氷の城壁

I really like Koyun and Yota’s friendship. She’s not so guarded around him. It’s a little sad they both have this shared feeling of loneliness stemming from their family circumstances, but that’s something that’s brought them closer as friends. Plus it seems they’re both working on not letting themselves get covered in the “soot.” But man, I’m totally behind Yota x Miki. I’m like Koyun and her happy dance lol.

It'd be cute if we got a scene where the two girls are hanging out by themselves and the conversation turns to the boys and Koyun asks Miki "Wait. You don't like Minato?" to which Miki replies "Wait. You don't like Yota?" and then they have laugh at all the shenanigans they've put each other through and start shipping the other with the right boy. But this is a romdrama not a romcom so I don't know if that will happen.

Yota is an interesting case where having other siblings actually makes you more lonely. I wonder how many other anime depicts this since normally in anime we don't see siblings having serious negative thoughts about each other. So now Koyun knows Yota likes Miki, while Miki ships Yota with Koyun. And I guess when the three of them interact, Mintao's over there enacting the "woman doing calculations" meme.

I think it doesn't help that he was already dealing with feeling neglected prior to getting his stepmom and then his parents had to prioritize the younger kids so he felt doubly neglected again. But now after venting he can see how much his parents have been caring and considerate towards him and how much his siblings really adore their big brother. I get this sense that the more MikixYota develops, the more KoyunxMinato is going to develop to help compliment/support it.

There goes the theory of a love triangle/polygon. Expected Yota to confess about his feelings for Koyuki when he said he’s in love, despite showing no such signs beforehand. Turned out the one he fell for was instead Miki. Bravo! Minato Ponta shouldn’t feel jealous about Koyuki & Yota given he’s always been aware of Koyuki’s crush but I guess the heart could be irrational just like how Yota felt about his family. Meanwhile, Miki’s trying to play cupid to Koyuki & Yota. Looks like it’ll might result in a problem lest someone told her about it.

I mean, Yota being into Miki was quite obvious. He only went to this school so he could be together with Miki after all. The question was more of Koyun had feelings for Yota, but that does not seem to be the case. And it might be for the better. Because once Miki throws away the idea of playing cupid, she might be able to discover her own feelings. And considering we are seemingly going into an arc about the other people finding out her "true self", this does not seem to be too far into the future.

Yota had his "From Zero" moment complete with an "I love Miki" with Koyun responding appropriately. In Ponta Amamiya's favor, not even Yota has made her laugh nearly as much as he has. Even if it's still more about the dog than the guy. It's funny how Koyuki and Miki are trying to ship the other with the same guy. Best friends work in mysterious ways. I feel like Yota would probably help Minato with Koyuki (more than he already has) if he knew Minato liked her.

Expected Yota to confess about his feelings for Koyuki when he said he’s in love Yeah, that was the build a build up toward that, since you had Koyun enjoy being with him, them have topic there are similar in, and both Minato and Miki's reaction last episode (and this episode) as well. It's like the situation with Minato, where he was build up as an antagonist in Koyun's eyes. Here, it was a Koyun x Yota build up, only to go in another direction.

I think there is a level of misdirection being employed but she never fails to drop hints about her true intentions or more specifically the actual direction the story is going it's why there is little to no negative reaction to being misdirected because the signs are there and we can sometimes subconsciously pick up on them. Maybe I'm just delusional, even now the perception that miki is into minato feels like a misdirection, it could very well be true however no situation I have seen sells it for me as of now, every situation where it could have seemed like jealousy or anything similar can be explained by something else, like trying to protect koyun or trying to further her ship I do like the irony though that just an episode ago koyun thought she and yota were opposites but now she sees they are more similar than they are different, similar circumstances but different ways of expressing their reaction to it. Also when yota said I'm in love it was pretty obvious it was going to be miki, she even gave us an example of the gimmick this episode when he dropped the phone after miki came up behind him, even though it wasn't shown in the flashback. I really like where the series is heading currently, we'll likely get more miki lore next episode. So far we know koyun's family situation and middle school life, yota's family situation, and minato's family dynamic with his brother causing him to think emotions cause fights however I personally don't know how it links or motivates his urge to help people he thinks are lonely, with miki we are aware of some of her middle school life maybe I haven't been paying attention but next episode could shed more light on to why she seemingly carries 2 personas Lastly it seems we inch closer to minato x koyun with each passing moment and as a day 1 supporter I feel vindicated

Their approach is different and makes all the difference, but there is similarity in what she's doing and what Minato believes he's doing. We talk about Polar Opposites but there's also a lot of similarities between our casts. Koyun and Minato both get stuck in their own heads and have trouble expressing themselves (even if Minato hides it better with social skills) and both ultimately want to help others in their own way.

