The Best Episodes Written By Yoshiko Yoshida

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't

   S1:E52/8/2026

   Yamada is touched by the shy, reserved Nishi's smile and gradually becomes interested in her. He decides to jump right in and say, "Be my friend!" Little by little, they grow closer.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Valentine's Day

   S1:E178/2/2026

   Yamada still hasn't found the right timing to confess to Nishi, but the day of their date arrives nonetheless.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come

   S1:E157/19/2026

   Tani tells his family that he's dating someone, and asks Suzuki over on New Year's Day. Flustered by the invitation, Suzuki makes one gaffe after another in front of his family. On the last day of winter break, the usual group of friends enjoy visiting a shrine together. Moved by Tani's words about living with no regrets, each of them step into the new year with hopes and feelings in their hearts.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Class Trip (Part 2)

   S1:E113/22/2026

   On the second day of the class trip, Nishi gets a message from Yamada saying "I want to see you." She heads out and finally realizes her true feelings. On the last day of the trip, Tani and Suzuki enjoy their time at a theme park, but Tani stops her from leaving and says, "I want to spend a little more time with you."

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Gradation

   S1:E198/16/2026

   During spring break, Yamada and Nishi spend some quality time together at the aquarium that brings them even closer. Suzuki’s birthday arrives, and on a date with Tani, she expresses her anxiety about things to come. Tani's words set her at ease, but in truth, he also feels anxious. For the new term, Azuma and Taira end up in different classes. Azuma tells herself that they’re just friends, but…

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Past and Present

   S1:E218/30/2026

   Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira, and Tani seems down about graduating.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Fluttery Confusion

   S1:E72/22/2026

   After the culture festival, an undefined sort of atmosphere hangs between Yamada and Nishi. Suzuki notices and begins plotting. Tani finds himself left at the mercy of the situation.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Surprise!

   S1:E93/8/2026

   For Tani's birthday, he and Suzuki go on a museum date. Despite being struck with crowds and other trouble, they express their feelings to each other and grow closer.

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   7.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Class Trip (Part 1)

   S1:E103/15/2026

   At last it's time for the class trip. The girls in her class pelt Suzuki with questions about her relationship with Tani. Suzuki confesses her true feelings to Azuma, saying, "I want to take things further with Tani."

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Somewhere to Belong

    S1:E239/13/2026

    Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira but keeps her distance to avoid ruining their relationship.

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