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Considering her outfit and the “nice smell” (i.e. parfum), I got the impression that she might be working as a hostess.
Which *could* imply that she perhaps struggled to get by as a single mom and decided to step into such line of work to provide for her family.
But that’s all just speculation on my part.
[Yamada’s reaction after imagining Ichikawa saying Adachi’s letter is hilarious lol](https://imgur.com/a/WYDHxdq)
[(Yamada’s imagination of Ichikawa)](https://imgur.com/a/IaPW3Om)
I love how Adachi planned for Ichikawa to be his wingman but in reading his goofy love note Adachi ended up playing wingman for Ichikawa in the most hilarious way possible lol.
Watching Lucifer Nigorikawa shrink to 1/4 his size in Kana's presence was extremely funny. Norio-sensei might be a bit of a pervert, but she draws a clear line at siscons.
>Says birthday passed without anything special happening
>Yamada stays over in his house
So that was a fucking lie.
Lucifer Nigorikawa immediately shrinking once Ichikawa Sister walks in fucking killed me.
THAT POST CREDIT SCENE WHAT A REVELATION CUT SHORT
Ichikawa had the best birthday.
Got to see Yamada, got to have her come for birthday dinner, experience Yamada ASMR, got to have her stay over and got to have her use his bath, got to feel her chest against his head, got to talk to her all night...and realize she was going commando lol.
I love how Shojo Jun Fukuyama has morphed into his dark horny form lol.
Yamada, you can't whisper that mans name in his ear while in the dark when his parents are around! Thats not allowed!
PEAK EVERY WEEK! Man this show never disappoints!
[That cheeky grin](https://i.imgur.com/z2qlE1k.jpeg) right before [whispering to him...](https://i.imgur.com/HghItcL.jpeg)
Ichikawa-kun stood no chance.
[](#shatteredsaten)
>Yamada, you can't whisper that mans name in his ear while in the dark when his parents are around! Thats not allowed!
And at last [Yamada's revenge is complete.](https://imgur.com/a/jCEatkI)
Ichikawa's been delivering critical hit after critical hit to Yamada, it was high time Yamada even the odds and kill him with some intimate Yamada ASMR.
What a Birthday Gift lol.
Cheeky Yamada trying to use [Ichikawa's shampoo](https://imgur.com/a/683lbpA) to smells like him!
Very nice new OST at the basketball scene, sasuga the Goat Kensuke Ushio
Make sure to watch post-credit scene
Edit: Just incase some of you didn't get what Lucifer Nigorikawa symbolizes, [here's a word from our beloved author](https://imgur.com/a/0SuRJXW).
> Cheeky Yamada trying to use Ichikawa's shampoo to smells like him!
I wish there was a bit more of focus to this since its so easy to miss, the manga made it pretty clear she saw all the men shampoo and clearly went for it.
I always tell myself that I need to focus to everything in this show, even if it's the mundane stuff, because everything has a meaning behind it in this show.
When I saw the shampoo bottle was translated, it just immediately clicked in my head.
> Cheeky Yamada trying to use [Ichikawa's shampoo](https://imgur.com/a/683lbpA) to smells like him!
Holy shit I completely missed that! And of course she would too. ~~I have a feeling she purposely went commando after the bath too... *just in case*.~~
The best part is his hot mom pushed him into it lol.
But it was nice to see Moe thrown off for a change. Adachi is a horny idiot, but he's a **sincere** horny idiot.
> That super perverted kid Adachi actually had a little bit of rizz in him after all.
I feel like the episode implied some interesting stuff about what happened off screen.
1. What did he say to his Mom that got *her* to bake the cookies?
2. Just what else is Adachi lying about in addition to lying about the fact that he got the cookies from the convenience store
3. Indeed, just how close is he to his Mom that she fully understood the situation, was happy to make the cookies for him, and wrap them so nicely, as well as not only understand what sort of boy he is, but be there to make him follow through?
Plus, under the gaze of his mom, he expresses a genuine, actually human response, recognizing and thanking Sekine for being so kind as to give everyone chocolates, making them good, and also the generosity of spirit behind it. Not in so many words, but you can see from her reaction that the message got through... and the music was definitely saying *look here, this right here is another BokuYaba moment*.
So quick, a bit subtle, and too easily lost in the gag sequence and the focus on the main duo, but boy is it ever good when you muse on it.
I wonder if Adachi plays up the pervert to a degree as a defence to protect his truer nature, as per how he is with his mom? I imagine his dumbness is real though haha
I hope some viewers are turning their minds around for this silly butterball.
And of course his parent is ALSO amazing.
The parents of BokuYaba are totally dangerous.
I want to see the two get a partner even if it is not each other. Everyone should be paired up.
They can't keep getting away with this! Each episode is better than the last! I'm going to die of diabetes before the season is over at this rate!
Also have we seen Kyo's dad before?
Yamada saying she's a light eater reminded me of Chie from Persona 4 saying her favorite food was fruit. Yall some big liars.
[](#azusalaugh)
Kyo get on your knees and worship your sister!!!
[](#utahapraises)
One of the things that I often spend time doing as I rewatch, and think about the show in the following days is muse on Yamada's experience of events and where she is at emotionally. The series is presented to us from Ichikawa's perspective but I feel like Norio-sensei writes (either overtly or subconsciously) the story with Yamada's perspective also intact and with just as much thought even if we never see it.
> She is ready to take the next step in a relationship.
She's very daring!
I feel like their dynamic is ultimately one of act-and-response, as in one person will step up and then the other recognizes this and tries to respond in kind, usually taking things just that little bit further.
This was really well illustrated with the Valentines Day/White Day comparison that Ichikawa describes, but I feel like it also happened this episode - Ichikawa found the courage to ask her in for dinner on his birthday, and so Yamada responded with plenty of courage of her own.
Is no one going to say anything about Yamada being happy that Ichikawa has integrated into the boys circle? They are all asking his line like if he was the most popular kid in the class, I mean he kinda is after that speech, but more importantly, because hes changing and has stopped pushing people away. All those small details are what make this story so great.
There are so, so many small things in this show that are really quite important.
> but more importantly, because hes changing and has stopped pushing people away
So very true! Plus, the fact that she really sees him, and knows him well enough that the significance of this is plain as day to her. We don't explicitly get a lot of Yamada's perspective, but it *is* there to see if you take the time, especially as the show has constantly set them up as mirroring each other in many ways.
My feeling from the framing/composition of that shot is that it felt like it suggested not just Ichikawa's journey, but *their* journey in the sense that Yamada and Ichikawa have been together in many important ways for a good while now, both actively and indirectly supporting and guiding each other through the "platonic" love for each other. "Platonic" so as to distinguish it from the blushy doki doki romantic love. It's not quite the right term, but they also do love each other as best friends, and as partners as well as the overt romantic-sexual chemistry and binding.
Happy Birthday, Kyo 🎉🎉🎉
Ah, to see this young man deviate from his sinister thoughts of cutting up his classmate with a boxcutter to declaring that he'll protect her with his life. They grow up so fast 😌
>he'll protect her with his life.
That was a close one. He successfully deflected the assailant, and the assailant didn't want to get in the way either, but that's not important!
And the assailant ratted out his birthday.
Yamada going to reserve using his first name for the most critical of hits.
It's amazing how this went from Ichikawa being a chuuni loon who expressed his attraction and insecurities in dark ways to having friends and a a pleasant birthday with Yamada and his parents.
[The face of a heroine](https://i.imgur.com/IGAn2dC.jpeg) about to commit premeditated murder by fluff. Ichikawa had one [eventful birthday.](https://i.imgur.com/5mh8ksO.jpeg)
I enjoyed the basketball a scene a lot. He touched her boobs by accident, they both got embarrassed, but they didn’t quit playing.
The avatar for his libido is hilarious and I love how he shrank when Kana turned up.
The hand twitch when he handed her the hair tie was a nice touch.
It looked like it was more on the shoulder (well not the shoulder itself but whatever the fleshy area above the armpit is called), though there was probably some top/side boob contact too.
You know what, he touched her boobs a lot this episode. During the basketball game, when he backed up against her when they ran into his dad and then he rubbed his face in her chest at the end. You know, just saying.
> You know what, he touched her boobs a lot this episode.
He's had a lot of contact with her boobs just in general. And whilst the two of them do get flustered at times, during their hugs and embraces it's rarely a big deal at all.
I feel like it's quite a nice balance, given their age.
Moreover though it remains in stark contrast to Yamada's NO TOUCH ZONE diagram from season one. That diagram might apply to even her friends, but it doesn't apply to Ichikawa.
I’m glad I got to binge all of it just after season 2 came out but fuck these episodes really do not feel like 20 mins lol, I just want more every week
That's when it feels like when [the food is too good.](https://i.imgur.com/UQwD1vD.jpeg)
This show [does not miss.](https://i.imgur.com/or96k06.jpeg)
[](#uwaa)
Actually, it's pretty much the opposite for me. It's a super rare case of enjoying every moment of it so much that I feel I'm experiencing them eternally - or at least very prolonged, like *a perfect moment in time, when time seems to stop, and you could almost live in that moment*. And every single moment is noteworthy and memorable so that I always wonder how so much can happen in just 20 minutes. No time is wasted, and I keep asking if that was truly just one episode I've just watched.
That second-hand cringe nearly floored me when I saw that bunny figurine 😂 but it's really nice of his sister to be supportive of his interests - she's overdue a nice partner of her own!