If I had a nickel for every main character this season whose parents' divorce caused them some sort of emotional trauma that makes it difficult for them to connect with other people , I'd have two nickels. It's not much, but it's weird that it happened twice. Yep, there it is. That's the final nail in the coffin of my Koyun x Youta ship. I mean, I saw it coming, but I was being delulu about the two of them possibly getting together. Then again, I do love seeing a healthy platonic boy-girl relationship so I'm not that sad about it. I am happy that Youta finally realized that he always belonged in the family, and he's just been overthinking things. I mean, it's one thing if his stepmother and step-siblings were treating him badly, but they're all good people who care about him. Glad to see Youta can now see that and appreciate them properly.

If I had a nickel for every main character this season whose parents' divorce caused them some sort of emotional trauma that makes it difficult for them to connect with other people , I'd have two nickels. It's not much, but it's weird that it happened twice. Not to mention having feelings for a popular short-haired girl at the school. Yep, there it is. That's the final nail in the coffin of my Koyun x Youta ship. I mean, I saw it coming, but I was being delulu about the two of them possibly getting together. Then again, I do love seeing a healthy platonic boy-girl relationship so I'm not that sad about it. Silver lining, if Koichi Agasawa could make this platonic friendship so investing, imagine how great the legit romance will be when we finally get to it! I am happy that Youta finally realized that he always belonged in the family, and he's just been overthinking things. I mean, it's one thing if his stepmother and step-siblings were treating him badly, but they're all good people who care about him. Glad to see Youta can now see that and appreciate them properly. Even the fact that the parents were taking away his chance to play with his half-siblings, it wasn't trying to exclude him but because they didn't want to inconvenience him with having to keep up with two rambunctious little kids when he's got high school problems to worry about.

I find the art style of Kocha Agasawa to be really interesting in that the characters have distinctively wide eyes and mouths that remind me of sharks for some reason but then that's what makes them so visually distinct. It also creates really pretty faces when they smile. It puts a huge emphasis on smiling with not only the wide mouth but how the eyes smile too. It's a really distinctive simple but beautiful art style.

My poor depressed daughter... At least she's got a bit better, and will only get better with Miki, Yota, and Minato by her side. Look at her seeing and immediately helping Yota once she realized his depression, similar to her own issues back in middle school. Good luck Yota, Miki ships you with Koyun, your crush is a long way away, but who can blame Miki, they do look cute together, even if just as friends. And Minato catching the stray bullet by Koyun wanting to give Yota and Miki time alone, and being alone with him.

This is probably my favorite episode, I really enjoyed this look into Youta, but I also really liked how Koyuki realized what Youta's words might have meant and took steps to help him out, which ended up opening a door him to feel comfortable to talk to her about it. The way she could relate to what he was going through and knew what to say to dispel the soot in his heart was moving, it was pleasing to watch.  I was quite off with some of my predictions of what Youta was going through, but some of it I got right. It was interesting to see how his perspective changed completely after meeting with Koyuki, he realized he may have been the issue as to why he felt like he didn't fit in, and I hope he'll no longer be stressed by the noise in his head.  I do have to admit I'm quite surprised by the reveal of Youta having feelings for Miki. I honestly thought Youta and Koyuki were going to be the main couple while Miki would be into Youta and Minato into Koyuki. It's funny how Miki and Minato have the wrong impression, so it feels like we'll be seeing some good and bad misunderstandings.  Looks like we'll finally be getting a Miki focused episode. It seems like her school persona is going to be brought into question, I'm curious to see how that'll be navigated.

I'm just going to glaze Agasawa for a mo. We got: a plausible and charming platonic girl/boy relationship which is intimate and mutually supportive; plausible, realistic, but not overblown familial alienation from Youta; Koyun becoming more adorable by the episode as she learns to leverage her overthinking for good instead of self-destruction; the Koyun crying because of emotional overflowing thing which is so real... I just don't know a lot of authors who make characters that feel simultaneously damaged, realistic, and loveable this well. As much as I am loving this show (and Polar Opposites), I'm really looking forward to reading the manga.

