Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki • In the Clear Moonlit Dusk

Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki • In the Clear Moonlit Dusk - Episode 2 discussion

*Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki*, episode 2

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Throwaway7853202026-01-18 09:08

Male MCs friend already more interesting than him

Dad already setting her up

szalhi2026-01-18 09:15

[*"Just eating alone in this room."*](https://i.imgur.com/JUkh0zr.jpeg)

[Already shipping them.](https://i.imgur.com/qaXQuEc.jpeg) Maybe he's the type to ask for grandchildren.

[Anime weather is crazy.](https://i.imgur.com/EgLOZb6.jpeg)

[I probably would too.](https://i.imgur.com/4T82oqF.jpeg) We probably deserved it.

[What a nice pragmatic guy.](https://i.imgur.com/WBKzG9G.jpeg)

Throwaway7853202026-01-18 09:26

Damn this guy making moves like those already?

Her friend group seems to be chill too like in polar opposites

I wonder how will this work out after that ending

thisisdropd2026-01-18 09:31

By the second episode we already have a near handholding (curse you Takiguchi-papa for interrupting the moment), a sort of declaration of love, sleeping together in one bed, and asking out. What an incredible pacing!

Hilarious how Yoi's mates saw her sleeping with Kohaku. Can't wait to see their grilling of her – especially if they somehow also found out they're in an official relationship.

Ocixo2026-01-18 10:16

> curse you Takiguchi-papa for interrupting the moment

Yoi’s father gets a pass considering that he’s the one who arranged for the two of them to walk home.

harrellj2026-01-18 17:01

And she was supposed to be home by 9 PM and he waited until quarter to 10 before calling.

Mundane_Relation51292026-01-18 09:37

If I had some issues with Kohaku’s behavior in episode 1, episode 2 is much better and a lot less cringe imo. He also apologizes for his behavior, which shows I wasn’t crazy for noticing that he was problematic in the first episode😅. Tho the infirmary sleeping scene is once again pretty weird and not really necessary.

This second episode slightly restored my desire to keep watching this romance, so let’s hope it continues in this direction

HornedTurtle12122026-01-20 01:34

Yah if someone is running a fever then you don't need to keep them warm...he probably skipped those days of health class.

Arwe2n100e2026-01-23 22:41

She said she was shivering before arriving at the infirmary.

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Arwe2n100e2026-01-21 00:20

The warmth of a "neko" made me laugh... but more seriously... to continue the conversation, since it's been two days, I'm refreshing my memory (I've seen quite a bit more since then).

I'll start with the visuals. It's a bit too much like an "Instagram filter" all the time. If the blurring effect weren't so pronounced, it would have more impact.

No metallic effect, no lighting effect, and no backlighting.

Ichimura: He's playing a role at school. Since he's being pursued for various reasons (and not just his looks), he exaggerates some of his behaviors, like his "princely act" in front of the vending machine for the girls at the window, or I think his overly familiar way of speaking with his friends... he's almost always performing (except with Yoi, even though he sometimes stumbles. It gives me the impression that his mistakes are more out of habit, a matter of role-playing, and therefore unintentional). He apologized, he doesn't hide the house from her... he can be himself with her, give or take a few details... he's never known anyone who reacts the way she does with him. He's regularly surprised...

With her, he can let his guard down, but in the final scene of the episode, he changes his mind after inviting her, pretending to joke (a defense mechanism), because he expected her to refuse.

She's beautiful, and he doesn't understand why other men aren't interested in her, but at the same time, he wants to be the only one. The casual, informal language in the scene with his friends, where he talks about his interest in Yoi, gives a contradictory impression. He shows his interest, but he phrases it in such a way that it's almost as if he's deliberately avoiding revealing the nature of that interest so as not to arouse the interest of others. It was a strange dialogue.

When the others aren't around, he's attentive. When she's on the ground, he gets down to her level... the glass of water, etc. Okay, acting as a hot water bottle when she's cold is a bit of a cop-out for a second episode, but the intention wasn't bad, and he kept his word. I had a friend a bit like that when I was a teenager. Always attentive when I wasn't feeling well... he realized this and softened his behavior (well, it wasn't a manga. No scenes in the infirmary \^\^).

Yoi: There are more defense mechanisms in this episode, and at the same time, more letting go. While in episode 1 she tended not to react, here she does. When Kohaku arrives at the restaurant, when she wonders if he's a stalker, or when she backs away and positions herself ready to fight, if necessary, in the house... so physically and in her thoughts, there are more intense and spontaneous reactions.

