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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Sasaki Stopped a Bullet
    9.6/10(29 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sasaki's heart beats faster every time he looks at Kawaguchi sensei. He puts her on such a high pedestal that he even reveres her as a goddess. As he is attending supplementary lessons over spring break just to see her, an armed man bursts into the classroom. Holding the students hostage at gunpoint, the man makes a selfish demand of Kawaguchi sensei, but Sasaki jumps right in front of the gun.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Love Is Blind
    9.6/10(31 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ibuki makes a big decision on the eve of his graduation and invites Yuri to walk home with him. Since he will attend college abroad, this will be the last time he will see her. Determined to confess his long-standing love for her, he gathers his courage, only to be interrupted by dire situations. However, those are the least of his priorities right now.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - A New Library Club
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Library Club members don costumes to advertise Appllio's Spring Fair and then take a trip to the bathhouse to get to know each other better…

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - First Date!
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    After their confessions of love are successful, Suzuki and Tani begin dating. Suzuki wants to impress Tani on their first date, a date she's wished for for so long, but she feels like she just keeps spinning her wheels.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - You, My Polar Opposite
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Suzuki is always cheerful and energetic, but she often worries about what the people around her think of her. That's why she secretly admires Tani, the quiet boy who sits next to her in class, for always clearly speaking his mind. One day after school, the two of them end up walking home together, and then...

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - This Autumn...
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

    The culture festival is over and the season turns to autumn. Azuma is troubled by a message from her ex-boyfriend, and Taira defends Azuma's feelings in her stead. Little by little their relationship is changing.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Step by Step
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E12

    As the seasons change, Yamada and Nishi become more open with each other, and the negative aura around Azuma and Taira continues to soften. Suzuki and Tani go on a date in Yokohama, and the chance for their first kiss finally arrives, but...

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Christmas Eve
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E13

    As their first Christmas Eve together approaches, Suzuki and Tani plan their date. They decide to challenge themselves to make a cake, and Suzuki's heart flutters as she watches how seriously Tani takes everything, and then...

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Dilemma of a Winter's Night
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E14

    In the middle of winter break, Yamada grows anxious about the fact that his relationship with Nishi just hasn't made much progress. He uses homework as a pretext to see her, but he can't find the right timing to confess his feelings.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - New School Term
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E16

    The new term begins. Taira realizes that he has been under a misconception for years. Suzuki takes Yamada to the school library, with an ulterior motive in mind. Nishi is happy that Yamada came, but anxious that others might find out about their relationship. When Honda asks what that relationship is, Nishi feels absolutely overwhelmed, but with a little nudge, Nishi realizes her true feelings.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Threshold of Spring
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E18

    As the school year draws to a close, Azuma realizes that she doesn't want to lose her connection to Taira.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - The Future
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E20

    Nishi and Yamada spend some time at Yamada's house.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Feelings and Choices
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E22

    Suzuki and Tani study together to prepare for their upcoming exams.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Starting Line
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E24

    Azuma realizes she won't see Taira as often after graduation and tries to say goodbye without regrets.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Suspicious Summer (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E15

    Urino's rules spark escalating arson; Hiyori supports him while Osanai gives advice as bonds shift.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Midsummer Night
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E16

    Urino and Kobato both arrive at the site of the final fire.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Kobato-kun and Osanai-san
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E19

    Kobato wakes up in the hospital and sees a box of chocolates with a message from Osanai.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The End of What Seemed Like a Golden Age
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E21

    Kobato finally manages to see Osanai in the hospital, revealing a sinister and terrifying truth.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Cute and Cool
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    Knowledge of Suzuki and Tani's relationship slowly spreads through their class. When Suzuki calls Tani "adorable," it leaves him feeling unsettled and wondering what she means by that word.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 25 - You and I Are Polar Opposites
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E25

    Under a blue sky, Suzuki holds back her tears as she watches Tani board the train.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - C'mere, You Want Some Free Candy?
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Kobato goes to visit Osanai at her home to invite her to eat candied apples, he learns that she has been kidnapped. Just as he leaves the apartment, he receives a mysterious message from Osanai and, with Kengo's help, sets out to find her.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Culture Festival!
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E6

    With the close of summer break, the culture festival arrives. Suzuki reunites with Rihito, a boy she dated in middle school.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Toryumon
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

    Having lost the love of his life, Aoteru is determined to fulfill the promise he made to her of creating a peaceful world. He travels to Osaka to take the exam given by Borderland General Mitsuhide Ryumon in the hopes of serving under him. Upon arriving, he finds a cheap hotel to stay in. But Aoteru will find no rest there, as he immediately encounters a certain individual.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Summer Night Vibes
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E4

    Suzuki organizes a study group for their end of term exams. She's happy to see Tani is growing closer to her friends. Then, at last, the day of the summer festival arrives.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - An Oath for Peace
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    Aoteru Misumi is a young man living in the countryside of Ehime, Yamato. Working as an agricultural officer, he lives a quiet life with his wife, Saki. One day, they are visited by a horseback procession fit for a king. The most extravagant horse-drawn carriage in this procession carries none other than Denki Taira, the lord of home affairs and true ruler of Yamato.

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    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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Teruko Utsumi Ratings Summary

"Sasaki Stopped a Bullet" is the best rated episode written by Teruko Utsumi. It scored 9.586/10 based on 29 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/8/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Love Is Blind".