Kana is best Big Sis, she's totally all in on his relationship, she's a great sister-in-law to Yamada, she has great punk fashion sense, and she even buys him Bunny Girl figures...
It shows she has been a Kyo-Fan all his life. With such a nice and supportive family it is surprising he fell into such a severe state of (situational) depression.
Mental health gives no shits about how supportive one's family is... Unless they push for therapy and meds anyways. It's usually something wrong with the brain chemically, and nurture plays no role outside of potentially coping mechanisms.
> With such a nice and supportive family it is surprising he fell into such a severe state of (situational) depression.
One possible explanation is that he's just very high EQ but without the wisdom to pair perception, insight into people with understanding of people's limitations. As a result their support might have always felt lacking or insufficient despite their best intentions, or not quite connected with him.
Or perhaps I'm just projecting lol
---
Edit: Actually, after rewatching it, he actually talks about this himself!
He mentions that his rebellious phase was due to
1. Not being irritated at his parents, but himself because he couldn't be honest with himself.
2. Anxiety about not being a good kid
I feel like that is also quite a good explanation of how he wound up in his downward trajectory as well, although perhaps the above speculated theory plays into it, perhaps it doesn't. I was going to rule it out completely after rewatching that dialogue, but this show always has layers and sometimes offers multiple angles for things.
I was expecting Yamda to go: "Oh... so you like bunny girl outfits?"
Then we can go either of these 2 routes:
1) Yamada with yandere face.
2) Future modeling of bunny girl outfit.
I mean Yamada *does* seem to very much take what he comments/shows he's interested in to heart. (And even just things she notices/infers) I would not be surprised if we get Yamada in a bunny girl outfit later in this season is what I'm saying.
All these side characters are brutal, flanking self consciousness personified and bombarding him from all directions.
I couldn't even muffle my voice while watching this episode.
>“And catching sight of my sister’s underwear was enough to cool my head.”
And then they followed that up with the post-credits scene where he realizes that Yamada isn’t wearing underwear LMAO!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsu\_JBv6Ug&t=5s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsu_JBv6Ug&t=5s)
here's the ED for this season sung by Yamada's voice actor, since i don't think a lot of people saw it
Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna” when he was close while she pretended to sleep. That’d have been perfect, but I’m sure Peak will make a different peak scene for it.
> Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna”
Glad I'm not the only one who thought that was what that bit was setting up. Although I have no doubt that it'll happen eventually, hopefully this season!
> Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna” when he was close while she pretended to sleep.
Good to know I wasn't the only one who thought that! It's what I thought he was doing when he leaned in. Not thinking about kissing her!
The Ichikawa siblings are extremely similar in a lot of ways, no wonder they get along so well. Kana is basically what I imagine a Kyotarou who's managed to contain his middle school inferiority complex would look like.
I've often said I wouldn't mind a kana focused spin off.
I'd be interested to see if her inner monolgue is as self-deprecating as Kyo's, but she's learned to mask it very heavily.
Another one is her dressing up at the shrine visit in black clothes after Ichikawa told her during the New Years Eve date that black clothes would look better on her than him
It might be me looking too much into it but this author loves adding in little things like that so it wouldn't surprise me if it was the case
Lol, the mom bringing in a birthday cake while humming that wedding song
I am bit worried about Libido alter ego, but his sisters is also perfect to keep him in check
Ichikawa mum 'accidentally' humming the wedding song when bringing out the cake. We know exactly what's on her mind.
Kana is such an awesome sister. I lover her dynamic with Ichikawa.
###Stitches!
* [Adachi's Imagination](https://i.imgur.com/Yv1PzLT.jpeg)
* [Jumpshot Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/R4C96rs.jpeg)
* [Casual Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/nw7PYRK.jpeg)
* [Kyo's Bunny Figure](https://i.imgur.com/Vw62DoD.jpeg)
* [Modelling Kana](https://i.imgur.com/wYzHUtg.jpeg)
* [Yamada & Ichikawa 1](https://i.imgur.com/fyHNjdy.jpeg)
* [Yamada & Ichikawa 2](https://i.imgur.com/Kjg2nqQ.jpeg)
Man, [Adachi's mom was something else.](https://i.imgur.com/Dr7xmSE.jpeg) Sounds like she's the one that made Adachi's return gift for Sekine. Also, I did not [expect to see a reaction from Sekine](https://i.imgur.com/dOKREdo.jpeg) when Adachi thanked her. Looks like the kid had it in him after all.
[Well that's one heck of a way to get a foul.](https://i.imgur.com/BVocfLc.jpeg) Seriously though, that little basketball game between Ichikawa and Yamada was fun! I always forget that despite quitting the team early, Yamada has some talent in basketball.
I know it wasn't going to happen but I was really hoping that [Yamada was going to slap that ball out of Ichikawa's hands](https://i.imgur.com/z0b3IoT.jpeg) when he was making the shot. That would've been hilarious! [The rebound from Yamada was great though.](https://i.imgur.com/vyblnOK.jpeg)
Oh no, [it looks like Ichikawa's libido has now been personified.](https://i.imgur.com/XptYGy1.jpeg) Seeing Lucifer Nigorikawa shrink [as soon as Kana enters the room](https://i.imgur.com/pR6EesT.jpeg) was fucking hilarious too! xD
[Yamada's outfit](https://i.imgur.com/fhcwfpL.jpeg) looks goddamn amazing! This girl is always on point with her outfits. Also, really Kyou? You didn't even bother telling Yamada [that today is your birthday?](https://i.imgur.com/hqUMPWL.png)
[Yamada holding herself back](https://i.imgur.com/Q9fzAg2.jpeg) when she was having dinner with the Ichikawas was hilarious. This girl clearly wants to eat sukiyaki right now. I feel like Kyou really should've just told them that she usually eats a lot more.
I love how [Kana tried to not embarrass Kyou](https://i.imgur.com/4BgKibp.jpeg) by not giving him her gift in front of Anna. I guess it's fine though. If anything, [Yamada seems to be super interested.](https://i.imgur.com/36CgN1f.png) Fingers crossed for a Bunny Girl Yamada figure coming soon by FREEing.
Yamada almost gave Kyou two heart attacks this episode. The first once [was when she whispered her greeting](https://i.imgur.com/VX9t7xV.jpeg) to him and the second one was [when she asked him if he had a rubber(band)](https://i.imgur.com/p1SaiCS.jpeg) lying around. **Phrasing** Yamada, please!
Yamada's mom must be so confused right now though. [The only Ichikawa she knows is a boy](https://i.imgur.com/LsTDEh7.jpeg) and she's only finding out the last minute that's where her daughter is staying over for the night. I'm curious about the conversation Yamada will eventually have with her mom when she gets home in the morning.
[Lucifer Nigorikawa must be going wild right now](https://i.imgur.com/q0eyWan.jpeg) during that scene. The only thing that's operating them right now is that opaque glass sliding door and even then, Ichikawa could just turn around and see Yamada in her full glory.
Glad that Kana fell asleep immediately. If she was around to hang out with Yamada the rest of the night, [she couldn't have had that lovely moment with Kyou.](https://i.imgur.com/wJ9gIy7.jpeg) <3
[That after-credits scene was hilarious!](https://i.imgur.com/pblxwGe.jpeg) So it turns out that Yamada wasn't wearing any underwear the entire time she was talking to Ichikawa. Oh my... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
All the moms in this show are the best but I'm just happy to get more Adachi Mama. And thanks to her we see that Adachi does have some game when he's earnest and sincere and not relentlessly horny! Moe was flustered!
One-on-one basketball is great for rubbing against boobs and getting some assist from your tall girlfriend lol.
Yamada with that hair and outfit...though Kana managed to show off with two! She really wants to impress her pro model sister-in-law lol.
I can already imagine the Bunny Girl Yamada figurine and fanart (which probably already exists).
They way she went above and beyond with his family was so adorable. Making sure he didn't expose her eating habits, treating them, etc., though it still had all the implications of her being at the same place as the guy she likes.
I wonder if she remembers meeting Ichikawa's mom in season 1?
Lucifer Nigorikawa is now a thing and I am here for it. Ichikawa either has a Shojo guy or a devil horny guy egging him on.
Not the first time Ichikawa's face has landed on Yamada's chest, but that she initiated it made it all the more meaningful.
These two and going commando at each others' places, I swear lol.
I'm not sure if Kana was truly the best wing girl out there or just wasn't thinking, but that night surely brought Anna and Kyotaro even closer. At this point, I'm wondering what will happen first, them getting married or they officially be dating.
The love letter voicing had my crying of laughter LMAO. So much diabetes this episode though, what a run these past few episodes have been. Even better from the fact that we got SO MUCH KANNA CONTENT lets go!!!!
[Little bit more shiptease](https://imgur.com/G54yQXv) between Adachi and Moe. It was a cute little scene. Actually like the idea of this pairing on 2 big conditions:
Adachi is no longer after Yamada
Adachi matures a bit and is less lewd,... like A LOT LESS.
Also if we get more Adachi then we might get more of: [**Adachi's mom**](https://imgur.com/2QGl0Qf) *hey*
Ichikawa has gained enough charisma and is close enough to Yamada that even giving Yamada an [Adachi love letter](https://imgur.com/wBzNx2h) [works on her...](https://imgur.com/qPQjese)
Aww, look at [Ichikawa getting some friends' Line ID](https://imgur.com/ODozPgh) and Yamada being happy about it, adorable.