On the other hand, everyone is pushing her too hard (her father, her friends), so what truly stems from her own desires and what from the influence of others? The same goes for the ending, when she turns the tables. Is she doing it for the right reasons?

Father: The father seems aware of his daughter's difficulties in relating to boys. He suspects she won't make any progress on her own. He's observant and quickly spots Kohaku's game, but he's pushing things too far.

Girls: I always have a problem with their behavior, their comments, and their jealousy lol

Mundane_Relation51292026-01-21 09:31

Nice analysis.

Regarding Kohaku, it could indeed be a mask, like you said something he puts on with some people and removes with others. But imo , I think it’s more that he simply lacks tact and says and does whatever he thinks. Whether it’s good or bad, he doesn’t seem aware of boundaries unless the person in front of him clearly shows that a line has been crossed. A bit like kids lol.
That’s what happens with Yoi, and that’s why he apologizes (that’s how I understood it). It’s also this trait that makes him attract some people and annoy others, and probably what created that uncomfortable feeling I had in episode 1. Like touch someone is not something that you would or should do the 1st time you met someone because you don’t know that person and how she will react. With you, the person could be punched ahahah (it’s a joke ofc 😅)

I don’t think it comes from bad intentions on Kohaku part, but knowing how to adapt to the person you’re talking to is important and that’s something Kohaku doesn’t really seem capable of (at least in episode 1, in episode 2 he already feels less self-centered)

About Yoi, yeah, I mostly agree. This might sound a bit absurd, but her behavior serves the plot. After these two episodes, the logical reaction would have been for her to avoid Kohaku or report his strange behavior (like the lunch scene or infirmary scene). So instead, the story makes Yoi intrigued, and his behavior sparks her curiosity and desire to know him better. But as you said, her entourage is also pushing her.

As for the father, I agree as well, but at the same time he fits the overall dynamic of the anime: everything moves too fast.
I don’t want to sound overprotective, but it really shouldn’t be Yoi’s role to accompany Kohaku, especially since they’ve only known each other for 2–3 days, and he’s old enough to go home by himself. On top of that, it’s late, and Yoi goes past the curfew her father gave her and if I remember correctly, he even calls her 30 or 40 minutes after 9 p.m. 😅

But yeah, I think the pacing is a bit fast. At this rate, we’ll probably get a confession in the next episode, a marriage proposal in episode 4, kids in episode 5… all within the span of a single week, haha. Joke aside with the new "couple" I hope they’ll slow down the pace and trying to know the each other

Anyway, it was a pleasure discussing this with you!

Arwe2n100e2026-01-21 11:13

Sorry for the late reply, but the previous one was deleted by the mod lol. It seems I used a comparative sentence that shouldn't have been used lol. So I had to redo the translation last night, and as a result, my comments are even more messed up than usual lol.

To answer your comment \^\^

\- Seriously, yeah, the risk of a slap is more than likely as far as I'm concerned...

\- You're talking about adapting. I sometimes get the impression that he adapts to everyone (with the different roles he plays, depending on the person he's with), except that with her, since he can't figure her out or anticipate her, things get all over the place... right?

\- Since everyone's pushing Yoi, is he really interested in Kohaku, or is he curious about what it's like to have a boyfriend? What's it like to be in a couple? To give the impression of being normal... a girl like any other?
He's been attracted to her from the start, then develops various vague feelings, but she doesn't seem attracted (too soon for feelings anyway), just curious... it would have been nice to at least wait until she looked at him in a certain way before, or to follow a bit more of her thoughts revealing inner turmoil...

\- It was 45 when the phone rang. What language are you watching the anime in? I wondered if I had a translation error because it would have made more sense for the father to offer to take her home and not the other way around.

\- Logically, there should be development of the secondary characters, at least...???

That's kind of you. I enjoy discussing things too. A long, long time ago, I was on a comics forum, and we really had discussions. I've only been here a short time, but I haven't found that kind of atmosphere here.

There's no point in throwing out a brief opinion and disappearing without any further discussion. It doesn't help.

I didn't think you'd watch episode 2, even though you said you would. \^\^

Maybe see you next Sunday...

And if you have any anime recommendations, I'm all ears.

TyraniTEMPESTar2026-01-18 09:44

Already we get the two *princes* together in a relationship?
They're moving fast, and I like that.

Lol. I wonder if the two *royals* coming together, will bring peace, or their "enemies" will try and tear their union apart.
Two weeks in and might be my pick for favorite romance of the season.

cppn022026-01-18 12:04

>Already we get the two princes together in a relationship?

