Hong Beom-seok — Animation Director
Episodes 9
When a girl’s your first friend, life feels like a date for a while
With Hinami’s help, Tomozaki gets a crash course in dressing well and talking to girls, getting unexpectedly close to one classmate in particular.
Read MoreOnce you start speedrunning the minigames, you seriously can’t stop
The student council election is approaching, and Tomozaki joins Mimimi’s campaign. Turns out they both have their reasons for wanting to beat Hinami.
Read MoreThere are some problems a bottom-tier character can’t fix alone
Mimimi’s at her breaking point. A deeper dive into her past reveals why she’s so driven to beat Hinami, while Hinami’s motivation remains a mystery.
Read MoreWhen you go back to the starter town with the full party, new stuff tends to happen
Tomozaki rehearses with Hinami to prepare for his movie date with Kikuchi and is invited to an overnight barbecue with his popular normie classmates.
Read MorePost-game equipment for girls is a little different than usual
After stopping for lunch at the café where Kikuchi works, the gang chats about love and dating while she tries to listen in--and stay out of sight.
Read MoreA happy ending doesn't mean this game is over
Erika Konno starts lashing out at her classmates after the school's sports festival, and opinions are deeply divided on the best way to shut her down.
Read MoreVillagers have their own way of life
Team Tomozaki continues to coach Tama in becoming more integrated with the class. Tomozaki brings in a special pinch-hitter with wise words to share.
Read MoreSometimes the main character can't enter the village of another species on his own
Tomozaki and Mizusawa scope out a girls' school festival (and its girls). Tomozaki has a deep discussion with Fuka the author. Mimimi drops a bomb.
Read MoreThe patterns carved into the stone tablet are connected to the mysteries of the world
Roles are assigned in the class play, and Kikuchi goes in a new direction while revising her script; as research, she wants to know more about Hinami.
Read MoreYou're sure to find what you want on the other side of the magic door
The class play goes off without a hitch, but with a surprise twist. Afterward, Tomozaki seeks out Kikuchi for a conversation about their relationship.
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