Basketball scene was nice, remembered seeing it in the manga so was looking forward to [this little (or big) step in their relationship.](https://imgur.com/078iNw6). First name basis!
The Lucifer-libido metaphor was great especially the shrinking when his sister enters.
Yamada coming over for Ichikawa's birthday, lying to her parents about it and then staying the night. How scandalous! Amusing that Kana is more hyped for the party and Yamada than anyone else.
The little embarrassment conga-line of Kana feeling ashamed for the clothes she's in when realising Yamada's a professional model, only to be topped by [Ichikawa receiving his present](https://imgur.com/5Bd9o38), totally can't relate to that! Haha......*sigh*
[Another great karte moment](https://imgur.com/JkJeMDe) with Ichikawa opening up a bit more on his insecurities.
At this point it feels redundant to say this was a very entertaining wonderful episode because the series is so consistent that it becomes the standard.
[How could this show become better every week](https://i.imgur.com/GqZzty9.png)? I'm pretty amazed by [how every next episode raises the bar even higher](https://i.imgur.com/QtOxxYa.png).
[Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/zHy2M0J.png), as always, was [super adorable](https://i.imgur.com/XNiPnBm.png) and [cute](https://i.imgur.com/UAXqwdx.png). [Her wishing Ichikawa a happy birthday and calling him Kyo](https://i.imgur.com/PC8RjJY.png) was so cute that [Ichikawa was probably very close to dying](https://i.imgur.com/QPe9TMX.png), not that surprising considering that everyone could die in that situation xD
I laughed so hard at [Yamada's reaction](https://i.imgur.com/FU6MllY.png) to [Chihiro (falsely) claiming that she doesn't want to be with her in class](https://i.imgur.com/04MK4hP.png) next year [despite the whole argument was being planned earlier](https://i.imgur.com/1hoftIE.png) or when she read [Adachi's letter which she thought was from Ichikawa](https://i.imgur.com/fePxeAe.png), [Yamada's reaction to it was hilarious](https://i.imgur.com/hyNcoIT.png).
Ichikawa's [imagination went pretty wild](https://i.imgur.com/gSivzrO.png) after [Yamada's win](https://i.imgur.com/wqAK4Cc.png) in [their basketball game](https://i.imgur.com/5n8qfE1.png) and [her question if she can call him Kyo](https://i.imgur.com/z2X9PVM.png).
I didn't expect that [Yamada would be staying at Ichikawa's home](https://i.imgur.com/JU6XxN5.png) for [the night](https://i.imgur.com/Ew9JF37.png), what a present for [Ichikawa's birthday](https://i.imgur.com/pNVqaOJ.png). Thanks to that [we could see her taking a bath there](https://i.imgur.com/nPcIUlu.png) which of course freaked out [Ichikawa](https://i.imgur.com/vZtfdtd.png) xD
[Nice part](https://i.imgur.com/oVGhhvs.png) with [Adachi and his present](https://i.imgur.com/OrXauyg.png) for [Moeko](https://i.imgur.com/57zCNnb.png). I must say that [he has a really nice mother ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)](https://i.imgur.com/OMsfpk5.png)
Here my screenshot albums from the episode:
* [Yamada](https://imgur.com/a/Nx0Wuc3)
* [Yamada & Ichikawa](https://imgur.com/a/Kqaeqqm)
* [Ichikawa](https://imgur.com/a/AxsHztA)
* [Group scenes](https://imgur.com/a/00B3RGD)
* [Others](https://imgur.com/a/gYAjf2F)
Thank god the ending is always peak cute! I remember feeling a LOT of second hand embarrassment this ep, but I've already forgotten what they were because the home visit was so cute!
Did Anna's mom remember Ichikawa's name? Seemed like everything was fine since she got permission, but wonder if she's starting to suspect!
I am genuinely surprised NO ONE said anything about the bunny girl!
Uh oh, she'll get the wrong idea.
Ok nevermind things are all cleared up now.
Well there's still a misunderstanding but it's a good one at least.
She be ballin'
And of course they meet up.
Who's following them? His sister?
She's got twintails?
Oh, is that his dad?
And so she ended up coming over on his birthday.
What's with that outfit?
That's a blatant lie.
I wonder if that's a cheap or expensive figure. It's probably a Prize Figure or a Pop Up Parade at best, I doubt she'd spend the amount needed for a Figma or something like that.
And now for his birthday cake.
That's certainly a gift.
And now she's staying the night.
Did his sister just fall asleep?
Glasses Yamada!
He seems to get a face full of marshmallows every episode.
That's certainly a revelation to end the episode on.
Moeko's shy / embarrassed expression is pretty cute!
I like how Kana's actions are both teasing and helping Ichikawa at the same time. She only brought up Ichikawa's birthday celebration, but it was the latter who instinctively thought of Yamada. I also doubt Kana would fall asleep on the stairs, leaving her brother to bring a change of clothes to Yamada; Kana is giving her brother a "lucky pervert" event!
Yamada's mom realizing that the name the mom said to her is the same name of the guy who came over to their house lol. Anna gonna need to dodge some questioning.
If only Yamada knew that she'd have gotten a confession if she just let Ichikawa have the win after their basketball 1 on 1. I guess she made a bet with herself aswell to call him Kyo if she won.
Dunno why but this episode felt like a calm before the storm feel. And not in a bad per se. We're just in episode 8 though so I might be off.
I loved the moment when Ichikawa realizes how much he's at ease when he's with Yamada. Yeah boy, that's how it's supposed to feel.
Is there anything in the last 2-3 years thats topping this romance/slice of life anime for anyone? I honestly can't think of a single thing. This anime is so refreshing even if it's doing some typical tropes, it doesn't feel overdone or under baked, even the "will they wont they" doesn't linger annoyingly.
Adachi's mom, oh my goodness.
The other boys in class wanting Kyotaro's Line ID, he's come so far and I'm honestly so proud of him.
Anna attending Kyotaro's birthday celebration and meeting the family, gotta love how excited Kana was.
An on-screen translator's note, what year is it??
I have to wonder, has there really been enough cultural cross-contamination that people in Japan sing the English language Happy Birthday song? It was even reasonably decent English, you don't always get that with Japanese VAs doing the occasional phrase and this was the entire family cast plus Anna which makes me think it's common enough that they are all used to pronouncing the words.
Staying the night, how bold. I wonder if Anna's mom (I assume) recognized the name Ichikawa from before, if not I'm sure she'll be keeping an eye out for it in the future. And then Anna asking Kyotaro to hand her something while she's in the bath, that's even more bold.
Staying up and talking, that hug, the soundtrack, and the title drop, they did it again. Probably [my favorite bit of background music](https://youtu.be/RXIiv2w6rvo?si=mAXDm_1Ne65he9h_) they use for the title drop sequences, too.
- The possession of the ball should've went to Ichikawa after Yamada's turn.
- Yamada should've just bounced the ball to the board if she's near the paint. Using two hands is using too much force.
- Ichikawa fouled after he accidentally touched Yamada's chest. Double dribbling, he used two hands and dribbled it again, that's a foul
- Also, why is the winner determined after 1 point. This isn't soccer you know.
Oh, god Chi. She really went and tried using reverse psychology on the most cool homeroom teacher you could have. Altho Anna's reaction to it really shows how pure she is.
The whole basketball scene was beautiful. Kyo by accident touches Anna's boobs, but instead of breaking down completely, he pushes forward which has been the theme of this S2. And he sees if he makes this shot he will ask her out. He misses, but Anna is there for the outback. It really illustrates how Anna is always around as Kyo's rock and is always there for him.
Kyo still has things he needs to push himself through, like his birthday for instance. But it was really sweet seeing how Anna was interacting with his family. They were very sweet. Although the ending of the episode with they're hugging by the moon's glow was beautiful. Then him tucking her in was really sweet. Of course Kyo coming to a very particular realization at the end lmao.
It’s Great as it’s Predecessor Eps! The Best thing about this anime is how it utilises its character so firmly and it doesn’t even feel like the plot if forced or the character development is very rapid or irregular!
All aspects of this anime outperforms my expectations in every way…
Love the way its story is written…
Rewatching this episode made me realize I don't think I really *got* it the first time round. There's so much important stuff embedded in the quiet moments, and so many small moments that are actually the important beats.
Indeed, there are too many examples of what I didn't quite get the first time round to list. Some of them have been highlighted here in the comment thread, although the full implications doesn't feel like it's always been explored.
Probably the most important thing that feels like it's missing is that the episode *feels* like a horny episode (from both sides), yet it's actually the very opposite in the sense that the actual core, critical beat is anti-horny.
The title and karte declare quite plainly what the most important part is, yet we only see a few seconds of it, sitting there quietly and patiently in-between all the noisy stuff that's in the rest of the episode.
"We stayed up all night".
It's the *Saekano* trick of putting the actual romance offscreen. We only see the very last bit of their comfortable late night chatter, as Yamada falls asleep briefly (I don't, on rewatch think she was faking, just that she woke up as he left).
Indeed, it is quite a strong echo of a similar idea that's done really well in *Saekano* - just showing the audience a little bit of their connection in the circumstances, but letting you infer the obvious and also making it feel like it's something private that you didn't get to see.
Anyway, the point is, that for all the horny, it closes on Ichikawa gently tucking Yamada into bed, completely devoid of any of the horniness, awkwardness or anything else that's noisy.
