Episode 5

Everyone's Reactions

Episode 5, "We’ve Started Mutual Crushes," was super sweet right from the start—goodbye saltiness! The shaved ice date was dreamily cute, and finding out Rinka’s romance knowledge comes straight from shoujo manga made me wonder where else she picks up her tips. Meanwhile, Sato’s dad has stopped being so tough since last time and is now getting treated like a pushover, but Sato herself is still as stoic with him as ever. Plus, this is the second time Pappa gets called "creepy" by his daughter—hasn’t it become a regular event? Also, hearing that the "Come Over Directly" LINE stamp is selling well made me realize how many fans truly get Sato’s one-liner. And knowing that Aomine Station is based on a real place might just inspire you to do a pilgrimage there!