They should have used the Spin Doctors song for the OP.

LeonKevlar2026-01-18 10:01

* [**Long-sleeves Yoi-cha**n](https://i.imgur.com/EvRWyoW.jpeg)

No wonder Yoi-chan is handsome, [her dad is pretty goddamn hot too.](https://i.imgur.com/5YQwZhd.png) And he's even voiced by Tsuda Kenjiro, which automatically makes him even hotter. Now I'm curious to see what her mom looks like.

I love how Yoi-chan's dad [is getting excited to see her interact with a boy](https://i.imgur.com/1rXIn8i.png) that he's letting her clock out early [so Ichimura can walk her home.](https://i.imgur.com/suhChBw.png) Also, I'm surprised their home is located elsewhere. Typically, when MCs have a family business, their home is usually located in the same building.

[Glad to see Ichimura apologize to Yoi-chan](https://i.imgur.com/zOP3Oox.png). At least he's aware of his behaviour. It's also nice [to see Yoi-chan apologize](https://i.imgur.com/l6EMBJH.png) for making assumptions about Ichimura.

[Thank you, Ichuimura!](https://i.imgur.com/K271ZCa.png) Honestly, that's the most sane thing he has said this entire episode. If I were him, I'd also be shocked as to why no other guy is interested in Yoi-chan. Every other dude is crazy for not liking her just because she's boyish and handsome.

[Oh damn! We're only on episode 2, and Ichimura is already asking Yoi-chan out!](https://i.imgur.com/dJrMgQ3.png) I honestly thought we'd have to wait at least until the middle of the season before this happens. What's even more surprising is [Yoi-chan throwing the question back at him](https://i.imgur.com/4ECqDRd.png), so I guess they're going out now? Well, this is gonna be fun.

Ocixo2026-01-18 10:21

> Now I’m curious to see what her mom looks like.

I was sort of surprised that she wasn’t working at their curry place. Having a shop run by a beautiful husband, daughter *and* wife would maybe be a bit too overwhelming for the clientele?

Happy-Asparagus-67002026-01-18 10:27

ikr, I wanna see her mom so bad now..

heimdal772026-01-18 16:16

> Typically, when MCs have a family business, their home is usually located in the same building.

It sounded like and going by how fancy the food looked that it is a higher end restaurant for curry shop. Also sounded like it is in the higher end/popular area. Unlikely it would be a place meant for living there.

karer3is2026-01-18 23:12

NGL, that restaurant seemed like a pretty cool place. Japanese coffee shops take things to the next level, so I'm pretty sure the coffee's pretty great too. The only thing that bothered me was how close the records were being stored to the food prep area. Vinyl doesn't like humidity and warm temperatures, which is exactly the kind of environment you have in a kitchen.

alan_142026-01-18 22:34

Dude, I forgot about TsudaKen's voice. It's been a while hearing his voice in a school romcom anime.

mekerpan2026-01-19 04:25

\>> Tsuda Kenjiro

An unusually wholesome character for him....

Nickthenuker2026-01-18 10:08

And so he's visiting her family's restaurant.

Ok...

The one with the white hair.

So that's why the other guy is there.

Well that's sudden rain.

He brought her to his place?

So, he's rich.

And so she's wearing his clothes.

He's holding her hand!

Way to ruin the moment...

And so he's walking her home.

I mean her family is probably going to ask where she got those clothes from.

Bruh he's the kind of guy who would be into Yanderes lol.

Well, that was quick.

What indeed.

Bruh she's making him seem like a creepy stalker...

And now he's gushing about her lol.

Uh oh, that's from last night isn't it?

Yep.

Oh, he's in the sickbay too.

Lol he's in the sickbay bed with her.

Ok...

He's hugging her in bed!

Headpats for Yoi!

And so they fell asleep.

A note on the bag?

Lol her friends saw them sleeping together.

Ok...

Yeah...

Well, that's quick.

Ocixo2026-01-18 10:19

Kohaku might be onto something, because Yoi *is* pretty cute. Seriously though, he’s right for questioning why not more boys would be interested into a handsome girl like her.

cleaulem2026-01-18 15:01

Yeah right. I already said it last week, but Yoi would be totally my type.

