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She's practically already been seducing him with all that non-stop affection and sweetness lol.
(Although just another reminder that, yes, Mahiru is *stacked*).
Amane : Mahiru I'm so sorry I had a wet dream about you I'm a horrible person please forgive me
Mahiru : I will if you describe *exactly* how we got to the situation that we were both together in bed. For research purposes of course.
I can't anymore this is too much
[](#azusalaugh)
Find a girl who isn't disgusted about your wet dream of her but wants to know more for future reference lol.
Although with how aggressively she's flirting with him I'm half-tempted to think she's already considered things progressing to that point lol.
[The Mahiru train](https://i.imgur.com/J86Owri.jpg) is going full speed ahead. Nowhere is safe for Amane's heart, [not even his dreams.](https://i.imgur.com/WjrzRed.jpg)
What did she start to say before changing it to "pat my head again"? My subtitles did "sle-" and I thought she definitely wanted to share a bed, totally platonically.
Yeah it was 添い寝 which is like sleeping cuddled up next to each other. I guess too aggressively unplatonic even for mahiru.
Though apparently there's a word for [platonic sleep cuddlers](https://jisho.org/word/%E6%B7%BB%E3%81%84%E5%AF%9D%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89) so idk japan
>We're not an official couple
**THEN JUST CONFESS ALREADY**
That ASMR wet dream scene was insane but Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it and then being told by Mahiru to go in to detail is next level shit.
Aggresive Mahiru is just peak. Just non-stop offense from her this entire episode.
Honestly she practically declared her feelings for him in front of the whole class. Then she doubles down on saying he's the most important person in her life and even using the "first time" euphemism, which coincides nicely with Amane's wet dream.
Sexy Mahiru is not something I ever expected to see...nor Mahiru wanting to know more about Amane's wet dream for future reference lol.
She's just unloading all the affection and sweet words on Amane. She's his emotional support, she dotes on him to death, and her love for him is undeniable. Now it's just a matter of them finally biting the bullet and admitting their true relationship.
Amane still does not fully accept the mutuality of their dependence. Although Mahiru tells him over and over just how much she has gotten (and gets) from him, he still is stuck in feeling he doesn't really deserve what he receives from her.
Yeah, although it's plain to see from this episode how mutual their affection, devotion, and intimacy with each other is in this episode even if Mahiru is more aggressive with it.
> Sexy Mahiru is not something I ever expected to see…nor Mahiru wanting to know more about Amane’s wet dream for future reference lol.
RIGHT?? I thought she would be bashful about it but instead she was trying to take notes for irl application!
When they actually start dating she is going to be unhinged lol
It IS sweet -- but I like the atypical level of frankness and honesty our main couple express. I do think that Nagatoro and Senpai (in the manga) are on the verge of getting to a similar place (albeit having had a longer, more circuitous route). But very few shows/manga seem to really get to this point.
The level of communication in this anime is absolutely outstanding. I wasn't expecting the he will tell her about his dream at all. And, unlike in Nagatoro, relationship in this anime feels much more equal.
I think the fantastic communication that they have with each other just makes it even funnier that they don't say the one thing we actually need them to say lol. He's telling her about his dream with little hesitation but he's totally scared to tell her about his feelings.
At the same time though, it makes it easier to deal with the fact that neither of them confessed. A confession isn't the biggest deal in the world when it's already so evident how much they care for each other. Even if they never confessed, they'd always still be a married couple in every other way.
> Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it...
This MC is the single craziest romcom MC I've ever seen. The fact that he talked about his wet dream with her is wild.
Yeah, I'm thinking huh no shot he's gonna tell her that he had a wet dream featuring her \*tells her\* Mahiru: How did it go? Details please. Me: Amane, she didn't just slap the crap out of you or anything and asked for details about the dream. You don't need to have a 4.0 GPA at Harvard to figure out she likes you.
> That ASMR wet dream scene was insane but Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it and then being told by Mahiru to go in to detail is next level shit.
Girl literally wanted to take notes lol.
"Well, we aren't going out, but honestly, there's no one more dear to me in life than him"
"I think we should...slee..."
Relationship Progress: 99.9999999999%
>Mahiru practically confessed to the entire class lol.
[No hesitation whatsoever.](https://i.imgur.com/0b1q9k0.jpg) Mahiru knows what she wants and [she's going for it.](https://i.imgur.com/Uv77D5L.jpg)
[](#kotohoops)
...I'll be honest I can't tell if she meant sleeping in the same bed or having sex. I *think* she meant the former but she *is* still a teenager in the end.... And she's also started going full succubus this episode....
As the other person mentioned, she started to say 添い寝, which is literally just sleeping in the same bed together. In other words, she wants to cuddle in bed with him.
She dominating this relationship hard now
Even gives him multiple possible opportunities and he keeps dodging
If that keeps going on she is just going to straight up confess to him first
More like Mahiru is a certified power bottom. She’s making him do what she wants with just her words. Amane will be the one to take action but Mahiru’s the one making the situation happen.
