This episode made me so happy for Miyamura. Watching him slowly believe that people genuinely want to be his friend was really touching. Hori being so possessive without admitting her feelings was hilarious, and their awkward hand-holding scene was adorable.

babyolie

6 mo

Verified

The development between characters is really cute and brings back the feeling of first love in high school. It balances the storytelling, making Hori-Miya's interactions feel more natural and heartfelt as their relationship slowly grows.

sat4nin

7 mo

Miyamura kind of just… fits in more this episode, in a really quiet way. Not just with Hori, but her friends too. And there’s this subtle shift between him and Hori that’s hard to explain, but it definitely changes the feel of the episode in a more emotional way

Episode Context

Episode 3 shifts the lens squarely onto Miyamura's interior world, and the result is one of the more emotionally textured entries early in the season. Expect a reflective, quieter tone as the show peels back layers of his self-image and past, exploring why he hides so much of himself. Self-acceptance is the throughline here, and CloverWorks handles it with restraint rather than melodrama. That said, the episode isn't all introspection, the expanding friend group, including Ishikawa and Remi, injects genuine warmth and easygoing humor that keeps things from feeling heavy. The pacing finds a confident rhythm between still, contemplative moments and livelier ensemble scenes. This is the kind of episode that quietly earns your emotional investment in these characters rather than demanding it, making it essential groundwork for the romance ahead.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 24, 2021

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