Storyline

Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?! This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited!

First Aired

2023-07-04
Last Aired

2023-09-19
Creator
Genre

Animation, Drama, Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

TV Tokyo

Keywords:

school school life anime tsundere based on light novel

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Season 1

1. I Like You. Please Go Out With Me

Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He...More

Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He dreams of dating her, but he's also perceived as the "stalker guy."Less

24mins 2023-07-04

2. For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie

Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to...More

Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?Less

24mins 2023-07-11

3. Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing?

Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto...More

Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.Less

24mins 2023-07-18

4. Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It

Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhil...More

Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.Less

24mins 2023-07-25

5. Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside?

Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in wor...More

Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.Less

24mins 2023-08-01

6. End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait!

Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and S...More

Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.Less

24mins 2023-08-08

7. You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing.

It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a b...More

It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!Less

24mins 2023-08-15

8. Aren't You Way Too Guilty?

Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid ...More

Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.Less

24mins 2023-08-22

9. Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please.

Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up w...More

Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!Less

24mins 2023-08-29

10. Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff!

Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. M...More

Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.Less