CooroSnowFox2026-01-18 15:20

They probably do take looks as the thing that she is probably closer to being a boy or it's just not worth the hassle because there are girls who'd start stuff if they dared to try?

athrun_12026-01-18 16:48

Easy, because the other guys are not as cultured as the male MC. Even the premise is setting her up as the prince, my brain automatically corrects that she's a girl, and pretty adorable at that.

mekerpan2026-01-19 04:27

Probably taller than most of her male classmates.

zenoob2026-01-19 11:50

Honestly, I feel like it's a more common occurence than you'd think. Most men just prefer feminine women even if they're very handsome.

ActualRound76992026-01-18 10:26

I’m loving this. Two romance shows with a love confession/relationship starting by the second episode. We’re eating well for romance in Winter 2026

CooroSnowFox2026-01-18 14:08

We're just speed running romance these days

Horimiya began, we've had Tonikawa, 365 Days to the Wedding...

ActualRound76992026-01-18 15:53

My Awkward Senpai was a good one from last season. It looks like the Invisible Man one this season may get a confession soon too.

CooroSnowFox2026-01-18 15:54

Need to catch up with Awkward Senpai

And Invisible Man is looking good,

especially as I've been watching Sign of Affection and Condition called Love in the last few months...

ActualRound76992026-01-18 15:58

Love it. yeah those are both solid choices for sure. I was on a romance kick for awhile. it has gotten to the point where I have already seen all the “more like this“ stuff on Crunchyroll for most romance shows 😅😂

Andreiyutzzzz2026-01-18 16:15

Sasuga Reiwa

testthrowawayzz2026-01-19 04:06

Add "I have a Crush at Work" to the list

mekerpan2026-01-19 04:21

Seconded.

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-18 15:12

And they're both one after the other.

PeaceAlien2026-01-18 15:41

Kohaku really likes Yoi, but he's teasing a lot of the time. I didn't like that he tried to drop the just kidding at the end there

ActualRound76992026-01-18 15:52

oh for sure. I chalk that up to awkward MC trope more than maliciousness though. Yoi subverted the trope by being confident enough to call him on it though, which was a nice change

mekerpan2026-01-19 04:22

I thought he said "Just kidding" because he was afraid he might have gone too far and didn't want to put her on the spot.

DanielAlves19042026-01-18 20:21

What´s the other one?

ActualRound76992026-01-18 21:27

You and I Are Polar Opposites

dododomo2026-01-18 23:13

And then we have bean counter where they had sex in episode 2 while not being a couple yet XD

ActualRound76992026-01-18 23:57

Baja love it.thats the yaoi right?

littlecolt2026-01-18 23:52

Episode 4 of Hana-Kimi had some motion, too.

BlackRoseofWinter2026-01-18 11:21

I'm really liking this so far. It's quite unusual for a girl Prince character to be the main focus of a romance, I'm not sure if I can think of another one. The excessive roses around her are getting to be pretty funny (are the different colors at different times supposed to signify something?), especially since they're apparently visible to everyone else when they happen.

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-18 15:12

I thought the roses to censor food coming out of her mouth was funny lol.

myrlin772026-01-18 22:03

Agree. The dynamic is very good and it was nice to see Yoi finally turn the tables on him at the end of the episode by saying "Sure, let's do that"

I'm surprised it isn't get more buzz as so far, it's well written and properly produced. I'm also curious why the female "prince" didn't have more interest. I mean, good looking is good looking right?

One thing I do like is how they naturally are sort of hanging out because he is so interested. It's very organic since people do tend to gravitate to each other when there is a feeling of comfort. Their personalities are very different but they both suffer from the "prince" thing. (Yeah tough life right? Sure must suck to be hot...lol..but you know what I mean)

karer3is2026-01-18 23:10

I can kind of imagine why she might have been less than convinced... the same shallow girls that were fawning over her were saying pretty much the same things about him. Considering that she's spent most of her youth being pigeonholed into a role she didn't want or like, I wouldn't be surprised if she just wanted someone that treated her normally.

myrlin772026-01-18 23:38

I do find it nuts though that she never had anyone "hit on her". I think he see her differently than most so that's why I like the matchup. Also, a healthy wariness from her is actually probably refreshing for him since the ladies fawn over him. (Oh boy, don't they have it rough....hehe)

So far finding this a solid rom com, I hope it lives up to it's start.

karer3is2026-01-18 23:45

That would be my main criticism of the show thus far. I mean, it is shoujo so that needs to be kept in mind, but it does feel like they really went out of their way to show how unattractive most of the boys seemed to find her. It's like that romcom trope of the "nerdy girl who goes from a 2 to a 10 just by taking off her glasses."

myrlin772026-01-19 00:07

Ya agree. It was a tad heavy handed, it just could have been “afraid to approach” vs what we’ve seen.
However, it’s ok, if that’s my only complaint, I’m ok with it.