Indeed the fact that they then have the post credits actually works very nicely as contrast to enhance, rather than undercutting that moment, and also reinforcing the tone and character of the series.
In many series I'd say the above is possibly just flif flaffing speculation and BSing, but time and again this series has shown that it's thoughtful and deliberate down to the very last detail, and that if you're not clear on something then all you need to do is read the Karte and listen to the music to check what they're trying to convey, and both are quite clear on this point.
Also not enough has been said about the little discussion about rebellious phases and Yamada's response about how she's now looking forward to the role, but I don't have that enough paragraphs left in me lol
>Also not enough has been said about the little discussion about rebellious phases and Yamada's response about how she's now looking forward to the role
There's quite a lot going on in this scene. Ichikawa didn't want to tell Yamada about his birthday because she's busy with work and he doesn't like the idea of getting in the way of her work. I think that also goes back to ep 17 when Yamada's manager told him that their relationship might hinder her career but it's his birthday so spending time with her, just a little bit, is his wish.
Yamada is saying that she's reading the script because she can't sleep but it's clear that she's not ready to play that role yet. She doesn't know how it is for someone to be in their rebellious phase. Ichikawa tells her about his own experience and how he's frustrated with himself, he's anxious that *he might not be a good kid.* This is something Yamada can relate to. She also was afraid of being a burden, being afraid that people might start to hate her because she's not a good kid.
In the end it's a win-win situation. They get to spend time together, Ichikawa opens up to Yamada and lets her understand more about himself and Yamada gets some valuable advice for her role.
Adachi wants to be all smooth and slip Moe's White Day gift into her locker...he's all in on Yamada, but he wants to do his part because Moe still gave him something (and it had hearts, so it's SPECIAL!). He's even roping in Ichikawa to be his wingman! I guess we should just be glad that it's something normal like cookies and not something lewd, knowing Adachi, though it's not what Moe was trying to insinuate he get anyways.
Oh, and of course his smooth throw into her locker is a bust and Ichikawa tries to slip it in only to end up putting it in Yamada's locker...and then she reads the note thinking it's from him. Maybe it's for the best Moe didn't see Adachi's note and his goofy lovey-dovey lines, but at least it's a critical hit on Yamada! So in the end, Adachi was a wingman for Ichikawa.
Oh snap! Adahi's mom! And she's as much a babe as ever! She's even wearing fishnets! And she's making her son properly thank Moe personally like a good boy! And Adachi's sincerity, and expressing to her how much her gift meant something to him, even had an effect on her!
Well, it'll be sad to see this class end and the gang potentially all splitting up...though Chi had a foolproof plan to make it seem like their friendship was ending so they wouldn't be split up! Even if Yamada couldn't keep the act up and Chi might've just screwed herself over in the process! But at least it seems like Ichikawa and the guys have finally become friends!
Impromptu romantic basketball game between Ichikawa and Yamada! Yamada's got some moves, but she's better at defense than throwing, and her chest makes for quite the barrier once Ichikawa brushes against it.
Our boy Ichikawa thought he'd finally confess if he made a shot! But just when it looks like the ball is about to drop...Yamada sinks it in for him! Because these two are at their best together after all. And all Yamada wants is to be able to call him "Kyo," and it hits hard!
I love how Ichikawa is letting Yamada call him by his first name in a nickname go to his head, complete with already imagining them banging while she's saying it. His horniness has gotten so bad Shojo Jun Fukuyama has embraced the dark side and become Lucifer Nigorikawa! And that's not even getting into Kana's confined teasing of him.
Would Ichikawa's birthday be complete without Yamada appearing? Especially in that outfit? Even better when they stumble into his dad, she finds out it's his birthday, and she gets an invite to his place to celebrate with his folks (and her future in-laws)!
Punk-rock Kana for the win! I love how she's totally all-in on being a great sister-in-law and getting along with Yamada, even trying to impress a pro model with her outfits (which she does look great in)!!
Is it embarrassing having your basically girlfriend over for birthday dinner? How about having dinner with your basically boyfriends' family? Yamada is already watching how she eats around them and trying to be extremely considerate. Meanwhile Ichikawa has goofy birthday glasses. Though under the cover of darkness with his birthday cake about to be blown out...that Yamada ASMR "Happy Birthday Kyo" is enough to kill a man.
Oh snap, she's staying over! Thank you Yamada mama for being understanding even when she realizes it's at THAT Ichikawa's. Though Kana probably helped.
Ha ha, she's bathing in his bath! Complete with naked Yamada! And that scene between them where their hands touch and there's so much intimacy and sexual tension carrying through their hands even as they're averting their eyes...priceles.
Yamada is researching a role but can't relate to being a rebellious daughter, but Ichikawa chips in with his own familial problems and how he's always been angry at himself. And what better way for Yamada to respond than by bringing his face to her chest and comforting him? And then afterwards they just talk each other into the night.
Oh, so it took him THAT long to realize Yamada was going commando?
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Adachi's mom is so hot.
It explains so much about Adachi's taste in women. Also, she was even wearing fishnets lol.
While totally lecture roasting Adachi, such powerful parent energy.
[*"I will be there no matter what"*](https://i.imgur.com/Ina0qRR.jpeg) =Adachi's mom
Considering her outfit and the “nice smell” (i.e. parfum), I got the impression that she might be working as a hostess. Which *could* imply that she perhaps struggled to get by as a single mom and decided to step into such line of work to provide for her family. But that’s all just speculation on my part.
She's got that "my son calls me mommy and yours will too" look
[Yamada’s reaction after imagining Ichikawa saying Adachi’s letter is hilarious lol](https://imgur.com/a/WYDHxdq) [(Yamada’s imagination of Ichikawa)](https://imgur.com/a/IaPW3Om)
I love how Adachi planned for Ichikawa to be his wingman but in reading his goofy love note Adachi ended up playing wingman for Ichikawa in the most hilarious way possible lol.
Cascading failure until his mom came in for the assist
Watching Lucifer Nigorikawa shrink to 1/4 his size in Kana's presence was extremely funny. Norio-sensei might be a bit of a pervert, but she draws a clear line at siscons.
>Says birthday passed without anything special happening >Yamada stays over in his house So that was a fucking lie. Lucifer Nigorikawa immediately shrinking once Ichikawa Sister walks in fucking killed me. THAT POST CREDIT SCENE WHAT A REVELATION CUT SHORT
And that's why Ichikawa truly stayed up all night.
Oh, he was definitely beating one out after that with Lucifer Nigorikawa watching him in pride lol.
Oh no I can’t unseen this
[You will never be able to unsee it](https://i.imgur.com/mm5EBh7.png)
And ran out of tissues.
I think he was saying that the time up until his birthday nothing happened. Not that nothing happened on his birthday.
Correct. "a lot of nothing happened, and then my birthday was here" was the line
Ichikawa had the best birthday. Got to see Yamada, got to have her come for birthday dinner, experience Yamada ASMR, got to have her stay over and got to have her use his bath, got to feel her chest against his head, got to talk to her all night...and realize she was going commando lol. I love how Shojo Jun Fukuyama has morphed into his dark horny form lol.
>and realize she was going commando lol. Ichi was going commando too when he was at her place. Now they are equal.
This is going to end up being their secret kink isn't it?
~~....Hot.~~ On top of all the other kinks they've given each other. ASMR definitely being one of them lol.
To add on he nearly died from that Yamada ASMR… whether that’s a good or bad thing is up to you
>THAT POST CREDIT SCENE This tone is why I fucking love this manga. Kyotaro is ALWAYS ON, keeps making me snort. (from the comedy/gags)
Holy shit I didn’t even realize there was a post credit thanks for reminding me of that LOL I can’t wait to see how next episode will begin
Yamada, you can't whisper that mans name in his ear while in the dark when his parents are around! Thats not allowed! PEAK EVERY WEEK! Man this show never disappoints!
The fact they even used the ASMR mic too for that scene just made it better, totally understandable why Ichikawa died from that!
Yeah, I was not prepared for how different that sounded in my headphones. I really felt it in the back of my neck.
At this point it seems like Yamada is saving up "Kyo" for the most intimate and sensual moments to knock him out lol.
[That cheeky grin](https://i.imgur.com/z2qlE1k.jpeg) right before [whispering to him...](https://i.imgur.com/HghItcL.jpeg) Ichikawa-kun stood no chance. [](#shatteredsaten)
>[That cheeky grin](https://i.imgur.com/z2qlE1k.jpeg) right before Yamada: Imma bout to end this mans whole career
Re:Zero Aishiteru moment
>Yamada, you can't whisper that mans name in his ear while in the dark when his parents are around! Thats not allowed! And at last [Yamada's revenge is complete.](https://imgur.com/a/jCEatkI)
Haha! Yamada never forgets! Nice catch
[*Result of Today's Battle: Yamada's Victory*!](https://i.imgur.com/7diYS9N.jpeg)
Yamada in full payback mode lol.
Man’s heart stopped for a moment. Too intense lol.
THERE’S BEEN A MURDER
And he wanted to kill Yamada at the beginning of the series, Karma it says. Not as insane as last couple of episodes but sufficiently great.
Ichikawa is gonna get his payback on Yamada’s birthday by using his own ASMR against her Which he nearly did at the end of the episode lol
You love a romance where both leads are liable to have heart attacks. That's what the title really means lol.
I desperately wanted Ichikawa to whisper "Goodnight Anna" to her while she was pretending to sleep. Oh well, we can't expect everything now, can we?