Love love love it!!! So messy in all the right ways. The dynamic between the four is so interesting. Such a high school thing to assume two close friends of the opposite gender that they're dating or something LOL. Can't wait to see how this develops Very realistic portrayals of having divorced parents and a stepmom. You can't really blame Yota for feeling isolated in his home, being "alone" with a step-parent and your stepsiblings. His family seems nice as well. Idk if it's a hot take but this show is so much better than Polar Opposites. But I also love that show. Author's great!

My issue is that I would hardly call this a love square. It's just 2 boys in love and a bunch of misunderstandings. From what I'm seeing Miki doesn't have feelings for Minato and Koyun definitively doesn't have feelings for Yota. I know the endgame (and caught it all in episode 1, honestly) and know it's essentially guaranteed to happen but I can't help but find Minato and Miki cute together. It's frustrating.

I don't know even last episode there was the hint of her thinking of her dad with Yota, Yota never showing any romantic feelings, Miki wanting pure friendship with Minato. It was all there. This show is actually building both platonic and romantic relationships. Miki and Minato have a super adorable platonic relationship like Yota n Koyun. Unlike Polar opposites we don't ever see why Suzuki or how she became close friends with Yamada or Taira. Their friendships don't really have a personal touch so it was easy to do Here we can literally personalize each of the relationship combos in this group of 4. Without a buildup, that would never be possible

Yota returns home to his overly-considerate and concerned stepmom and also his rowdy little siblings who have already pretty much run his dad ragged. It's the picture of a lively and warm family...even if Yota has to basically tune out and empty his mind of everything as he goes to sleep. Koyuki's parents fought, she knew that they weren't the most happy couple, but the news of them divorcing still hit like a brick. That assurance that she'd always have her parents in her life, that her dad would always be there for her, basically went out the window. Effectively abandoned by her dad, left with no one who really understood her, thinking she didn't even need to exist because no one wanted her...all she could do was feel such crippling loneliness no matter who she was with. That's why, if anyone can understand or relate to Yota on any level, it's her. Even if it's projecting her own ideals and thoughts onto him, she wants to give him the chance to open up. If she tells him her story, he can tell her his! As for Yota himself, growing up was rough with his dad being busy all the time when he already lost one parent...and then his dad brought home a pretty young wife. And after some initial awkwardness, they actually got along! And then the twins were born and Yota saw how much his dad and stepmom doted on and took care of the kids, making him feel extremely out of place in the household and making him wonder if he even truly existed. But Koyun is able to tell him that his feelings are valid while telling him all the things she's probably wanted to say to herself, all the while expressing how she feels he's a great person. And Yota feels the same about her. My condolences to any KoyunxYota shippers...because Yota is actually in love with Miki (and the signs were all there with all the times he acted like a klutz around her). And Koyun, for her part, actually ships it and does a little happy dance. Yota may not have any intention of telling Miki how he feels, especially knowing she doesn't return his feelings, but he shouldn't feel bad for having those feelings! Especially when Koyun totally supports a great guy like him who can appreciate Miki for who she really is. And in the interest of being a wingwoman, she'll leave Miki and Yota to herself while she talks to...Minato! And apparently anything related to Ponta is an easy way to get Koyuki to laugh and be interested, and what a laugh she has! And saying Minato's name casually definitely had an effect too! Koyun ships YotaxMiki, Miki doesn't want Minato hogging Koyun, Miki is planning to ship YotaxKoyun, and Minato thinks KoyunxYota is happening. Yeah, this next four-way study session is going to be FUN. Also, Miki's other friends notice her being her real self...please let there be no drama!