Usually, a good shoujo with broad appeal limits the “wtf” parts and you can forgive it.

Bubblin_Duck2026-01-19 18:32

Guys don’t approach Yoi because of her looks. She can be easily mistaken for a guy. Even Ichimura did a double take and asked if she was a guy after he called her beautiful

Ok-Cod52542026-01-19 19:47

She still looks pretty feminine though to the viewer (especially with her eyes) minus the short hair. lol

myrlin772026-01-20 03:03

I picture a "handsome" women more like an Anjelina Jolie. She has a strong, squarish jawline and is 5'7 (I did a search out of sheer curiousity while replying) and Ruby Rose might actually fit the bill of what they are going for.

Tell me she doesn't fit the bill.

Arwe2n100e2026-01-20 10:34

I posted a link to a photo of Ruby Rose in the conversation for episode 1, regarding the androgynous look. Indeed, some very famous models have this style. A number of models who were taller and thinner than others felt insecure as teenagers before becoming adored icons.

SLE-62026-01-18 22:06

Wait are the roses actually visible to that customer? I assumed he was speaking in metaphor. Wild and funny if true!

BlackRoseofWinter2026-01-19 04:17

I'd have to go back and watch that scene again but my impression was that the customer saw the roses and wished he had them. Which was very funny. Maybe it was only metaphorical but if so, I think I like my head cannon better.

Galactus17012026-01-18 11:25

This is another example of a manga that I read and liked being adapted into an anime that I really like. Yoi is really cute and unexpectedly funny.

cppn022026-01-18 12:06

Really liked Ichimura this episode. He's been forward without it feeling too agressive. And it looks like they're dating now which only feels right after sleeping together.

Speaking of I was surprised how cool Yoi's reaction to that letter from her friends was.

HornedTurtle12122026-01-20 01:31

Well them dating was probably the only way to save face after that "rumor" gets spread around the school, lol

Niwaka_Samurai2026-01-18 12:19

At this point, it really feels like Ichimura is just lusting over the mysterious beauty Yoi.

Cool Dad but he should care more about his daughter. Ichimura is loaded. He must have a lot of houses to invite girls lol

Both falling asleep in the same bed.. didn't see that coming.

Just when Ichimura was about take back his words about dating, Yoi agreed to give it a try, haha

Shmappii2026-01-18 12:41

Hearing Takiguchi think "every time I think I have him figured out, he slips through my fingers" is so funny. He's been 100% honest in every single interaction and hasn't changed that at all. She's just a neurotic person struggling with the horrible realization that some people say what's on their mind.

WakaliwoodMan2026-01-19 00:40

Chronic overthinker vs guy with no inhibitions for his intrusive thoughts

Blurgas2026-01-19 06:05

Doesn't help she's not used to someone thinking of her as pretty instead of handsome

Princessitty2026-01-18 13:08

ahhh please release episode 3 immediately!!!

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ObvsThrowaway51202026-01-18 14:12

Dude’s got pop’s seal of approval so you know it’s all good haha. But man, bro is one smooth operator huh? I mean they’re already going out by the end of this ep. As a “experiment” ofc lol.

Frontier2462026-01-18 14:32

Well, if it's not Kohaku's buddy Sentaro interrupting them that ruins the mood...it's finding out Kohaku himself is a bit of a ladies man. Yoi has no interest in that type.

I can't believe people can actually see the spontaneous roses.

Of course it's hard to avoid him when he visits her families' shop filled with curry and vintage records. Sentaro gets to check out the curry for his social media, and Kohaku gets to hang out more with Yoi. And poor Yoi, her dad is not only voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda, but the rare romance anime dad who actually has NO problem with his daughter getting involved with boys and straight up lets her hang out with him more whether she wants to or not.

Next thing you know they're caught in the rain and Kohaku takes her back to his place so he can reveal that he is, in fact, a rich kid living in a swanky place. Though he doesn't enjoy being seen as attractive for just that reason. Not when true beauty like Yoi wearing his clothes (and showing her boobs) exists. The kind of beauty he wouldn't mind murdering him.

Why is Kohaku pursuing Yoi so much? Is it fascination? Or love? Seems like, as far as he's concerned, it's become the latter!