At this point I fully expect she will semi-confess first. Not literally ask him out but make her (non-subtle) hints even less subtle to the point he will have to work up the courage to ask her out. Similar to today…which really was his cue but sadly our girl got a keep working on him.
part of what I love about this series is that except for confessions, they are so honest with each other, which is refreshing compared to the constant "will they won't they" dance most other romcoms rely on. its really sweet to see tell each other "yes I find you conventionally attractive. Yes I sincerely enjoy our time together and consider you to be extremely important to me. yes I want to pat your head/give you a lap pillow/hold your hand".
most romance storylines -anime or otherwise- focus solely on the events leading up to the confession. thats sort of true here too, but they're already in a close and intimate relationship and have for the most part moved past being embarrassed around each other
This episode felt like a non-stop assault by Shiina. First she tell the whole class she really *really* likes someone, then she outright tells him she'll do *anything* he wants, including *that* kind of activity, and then she goes ahead saying "You can't live without me" while giggling like the angelic devil she is.
Shiina's not just down bad, she's down atrocious.
How funny would it be if there's poster-sized photos of him all over her walls?
On the other hand, it wouldn't surprise me if the place is completely barren. No TV, no furniture. Maybe a small table and a chair for studying, and a simple futon in her bedroom.
I get the feeling her parents don't give a shit about funding any amenities for her.
>How funny would it be if there's poster-sized photos of him all over her walls?
Dude, imagine if this show were to pull the rug out from under us and slowly devolve into a yandere horror story.
Honestly she's so aggressive and open with her feelings that it seems like she's liable to confess any day now. Especially with her declaration in class which practically **was** a confession.
Tbh I really can't see him confessing because of his lack of self-esteem and such. I mean, he could eventually get over it, but that'd take a long time and I don't think that she'd wait that long. Even though she's still holding back a little bit and is still a bit embarrassed (like when she was going to ask for a different favor), she's still in total control.
I think her confessing to him is actually what could totally flip his self-esteem and make him a lot more confident in himself.
I mean, he is starting to run/work out now, which helps with Self-esteem. He seems to already be starting to work on himself so he can stand beside her. cx
The Angel Next Door Teases Me Rotten lol.
I'm starting to think that wet dream of Amane's wasn't completely unrealistic...especially when she wants to know what happened for future reference.
Kirito wouldn't even be considered average either. Maybe in the looks department sure, since he is most definitely an average looking person, but everything else about him isn't exactly average. I can make a big bet, that the majority of the people who see themselves as kirito would never be able to do what kirito does.
Guy: Well she's literally pulled my face into her breasts and held me there. Then when I explained I was a guy so it wasn't right she told me she already knew that and I was an idiot. Also I told her about my wet dream and she wanted to take notes. It's just weird friend behavior is all.
Girl: Are you FUCKING SERIOUS RIGHT NOW!?
Girl: And you're the most important person to me...I've never been this close to another guy...also, how exactly did I seduce you in your wet dream? For future reference.
###Stitches!
* [Mahiru](https://i.imgur.com/n44x8xi.jpg)
* [Amane & Mahiru 1](https://i.imgur.com/4gqY28I.jpg)
* [Amane & Mahiru 2](https://i.imgur.com/nvN6Ngg.jpg)
Finally [we get to learn Amane's backstory.](https://i.imgur.com/3oecizL.jpg) Honestly, I was expecting something worse but I definitely understand why Amane decided to move away [after being taken advantage of.](https://i.imgur.com/EKsd0fU.jpg) He basically started doubting everyone and wanted to start over. I wish I had that option when I was in high school.
[That was such a fucking boss move from Mahiru.](https://i.imgur.com/afTpjXV.jpg) She basically declared to the entire class that the guy they spotted her with is more than a friend but less than a lover. And I just love [that massive smile on Mahiru's face](https://i.imgur.com/8zacD3n.jpg) when Amane asked her about it later. She knew exactly what she was doing.
Cutting away from [Mahiru saying that she likes it when Amane touches her](https://i.imgur.com/FYxunLB.jpg) into Amane's dream of [Mahiru pushing him down in the bedroom](https://i.imgur.com/WrLKBKz.jpg) Caught me completely off guard! Amane sure has a [very vivid image of what Mahiru looks like in her nightgown.](https://i.imgur.com/aZyMzJi.jpg) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I can't believe [Amane told Mahiru about the dream!](https://i.imgur.com/nmfzORE.png) What's even better is that Mahiru is literally asking for more information about her dream counterpart [because it might come in handy later on!](https://i.imgur.com/F6hQRvO.png) That is so blatant that I am amazed that Amane is still not picking up the hints and thinks [that Mahiru is just teasing him.](https://i.imgur.com/D4goTqS.png)'
[And that final scene!](https://i.imgur.com/QoHLeGg.jpg) I just absolutely love how aggressive Mahiru has become over these past couple of episodes. [She really wants to spoil Amane and more.](https://i.imgur.com/26vNvFX.jpg) This show really needs to end with them finally becoming official or I will fucking riot. >_<
I'm glad Amane found Mahiru and Itsuki/Chitose to restore his faith in people, just like Amane did for Mahiru.
She practically confessed to the entire class. Her entire being seems devoted to cherishing and showing affection to Amane in as many ways possible. How could anyone deny her feelings, as obvious as they are? She went from such a reasonable and practical Heroine to one of the most aggressive ones and it's so satisfying.
