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When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
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When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
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Episode 1
While helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off — but she returns the next day to see him.
Directed by Miyuki KurokiWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Yoko Hikasa, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Masaya Miyazaki, Takeo Otsuka, Hayato Dojima
Episode 2
Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.
Directed by Haruka TsuzukiWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Yoko Hikasa, Saku Mizuno, Shino Shimoji, Keisuke Furuhata, Shou Komura
Episode 3
Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.
Directed by Satoshi YamaguchiWritten by Honoka KatouGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Yoko Hikasa, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Rio Tsuchiya, Hayata Okawa
Episode 4
Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.
Directed by Jiro ArimotoWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Saku Mizuno, Shino Shimoji, Shou Komura
Episode 5
Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.
Directed by Ryosuke OkaWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Yoko Hikasa, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Souhei Horikane, Seigo Yokota
Episode 6
It's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.
Directed by Makoto KatoWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Aya Yamane, Rio Tsuchiya, Hina Koyanagi
Episode 7
Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.
Directed by Hideaki TakahashiWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Masaya Miyazaki, Keisuke Furuhata, Hayato Dojima
Episode 8
Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.
Directed by Haruka TsuzukiWritten by Honoka KatouGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Lamalfa Michelle Tateyama, Shuma Konoe, Ayako Chiba, Ami Nakano
Episode 9
While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.
Directed by Makoto Kato, Midori Mazaki, Li XingzhiWritten by Honoka KatouGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Yoko Hikasa, Ryotaro Okiayu, Suzuko Hara, Chihiro Ueda
Episode 10
To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.
Directed by Tomoki NakanoWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Masaya Miyazaki, Keisuke Furuhata, Shou Komura
Episode 11
Kaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?
Directed by Hikaru YamaguchiWritten by Honoka KatouGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Yoko Hikasa, Saku Mizuno, Shino Shimoji, Ryotaro Okiayu
Episode 12
While everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.
Directed by Yuichi ShimodairaWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi, Aya Yamane, Yuka Shiono
Episode 13
With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.
Directed by Miyuki Kuroki, Makoto KatoWritten by Rino YamazakiGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Chihiro Ueda, Nanako Ando, Eigo Hosoda, Kazuya Kanzaki
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Yoshinori NakayamaRintaro Tsumugi (voice)
Honoka InoueKaoruko Waguri (voice)
Kikunosuke ToyaShohei Usami (voice)
Koki UchiyamaSaku Natsusawa (voice)
Hiiro IshibashiAyato Yorita (voice)
Aya YamaneSubaru Hoshina (voice)
Yoko HikasaKyoko Tsumugi (voice)
Chikahiro KobayashiShin Tsukada (voice)
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