Why does this love triangle/polygon feel so wholesome ? Well, we at least got verbal confirmation now. Yota has been crushing hard on Miki. Think they’d look cute together. Both seem cool, calm and collected to other people but underneath they’re a mess of nerves and energy Koyun warming up to Minato too. To the shock of Miki of course. I am very interested now how they grow closer from here. Still feel Minato, while liking her, will be extra cautious not to step on her feet again. If Koyun tries to get closer will he reciprocate or back off

Koyun and Yota's friendship is so precious. That scene at the station where he says I'm so glad you're my friend and she returns the sentiment melted me when I read it and did the same again when I saw it animated. Rooting for their friendship more than I root for most romantic ships tbh. The smile guard scene too is perfect. Miki getting all excited while Minato gets all depressed upon seeing their camaraderie is so funny. It's so cute how both Miki and Koyun are happy to ship Yota with the other. Poor Minato though - no one wants him for themselves or their friend lol. At least Yota loves him even if he won't admit it.

The dynamic between Yota and Koyuki is so good, even just as friends they have such good chemistry whether in serious or comedic moments. Koyuki seems to be more open to socializing since she formed her friendship with Yota, even more willing to talk to Minato. I'm glad we finally got more into Yota's character as an individual. He's always been a supportive guy so far, so nice for him to receive some support as well.

Damn, her saying that she was someone her dad could live without. Fuck, that cuts deep, I can relate to that. This is the most an anime has spoken to me in a while. People bullying her makes me so mad. I thought Koyuki and Yota would have been good together, but I think Miki and Yota might be good together since they really are like opposites (polar opposites, even). Same with Youki and Minato. This was a great episode.

The introspection at the beginning was so good, definitely the highlight of a pretty fantastic episode. The amount of self-doubt and hit to your self-worth that would be should be crazy. Can't say I understand it as personally as someone with divorced parents, but the part about feeling the most alone when surrounded by people was a great insight. In some of my more melancholic moods I've wondered sometimes, in a large group of friends, whether if I just... stopped showing up... would anyone care about that? Was I wanted, or merely tolerated? Yeah, great bits there.

Honestly, I think a lot of shows handle the things this show handles but I have never seen a show that could vocalize the grief in such powerful words. Like the line that 'To her father she felt like she was someone he could live without' like I have never felt that way but those words hit so hard. I almost broke down. There are some truly powerful lines in this show with pretty much every characters inner monologue. Like I liked Minato's monologue that what is the right answer for her and me are totally different that is why she hates whatever I try to do. And Koyun repeated that sentiment in this episode!!

I think its more like, the dad wasn't able to take off because his job didn't allow him to. iirc we only really see him get paternity leave specifically for the birth of the twins, which is obviously a circumstance where companies are more inclined to give off days. for all we know, he may have done so for yota's birth too. and from his step mom's reaction, it seems it was hard to even get that. ofc this doesn't negate any of yota's feelings. he was only a child going through something difficult when all this happened. he is totally valid and were i in his situation, I would totally feel the same. but I think the story does a good job of showing that your feelings are always valid and important, but by bottling it up they become mangled and far from the truth. so when he talks it out he comes home and realises that his family loves him a lot and makes a lot of effort to connect with him and show him care that he was boxing himself out of.

I’m glad that Yota’s family issues were just a teen overthinking his changing family dynamics and parents being a bit overwhelmed by twin toddlers. Sometimes it does just take stepping back and talking with someone outside the issue to clear the soot and get a new perspective on things. On the other side of things the current state of the love quatrangle is -Yota likes Miki -Miki thinks Koyuki and Yota might have something going on -Koyuki knows Yota likes Miki but thinks Miki might like Minato -Minato is getting an crush on Koyuki, but thinks Koyuki might like Yota, and knows that Yota likes Miki

And with the theme of the show, we have Yota, who as a tall person will always stand out in public (that is how Koyun finds him everytime) but who felt like he wasn't even present when together with his family. Of course, his case was probably the easiest to solve because it was just him believing this in the first place. As his parents and siblings really did not consider it this way. On the other side, I am not sure how they will be able to untangle the situation where Miki wants to ship Koyun and Yota while Koyun wants to help Yota get together with Miki. Especially with Minato who will always feel like the third wheel in these scenarios. But from the ending of the episode, I assume Miki might not even have the time to do anything, considering that her "true self" was found out. Which might get her back to middle school days. And I am still not sure if Koyun even knew anything that happened with Miki back then considering she had her own worries at the time. But hopefully she can help her this time around. Or maybe Yota can. Also a bit off topic, but the whole soot metaphor made me remember that I still hope we get Shadows House back at some point.