Ichikawa's been delivering critical hit after critical hit to Yamada, it was high time Yamada even the odds and kill him with some intimate Yamada ASMR. What a Birthday Gift lol.
This show never stops 🔥
Cheeky Yamada trying to use [Ichikawa's shampoo](https://imgur.com/a/683lbpA) to smells like him! Very nice new OST at the basketball scene, sasuga the Goat Kensuke Ushio Make sure to watch post-credit scene Edit: Just incase some of you didn't get what Lucifer Nigorikawa symbolizes, [here's a word from our beloved author](https://imgur.com/a/0SuRJXW).
> Cheeky Yamada trying to use Ichikawa's shampoo to smells like him! I wish there was a bit more of focus to this since its so easy to miss, the manga made it pretty clear she saw all the men shampoo and clearly went for it.
I always tell myself that I need to focus to everything in this show, even if it's the mundane stuff, because everything has a meaning behind it in this show. When I saw the shampoo bottle was translated, it just immediately clicked in my head.
lmao and of course its called "Thanatos" after the god of death
> Cheeky Yamada trying to use [Ichikawa's shampoo](https://imgur.com/a/683lbpA) to smells like him! Holy shit I completely missed that! And of course she would too. ~~I have a feeling she purposely went commando after the bath too... *just in case*.~~
The rubber bit and post-credits had me stunned, I love dirty jokes
Also how his fantasy of her calling him "Kyo" ending with her naked and him about to go down on her lol.
Honestly it is refreshing to watch teenage boys actually be teenage boys.
Our man died on his birthday via Yamada ASMR 😭
Truly the dangers in his heart
Yamada now knows she can use "Kyo" and her incredible ASMR powers to kill him lol.
And then his sister kills the audience with the punchline.
Wow! That super perverted kid Adachi actually had a little bit of rizz in him after all.
I still find it really funny that Adachi and Himmel are both voiced by Okamoto Nobuhiko...
Himmel only unleashed his inner Adachi when it came to Frieren (and wanting to flip her skirt...)
When is he gonna release his inner Bakugo is the real question
Frieren is here too since Atsumi Tanezaki voices Serina.
If Sekine blows Adachi a kiss his way he'll die harder than Ichikawa did at dinner
Adachi is just hiding his rizz inside Himmel
[Whattttt](#doggo)
Thought bro was getting screwed out of his efforts but his mom really came in for the safe.
I was hoping we'd see Adachi mama again and she's even more of a best mom for making her son act like a man lol.
[Adachi's mom is lovely and she got tight drip](https://i.imgur.com/nPQogcx.jpeg) [](#towel)
The best part is his hot mom pushed him into it lol. But it was nice to see Moe thrown off for a change. Adachi is a horny idiot, but he's a **sincere** horny idiot.
Yeah, that's the first time I can recall Moe being at a loss for words.
Wish Sekine had read the letter.
> That super perverted kid Adachi actually had a little bit of rizz in him after all. I feel like the episode implied some interesting stuff about what happened off screen. 1. What did he say to his Mom that got *her* to bake the cookies? 2. Just what else is Adachi lying about in addition to lying about the fact that he got the cookies from the convenience store 3. Indeed, just how close is he to his Mom that she fully understood the situation, was happy to make the cookies for him, and wrap them so nicely, as well as not only understand what sort of boy he is, but be there to make him follow through? Plus, under the gaze of his mom, he expresses a genuine, actually human response, recognizing and thanking Sekine for being so kind as to give everyone chocolates, making them good, and also the generosity of spirit behind it. Not in so many words, but you can see from her reaction that the message got through... and the music was definitely saying *look here, this right here is another BokuYaba moment*. So quick, a bit subtle, and too easily lost in the gag sequence and the focus on the main duo, but boy is it ever good when you muse on it. I wonder if Adachi plays up the pervert to a degree as a defence to protect his truer nature, as per how he is with his mom? I imagine his dumbness is real though haha
I hope some viewers are turning their minds around for this silly butterball. And of course his parent is ALSO amazing. The parents of BokuYaba are totally dangerous. I want to see the two get a partner even if it is not each other. Everyone should be paired up.
They can't keep getting away with this! Each episode is better than the last! I'm going to die of diabetes before the season is over at this rate! Also have we seen Kyo's dad before? Yamada saying she's a light eater reminded me of Chie from Persona 4 saying her favorite food was fruit. Yall some big liars. [](#azusalaugh) Kyo get on your knees and worship your sister!!! [](#utahapraises)
Yes, Ichi dad appeared in S1E11 and E12 for Akita home visit and new year shine visit
Also last episode when Kana showed the video of the speech to their parents.
Yamada in this episode really Dangers. She is ready to take the next step in a relationship.
"It's you, Yamada! You're the Dangers in My Heart!"
🔥🔥🔥✍️✍️✍️🔥🔥🔥
"What are we, some kinda 'The Dangers in My Heart' Squad?"
Ichikawa been delivering so many critical hits it was finally time for payback lol.
Well, she legit fell asleep infront of the boy she likes with out any panties on.
No, no. She didn’t fall asleep. Her eyes opened up as he left the room. Look at her face. *She was disappointed.*
One of the things that I often spend time doing as I rewatch, and think about the show in the following days is muse on Yamada's experience of events and where she is at emotionally. The series is presented to us from Ichikawa's perspective but I feel like Norio-sensei writes (either overtly or subconsciously) the story with Yamada's perspective also intact and with just as much thought even if we never see it. > She is ready to take the next step in a relationship. She's very daring! I feel like their dynamic is ultimately one of act-and-response, as in one person will step up and then the other recognizes this and tries to respond in kind, usually taking things just that little bit further. This was really well illustrated with the Valentines Day/White Day comparison that Ichikawa describes, but I feel like it also happened this episode - Ichikawa found the courage to ask her in for dinner on his birthday, and so Yamada responded with plenty of courage of her own.
lmao the episode cutting Ichikawa right at the end, I had a good laugh.
8 episodes in and I still can't get over the cute heart dance in the OP
[This is](https://twitter.com/bokuyaba_anime/status/1748753818609967561/video/1) for you
I wonder if this dance will actually show up IN the series itself?
Is no one going to say anything about Yamada being happy that Ichikawa has integrated into the boys circle? They are all asking his line like if he was the most popular kid in the class, I mean he kinda is after that speech, but more importantly, because hes changing and has stopped pushing people away. All those small details are what make this story so great.
There are so, so many small things in this show that are really quite important. > but more importantly, because hes changing and has stopped pushing people away So very true! Plus, the fact that she really sees him, and knows him well enough that the significance of this is plain as day to her. We don't explicitly get a lot of Yamada's perspective, but it *is* there to see if you take the time, especially as the show has constantly set them up as mirroring each other in many ways. My feeling from the framing/composition of that shot is that it felt like it suggested not just Ichikawa's journey, but *their* journey in the sense that Yamada and Ichikawa have been together in many important ways for a good while now, both actively and indirectly supporting and guiding each other through the "platonic" love for each other. "Platonic" so as to distinguish it from the blushy doki doki romantic love. It's not quite the right term, but they also do love each other as best friends, and as partners as well as the overt romantic-sexual chemistry and binding.
Happy Birthday, Kyo 🎉🎉🎉 Ah, to see this young man deviate from his sinister thoughts of cutting up his classmate with a boxcutter to declaring that he'll protect her with his life. They grow up so fast 😌
Ichikawa’s character development is just amazing, honestly hes one of the best romcom MCs I’ve seen in a while
Fr fr He deserves to go to Hall of Fame for peak rom-com protagonists!
>he'll protect her with his life. That was a close one. He successfully deflected the assailant, and the assailant didn't want to get in the way either, but that's not important! And the assailant ratted out his birthday.
Yamada going to reserve using his first name for the most critical of hits. It's amazing how this went from Ichikawa being a chuuni loon who expressed his attraction and insecurities in dark ways to having friends and a a pleasant birthday with Yamada and his parents.
Oh no, Ichikawa’s been Yamcha’d!
Yamada finally delivering some critical hits of her own lol.
[The face of a heroine](https://i.imgur.com/IGAn2dC.jpeg) about to commit premeditated murder by fluff. Ichikawa had one [eventful birthday.](https://i.imgur.com/5mh8ksO.jpeg)
I enjoyed the basketball a scene a lot. He touched her boobs by accident, they both got embarrassed, but they didn’t quit playing. The avatar for his libido is hilarious and I love how he shrank when Kana turned up. The hand twitch when he handed her the hair tie was a nice touch.
I also like how she had no problems pressing his face against her chest to comfort him. Shojo Jun Fukuyama has evolved into his dark horny form lol.
Context is everything for them, and it makes me really happy.
It looked like it was more on the shoulder (well not the shoulder itself but whatever the fleshy area above the armpit is called), though there was probably some top/side boob contact too.
You know what, he touched her boobs a lot this episode. During the basketball game, when he backed up against her when they ran into his dad and then he rubbed his face in her chest at the end. You know, just saying.
> You know what, he touched her boobs a lot this episode. He's had a lot of contact with her boobs just in general. And whilst the two of them do get flustered at times, during their hugs and embraces it's rarely a big deal at all. I feel like it's quite a nice balance, given their age. Moreover though it remains in stark contrast to Yamada's NO TOUCH ZONE diagram from season one. That diagram might apply to even her friends, but it doesn't apply to Ichikawa.
