Episode 10

Everyone's Reactions

When Manager Goto says, 'You're good enough. I'm counting on you,' it carries so much weight coming from him amidst Kobata-kun's usual awkwardness. I felt like something was about to shift, and my chest got all tight watching it. Yamada-chan is absolutely glowing, and Sasaki-san treats her like a Christmas light display—just the cutest thing ever. The contrast between her being annoyed yet sparkling is just perfect. And then there's the Manager! He’s super capable outside, but we find out he was just over there reading manga and crying? That gap makes him even cooler. Sasaki-san’s shy reactions are great too; I really love the dynamic between these two. Kobata-kun might be all awkwardness, but it’s comforting to see the Manager silently letting it slide. With gentle Sasaki-san around too, I’m excited to see what kind of interactions they’ll have next episode.