a play with yakuza actors using real weapons, leading Suzume to scold him and cause yet another heart attack. Suzume becomes upset upon realizing Katagiri loves Hibari. Katagiri poses as an assassin to interrogate Kousaku about Hibari’s love life but is exposed by Hibari. Hibari explains the situation to Suzume, who believes Katagiri invited her to the zoo. At the zoo, Katagiri admits he only agreed to the date because Hibari promised to date him afterward. Suzume slaps Katagiri, dumps him, and reconciles with Hibari.