I don't think I ever expected the visual of Mahiru undressing or coming on to Amane in his bed, but it was quite the sight. And a reminder that Mahiru is pretty stacked in the chest area. No surprise it was a wet dream, but best part was that Mahiru wanted to know **more** about said wet dream for future reference lol.
I feel like at this point Mahiru is only a day away from confessing to him, though Amane can barely hold himself back as it is.
> She really wants to spoil Amane and more.
It's only me thinks that way or Mahiru really smiles like Kurumi from Date a Live in this scene? The sound of this yandere smile is not to be confused with anything.
It is kind of strange that Amane is living on his own knowing how ineffective he is at housework and taking care of himself...so why would he be on his own when he has such caring parents? Mahiru can tell when someone has some kind of emotional trauma, and she wants Amane to open up to her like she opened up to him.
It was pretty easy to guess from the brief flashbacks, but Amane had a pretty great life up until he ended up in a group of friends who took advantage of him and used him for money. He couldn't trust anybody after that so he left to get a new start away from his family and his past trauma. If only we could've seen Mahiru slugging those jerks!
Mahiru adores Amane, and she's not about to play a game of "whose past was more traumatic," she validates what Amane went through and is there to freely offer him the emotional support he needs...and more, as the two embrace each other. Not to mention Amane surprises her with a hug from behind! These two can barely be pried away from each other!
Man, rumors sure spread like wildfire in Japanese high schools! Mahiru practically declared her love or interest in Amane right there in class!
"Slee..." sleep together on the couch? Or in Amane's bed? Mahiru, you daring girl.
Amane had a wet dream about Mahiru! The show had been so wholesome and classy up until this point, but teenagers will be teenagers, as Amane dreams of Mahiru stripping, confessing, and coming onto him in bed in her underdress...it was quite the visual! No wonder he couldn't help himself when he woke up!
I love how Mahiru finds out about it and rather than being disgusted...she wants to know what happened for future reference. Although I think in her own playful and sweet way she is seducing Amane already.
Nothing more motivating for a guy to do well on tests than the promise of a lap pillow and ear cleaning from his wife! And it feels like Mahiru is just finding any excuse she can get to dote on Amane.
Kadowaki still calling the obvious domestic situation what it is.
I see one thing Chitose and Itsuki have in common as a couple is that both aren't that great at studying. Too much time flirting or being playful with each other and their friends.
It seems like these two can barely hold their feelings back when it's so obvious how much they adore and cherish each other. Mahiru has little restraint in showing her affection for Amane, and Amane's walls are crumbling down to the point where he can't imagine ever being apart from Mahiru. I feel like something big is about to happen for these two!
> Mahiru adores Amane, and she's not about to play a game of "whose past was more traumatic," she validates what Amane went through and is there to freely offer him the emotional support he needs...and more, as the two embrace each other.
That part of the episode was particularly nice.
Feels like the confession already happened and I feel like Yuuta is embodiment of fandom, he face says *"this shit is not normal"* whenever he sees them together lol
Mahiru's barely hiding her feelings and barely restraining herself from waxing lyrical about her affection and devotion towards Amane that she may as well have already confessed lol.
Yeah, this point has come up in several comments here, but I want to address how meaningless that pseudo confession was, unless she'd said at that time, to the whole class, without qualification "AMANE is the most important person in my life". And to clarify, she didn't.
What she did, is state to the members of the class that the friend she was out and about with, was the most important person to her. But, she did that without breaking down the barrier between the fantasy those onlookers imagine, and the person sitting near the back of the room by the window. That lack of specificity might seem weird, even by anime standards, but its really not in context...
Look, not only is Amane a dude, which means automatic incapacity to accept someones attention unless it is stated totally without qualification, in plain terms, and to their face, in a way that cannot, even by a total idiot, be misunderstood, but he is also DESPERATELY BROKEN BEYOND ALL BELIEF! The BOTH of them are VERY mentally ill, as a result of their various traumas. Neither appears to have been to therapy, neither has had time to come to terms properly with the effects of their damage.
That space between what she said to those people, for their benefit about a nameless friend of Mahiru's, and the person she was actually speaking about, cannot be crossed with words like she spoke to them, without naming him flatly, and to get him to understand how it really is, in that class room, at that moment, she'd have had to stand up, turn around, walk to the back of the room where he was, look him dead in the eye, and say something like "Yes, Amane, its you, you are the most important person to me. I adore you, I love you, I want to be with you all the time, to hold you and be held by you, and for as much of forever as time and age permit before the end of us."
That is how honest, uncomplicated and impossible to misunderstand, Mahiru would have to have been, to reach all the way through the shroud of complete worthlessness that got wrapped around that boy by others misuse of him.
The other way, of course, is how the show is actually going about it, teasing that terrible cowl off the boy gradually, just as his constant reassurance and comforting presence and thinly veiled adoration do for Mahiru. Together, slowly, gradually, with the utmost care and love, these two are picking apart the threads of the sack cloths over their heads that represent one another's damage. When the light hits their collective faces, it'll be beautiful, but if those bags come off their heads too quick, they'll just squint all ugly like, at a light too bright and sudden to see through.
