The flow of the story here really kept my eyes glued to the screen, lol. I liked the progression in this episode, and the story became EVEN more intriguing. Things are definitely getting more serious here despite the wholesome moments in the first half.

katana

5 mo

Verified

This episode leaned more into dialogue and visually exploring Suzumi’s backstory. I really loved how gripping the storytelling was here. Besides that, Nao was a little silly in this episode 😭 It added some cute comedy that surprisingly balanced everything out well.

sandaime

5 mo

Verified

I liked this episode. It was pretty great and added more depth to Mori’s character. A little messed up, sure—just like the title says—but I love how things are becoming more serious and even more interesting now.

Episode Context

At episode 8 of 13, the series leans into the emotional weight its title has always promised. The word 'messed up' in the title signals a tonal shift, expect rawness over romance, internal conflict over quiet longing. This is the kind of episode that interrogates its central premise rather than coasts on it, forcing characters to reckon with what it actually means to feel something real when your existence is built on imitation. The pacing likely slows to let emotional beats land harder, and the supernatural elements feel less like a backdrop and more like a pressure point. Drama-forward and introspective, this episode rewards viewers who've been tracking the emotional undercurrent of the series.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateMay 26, 2026

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