Well, we know Minato and Koyun are friends now, but they couldn't see each other because of the break. Now that they're back in school, there are many more opportunities to meet. Plus, we saw Koyun already trying to create some distance from Yota for Miki; so, there are a lot of chances for her and Minato to hang out more and bond together. For how little they've hung out, they already have a cute dynamic. Of course, Miki will try to be a thorn, but still.

I didn't mean to say that Minato won't have chances to hang out with Koyun. Just, if the characters are focused on shipping each other with Yota, this can easily make Minato feel like the odd one out, because the focus is always on Yota. Now I will also say that I don't think this will be a big issue. Mostly because I think Koyun isn't too big on the idea of "forcing" the relationship as it would be the same thing that happened to her. Miki should really want to be with Yota, not just take him, because he is nice and "what else would she want". And also because I feel, the next arc will be way more drama around Miki.

My heart broke for Yota and Koyun at the start the episode. I thought maybe this was going to be a real heavy episode. But then she stepped outside her comfort zone and texted Yota and they had a good time together and a great heart-to-heart on the bench. All that tension gave way to happier feelings. While this episode sucks for Koyun x Yota shippers, I'm glad it went that way. There's not enough good platonic boy-girl relationships in this genre. With Koyun and Miki being happy to wingwoman for each other (for the wrong people lol) and Minato being caught in the middle it looks like we're entering the misunderstanding territory, but I trust this author handled it well.

Yota is right about Kohyun. Seeing someone who is going through the same issues affecting you on a daily basis and choosing to help them shows how strong and kind she truly is deep down. The first half of the episode was a constant hit on the feels seeing Kohyun’s loneliness regarding her families divorce and feeling that nobody would care if you are gone, can’t blame her for crying. People were right about Yota’s crush on Miki. I’m happy to see him happier when seeing his family and having this very wholesome friendship with Kohyun although it is a bit sad how obvious it is that Miki doesn’t feel the same way. This was by far the best episode for me up until now. I had been waiting for a standout episode that really hit me and the reason I am invested in watching this weekly besides it being by the creator of You and I are Polar Opposites and this was what I needed. Love Kohyun and Yota so much after this episode and just want to see them be happy after this.

The first half of the episode was a constant hit on the feels seeing Kohyun’s loneliness regarding her families divorce and feeling that nobody would care if you are gone, can’t blame her for crying. It also was probably another issue in her relationship with Igarashi. He became her boyfriend but she still felt crippling loneliness because of her anxiety and the fact that Igarashi rejected basically everything about her while they were dating.

Man that divorce backstory... Koyun really is stronger and kinder than she realizes. And it's just sad that Yota ever felt like an outsider in his own home despite his family genuinely caring about him. It really just sucks when you get into such a headspace, and I relate to him feeling awful for having those emotions. I keep having to say it, but these really do just have the sweetest friendship. And it's great seeing Koyun's happiness dance over Yota's feelings for Miki animated. She's just a silly goober. Even sillier is her and Miki shipping each other with the same exact guy lmao. And despite Koyun's efforts to try and be a wingman, her chemistry with Yota is just too strong for outside observers. I don't know if you can even call this a love triangle.

I've noticed Koyun has a very childish side to her. She has a love for cute fluffy animals (like in middle school people laughed at her for her lion bottle, and all her animal plushies in her room) and when she walked next to Yota she was balancing on the curb. I actually wonder if she's on the Spectrum, some form of high functioning autism. It would lime up with all the social issues she struggles with. As someone on the spectrum myself I honestly recognize a lot of her behavior

Yeah, alongside those "childish" aspects to her personality, there's also the way her flat affect makes people around her often perceive her as "cold" and emotionless when in reality she's a very emotional person who can sometimes get overwhelmed by her own feelings. Add in her exasperation with some of the aspects of social interaction such as people excusing being mean as "just teasing" and yeah, I can certainly see it.

When Koyuki smiles at Yota....... Minato/Ponta exe. Stops working When Koyuki smiles at Minato..... Minato/aponta exe. stops working lol Dude is doomed either way. Now it is HIS turn to be awkward and fumble what a complete 180 of a dynamic. Their last scene overall was so cute n hilarious!! Also one thing that is becoming a recurring theme is accepting oneself, flaws n all. Like if we think logically, overall Yota's new family is cool. He has no reason to feel left out. BUT that isn't how it works and Yota was pretty much beating himself up by thinking that way. It is only when he learnt to accept the negative feelings and stopped feeling guilty about them that he could gain peace. What a nice little message. Overall fantastic episode!