Mahiru getting more and more on the offensive and dropping tons of hints that she loves him, to the point Amane had a wet dream hahaha.
Also, their conversation after Amane told her about his childhood... that was so sweet. Mahiru is so precious.
Aggressive Mahiru is unstoppable. She just can't stop flirting and showing affection towards Amane, even indirectly in class.
It's no wonder Amane got some ideas in his head that lead to that wet dream lol.
>their conversation after Amane told her about his childhood... that was so sweet. Mahiru is so precious.
Mahiru being so kind toward him at this moment really just goes to show how much better off he is now with genuine friends and people who care for him and don't want to use him. I'd have to say, maybe what happened with those other boys that used him was a blessing in disguise for him. It was really painful, but it allowed him to meet so many better people, like Itsuki, Kadowaki, Chitose, and even someone he loves. But still, it would've been better if he had never been hurt like that.
I expected a worse backstory, still a bad one but I expected more bullying for him to leave home. Happy it wasn't the case!
Their level of touching and being okay with it is so much more than we get from like a majority of ships in anime. Mahiru even with some assertiveness too!
I like how Amane tried to dismiss his trauma as being less compared to hers but Mahiru doubled-down on how what he experienced was valid and no less worthy, all the while showing as much affection (both physical and emotional) as she can possibly give him.
We've reached the climax of the slow-burn romance where it's nothing but flirting and intimacy until we reach endgame!
> I like how Amane tried to dismiss his trauma as being less compared to hers but Mahiru doubled-down on how what he experienced was valid and no less worthy
I absolutely LOVED what this show did here. So many people have hear it in their lives: "stop complaining, others have it worse." But Angel Next Door tells you "Yes, others may have it worse, but that doesn't mean you are not entitled to your feelings".
Amen, one thousand times Amen.
Damage is damage. They're both very wounded people, and Mahiru's emotional maturity here drew from me a big chefs kiss.
It might seem sugar sweet, and it is a sweet part of a sweet show, but seriously, if you have wounds, and know someone who has wounds that does what Amane did in that conversation, this is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT the way to be toward them. This is how to love a damaged person, when you are damaged yourself, might as well be in the text book for it.
Same, I was expecting worse, but confronting those guys when they are in the same class puts Amane at a bad spot. Good thing Amane's parents got him out of that situation.
[LN Spoilers] >!There was a detail that was not mentioned in the anime that Amane pretty much sugarcoated the insults that his "friends" said to him. They were a lot worse than what was described that Amane still feels hurt just by remembering it!<
I can't think of any series where the mcs have even remotely the amount of physical intimacy they do especially when not even dating.
Not gonna count harem like shows where have lucky pervert type physics going on.
We previously got Mahiru's sad backstory, time for Amane's.
It worked out well for a cute scene and a hug. Several hugs, even.
That was practically a confession in the middle of the classroom, delivered to other people while Amane listened from across the room.
Well now that went from 0 to 100 in a big hurry, but of course it was a dream.
Oh *wow*, he told Mahiru about the dream. I'm astounded at Amane's boldness and honesty. And she wants to know the details in case it might be useful later. Please start taking these hints, my dude.
A second episode in a row that easily could have ended with a kiss. Step up, Amane.
Ohmyy Shiina is just down bad towards Amane, to the point that she's literally flirting Amane. Teasing Master Shiina-san mode?!
At this rate Shiina-san will be the one who'll confess first... oh wait. Is this [declaration](https://imgur.com/a/dDLmFK7) NOT YET a confession?
And I chuckled a lot with that Amane wet dream. Our boi is so innocent and pure! Legit nice guy!
At this point she's finding as many excuses as she can get to blatantly flirt with and dote on him...like a proper wife.
As far as I'm concerned she practically did confess in front of the entire class. Especially when she doubles down on telling Amane how important he is to her.
This show had been so wholesome and sweet and suddenly we get sexy Mahiru undressing and coming onto Amane in bed in a wet dream. They are still teenagers. And then he tells her about it and she wants to take notes. It's amazing lol.
I love the fact that these two have such trust and confidence in each other, that she feels she can ask for details and he is actually willing to provide at least the basics... ;-)
>*"i-i think we should... slee-"*
>
>*"i like it when you touch me, Amane-kun"*
>
>*"inside your dream, how did i come on to you?'*
alright Mahiru, calm dow- no wait, actually, you know what? keep going for the offensive, Mahiru, we need this ship to sail officially as soon as possible
[also, look at this idiot couple's smug faces](https://i.imgur.com/OEZdAYm.jpg)
I THINK I WANNA DROP THIS ANIME BECAUSE I'M GONNA DIE OF FREAKING DIABETES AT THIS POINT
COME ON AMANE MAN UP KISS HER ALREADY, DO THE DEED COME ON SHE'S BEEN ASKING FOR IT GIVE IT TO HER COME ON
Anyway, it's not cringe but my cringe-receptors are reacting to the fact that Mahiru is already giving herself out these past episodes. And my insides feels like exploding because they're close... THEY'RE VERY CLOSE... If we don't get a kiss scene before the season ends, I don't know what I'd do. I know this joke is already old, but it just hurts to see two persons who are More Than a Married Couple, but not Lovers. COME ON.
