Episode 9

Everyone's Reactions

The episode gave us a fresh take on Amane and Ijichi's meeting, weaving in some original content around the sleepover before the school festival. Watching Amane take purikura with someone she just met was adorable, and her loud inner monologue hidden behind that stoic mask really drew me in. It was also satisfying to see the title 'Is There Really No Gal Who's Kind to Otaku?' come full circle, making me feel like their age-appropriate worries and hurdles truly shaped their current relationship. The lighting was beautiful, leaving a lingering aftertaste, and it seems the full-blown story of the three girls—two otaku and one gal—is about to kick off. I'm excited to see more of Ito-chan too. They're all such good kids, and I can't wait to see how they grow and what happens next!