It was actually a great episode, as it captured another touching moment between the couples, and the new setting made their interactions feel refreshing. Furthermore, the distinct contrast between the two male leads hits differently. I much prefer Hiyama’s shy personality over Takao’s mature dynamic. For me, Takao feels more like an older brother to Ayase, which is why I did not see much spark between them. Though, this might also be due to how rushed their development felt, making their romantic chemistry fall a bit flat for me.