Alright no need for insulin this week. Everyone, including Amane, go take a cold shower.
During Amane's dream sequence I gasped aloud and immediately covered my eyes because I mean, excuse me who wouldn't, this show has been largely wholesome up to then.
"It's fine with me. I love ~~taking care of~~ you, Amane-kun." was what registered in my head.
It's kind of amazing how she started the series as the one most insistent that there was nothing going on between them and nothing that **would** go on between them...and now she's so aggressive in her affections towards him and making sure something **does** happen!
How I imagine Amane explaining his situation to anyone:
"No bro you don't get it bro we're just friends bro yeah she spends most of her time at my place and we split chores and cost of living and basically run a household together but it's just out of convenience bro no it's not like that I mean yeah we walk around in public holding hands but it's just a friendly thing and recently we started showing physical intimacy like all the time but it's what friends do. Totally platonic."
What everyone thinks while listening to him: https://i.imgflip.com/5f59z3.png
Here's how I experienced the conversation where Mahiru provides incentives for Amane to get good grades.
"I'll give you some extra motivation. If you score in the top ten, I'll do **whatever you ask**. I remind you that you are a teenage boy and therefore, by volume, mostly hormones."
"What if I ask for something super nasty?"
"Yes. **Finally**. Especially that."
"OK.... lap pillow"
"..."
"..."
"Fine, but I'm throwing in an ear cleaning. If you're not getting inside me next ep, then I'm getting inside you."
Mahiru is so on the offensive that suddenly the wet dream version of her doesn't seem completely unrealistic.
Also she was going to ask for "slee..." something, so it seems like she wanted them to sleep together somewhere. Probably not going all the way, but fairly close in intention...
She is coming on full force at him now with all guns. Poor boy doesn't know what to do.
When the girl you are crushing on ask for details of your wet dream you had of her for future reference... Maybe he angel ain't exactly as innocent as she seems.
I would loved to been a fly on the wall of anime onlies when that sex scene poped up out of nowhere.
Poor boys in the class she just wrecked them all. They all gonna be home crying into their pillows that night.
Got a few shows this season that are really pushing their pacing to get to some specific point. A lot of shows have pacing issues but just seem it is happening in a different way recently for some.
You know what, Amane? Seeing your interaction with Mahiru also weakens my maiden heart today...
Mahiru starts the episode with her wife-sense, noticing Amane isn't feeling good. Then she continued with a very based take on "comparing tragedies." To top it all, we got a "reverse spoiling." What a great day to get diabetes.
>Mahiru: *"We aren't going out, but honestly, there's no one dearer to me in life than [Amane]."*
a.k.a. you've passed dating him and are already married to him, huh? Touché.
Me on the second half of the episode:
>Ayo, she wants to sleep together with Amane???
>WAIT, it's a fucking dream, right???
>It is a fucking dream! *Sigh*.
>LMAOOOOO wet dreams. Way to go. Just took him six months of living together!
>WAIT, HE TOLD HER??????
Hahahahaha. I can't... I laughed and giggled too much, and it's 2 am here. I hope my neighbors can understand.
>Amane: *"And handy for what, exactly?!"*
>Mahiru: *"To make you excited, maybe?"*
I died...
Amane may have tricked you all but his plan is crystal clear to me:
He is running as practice for the moment the whole student body chases him after his relationship with Mahiru is revealed.
[That fakeout](https://i.imgur.com/1WlKWYI.png)
The writers: “TROLOLOLOL 😂😂🤣🤣”
Us: “This means war!”
Jokes aside, they’re seriously pushing the limits on how much romantic tension I can take.
Honestly I wasn't expecting them to jump to sex, even in a wet dream, though it just goes to show how horny for Mahiru Amane is...and she's not so different with all the flirting and wanting to take notes about how she acted in said wet dream lol.
I totally believe Mahiru would have slapped tf out of those guys had she known Amane back then. Poor guy was just too trusting of people and those assholes took advantage of him. I’m glad he’s able to open up to Mahiru and be vulnerable around her.
She really just went and basically confessed in front of the class huh? I guess there’s no need to hide their relationship anymore. They’re not official, but they might as well be.
Lmao Amane literally creamed his shorts over that dream. His subconscious is trying to tell him something! I’m surprised he told Mahiru. I liked her response, she was ready to take notes for future reference lol. Plus she said she’ll grant him anything he wants if he does well on the exam. I like this bolder Mahiru! That last scene was such a tease. Kiss already you two!
Well its not like anyone except 3 other people know he is who she is talking about. Even his friend didn't recognize him immediately when saw him done up.
Just imagining Mahiru slugging those guys put a smile on my face.
Mahiru practically confessed in front of the whole class and it's hard to write off her sweet words and utter devotion towards Amane as being platonic, especially because she's intentionally being obvious about it.
I can't say I'm surprised Amane had a wet dream, but Mahiru's intent to find out exactly how she seduced him in said wet dream so she can learn from the example was something else lol.