So obviously Yoi's gal pals want the deets on what's going on, and Nobara wants to be able to enjoy her BL fantasies happening in real life, and see Yoi and Kohaku's relationship as "fate." Yoi might not be willing to believe that, but Kohaku IS insulting other girls who talk badly of her, which is nice. Though she probably wouldn't appreciate that he's fantasized about seeing her with her clothes off.

I guess it was too much to hope Yoi could avoid the dreaded Japanese Cold...any more than she could avoid running into Kohaku at the nurse' office. Where the two of them can snuggle up together in the bed, per Kohaku's insistence, and Yoi can sleep through the rest of school like she's hugging a warm cat. Aaaaand her friends caught her too.

Yoi is constantly bewildered by Kohaku and his advances, she can't keep her mind off of him, so when he suggests they try dating...she says YES. Dude wasn't even expecting that to work!

Magnafeana2026-01-18 14:34

Bifauxnen x ikemen, let’s go 💃🏾

Ichi’s finger tapping Yoi 🥹

Yoi’s dad being a shipper.

I had sudden memories of Misaki and Usui from *Maid-sama!!!*.

Yoi is so adorable

***Do not tease me with handholding, raaaaaah!***

Bringing out BL for this 😭 Though Prince x Prince BL sounds fire.

Not him doing a whole pose too

Girl stop ✋🏾😭

She’s gonna shit the door isn’t she?

She did, classic trope 😭

OOP! Sharing a bed in the nurse’s office 🫣

Like hugging a kitty 🥹

ED TL credits!!

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Nice overlays 🙌🏾

I love romances where confessions or date initiation happens so early on, and now we get to have fun seeing people navigate everything that comes after. Not discrediting romances that take a lot longer to get to confessions or dating—because they can be hilarious and very thoughtful too—but it’s still a tickling thing when ***boom*** confession/ask out happens so early!

Ryōta Suzuki has such a soothing voice. I need to see if he does any audiobooks or CD drama or something.

Between this, Tomo-chan, and a few others, they give me hope we get to see <Aoi-kun Wants to see the Muscular Girl Flex> (Muscular Tall Masc FL x short slender ML) or even <Do You Like Baby-Faced Bosses?> (older baby faced ML x 20 something “dignified” FL) in an anime adaptation someday. We’ve definitely historically had masc and androgynous female leads in shoujosei. I just want more!

kalirion2026-01-18 14:39

I love her friends. I don't love him forcing himself into bed with her. And since when does someone running a FEVER need another body warming them up in a perfectly room temperature room in the first place?

Ultramarinus2026-01-18 14:54

Glad I saw the PV last month since it’s not really a genre that I’m normally into, I’m loving this. The soft art style really fits it altogether, a joy to watch.

Shimmering-Sky2026-01-18 15:00

- [Huh…](https://i.imgur.com/G0m3eRL.png) [](#sakurathink)

- They *are* keeping up the OP lead-ins! [](#delighted)

- [Haha, the other characters see the shoujo flowers?](https://i.imgur.com/UHM9AUE.png) [](#kukuku2)

- [Of course Kohaku found where she works after all that.](https://i.imgur.com/gBxUrdj.png)

- [Hahahahaha her dad immediately started teasing her about that?](https://i.imgur.com/t6n9LUt.png) [](#trololol)

- [*And* he’s pretty immediately a shipper on deck at the first glimpse of Yoi/Kohaku.](https://i.imgur.com/l4eAeMy.png) [Incredible.](#cinema)

- [Awkward timing for it to start downpouring.](https://i.imgur.com/HXuZvdH.png) [](#crazedlaugh)

- [Ah, that makes sense why he didn’t care for meeting up with the other girl.](https://i.imgur.com/jVrihxD.png) [](#wakarimasu)

- [lol alright then.](https://i.imgur.com/iwIsiDS.png) [](#kotohoops)

- [Cuuuuuuuuuuuuute!](https://i.imgur.com/Sh0e1cj.png) [](#akyuusqueel)

- [Ooh, one of Yoi’s friends had a “sore demo”!](https://files.catbox.moe/fh5odm.mp4)

- [Oh, other characters are starting to pick up on his interest in Yoi.](https://i.imgur.com/2L4TqDF.png) Is that going to cause problems?

