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EP 1Mei Tachibana avoids friendship until Yamato Kurosawa intervenes during a stalking incident
Oct 7, 2012Sixteen-year-old Mei Tachibana abandons her goal of making friends in high school following a traumatic experience. Yamato Kurosawa, the most popular boy, pursues her friendship despite her rejections and an accidental kick. His actions anger his female followers. While walking home from a part-time job, Mei is followed by a stalker. She hides in a convenience store and calls Yamato, who leaves karaoke to help. He scares off the stalker by pretending to be her boyfriend, using the phrase "I love you," which results in Mei's first kiss.
EP 2Mei follows Yamato to karaoke and receives a genuine kiss after resolving school rumors
Oct 14, 2012Mei dreams of Yamato as her protector and befriends Asami Oikawa, who idolizes him. Mei learns rumors that Yamato kisses every cute girl except Miki Arai, his alleged girlfriend, causing her to reject a karaoke invitation. Asami faces bullying due to her large breasts, prompting Mei to defend her at the cost of her cheek. Kenji, injured by a soccer ball, witnesses bullies harassing Asami and intervenes, leading to a misunderstanding that makes Asami flee. Encouraged by Mei, Kenji confesses his feelings. Meanwhile, Mei secretly follows Yamato to the karaoke venue, where Arai flirts intensely. Observing Yamato’s genuine affection for those he cares about, Mei confesses her love. Yamato responds by kissing her sincerely, dispelling the earlier rumors and confirming his true feelings for her.
EP 3Yamato and Mei's outing leads to a bowling date and a discussion on trust
Oct 21, 2012Yamato accompanies Mei to a hair salon, turning the errand into a date. They encounter Aiko Mutou and her boyfriend Masashi Tachikawa, who invite them to a bowling alley. Aiko, harboring feelings for Yamato after her ex cheated, questions why he is interested in Mei. Aiko attempts to persuade Mei to stay away from Yamato, but he follows Mei anyway. Yamato later reveals his middle school past, admitting he struggled to connect with others, including a bullied best friend. Mei advises him to trust people to maintain friendships. Consequently, Mei cancels her salon visit, realizing trust helps understand others. Meanwhile, Aiko remains interested in Yamato despite spending time with Masashi at a love hotel.
EP 4Yamato defends Mei from Kakeru and confesses his past with Aikou to her.
Oct 28, 2012Kakeru Hayakawa attempts to pursue Mei, but she rejects his advances after sensing his true intentions. Yamato, initially unaware of Kakeru's schemes, becomes enraged when he hears Kakeru disparaging Mei and punches him, declaring her as his girlfriend. Kakeru later reports this incident to Aikou, who scolds him for his behavior rather than expressing jealousy. Mei arrives and shares her negative opinion of Kakeru, causing him to leave in disgust. She acknowledges Aikou's sacrifices but firmly states she will not give up Yamato. Yamato subsequently catches up with Mei and confesses that he previously slept with Aikou because she was heartbroken and lost at the time. He swears he will never repeat such actions with any other girl, except potentially with Mei.
EP 5Yamato introduces Mei to Kuro and Nagi, leading to a friendship between Mei and his sister.
Nov 4, 2012Yamato agrees to care for a black kitten named Kuro, which he and Mei found abandoned. He invites Mei to his home to introduce Kuro to Mei’s white cat, Marshmallow. During the visit, Mei meets Yamato’s younger sister, Nagi. Although Nagi is skilled at cooking and crafting stuffed animals, she struggles with making friends and eventually skips school. Mei discovers that Nagi has lost Yamato #2, a pink stuffed bunny given to her by her brother. Mei returns the toy to Nagi, who initially reacts with hostility but later opens up upon realizing they share similar social difficulties. Mei reassures Nagi that she will find someone who shares her interests, and the two become friends. Yamato returns after a request from Kenji to find Kuro, Marshmallow, Mei, and Nagi sleeping together on the couch.
EP 6Megumi pursues Yamato despite his relationship with Mei while they work together as models.
Nov 11, 2012Amateur model Megumi Kitagawa transfers to the school attended by Yamato and Mei. She develops an immediate crush on Yamato, but he remains uninterested. Although she learns he has a girlfriend and attempts to retreat, even befriending Mei, Megumi continues to pursue him. She feels inadequate whenever others perceive her and Yamato as a perfect match. The situation intensifies when Yamato becomes a part-time male model and collaborates with Megumi on a photoshoot. Mei observes their session and feels increasingly inferior as they strike romantic poses, fearing that Yamato is drifting away from her.
EP 7Mei confronts Yamato about his distance and rumors involving Megumi.
Nov 18, 2012Mei grows depressed as Yamato continues modeling for Megumi’s magazine, spending more time at shoots than with her. Although he texts her, he remains distant, prompting Kenji’s observation of his coldness. Mei notices he no longer wears his bracelet and hears rumors of him visiting Megumi’s house. Despite trying to ignore these signs, her anxiety grows, though she initially keeps her friends out of it. Aiko scolds Mei for isolating herself and causing Asami worry. Supported by Aiko and Asami, Mei finally confronts Yamato directly and kisses him to address the growing tension and uncertainty in their relationship.