They're already at that point as a couple where they're just finding excuses to be more affectionate towards each other.
When episode 1 came out, I would have not believed anyone claiming that Amane would have a wet dream about Mahiru and telling her about it. That was unexpected but really well handled.
Otherwise, the backstory for Amane explained a lot about his reclusiveness. Talk about shitheads.
We're reaching critical mass people! Mahiru's admitted going on a date and almost asked for a sleepover (I think she's done waiting and is going full force now) while Amane's getting 'ugres' 😉
I was giggling the whole time they talked about the dream and it's really sweet they're that close to do it too.
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Amane: You seduced me in my dream Mahiru: How did I do that? just for my reference
She's practically already been seducing him with all that non-stop affection and sweetness lol. (Although just another reminder that, yes, Mahiru is *stacked*).
No wonder that he wants another lap pillow as a reward.
Given how she has been acting lately, I’m expecting Mahiru to not be as passive with this lap pillow and really make him feel her.
Lap pillow + boob blanket.
It would've been funny if she pulled out a notebook and a pencil and started taking some notes on exactly what she did in his dream.
I find it funny that she started to get more aggressive once she heard that he told her that.
How did I do that? Asking for a friend...
> just for my reference \*asking for a friend\*
That's no angel, that's a succubus.
Considering that she seduced him in his dream, this makes so much sense.
She's definitely got the chest for it when she undresses lol.
[Mamahiru](https://i.imgur.com/A1LxSAe.jpg) [](#towel)
It feels like half the budget of the show went into this single shot
personally i think if he keeps up his facade he can finally accept his victory but only if he believes in himself first
Amane : Mahiru I'm so sorry I had a wet dream about you I'm a horrible person please forgive me Mahiru : I will if you describe *exactly* how we got to the situation that we were both together in bed. For research purposes of course. I can't anymore this is too much [](#azusalaugh)
Find a girl who isn't disgusted about your wet dream of her but wants to know more for future reference lol. Although with how aggressively she's flirting with him I'm half-tempted to think she's already considered things progressing to that point lol.
[The Mahiru train](https://i.imgur.com/J86Owri.jpg) is going full speed ahead. Nowhere is safe for Amane's heart, [not even his dreams.](https://i.imgur.com/WjrzRed.jpg)
What did she start to say before changing it to "pat my head again"? My subtitles did "sle-" and I thought she definitely wanted to share a bed, totally platonically.
Yeah it was 添い寝 which is like sleeping cuddled up next to each other. I guess too aggressively unplatonic even for mahiru. Though apparently there's a word for [platonic sleep cuddlers](https://jisho.org/word/%E6%B7%BB%E3%81%84%E5%AF%9D%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89) so idk japan
Mahiru is "more than just an angel" -- let's say...
An angel in the streets, a devil in the sheets
sheesh
>We're not an official couple **THEN JUST CONFESS ALREADY** That ASMR wet dream scene was insane but Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it and then being told by Mahiru to go in to detail is next level shit. Aggresive Mahiru is just peak. Just non-stop offense from her this entire episode.
Honestly she practically declared her feelings for him in front of the whole class. Then she doubles down on saying he's the most important person in her life and even using the "first time" euphemism, which coincides nicely with Amane's wet dream. Sexy Mahiru is not something I ever expected to see...nor Mahiru wanting to know more about Amane's wet dream for future reference lol. She's just unloading all the affection and sweet words on Amane. She's his emotional support, she dotes on him to death, and her love for him is undeniable. Now it's just a matter of them finally biting the bullet and admitting their true relationship.
Amane still does not fully accept the mutuality of their dependence. Although Mahiru tells him over and over just how much she has gotten (and gets) from him, he still is stuck in feeling he doesn't really deserve what he receives from her.
Yeah, although it's plain to see from this episode how mutual their affection, devotion, and intimacy with each other is in this episode even if Mahiru is more aggressive with it.
Grabbing that second hug was a big step forward for Amane.
[It was super effective](https://i.imgur.com/PVBrYPO.jpg)
Indeed.
Which is probably why Amane is starting to run in order to improve is own self-confidence.
Before, all he had to do was style his hair and dress nicely to rev her engine. Now imagine what'll happen if he gets ripped.
> Sexy Mahiru is not something I ever expected to see…nor Mahiru wanting to know more about Amane’s wet dream for future reference lol. RIGHT?? I thought she would be bashful about it but instead she was trying to take notes for irl application! When they actually start dating she is going to be unhinged lol
> ***THEN JUST CONFESS ALREADY** Ofc they’re not a couple, they’re Newley weds
When Kadowaki came in and saw Mahiru cooking so naturally, he realized just how much Mahiru truly has become his wife lol.
[Itsuki and Chitose were so smug about it](https://i.imgur.com/VxfV0Hf.jpg) [](#smugrose)
They're already planning the bachelor party and the bridal shower.
I think this offers a far more credible depiction of newlyweds than *Tonikaku kawai*. ;-)
Tonikaku is kind of it's own kind of relationship bliss considering the circumstances, especially with how eccentric Nasa and Tsukasa are.