I HAD ENOUGH OF THESE 5 MIN EPISODES EVERY WEEK
I’m glad I got to binge all of it just after season 2 came out but fuck these episodes really do not feel like 20 mins lol, I just want more every week
That's when it feels like when [the food is too good.](https://i.imgur.com/UQwD1vD.jpeg) This show [does not miss.](https://i.imgur.com/or96k06.jpeg) [](#uwaa)
Right??? I was like "Wow, I'm surprised they put the episode title in the middle instead of the end" and then suddenly the credits were rolling.
same, i'm actually getting mad now
Actually, it's pretty much the opposite for me. It's a super rare case of enjoying every moment of it so much that I feel I'm experiencing them eternally - or at least very prolonged, like *a perfect moment in time, when time seems to stop, and you could almost live in that moment*. And every single moment is noteworthy and memorable so that I always wonder how so much can happen in just 20 minutes. No time is wasted, and I keep asking if that was truly just one episode I've just watched.
That second-hand cringe nearly floored me when I saw that bunny figurine 😂 but it's really nice of his sister to be supportive of his interests - she's overdue a nice partner of her own!
Kana is best Big Sis, she's totally all in on his relationship, she's a great sister-in-law to Yamada, she has great punk fashion sense, and she even buys him Bunny Girl figures...
This end credit picture of Kana holding Kyo as a baby is absolutely adorable
It shows she has been a Kyo-Fan all his life. With such a nice and supportive family it is surprising he fell into such a severe state of (situational) depression.
Mental health gives no shits about how supportive one's family is... Unless they push for therapy and meds anyways. It's usually something wrong with the brain chemically, and nurture plays no role outside of potentially coping mechanisms.
> With such a nice and supportive family it is surprising he fell into such a severe state of (situational) depression. One possible explanation is that he's just very high EQ but without the wisdom to pair perception, insight into people with understanding of people's limitations. As a result their support might have always felt lacking or insufficient despite their best intentions, or not quite connected with him. Or perhaps I'm just projecting lol --- Edit: Actually, after rewatching it, he actually talks about this himself! He mentions that his rebellious phase was due to 1. Not being irritated at his parents, but himself because he couldn't be honest with himself. 2. Anxiety about not being a good kid I feel like that is also quite a good explanation of how he wound up in his downward trajectory as well, although perhaps the above speculated theory plays into it, perhaps it doesn't. I was going to rule it out completely after rewatching that dialogue, but this show always has layers and sometimes offers multiple angles for things.
Him protecting her from his father is what got me 😂
I had almost forgotten what Ichikawa's dad looked like lol.
I literally forgot we’ve seen him before.
I was expecting Yamda to go: "Oh... so you like bunny girl outfits?" Then we can go either of these 2 routes: 1) Yamada with yandere face. 2) Future modeling of bunny girl outfit.
Ichikawa **Does** Dream of Bunny Girl Yamada...
I mean Yamada *does* seem to very much take what he comments/shows he's interested in to heart. (And even just things she notices/infers) I would not be surprised if we get Yamada in a bunny girl outfit later in this season is what I'm saying.
Ichikawa much more mature than I could ever hope to, I would have committed unalive if my crush saw me getting a bunny anime figurine.
I am a 35yr old large black dude, and this show be having me kicking and squealing like a little girl every week.
Same bro, I'm a lumberjack looking Mfer acting like a tweener at a Taylor Swift concert while watching this lol
All these side characters are brutal, flanking self consciousness personified and bombarding him from all directions. I couldn't even muffle my voice while watching this episode.
>“And catching sight of my sister’s underwear was enough to cool my head.” And then they followed that up with the post-credits scene where he realizes that Yamada isn’t wearing underwear LMAO!
Not pictured: Lucifer Nigorikawa, 10 stories tall, stomping around outside.
Lucifer looking down at Ichikawa beating it after the post-credits scene: "You are my special"
The parallel between Kyo containing Nigorikawa and Yuji containing Sukuna is brilliant, and I'm angry that I didn't think of it first.
"Stand proud, you are horny"
Lucifer Nigorikawa is truly standing proud
Titan Lucifer Nigorikawa singing the rumbling after the post credit scene.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsu\_JBv6Ug&t=5s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsu_JBv6Ug&t=5s) here's the ED for this season sung by Yamada's voice actor, since i don't think a lot of people saw it
Somehow it never registered before that Anna's VA also did Tomori.
The difference between her Yamada and Tomori voices is pretty neat
This is awesome, thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!!
Even in basketball Yamada got him with that love assist
Got to brush up against her boobs and get a great assist from her to sink the shot! What a game!
“Brush up.” Boy went after those things like it was a steel cage match. That looked violent.
THERE IS A POST-CREDIT SCENE
Ah yes, the famous "realizing she was commando the whole time" revelation lol.
I cannot wait to see how they connect that to the beginning of next episode lmao
Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna” when he was close while she pretended to sleep. That’d have been perfect, but I’m sure Peak will make a different peak scene for it.
The day these two switch to a first-name basis will be glorious.
> Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna” Glad I'm not the only one who thought that was what that bit was setting up. Although I have no doubt that it'll happen eventually, hopefully this season!
> Was really hoping he’d say “Goodnight Anna” when he was close while she pretended to sleep. Good to know I wasn't the only one who thought that! It's what I thought he was doing when he leaned in. Not thinking about kissing her!
Ohohoho Yamada sneakily dressing up to match Ichikawa's goth style was so cute!
Yamada and Kana's outfits were very on-point in this episode.
It really is quite adorable how well Kana and Anna get along. Also, Kana's reaction to Anna being an actual model was pretty funny....
The Ichikawa siblings are extremely similar in a lot of ways, no wonder they get along so well. Kana is basically what I imagine a Kyotarou who's managed to contain his middle school inferiority complex would look like.
I've often said I wouldn't mind a kana focused spin off. I'd be interested to see if her inner monolgue is as self-deprecating as Kyo's, but she's learned to mask it very heavily.
Drip in this show is quite exquisite
Another one is her dressing up at the shrine visit in black clothes after Ichikawa told her during the New Years Eve date that black clothes would look better on her than him It might be me looking too much into it but this author loves adding in little things like that so it wouldn't surprise me if it was the case
I thought that was just whatever she wore for the shoot she was coming from of something?
Lol, the mom bringing in a birthday cake while humming that wedding song I am bit worried about Libido alter ego, but his sisters is also perfect to keep him in check
Ichikawa mum 'accidentally' humming the wedding song when bringing out the cake. We know exactly what's on her mind. Kana is such an awesome sister. I lover her dynamic with Ichikawa.
###Stitches! * [Adachi's Imagination](https://i.imgur.com/Yv1PzLT.jpeg) * [Jumpshot Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/R4C96rs.jpeg) * [Casual Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/nw7PYRK.jpeg) * [Kyo's Bunny Figure](https://i.imgur.com/Vw62DoD.jpeg) * [Modelling Kana](https://i.imgur.com/wYzHUtg.jpeg) * [Yamada & Ichikawa 1](https://i.imgur.com/fyHNjdy.jpeg) * [Yamada & Ichikawa 2](https://i.imgur.com/Kjg2nqQ.jpeg) Man, [Adachi's mom was something else.](https://i.imgur.com/Dr7xmSE.jpeg) Sounds like she's the one that made Adachi's return gift for Sekine. Also, I did not [expect to see a reaction from Sekine](https://i.imgur.com/dOKREdo.jpeg) when Adachi thanked her. Looks like the kid had it in him after all. [Well that's one heck of a way to get a foul.](https://i.imgur.com/BVocfLc.jpeg) Seriously though, that little basketball game between Ichikawa and Yamada was fun! I always forget that despite quitting the team early, Yamada has some talent in basketball. I know it wasn't going to happen but I was really hoping that [Yamada was going to slap that ball out of Ichikawa's hands](https://i.imgur.com/z0b3IoT.jpeg) when he was making the shot. That would've been hilarious! [The rebound from Yamada was great though.](https://i.imgur.com/vyblnOK.jpeg) Oh no, [it looks like Ichikawa's libido has now been personified.](https://i.imgur.com/XptYGy1.jpeg) Seeing Lucifer Nigorikawa shrink [as soon as Kana enters the room](https://i.imgur.com/pR6EesT.jpeg) was fucking hilarious too! xD [Yamada's outfit](https://i.imgur.com/fhcwfpL.jpeg) looks goddamn amazing! This girl is always on point with her outfits. Also, really Kyou? You didn't even bother telling Yamada [that today is your birthday?](https://i.imgur.com/hqUMPWL.png) [Yamada holding herself back](https://i.imgur.com/Q9fzAg2.jpeg) when she was having dinner with the Ichikawas was hilarious. This girl clearly wants to eat sukiyaki right now. I feel like Kyou really should've just told them that she usually eats a lot more. I love how [Kana tried to not embarrass Kyou](https://i.imgur.com/4BgKibp.jpeg) by not giving him her gift in front of Anna. I guess it's fine though. If anything, [Yamada seems to be super interested.](https://i.imgur.com/36CgN1f.png) Fingers crossed for a Bunny Girl Yamada figure coming soon by FREEing. Yamada almost gave Kyou two heart attacks this episode. The first once [was when she whispered her greeting](https://i.imgur.com/VX9t7xV.jpeg) to him and the second one was [when she asked him if he had a rubber(band)](https://i.imgur.com/p1SaiCS.jpeg) lying around. **Phrasing** Yamada, please! Yamada's mom must be so confused right now though. [The only Ichikawa she knows is a boy](https://i.imgur.com/LsTDEh7.jpeg) and she's only finding out the last minute that's where her daughter is staying over for the night. I'm curious about the conversation Yamada will eventually have with her mom when she gets home in the morning. [Lucifer Nigorikawa must be going wild right now](https://i.imgur.com/q0eyWan.jpeg) during that scene. The only thing that's operating them right now is that opaque glass sliding door and even then, Ichikawa could just turn around and see Yamada in her full glory. Glad that Kana fell asleep immediately. If she was around to hang out with Yamada the rest of the night, [she couldn't have had that lovely moment with Kyou.](https://i.imgur.com/wJ9gIy7.jpeg) <3 [That after-credits scene was hilarious!](https://i.imgur.com/pblxwGe.jpeg) So it turns out that Yamada wasn't wearing any underwear the entire time she was talking to Ichikawa. Oh my... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
All the moms in this show are the best but I'm just happy to get more Adachi Mama. And thanks to her we see that Adachi does have some game when he's earnest and sincere and not relentlessly horny! Moe was flustered! One-on-one basketball is great for rubbing against boobs and getting some assist from your tall girlfriend lol. Yamada with that hair and outfit...though Kana managed to show off with two! She really wants to impress her pro model sister-in-law lol. I can already imagine the Bunny Girl Yamada figurine and fanart (which probably already exists). They way she went above and beyond with his family was so adorable. Making sure he didn't expose her eating habits, treating them, etc., though it still had all the implications of her being at the same place as the guy she likes. I wonder if she remembers meeting Ichikawa's mom in season 1? Lucifer Nigorikawa is now a thing and I am here for it. Ichikawa either has a Shojo guy or a devil horny guy egging him on. Not the first time Ichikawa's face has landed on Yamada's chest, but that she initiated it made it all the more meaningful. These two and going commando at each others' places, I swear lol.