EP 8Yamato and Mei resolve their misunderstanding after a bakery encounter and emotional confession.
Nov 25, 2012Yamato and Mei spend time together, but a misunderstanding arises when an indecisive Mei rejects him. Depressed by rumors regarding Yamato and Megumi, especially after a magazine reveals Megumi’s feelings, Mei leaves work early. At her bakery job, she meets Kai Takemura, who asks about a key chain. Aiko advises Yamato to address the rumors affecting Mei. Realizing his error, Yamato misses a photo shoot and searches for Mei. He finds her crying in a desolate street over her broken bracelet. Mei confesses her feelings while Yamato apologizes. As he gathers the scattered beads, they embrace, overcoming their emotional turmoil.
EP 9Megumi resents Mei over Yamato quitting modeling, while Kai shifts focus to winning Mei's heart after learning of her relationship.
Dec 2, 2012Megumi feels betrayed after Yamato leaves modeling to spare Mei’s feelings, leading her to ignore Mei with resentment. As Yamato attempts to reconcile with Mei’s mother, Kai intensifies his pursuit of Mei. Upon discovering Mei’s boyfriend is Yamato, Kai abandons his revenge plot against former bullies. Instead, he declares his new goal to win Mei’s affection.
EP 10Megumi manipulates allies to break up Mei and Yamato while Kai confesses his feelings to Mei.
Dec 9, 2012Megumi secretly uses Asami and Aiko to destabilize Mei and Kai to separate her from Yamato. Kai notices Mei’s loneliness and gives her tickets Megumi provided, suspecting a scheme but using the moment to confess his crush. Yamato, misled by rumors and Megumi’s lies, confronts the pair, leading to an argument. Kai reprimands Yamato for failing to recognize Mei’s distress. Yamato admits his lack of understanding but promises to learn more about her. Kai respects Yamato’s sincerity, apologizes for punching him, and leaves them alone, advising Yamato to never cause Mei worry or unease again.
EP 11Kai confronts Megumi about her attention-seeking behavior while Mei and Yamato enjoy a date at Land with Nagi.
Dec 16, 2012Kai challenges Megumi for pretending to befriend everyone, noting she dislikes situations where she is not the center of attention. Aiko also recognizes her manipulative behavior when Megumi attempts to exclude Mei from conversation. After reading negative online comments, Megumi abandons her photo shoot, buys junk food, and isolates herself in her apartment in a depressed state. Meanwhile, Mei and Yamato visit Land, where Nagi joins them after persuading her brother Daichi to take her there because she wanted to see Mei. During the outing, Yamato notices Mei is frightened but trying to remain brave. That night, Nagi falls asleep, and Yamato takes both girls to a hotel, placing Nagi in bed while pretending to sleep on a couch. He embraces Mei as she approaches. The next morning, Mei wakes in her own bed as Yamato answers a call from Megumi’s magazine, learning she is missing and unreachable.
EP 12Yamato helps Megumi overcome her fears while he and Mei enjoy a quiet moment at the shrine.
Dec 23, 2012Yamato leaves Nagi with Mei to visit Megumi, who has isolated herself due to past social anxieties. He meets Megumi’s best friend Momo, and together they encourage Megumi to open her door. Megumi eventually reveals her true self, rejecting shallow connections that previously caused pain. Kai observes her positive transformation with satisfaction. As time passes, stability returns to the group. During the summer festival, Mei’s mother insists she spend time with Yamato. Although they arrive late and miss the fireworks, Yamato kisses Mei at the empty shrine, marking a stable and affectionate moment between them.
EP 13Mei faces insecurity when Nagi blocks her visit to the feverish Yamato, leading to a misunderstanding involving Kakeru.
Dec 30, 2012Yamato develops a fever and stays home, prompting Mei’s friends to encourage her to visit him. Mei attempts to call Yamato but is answered by Nagi, who claims Yamato refuses to see her. Nagi actually intends to keep Yamato to herself, causing Mei to feel insecure. Meanwhile, Kakeru informs Yamato that he has a girlfriend working at Mei’s part-time job. Unaware that the bakery employs two assistants, Yamato panics and rushes out, accidentally evading Nagi, who is distracted by a visiting classmate. Yamato unknowingly passes Mei, who is hiding nearby. His anxiety dissipates when he realizes the woman with Kakeru is not Mei. After encountering Kai at the bakery, Yamato and Mei meet at their usual spot, apologize to one another, and spend the day together. The episode concludes with Mei expressing her feelings, fulfilling the title.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Sukitte Ii na yo. have?
- Sukitte Ii na yo. has 13 episodes.
- When did Sukitte Ii na yo. come out?
- Sukitte Ii na yo. came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Sukitte Ii na yo.?
- Sukitte Ii na yo. was produced by ZEXCS.
- Who directed Sukitte Ii na yo.?
- Sukitte Ii na yo. was directed by Hiroki Matsumoto.
- Is Sukitte Ii na yo. finished?
- Current status of Sukitte Ii na yo.: Finished.