Storyline

Badminton player Taiki has always admired basketball star Chinatsu from afar. But one spring day, a surprising turn brings them unexpectedly close.

First Aired

2024-10-03
Last Aired

2025-01-30
Creator
Genre

Animation, Comedy, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

25
Status

Returning Series
Language

日本語
Network

MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television, SBC, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, ATV, MBC

Keywords:

adolescence friendship sports high school basketball based on comic romance slice of life school based on manga club badminton shounen anime

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Season 1

1. Chinatsu Senpai

Despite a few heart-fluttering encounters, Taiki doubts his crush Chinatsu even knows his name. Later,...More

Despite a few heart-fluttering encounters, Taiki doubts his crush Chinatsu even knows his name. Later, shocking news forces him to make a bold move.Less

24mins 2024-10-03

2. You Have to Go to Nationals

Taiki's new housemate quickly makes herself at home. As they grow closer, his attempts to keep the sit...More

Taiki's new housemate quickly makes herself at home. As they grow closer, his attempts to keep the situation a secret cause a misunderstanding.Less

24mins 2024-10-10

3. Chii

Taiki overhears Haryu calling Chinatsu by a special nickname and gets flustered. Will it affect his up...More

Taiki overhears Haryu calling Chinatsu by a special nickname and gets flustered. Will it affect his upcoming match against the upperclassman?Less

24mins 2024-10-17

4. If He Wins

A gym uniform mix-up leads to a heart-pounding exchange. Later, Haryu raises the stakes for Taiki’s ma...More

A gym uniform mix-up leads to a heart-pounding exchange. Later, Haryu raises the stakes for Taiki’s match, while Kyo makes a secret request to Chinatsu.Less

24mins 2024-10-24

5. Aquarium

With both players going neck and neck on the court, will Taiki win his match against Kishi — and will ...More

With both players going neck and neck on the court, will Taiki win his match against Kishi — and will Chinatsu invite him to the aquarium?Less

24mins 2024-10-31

6. Wish Me Luck

On her way to return Chinatsu's mobile phone, Hina makes a shocking discovery. The gymnast faces mount...More

On her way to return Chinatsu's mobile phone, Hina makes a shocking discovery. The gymnast faces mounting pressure while struggling with her new feelings.Less

24mins 2024-11-07

7. Can I Have One?

Chinatsu overhears rival players speak poorly about her recent game. Later, Hina playfully steals a bi...More

Chinatsu overhears rival players speak poorly about her recent game. Later, Hina playfully steals a bite from Taiki — and Chinatsu notices from afar.Less

24mins 2024-11-14

8. Score!

As Taiki strives to make it to the nationals, Chinatsu gives him a word of encouragement. Later, Haryu...More

As Taiki strives to make it to the nationals, Chinatsu gives him a word of encouragement. Later, Haryu and Taiki face top players in the doubles match.Less

24mins 2024-11-21

9. I'll Be Rooting for You

Frustrated with his loss to Sajikawa High, Taiki overworks himself studying for midterms and falls ill...More

Frustrated with his loss to Sajikawa High, Taiki overworks himself studying for midterms and falls ill, when Chinatsu suddenly appears in his room.Less

24mins 2024-11-28

10. It's Not a Good Thing

After a sleepless night, Taiki asks Haryu for relationship advice. Later, Chinatsu realizes her recent...More

After a sleepless night, Taiki asks Haryu for relationship advice. Later, Chinatsu realizes her recent behavior might hinder her dream and trouble others.Less

24mins 2024-12-05

11. Uncool!

With the annual fireworks festival approaching, Hina musters the courage to invite Taiki, who's been a...More

With the annual fireworks festival approaching, Hina musters the courage to invite Taiki, who's been avoiding Chinatsu since their awkward conversation.Less

24mins 2024-12-12

12. Girls...

Taiki attends the fireworks festival with Hina and is surprised by her new look and shyness. Later, he...More

Taiki attends the fireworks festival with Hina and is surprised by her new look and shyness. Later, he unexpectedly bumps into Chinatsu with a lost child.Less

24mins 2024-12-19

13. I Want a Back-and-Forth Rally

Taiki worries about a potential misunderstanding after Chinatsu departs. At the badminton nationals, h...More

Taiki worries about a potential misunderstanding after Chinatsu departs. At the badminton nationals, he learns more about Karen and Haryu's relationship.Less

24mins 2025-01-02

14. What's the Connection?

While Chinatsu faces immense pressure at the nationals, Hina cheers up a worried Taiki with a game whe...More

While Chinatsu faces immense pressure at the nationals, Hina cheers up a worried Taiki with a game where the loser shares an embarrassing secret.Less

24mins 2025-01-09

15. August 26

Despite it being her birthday, Chinatsu still seems a little down. Taiki takes her somewhere special —...More

Despite it being her birthday, Chinatsu still seems a little down. Taiki takes her somewhere special — but the weather might have other plans.Less

24mins 2025-01-16

16. Unfair Woman

As a new school term begins, the school buzzes with preparations for the upcoming festival. Chinatsu r...More

As a new school term begins, the school buzzes with preparations for the upcoming festival. Chinatsu reflects on her restless feelings towards Taiki.Less