When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
Cast: Yoshinori Nakayama, Honoka Inoue
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Season 1
13 episodes
1. Rintaro and KaorukoWhile 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.TV-PGCC24minJul 6, 2025
2. Chidori and KikyoTensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.TV-PGCC24minJul 13, 2025
3. A Kind PersonDesperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.TV-PGCC24minJul 20, 2025
4. Warmth of the HeartThough Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.TV-PGCC24minJul 27, 2025
5. Premonition of a New BeginningPressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.TV-PGCC24minAug 3, 2025
6. Self-Loathing / I Love You!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.TV-PGCC24minAug 10, 2025
7. Coolest Guy EverNoticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.TV-PGCC24minAug 17, 2025
8. The Meaning of These FeelingsDespite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.TV-PGCC24minAug 24, 2025
9. Blond Hair and Pierced EarsWhile Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.TV-PGCC24minAug 31, 2025
10. Summer StormTo prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.TV-PGCC24minSep 7, 2025
11. A Morsel of WarmthKaoruko'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?TV-PGCC24minSep 14, 2025
12. Bewilderment at the BeachsideWhile 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.TV-PGCC24minSep 21, 2025
13. Kaoruko and RintaroWith things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.TV-PGCC24minSep 28, 2025
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hiroyuki Shimizu, Shin Furukawa, Shoko Hori, Masae Yamato
- Studio
- Aniplex, Kodansha, CloverWorks