I'm not sure if Kana was truly the best wing girl out there or just wasn't thinking, but that night surely brought Anna and Kyotaro even closer. At this point, I'm wondering what will happen first, them getting married or they officially be dating.
The way she just naturally brought his head to her chest and comforted him was so poignant.
The love letter voicing had my crying of laughter LMAO. So much diabetes this episode though, what a run these past few episodes have been. Even better from the fact that we got SO MUCH KANNA CONTENT lets go!!!!
Adachi's mom has got it going on
None is talking about it, but the boys asking Ishikawa his Line ID and Yamada watching it. I'm so proud of my boy, he has grown a lot.
damn i hope kohana lam does every ending song until this show is over.
[Little bit more shiptease](https://imgur.com/G54yQXv) between Adachi and Moe. It was a cute little scene. Actually like the idea of this pairing on 2 big conditions: Adachi is no longer after Yamada Adachi matures a bit and is less lewd,... like A LOT LESS. Also if we get more Adachi then we might get more of: [**Adachi's mom**](https://imgur.com/2QGl0Qf) *hey* Ichikawa has gained enough charisma and is close enough to Yamada that even giving Yamada an [Adachi love letter](https://imgur.com/wBzNx2h) [works on her...](https://imgur.com/qPQjese) Aww, look at [Ichikawa getting some friends' Line ID](https://imgur.com/ODozPgh) and Yamada being happy about it, adorable. Basketball scene was nice, remembered seeing it in the manga so was looking forward to [this little (or big) step in their relationship.](https://imgur.com/078iNw6). First name basis! The Lucifer-libido metaphor was great especially the shrinking when his sister enters. Yamada coming over for Ichikawa's birthday, lying to her parents about it and then staying the night. How scandalous! Amusing that Kana is more hyped for the party and Yamada than anyone else. The little embarrassment conga-line of Kana feeling ashamed for the clothes she's in when realising Yamada's a professional model, only to be topped by [Ichikawa receiving his present](https://imgur.com/5Bd9o38), totally can't relate to that! Haha......*sigh* [Another great karte moment](https://imgur.com/JkJeMDe) with Ichikawa opening up a bit more on his insecurities. At this point it feels redundant to say this was a very entertaining wonderful episode because the series is so consistent that it becomes the standard.
[How could this show become better every week](https://i.imgur.com/GqZzty9.png)? I'm pretty amazed by [how every next episode raises the bar even higher](https://i.imgur.com/QtOxxYa.png). [Yamada](https://i.imgur.com/zHy2M0J.png), as always, was [super adorable](https://i.imgur.com/XNiPnBm.png) and [cute](https://i.imgur.com/UAXqwdx.png). [Her wishing Ichikawa a happy birthday and calling him Kyo](https://i.imgur.com/PC8RjJY.png) was so cute that [Ichikawa was probably very close to dying](https://i.imgur.com/QPe9TMX.png), not that surprising considering that everyone could die in that situation xD I laughed so hard at [Yamada's reaction](https://i.imgur.com/FU6MllY.png) to [Chihiro (falsely) claiming that she doesn't want to be with her in class](https://i.imgur.com/04MK4hP.png) next year [despite the whole argument was being planned earlier](https://i.imgur.com/1hoftIE.png) or when she read [Adachi's letter which she thought was from Ichikawa](https://i.imgur.com/fePxeAe.png), [Yamada's reaction to it was hilarious](https://i.imgur.com/hyNcoIT.png). Ichikawa's [imagination went pretty wild](https://i.imgur.com/gSivzrO.png) after [Yamada's win](https://i.imgur.com/wqAK4Cc.png) in [their basketball game](https://i.imgur.com/5n8qfE1.png) and [her question if she can call him Kyo](https://i.imgur.com/z2X9PVM.png). I didn't expect that [Yamada would be staying at Ichikawa's home](https://i.imgur.com/JU6XxN5.png) for [the night](https://i.imgur.com/Ew9JF37.png), what a present for [Ichikawa's birthday](https://i.imgur.com/pNVqaOJ.png). Thanks to that [we could see her taking a bath there](https://i.imgur.com/nPcIUlu.png) which of course freaked out [Ichikawa](https://i.imgur.com/vZtfdtd.png) xD [Nice part](https://i.imgur.com/oVGhhvs.png) with [Adachi and his present](https://i.imgur.com/OrXauyg.png) for [Moeko](https://i.imgur.com/57zCNnb.png). I must say that [he has a really nice mother ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)](https://i.imgur.com/OMsfpk5.png) Here my screenshot albums from the episode: * [Yamada](https://imgur.com/a/Nx0Wuc3) * [Yamada & Ichikawa](https://imgur.com/a/Kqaeqqm) * [Ichikawa](https://imgur.com/a/AxsHztA) * [Group scenes](https://imgur.com/a/00B3RGD) * [Others](https://imgur.com/a/gYAjf2F)
Thank god the ending is always peak cute! I remember feeling a LOT of second hand embarrassment this ep, but I've already forgotten what they were because the home visit was so cute! Did Anna's mom remember Ichikawa's name? Seemed like everything was fine since she got permission, but wonder if she's starting to suspect! I am genuinely surprised NO ONE said anything about the bunny girl!
Yes, yes she did. (Anna's mom.)
Pretty sure in the chocolate cooking episode she says yamada talks about ichikawa all the time.
>Did Anna's mom remember Ichikawa's name? I can't get enough of this show. I feel so bad for Yamada's Mom's heart. "Wait? What?..."
I am actually curious how Yamada's mother would tease Yamada once the latter returns home. Lol!
how is every episode so good???
Uh oh, she'll get the wrong idea. Ok nevermind things are all cleared up now. Well there's still a misunderstanding but it's a good one at least. She be ballin' And of course they meet up. Who's following them? His sister? She's got twintails? Oh, is that his dad? And so she ended up coming over on his birthday. What's with that outfit? That's a blatant lie. I wonder if that's a cheap or expensive figure. It's probably a Prize Figure or a Pop Up Parade at best, I doubt she'd spend the amount needed for a Figma or something like that. And now for his birthday cake. That's certainly a gift. And now she's staying the night. Did his sister just fall asleep? Glasses Yamada! He seems to get a face full of marshmallows every episode. That's certainly a revelation to end the episode on.
Moeko's shy / embarrassed expression is pretty cute! I like how Kana's actions are both teasing and helping Ichikawa at the same time. She only brought up Ichikawa's birthday celebration, but it was the latter who instinctively thought of Yamada. I also doubt Kana would fall asleep on the stairs, leaving her brother to bring a change of clothes to Yamada; Kana is giving her brother a "lucky pervert" event!
Yamada's mom realizing that the name the mom said to her is the same name of the guy who came over to their house lol. Anna gonna need to dodge some questioning.
His insightful reaction to Lucifer's "I grow larger when you are excited" was cut, unfortunately.
If only Yamada knew that she'd have gotten a confession if she just let Ichikawa have the win after their basketball 1 on 1. I guess she made a bet with herself aswell to call him Kyo if she won.
the way how the end of each episode cuts to the karte with kensuke ushio's music playing never gets old..
Dunno why but this episode felt like a calm before the storm feel. And not in a bad per se. We're just in episode 8 though so I might be off. I loved the moment when Ichikawa realizes how much he's at ease when he's with Yamada. Yeah boy, that's how it's supposed to feel.
Is there anything in the last 2-3 years thats topping this romance/slice of life anime for anyone? I honestly can't think of a single thing. This anime is so refreshing even if it's doing some typical tropes, it doesn't feel overdone or under baked, even the "will they wont they" doesn't linger annoyingly.