I really like this anime. The relationships feel so real and deep. Good depiction of male-female friendship might be my number one indicator for great media. It’s so great to see them all care so deeply for each other without it having to be romantically motivated. To me this series is so much more engaging and interesting than seihantai. I enjoyed seihantai, but always felt like it lacked the deep intimate conversations. Probably just a matter of preference, but I wholeheartedly favour this work. Looking forward to every episode.

I'm glad we finally took the time to show what is going on with Yota. Feeling like a bolt on to a family when you're dependent on that family so you can't just escape would be emotionally devastating, and the author conveys it so well here. One thing I'm curious about, that next night felt like all those feelings up and died with the one interaction with his family after the Koyun talk. That feels suspect and I do not trust it, we'll see where that goes. The romance part of this show is starting to kick in even if we're likely a decent ways from any confessions/relationships forming/etc.

It's good that this episode gave us a focus on Youta. I liked how Koyun empathizes with Youta in how it is to no longer be living with your original parents. Though the difference is Koyun's parents divorced, while for Youta his mom passed away. While both have the feeling, does it matter if I am around? Koyun definitely feels more isolated at home in comparison to Youta his dad and new mom don't treat him like a kid in the good way. You can see they care for him, but obviously the two younger siblings require more effort and attention to be with. It is really sweet how the friendship between Youta and Koyun has evolved. Koyun is offering to Youta what Youta evolved for her. A person they can just be honest with. So much so, Youta admits to Koyun about his feelings for Miki. To me, it definitely seems there is no romantic interest between these two, and that is for the best, I would say. Granted, it's going to be awkward with Miki shipping them. As Koyun is getting more comfortable around Minato it does feel like we have a clear pair between the main 4. The concern mainly is Miki being unaware of Youta's feelings for her and trying to push Youta and Koyun together. Ironically, it feels like she is on pace to again push Koyun into a romantic relationship that she doesn't have interest in. Also, the other girls at school noticing Miki's true self definitely has a recipe for upcoming drama if I were to speculate.

The school parent event scene was brutal to me. Seeing other kids with their parents while Yota’s mom is gone and his dad is stuck working felt painfully real. It reminded me of how school events can unintentionally become emotional landmines for kids dealing with loss. Koyun was really emotional intelligence (not sure if this make sense) because she’s basically trying to do for Yota what Minato once tried to do for her, except she approaches it with empathy instead of pity. The difference matters a lot. She understands the feeling of not really belonging anywhere, of being surrounded by people but still feeling isolated. The parallels between Yota’s family situation and Koyun’s experience with her parents’ divorce were handled well. One thing I really love about this series is how characters project things onto others that secretly reflect their own insecurities.

You have to remember, some people despite having the correct intentions are just really bad at whatever they're trying to do. Like, once when I was a young kid, I pulled up a whole aster bush because I thought it was dead (it had no flowers because it was out of season) thinking I was helping my parents weed. That's basically Minato at the beginning of the show, good intentions, absolutely horrid technique/execution.

Ah so that's what Minato meant last episode. But it's okay because Yota is just so adorable about his crush. He's like that one Fergie song that goes all 'You got me trippin' oh, stumblin' oh, flippin' oh, fumblin' so clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love' Anyways, I love the despair pair, now they've got each other's back like that. Now this is a fantastic shenanigan circle that still somehow currently is just Minato x suffering, but he's lucky that it looks like things'll be changing as Koyuki does her best to support Yota and Miki while probably outmaneuvering Miki's attempts to toss Yota back at her.

