Joro's instinct to immediately distrust a suspiciously nice new girl is peak "burned one too many times" comedy his paranoia has basically become a personality trait at this point, and it's funny every time. The small, low-stakes disaster with Pansy's book feels like classic sitcom misfortune.

foxzsly92

2 mo

Verified

A good pace of the storyline....good characters development and improvement with a nice bond...good dialogue used...nice visualization of the anime...nice unique new character introduction..

amaliarahma

2 mo

Verified

Right at the start of the episode, there’s a profound quote about life that I can really relate to. The atmosphere is warm and the flashbacks open viewers eyes to life's unexpected twists. We’re also introduced to a new character. The dense narrative makes the atmosphere all the more compelling.

Episode Context

ORESUKI drops a curveball at the two-thirds mark with a new transfer student shaking up Joro's already chaotic love life. Chiharu 'Tsubaki' Yoki enters the picture, and true to this show's DNA, nothing about her arrival is straightforward. The episode leans into the series' trademark subversion of romantic comedy tropes, the ominous title alone signals that Joro's brief period of relative peace is about to unravel. Expect the usual blend of sharp comedic timing and surprisingly layered character dynamics as Tsubaki integrates into the group alongside Himawari, Sun-chan, Cosmos, and Pansy. The pacing balances lighter moments with a creeping sense of unease, threading themes of gratitude, past consequences, and the fragility of friendships built on half-truths. This is a setup episode that earns its tension through character work rather than spectacle.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateNov 21, 2019

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