I Want to End This Love Game Episode 4: My Childhood Friend Will Do Anything

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.8

19 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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I Want to End This Love Game Episode 4: My Childhood Friend Will Do Anything

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

8.8

19 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Awkwardness after the date.
A warm episode; the love game continues.

Overall – slow, but enjoyable. 7/10

They take the 'love game' teasing to another level, it is truly cute and adorable. Besides that, it's also funny to see them get nervous after teasing each other. Also, how they actually care for each other is so sweet.

These two are really overthinking everything, LOL! But I love how Yukiya broke the tension between them just by being so gentle. On the other hand, I love how considerate Miku is. They really know each other well. On a funny note, I can't stop laughing at Yukiya's drawing. What the heck was that?

miyukineveahbless

The two very in-denial protagonists are battling their own perspectives regarding their love game, truly creates a fascinating narrative. However, the pacing is quite moderate & follows a deliberate approach, but it remains engaging & far from being boring despite its slow pace.

De a poco avanzan en su juego no tan "juego". Capitulo de coqueteo inocente y dulce entre los dos y tengo expectativas de que se les ocurrirá después.

A chaotic flirting episode with small progress in the relationship through tension, small gestures, and mutual denial. Pretty mid though, as it's a bit slower than the previous episode but it's still adorbs :3

Nacchan lowkey the MVP. Without her setting things up, these two would still be awkward and avoiding each other LOL she basically pushed the story forward.

crybabytodoroki

This whole “game” excuse is NOT convincing anyone 😭 literally the entire class and even the barista clocked them as a couple. At this point, the tension comes from them refusing to admit it, not from whether they like each other.

Really cute, but it feels like a step back from the previous episode. They actually change the rules of their game, but since they’re both embarrassed, nothing really happens, aside from the two of them flirting as usual.

need word on going ep!

It mixed sweet romance with awkward tension perfectly. Yukiya and Miku’s “love game” keeps getting more genuine, and the library moments showed how much they truly care about each other beneath all the teasing.

You can really see how much Yukiya cares when he promises Miku in the library that he won't do anything she actually dislikes and it made the whole study session feel safer for her

megurine_marvel_496

I really felt for Yukiya when he was staring at the ceiling in his room and overthinking that hand holding moment because that phantom sensation is so relatable and the way Miku took control of the cafe order to help his budget was so sweet, and that cat note at the end actually made me tear up a bit when they finally stopped pretending

kisuke_benihime_462

It made me feel so bad for Yukiya when he was stressing about the expensive cafe menu and his empty wallet because the guy just wanted to have a nice time without looking broke in front of her

yoko_littner_186

Miku puffing out her cheeks and pouting after Yukiya backtracked on his confession was so funny and her reactions are the best thing about the whole hallway scene

Watching these two try to study in the library while being totally distracted by each other breathing was hilarious and frustrating because they are clearly obsessed with one another but won't just say it

The bad drawing Yukiya made of Miku on the receipt was a great way to bring back their playful vibe after things got way too intense on the school stairwell earlier

kijimuna_kunoichi_89

I was so shocked when Miku interlocked her fingers with Yukiya on the stairs and made him turn bright red because it finally felt like the game was becoming real for both of them

The barista writing that they look like a couple on their cups was the funniest part of the whole day and she really said what everyone was already thinking while they were eating cake

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 3's heightened tension during 'Childhood Friend Seduction,' this episode functions as both a continuation and a deepening of the rivalry-turned-romance dynamic at the show's core. At the one-third mark of the 12-episode season, it begins laying the emotional groundwork that later episodes will need to pay off. The growing closeness between Yukiya and Miku here is subtle but purposeful — this is the kind of episode that will feel more significant in hindsight.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 3's heightened tension during 'Childhood Friend Seduction,' this episode functions as both a continuation and a deepening of the rivalry-turned-romance dynamic at the show's core. At the one-third mark of the 12-episode season, it begins laying the emotional groundwork that later episodes will need to pay off. The growing closeness between Yukiya and Miku here is subtle but purposeful — this is the kind of episode that will feel more significant in hindsight.

QUICK TAKES

Awkwardness after the date.
A warm episode; the love game continues.

Overall – slow, but enjoyable. 7/10

They take the 'love game' teasing to another level, it is truly cute and adorable. Besides that, it's also funny to see them get nervous after teasing each other. Also, how they actually care for each other is so sweet.

These two are really overthinking everything, LOL! But I love how Yukiya broke the tension between them just by being so gentle. On the other hand, I love how considerate Miku is. They really know each other well. On a funny note, I can't stop laughing at Yukiya's drawing. What the heck was that?

miyukineveahbless

The two very in-denial protagonists are battling their own perspectives regarding their love game, truly creates a fascinating narrative. However, the pacing is quite moderate & follows a deliberate approach, but it remains engaging & far from being boring despite its slow pace.

De a poco avanzan en su juego no tan "juego". Capitulo de coqueteo inocente y dulce entre los dos y tengo expectativas de que se les ocurrirá después.

A chaotic flirting episode with small progress in the relationship through tension, small gestures, and mutual denial. Pretty mid though, as it's a bit slower than the previous episode but it's still adorbs :3

Nacchan lowkey the MVP. Without her setting things up, these two would still be awkward and avoiding each other LOL she basically pushed the story forward.

crybabytodoroki

This whole “game” excuse is NOT convincing anyone 😭 literally the entire class and even the barista clocked them as a couple. At this point, the tension comes from them refusing to admit it, not from whether they like each other.

Really cute, but it feels like a step back from the previous episode. They actually change the rules of their game, but since they’re both embarrassed, nothing really happens, aside from the two of them flirting as usual.

need word on going ep!

It mixed sweet romance with awkward tension perfectly. Yukiya and Miku’s “love game” keeps getting more genuine, and the library moments showed how much they truly care about each other beneath all the teasing.

You can really see how much Yukiya cares when he promises Miku in the library that he won't do anything she actually dislikes and it made the whole study session feel safer for her

megurine_marvel_496

I really felt for Yukiya when he was staring at the ceiling in his room and overthinking that hand holding moment because that phantom sensation is so relatable and the way Miku took control of the cafe order to help his budget was so sweet, and that cat note at the end actually made me tear up a bit when they finally stopped pretending

kisuke_benihime_462

It made me feel so bad for Yukiya when he was stressing about the expensive cafe menu and his empty wallet because the guy just wanted to have a nice time without looking broke in front of her

yoko_littner_186

Miku puffing out her cheeks and pouting after Yukiya backtracked on his confession was so funny and her reactions are the best thing about the whole hallway scene

Watching these two try to study in the library while being totally distracted by each other breathing was hilarious and frustrating because they are clearly obsessed with one another but won't just say it

The bad drawing Yukiya made of Miku on the receipt was a great way to bring back their playful vibe after things got way too intense on the school stairwell earlier

kijimuna_kunoichi_89

I was so shocked when Miku interlocked her fingers with Yukiya on the stairs and made him turn bright red because it finally felt like the game was becoming real for both of them

The barista writing that they look like a couple on their cups was the funniest part of the whole day and she really said what everyone was already thinking while they were eating cake

©堂本裕貴／小学館／「愛してるゲームを終わらせたい」製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©堂本裕貴／小学館／「愛してるゲームを終わらせたい」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com