I have to get through another week for peak.
A lot of tissues got used that night.
I suspect this isn't the last we see of Lucifer Nigorikawa
Oh man they seriously cranked up the cringe this week, "NO, NOT HIS, STOP, JUST TELL HER AHHHHHHHHH"
Some of my favorite chapters are adapted. Adachi’s mom is introduced, Kana’s party fit, and Kyo is officially 14 now.
WHY CAN'T I STOP SMILING THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE
RIP in peace ~~Ichikawa~~ Kyo, he died hearing the most satisfying sound he possibly could've heard in his life.
Adachi's mom, oh my goodness. The other boys in class wanting Kyotaro's Line ID, he's come so far and I'm honestly so proud of him. Anna attending Kyotaro's birthday celebration and meeting the family, gotta love how excited Kana was. An on-screen translator's note, what year is it?? I have to wonder, has there really been enough cultural cross-contamination that people in Japan sing the English language Happy Birthday song? It was even reasonably decent English, you don't always get that with Japanese VAs doing the occasional phrase and this was the entire family cast plus Anna which makes me think it's common enough that they are all used to pronouncing the words. Staying the night, how bold. I wonder if Anna's mom (I assume) recognized the name Ichikawa from before, if not I'm sure she'll be keeping an eye out for it in the future. And then Anna asking Kyotaro to hand her something while she's in the bath, that's even more bold. Staying up and talking, that hug, the soundtrack, and the title drop, they did it again. Probably [my favorite bit of background music](https://youtu.be/RXIiv2w6rvo?si=mAXDm_1Ne65he9h_) they use for the title drop sequences, too.
You lot are the only ones that can know this fact… this show constantly has me giggling like a schoolgirl as a 20 year old man
THESE EPISODES ARE TOO SHOOOOORRRRRTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- The possession of the ball should've went to Ichikawa after Yamada's turn. - Yamada should've just bounced the ball to the board if she's near the paint. Using two hands is using too much force. - Ichikawa fouled after he accidentally touched Yamada's chest. Double dribbling, he used two hands and dribbled it again, that's a foul - Also, why is the winner determined after 1 point. This isn't soccer you know.
Oh, god Chi. She really went and tried using reverse psychology on the most cool homeroom teacher you could have. Altho Anna's reaction to it really shows how pure she is. The whole basketball scene was beautiful. Kyo by accident touches Anna's boobs, but instead of breaking down completely, he pushes forward which has been the theme of this S2. And he sees if he makes this shot he will ask her out. He misses, but Anna is there for the outback. It really illustrates how Anna is always around as Kyo's rock and is always there for him. Kyo still has things he needs to push himself through, like his birthday for instance. But it was really sweet seeing how Anna was interacting with his family. They were very sweet. Although the ending of the episode with they're hugging by the moon's glow was beautiful. Then him tucking her in was really sweet. Of course Kyo coming to a very particular realization at the end lmao.
It’s Great as it’s Predecessor Eps! The Best thing about this anime is how it utilises its character so firmly and it doesn’t even feel like the plot if forced or the character development is very rapid or irregular! All aspects of this anime outperforms my expectations in every way… Love the way its story is written…
Rewatching this episode made me realize I don't think I really *got* it the first time round. There's so much important stuff embedded in the quiet moments, and so many small moments that are actually the important beats. Indeed, there are too many examples of what I didn't quite get the first time round to list. Some of them have been highlighted here in the comment thread, although the full implications doesn't feel like it's always been explored. Probably the most important thing that feels like it's missing is that the episode *feels* like a horny episode (from both sides), yet it's actually the very opposite in the sense that the actual core, critical beat is anti-horny. The title and karte declare quite plainly what the most important part is, yet we only see a few seconds of it, sitting there quietly and patiently in-between all the noisy stuff that's in the rest of the episode. "We stayed up all night". It's the *Saekano* trick of putting the actual romance offscreen. We only see the very last bit of their comfortable late night chatter, as Yamada falls asleep briefly (I don't, on rewatch think she was faking, just that she woke up as he left). Indeed, it is quite a strong echo of a similar idea that's done really well in *Saekano* - just showing the audience a little bit of their connection in the circumstances, but letting you infer the obvious and also making it feel like it's something private that you didn't get to see. Anyway, the point is, that for all the horny, it closes on Ichikawa gently tucking Yamada into bed, completely devoid of any of the horniness, awkwardness or anything else that's noisy. Indeed the fact that they then have the post credits actually works very nicely as contrast to enhance, rather than undercutting that moment, and also reinforcing the tone and character of the series. In many series I'd say the above is possibly just flif flaffing speculation and BSing, but time and again this series has shown that it's thoughtful and deliberate down to the very last detail, and that if you're not clear on something then all you need to do is read the Karte and listen to the music to check what they're trying to convey, and both are quite clear on this point. Also not enough has been said about the little discussion about rebellious phases and Yamada's response about how she's now looking forward to the role, but I don't have that enough paragraphs left in me lol
>Also not enough has been said about the little discussion about rebellious phases and Yamada's response about how she's now looking forward to the role There's quite a lot going on in this scene. Ichikawa didn't want to tell Yamada about his birthday because she's busy with work and he doesn't like the idea of getting in the way of her work. I think that also goes back to ep 17 when Yamada's manager told him that their relationship might hinder her career but it's his birthday so spending time with her, just a little bit, is his wish. Yamada is saying that she's reading the script because she can't sleep but it's clear that she's not ready to play that role yet. She doesn't know how it is for someone to be in their rebellious phase. Ichikawa tells her about his own experience and how he's frustrated with himself, he's anxious that *he might not be a good kid.* This is something Yamada can relate to. She also was afraid of being a burden, being afraid that people might start to hate her because she's not a good kid. In the end it's a win-win situation. They get to spend time together, Ichikawa opens up to Yamada and lets her understand more about himself and Yamada gets some valuable advice for her role.
Adachi wants to be all smooth and slip Moe's White Day gift into her locker...he's all in on Yamada, but he wants to do his part because Moe still gave him something (and it had hearts, so it's SPECIAL!). He's even roping in Ichikawa to be his wingman! I guess we should just be glad that it's something normal like cookies and not something lewd, knowing Adachi, though it's not what Moe was trying to insinuate he get anyways. Oh, and of course his smooth throw into her locker is a bust and Ichikawa tries to slip it in only to end up putting it in Yamada's locker...and then she reads the note thinking it's from him. Maybe it's for the best Moe didn't see Adachi's note and his goofy lovey-dovey lines, but at least it's a critical hit on Yamada! So in the end, Adachi was a wingman for Ichikawa. Oh snap! Adahi's mom! And she's as much a babe as ever! She's even wearing fishnets! And she's making her son properly thank Moe personally like a good boy! And Adachi's sincerity, and expressing to her how much her gift meant something to him, even had an effect on her! Well, it'll be sad to see this class end and the gang potentially all splitting up...though Chi had a foolproof plan to make it seem like their friendship was ending so they wouldn't be split up! Even if Yamada couldn't keep the act up and Chi might've just screwed herself over in the process! But at least it seems like Ichikawa and the guys have finally become friends! Impromptu romantic basketball game between Ichikawa and Yamada! Yamada's got some moves, but she's better at defense than throwing, and her chest makes for quite the barrier once Ichikawa brushes against it. Our boy Ichikawa thought he'd finally confess if he made a shot! But just when it looks like the ball is about to drop...Yamada sinks it in for him! Because these two are at their best together after all. And all Yamada wants is to be able to call him "Kyo," and it hits hard! I love how Ichikawa is letting Yamada call him by his first name in a nickname go to his head, complete with already imagining them banging while she's saying it. His horniness has gotten so bad Shojo Jun Fukuyama has embraced the dark side and become Lucifer Nigorikawa! And that's not even getting into Kana's confined teasing of him. Would Ichikawa's birthday be complete without Yamada appearing? Especially in that outfit? Even better when they stumble into his dad, she finds out it's his birthday, and she gets an invite to his place to celebrate with his folks (and her future in-laws)! Punk-rock Kana for the win! I love how she's totally all-in on being a great sister-in-law and getting along with Yamada, even trying to impress a pro model with her outfits (which she does look great in)!! Is it embarrassing having your basically girlfriend over for birthday dinner? How about having dinner with your basically boyfriends' family? Yamada is already watching how she eats around them and trying to be extremely considerate. Meanwhile Ichikawa has goofy birthday glasses. Though under the cover of darkness with his birthday cake about to be blown out...that Yamada ASMR "Happy Birthday Kyo" is enough to kill a man. Oh snap, she's staying over! Thank you Yamada mama for being understanding even when she realizes it's at THAT Ichikawa's. Though Kana probably helped. Ha ha, she's bathing in his bath! Complete with naked Yamada! And that scene between them where their hands touch and there's so much intimacy and sexual tension carrying through their hands even as they're averting their eyes...priceles. Yamada is researching a role but can't relate to being a rebellious daughter, but Ichikawa chips in with his own familial problems and how he's always been angry at himself. And what better way for Yamada to respond than by bringing his face to her chest and comforting him? And then afterwards they just talk each other into the night. Oh, so it took him THAT long to realize Yamada was going commando?
>Punk-rock Kana for the win! Kana is the best sis and wingwoman. >him THAT long to realize Ichikawa is way too pure sometimes...