I trust nothing right now. Overstimulation? I thought I was the only thing keeping them together. seethes I want to slap some parents right now. Who fucking cares about a water bottle? Like goddamn, go be busy or moisturize or something. It’s okay, Youta. Grandpa-coded guys are cool. I feel so painfully much. Youta is so relatable 🥲 I wonder if paternity leave (paid) is common yet globally Oh my goodness, Youta is such an adorable nephew. Gods, I fucking love platonic love, let’s fucking GOOOOIOO! Youta and Koyun and the Shadow House crossover? Now this is the type of misunderstanding I’m here for! Youta’s circumstances were fleshed out well in this episode. I’m not exactly happy with his father. But his stepmother seems like a great lady who wanted him to feel like home is home and he’s family. It can be very tricky with blended families for kids. And even without the death of a parent and a new family, most kids remember which parent showed up and which parent didn’t. Koyun’s home-life massively concerns me. Ugh. I’m just pleased as punch seeing platonic love like this! I love it! I don’t think it’s uncommon to see boy-girl friendships, but this level of intimacy, I feel it’s uncommon. I really appreciate this level of friendship being shown. Of course people gonna ship and let ship and IDGAF. Not exactly loving this whole “Could Miki really be like that?”, but it’s not like I haven’t heard this before 🙄 Quite worried about the rumors that’ll propagate now. But Koyun’s little happiness is adorable and Youta being such an abashed little nephew is cute, so I’ll worry about things next episode.

Unexpected turn of events I absolutely didn’t see Miki x Yota coming i thought Minato always referred to Yota’s family problems whenever he said Yota is not the right person for koyun. Though i was Yota x koyun but now when i see it if Miki shares the same feelings for Yota (which i don’t see happening with her trying to be the wingwoman for koyun and Yota) that would be great too. Also I feel so bad for Minato bro is just suffering 😭. Iam now really excited to know abt igarashi and how koyun and him started dating and what went wrong. Seeing the flashbacks doesn’t seem like igarashi was trying to create problems for koyun rather was trying to help her out and maybe was not just supportive or some kind of thing though iam not sure on this part as much. Backstories nvr got me so hooked as much as they do in this anime truly loving it🤩 PS: koyun’s happiness dance is adorable af♥️

Ok so I was wonder how they wouldn't work it's cuz Yota likes Miki. I see it does makes sense. Sad though cuz Miki sees Yota get along so well with Koyuki and ships them but actually Yota likes her lol oof while things are good now I can really see it get all jumbled up later. At least though Yota talking with Koyuki allowed him to process some stuff which is great. I'm happy with Yota and Koyuki just being BFFs ngl. I also figured it would probably be Minato and Koyuki just wasn't sure then what with Miki and Yota but if Yota likes Miki then maybe one day Miki would like him too? who knows. At least Koyuki is happy Yota likes Miki. Ngl for a second, I thought Yota was going to say Minato or something and that's why Minato thinks Koyuki would get hurt falling love with Yota. Can't believe I didn't pick up on Yota liking Miki at all before this. Also ngl I need more of these platonic best friends relationships between guys/girls in anime not everyone a love potential. Though Miki and Minato definitely thinking there's something more between those two now lol. As already seen in Polar opposites the author can have great relationships between people who are just friends, not potential love options. Also, I just realized it cuz Koyun's parents divorced her last name changed and that's why Igrashi or whatever didn't remember her from the last name? That would make sense?

I loved this episode. I had already figured yota was kind of depressed with that super chill attitude of him. I'm glad Koyun helped him a little, he does have a lot of people that love him, but I understand him feeling lonely despite it. We already have confirmation that Yota likes Miki, it was obvious sometimes like even in this episode he let the things he was carrying fall again when he saw her. I'm so happy koyuki sees him as family, this way things won't get messy. Still of both male characters Yota is definitely my favorite, his personality really warms your heart.

I suppose that re-explains why Yota has been such a clutz all season, it's not because he's tall he's just an awkward kid in love. I wonder if Koyuki is going to use her complete lack of social ability to attempt to run wingwoman for him and Miki, gonna be particularly awkward if Miki tries to do the opposite and get Yota and Koyuki to go out after seeing them get along. Minato out in the cold where he belongs Yota and Koyuki have developed into a pretty cute friendship.

All these misconceptions building up… I don’t know if my heart will take it when it inevitably all comes out… I really appreciated the conversation between Koyun and Yota. With both this and Polar Opposites , the author has been commended for having realistic feeling characters, and that scene is a great example of why. What Koyun was saying about Yota felt like she was seeing through me as well, and I imagine it’s a fairly universal feeling even if we don’t talk about it. It was also refreshing to see Koyun not act dramatically when Yota clarified that he loves Miki. Although I could easily see them as a couple, I do enjoy them being this relaxed and unguarded around each other as just friends.