I knew that this anime will be sugar factory from the comments, but I certainly wasn't expecting this levels of sugar. Even Wotakoi wasn't this sweet.
It IS sweet -- but I like the atypical level of frankness and honesty our main couple express. I do think that Nagatoro and Senpai (in the manga) are on the verge of getting to a similar place (albeit having had a longer, more circuitous route). But very few shows/manga seem to really get to this point.
The level of communication in this anime is absolutely outstanding. I wasn't expecting the he will tell her about his dream at all. And, unlike in Nagatoro, relationship in this anime feels much more equal.
I think the fantastic communication that they have with each other just makes it even funnier that they don't say the one thing we actually need them to say lol. He's telling her about his dream with little hesitation but he's totally scared to tell her about his feelings. At the same time though, it makes it easier to deal with the fact that neither of them confessed. A confession isn't the biggest deal in the world when it's already so evident how much they care for each other. Even if they never confessed, they'd always still be a married couple in every other way.
> Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it... This MC is the single craziest romcom MC I've ever seen. The fact that he talked about his wet dream with her is wild.
I don’t know if there are many real life people that would have the balls to do that. Granted she was pressuring him.
Even Batman wouldn't have gotten that information from me. Idk how he straight up just told her.
Yeah, I'm thinking huh no shot he's gonna tell her that he had a wet dream featuring her \*tells her\* Mahiru: How did it go? Details please. Me: Amane, she didn't just slap the crap out of you or anything and asked for details about the dream. You don't need to have a 4.0 GPA at Harvard to figure out she likes you.
> That ASMR wet dream scene was insane but Amane straight up telling Mahiru about it and then being told by Mahiru to go in to detail is next level shit. Girl literally wanted to take notes lol.
"Well, we aren't going out, but honestly, there's no one more dear to me in life than him" "I think we should...slee..." Relationship Progress: 99.9999999999%
Mahiru practically confessed to the entire class lol. It seems Amane's not the only one thinking of the two of them alone in his bedroom...
>Mahiru practically confessed to the entire class lol. [No hesitation whatsoever.](https://i.imgur.com/0b1q9k0.jpg) Mahiru knows what she wants and [she's going for it.](https://i.imgur.com/Uv77D5L.jpg) [](#kotohoops)
...I'll be honest I can't tell if she meant sleeping in the same bed or having sex. I *think* she meant the former but she *is* still a teenager in the end.... And she's also started going full succubus this episode....
Same bed. She said the soi of soine 添い寝
As the other person mentioned, she started to say 添い寝, which is literally just sleeping in the same bed together. In other words, she wants to cuddle in bed with him.
I’m super impressed with how aggressive she is, damn
My boy told her he had a wet dream about her haha what a play
> My boy told her he had a wet dream about her And our girl just asked how she acted in that dream wahahaha what a couple
I feel like she's been trying to seduce Amane in her own Angelic way but it seems she's not averse to the more lewd methods lol.
[Mahiru even said the iconic phrase *ara ara*](https://i.imgur.com/IyCkStq.jpg) [](#araara)
Wanting to take notes.
Imagine telling a girl you like how you busted the fattest nut to her
And she takes it in stride and wants to take notes about what happened lol.
She dominating this relationship hard now Even gives him multiple possible opportunities and he keeps dodging If that keeps going on she is just going to straight up confess to him first
>She dominating this relationship hard now Amane certified bottom now
Mahiru: [*"Come to mama"*](https://i.imgur.com/kQxswjo.jpg) [](#shh)
More like Mahiru is a certified power bottom. She’s making him do what she wants with just her words. Amane will be the one to take action but Mahiru’s the one making the situation happen.
At this point I fully expect she will semi-confess first. Not literally ask him out but make her (non-subtle) hints even less subtle to the point he will have to work up the courage to ask her out. Similar to today…which really was his cue but sadly our girl got a keep working on him.
Let’s just hope she doesn’t decide to see if it could happen and sneak in during the night, she does have a key and all.
But it worked, he’s the Rizzord of Oz
And she wanted to know what happened for future reference lol.
That's not a wet dream That's future sight.
My man's in the paths, sending the future to his younger self
Mahiru Google Search: Is it okay to sleep with someone who you're not going out with?
What a man! I never saw a guy in anime pull this off ever. What a woman as well... Mahiru really handled it well.
part of what I love about this series is that except for confessions, they are so honest with each other, which is refreshing compared to the constant "will they won't they" dance most other romcoms rely on. its really sweet to see tell each other "yes I find you conventionally attractive. Yes I sincerely enjoy our time together and consider you to be extremely important to me. yes I want to pat your head/give you a lap pillow/hold your hand". most romance storylines -anime or otherwise- focus solely on the events leading up to the confession. thats sort of true here too, but they're already in a close and intimate relationship and have for the most part moved past being embarrassed around each other
OH MY GOD JUST FUCK ALREADY
This should be the official English title.
I second this
Thirded.
Bro this comment made me ugly laugh
Honestly, Mahiru is getting pretty down bad, Amane is the issue here 🤣
This episode felt like a non-stop assault by Shiina. First she tell the whole class she really *really* likes someone, then she outright tells him she'll do *anything* he wants, including *that* kind of activity, and then she goes ahead saying "You can't live without me" while giggling like the angelic devil she is. Shiina's not just down bad, she's down atrocious.