- [Uh-oh.](https://i.imgur.com/rgZdRVr.png)

- [Hahahahaha alright then, Kohaku.](https://i.imgur.com/d3imMPB.png) [](#azusalaugh)

- [Hooboy…](https://i.imgur.com/MaWMKtz.png) [](#popcorn2)

- [He actually asked her out!](https://i.imgur.com/M8Xht2v.png) [](#rengehype)

- [Oh this should be good.](https://i.imgur.com/unoQj8Y.png)

NanDemoKnaives2026-01-18 15:11

This is moving a lot faster than I was expecting but Kohaku underestimated how serious Yoi can be lol. I do like how Kohaku's feelings are developing, it was simple curiosity at first but the more he interacts with her the more he wants to learn about her.

Not only has Yoi been over to Kohaku's but they actually slept together in the same bed, seeing that note left by her two friends made me laugh so hard. I hope we get to see the interrogation. Kohaku with his hair back looked so good.

I really like how supportive Yoi's father was and I can see where she gets her handsome looks from.

djthomp2026-01-18 15:12

Dang, good sleeping compatibility and then dating in just episode two Reiwa era undefeated.

Deadly Japanese rain strikes again, it just sneaks up on you.

CooroSnowFox2026-01-18 15:25

Truck-Kun for romance anime?

heimdal772026-01-18 16:12

Five mins in the rain on a warm day gets you a slight fever that has you collapsing...

I guess this is what would of happened if Rei went to a co-ed school and had no Yoshino around.

Well nice we got the confession out of the way early hopfully it isn't a awkward mess afterwards. Also hope other girls don't causing all kinds of drama nor a guy apears trying be a foced rival.

chlo_kage2026-01-18 17:28

What’s fun about this series is that since they start dating early on the series becomes about them navigating their relationship which obviously isn’t how real life tends to work but it makes it nice not to wait 12 eps for the confession lol

Real subtle dad talking 2 feet away from her future bf lmao

Oh yeah I forgot he was a rich boy

Yes yoi unfortunately for you even the rich prince womanizer (outwardly) boy does have his own problems good for you girl

Just walking each other back and forth huh

Fastest moving ML in the world. Maybe aside from shinpei from firefly wedding.

Shes a no from you girl? And you are?

He’s such a dork fr

Surprised the nurse didnt catch them lmao

WHOOO

Remarkable-Candle4232026-01-18 17:54

I'm really enjoying the confident MCs. So many people complain about bashful MCs, love stories that take 12-25 episodes to get a confession, and so forth. Here we have two young people with confidence and vulnerability at times. Also, I find it refreshing that the character acknowledges lust. Lust is a driving factor for high-schoolers, no matter the country. I wonder if the writers can keep it tasteful like Horimiya, or they go a little trashy. Honestly, I'm good with either.

It has the potential to be on-par with Fragrant Flower. I can see the shallowness of Ichi that some have complained about, but honestly, how different is that compared to Waguri through 2 episodes?

8/10 so far

iozoepxndx2026-01-18 18:12

SA I the second episode is crazy work.

unga_bunga_mage2026-01-18 21:29

Crazy what you can get away with when you're hot. The girl said no, but you invade her personal space anyway because you're an ikemen so it's okay. Pretty privileges is unreal man.

Queue_Jumping_Quack2026-01-18 19:01

I think Yoi is actually quite beautiful... don't really see how she would be mistaken for a boy so much. Even with short hair she doesn't even dress in very masculine way or carry herself with any gender ambiguity. It wouldn't bother me if it wasn't the central conceit of the series... but oh well. The leads have good chemistry and that makes it work. He is being quite forward with his affections though, and while I was unsure if he was being too much, the episode ends up with her calling his bluff and potentially them beginning dating.

I do agree with him that every other guy in the school is blind for not being interested in her.

All in all, a good enough episode.

karer3is2026-01-18 23:16

It **is** anime, TBF... if Astolfo and Felix are any indication, the confusion is somewhat understandable

Queue_Jumping_Quack2026-01-19 05:38

I get that she needs to be good looking, but to be "handsome" rather than "pretty" you would think they'd at least give her a more masculine vibe. I am not hating the end result by any means, but to me she is just straight out beautiful and not really confusing. Astolfo and Felix are purposely very feminine guys, so in their case the confusion works as planned on the audience. Yoi... not so much.

Ok-Cod52542026-01-19 19:52

>I think Yoi is actually quite beautiful... don't really see how she would be mistaken for a boy so much. Even with short hair she doesn't even dress in very masculine way or carry herself with any gender ambiguity. It wouldn't bother me if it wasn't the central conceit of the series... but oh well.

I agree. They lay it on pretty thick, but it doesn't match visually...

Like they want to have their cake and eat it too by using that as the story premise, but still keeping her as a cute female character design for the audience.

froggyc192026-01-18 19:35

Him saying he's curious about what's under her clothes is definitely going to come back to bite him in the butt. She's probably going to hear his friends talking about it and get upset

Shadow_Ass2026-01-18 20:38

Can't wait to see the reaction of her friend group lmao. (Trial) Relationship in the second episode already let's goo

RehabCenterInc2026-01-18 20:43

Romance anime be moving so fast these days. Not complaining though. This is great pacing

karer3is2026-01-18 23:17

I'm glad we're seeing more shows where they skip a lot of the "will they, won't they" BS. It leaves a lot more room for the characters to grow as individuals and as a couple.

Triplepleplusungood2026-01-18 23:25

This show is praise for all the women wearing short hair. The short style doesn't make a woman any less feminine.

Dull_Spot_82132026-01-19 00:17

Dad TsudaKen gave little bro the ultimate assist with letting Yoi off. If you’re on dad’s good side, that’s half the battle. Maybe it is fate.

Grazalia2026-01-19 04:54

The album in the cafe totally reminded me of[Hori katsumi](https://youtu.be/8-B7rl5jCPA?si=S404SFbdwViSPK8r)

Is that motherfuckin Kenjiro Tsuda as Yoi's dad?

Ichimura looks a lot better with parted hair.

I just have to say this anime's production values are really good. Everyone stays in preportion in every shot and the lines are super clean. I'm starting to notice though... This might be the same thing as With you our love will make it through. There'a minimal animation so they can focus on the detailed art instead.I mean there's definately more animation then that show but I can see it. There's a few times where I'm pretty sure they switched into cg with minimal notice in change .

Still, it's a fantastic looking show. Very mellow.

BaytaCosmico2026-01-19 06:46

Ichi really starts growing on you around this point. And on Yoi too. You can see why she'd go for it when he suggested going out. She's obviously attracted to him and it's a new experience for her to be around someone who openly admits being attracted to her too (as a girl, that is).

I like the VAs. Looks like Ichi is voiced by Ishigami's VA - I also liked him in Witch Watch. Yoi's VA seems to be someone new, but she's doing a good job too. Matches her character really well. And of course we have TsudaKen voicing a hot daddy - this time quite aptly.

This may not be the most high quality shoujo adaptation this season, but it's still working for me. I read all of the manga that was out a while ago but I've forgotten most of the details, so it's nice to watch this animated and refresh myself on the story. Will pick the manga back up after this season.

MouHei2026-01-19 06:57

What happened in the end really surprised me. I didn't see that coming. Now I can't wait for the next episode

LargeAngryFish2026-01-19 09:19

absolute tomboy supremacy.

Am53n82026-01-19 10:44

I burst out laughing when I saw what they changed FamilyMart to

gem2niki2026-01-19 23:08

That was fast.. did they not just meet/interact a few days ago? Now they already “slept” together and possibly dating next episode.

YlfaTheForsaken2026-01-20 06:00

Her daddy is a dilf, got his own business, can cook, cares for his child lovingly, and he's handsome, the entire package.

They move real fast, oh but I'm definitely getting what they said in the shoujo sub. Lots of focus on the initial attraction, I mean it's not necessarily a bad thing,

BBryant3rd2026-01-21 02:40

Loved MC's friends leaving her a letter and teasing her. Hopefully they took a pic too to show her and tease her more.

ArchadianJudge2026-01-23 15:33

I am absolutely HOOKED on this anime. I have a huge crush on Yoi and I've rarely been so jealous watching an anime. Yoi is the perfect girl.

I enjoyed this episode a lot. I disliked Ichi in episode 1, as he seemed like a huge playboy who thought Yoi was "interesting" and was just talking to her for fun. But he grew on me in episode 2. He came clean about not being truthful when he said he didn't feel love towards her. Then his little speech about how he finds it crazy how no one else likes Yoi and finds her gorgeous. That totally resonated with me. I think the most unrealistic thing in this anime is Yoi apparently never being told she's cute / pretty and never being hit on by boys. Ridiculous! She's 100% my type and I'm glad Ichi has the same thoughts as I do. Everyone else is crazy in this anime.

The ending was a huge surprise. I can't believe Ichi randomly asked Yoi out as a joke and she agreed. Wow. Ichi better treat her really well, she deserves only the best. I also have to mention the animation is really beautiful, some of the best this season. There's not a lot of movement but they obviously focused on making everything look as beautiful as possible (especially Yoi).