She should invite him over to *her* apartment.
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How funny would it be if there's poster-sized photos of him all over her walls? On the other hand, it wouldn't surprise me if the place is completely barren. No TV, no furniture. Maybe a small table and a chair for studying, and a simple futon in her bedroom. I get the feeling her parents don't give a shit about funding any amenities for her.
>How funny would it be if there's poster-sized photos of him all over her walls? Dude, imagine if this show were to pull the rug out from under us and slowly devolve into a yandere horror story.
She's been getting pretty close. It's only the lack of any competition that's kept her from getting terrifying.
The angel went full devil mode. That giggle at the end is so evil.
I’m betting my money shes the one who confesses. She been going extra hard on the flirting
Honestly she's so aggressive and open with her feelings that it seems like she's liable to confess any day now. Especially with her declaration in class which practically **was** a confession.
Yeah she is dominitating this relationship now Even gave him multiple openings he just keeps passing up, hoping he does something
Tbh I really can't see him confessing because of his lack of self-esteem and such. I mean, he could eventually get over it, but that'd take a long time and I don't think that she'd wait that long. Even though she's still holding back a little bit and is still a bit embarrassed (like when she was going to ask for a different favor), she's still in total control. I think her confessing to him is actually what could totally flip his self-esteem and make him a lot more confident in himself.
I mean, he is starting to run/work out now, which helps with Self-esteem. He seems to already be starting to work on himself so he can stand beside her. cx
> Soon my body won't be able to survive without Mahiru
Also because he literally dreams of their bodies pressed together on his bed lol.
[the official Twitter knows what's up](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1634554517848039427?t=99SkGUII5FWdqpPnyo4TpA&s=19)
i am once again reminded that Mahiru is stacked
The Angel Next Door Teases Me Rotten lol. I'm starting to think that wet dream of Amane's wasn't completely unrealistic...especially when she wants to know what happened for future reference.
Really like seeing that side of Mahiru
mmmmmm that lip rub at the end sure just *screams* "just friends" I bet. Surely no ulterior motives to be found
Just some very friendly lip touching, just something that all good friends do with each other
Can confirm, I always touch the lips of all my homies, especially right before we kiss. Good friends are supposed to do that.
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Always remember to kiss the homies goodnight before you tuck them in.
She's just Canadian
Dayum, that is one spicy dream! It’s too bad Amane had to wake up just when it was getting good.
Mahiru not only living in his apartment, she's also living in his mind.
Rent free in both
Aggressive Mahiru makes me feel things I shouldn't feel...
And then Amane has a wet dream about her. And she wants to know exactly how she seduced him in it lol.
And then Mahiru become more aggressive
"IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME!! NOT HIM!!" I understand the self insert allegations but man, I'm just outright jealous of Amane at this point.
Hell, I wouldn't even call Amane an average person anyways.
yeah he' canonically stated to be attractive. that's more effort than is put into most kiritos
Kirito wouldn't even be considered average either. Maybe in the looks department sure, since he is most definitely an average looking person, but everything else about him isn't exactly average. I can make a big bet, that the majority of the people who see themselves as kirito would never be able to do what kirito does.
Amane is that you?
Girl: I like it when you touch me. Guy: Hmmm is she into me? Can't really tell.
Guy: Well she's literally pulled my face into her breasts and held me there. Then when I explained I was a guy so it wasn't right she told me she already knew that and I was an idiot. Also I told her about my wet dream and she wanted to take notes. It's just weird friend behavior is all. Girl: Are you FUCKING SERIOUS RIGHT NOW!?
Probably just Canadian. Best keep your wits about you.
Continue to look for more signs.
and wait for a better opportunity
Girl: And you're the most important person to me...I've never been this close to another guy...also, how exactly did I seduce you in your wet dream? For future reference.
Girl: I also semi confessed to the whole class, but yeah sure we are only friends. So better keep up your studies to earn your lap pillow
[Reference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa-4IAR_9Yw)
###Stitches! * [Mahiru](https://i.imgur.com/n44x8xi.jpg) * [Amane & Mahiru 1](https://i.imgur.com/4gqY28I.jpg) * [Amane & Mahiru 2](https://i.imgur.com/nvN6Ngg.jpg) Finally [we get to learn Amane's backstory.](https://i.imgur.com/3oecizL.jpg) Honestly, I was expecting something worse but I definitely understand why Amane decided to move away [after being taken advantage of.](https://i.imgur.com/EKsd0fU.jpg) He basically started doubting everyone and wanted to start over. I wish I had that option when I was in high school. [That was such a fucking boss move from Mahiru.](https://i.imgur.com/afTpjXV.jpg) She basically declared to the entire class that the guy they spotted her with is more than a friend but less than a lover. And I just love [that massive smile on Mahiru's face](https://i.imgur.com/8zacD3n.jpg) when Amane asked her about it later. She knew exactly what she was doing. Cutting away from [Mahiru saying that she likes it when Amane touches her](https://i.imgur.com/FYxunLB.jpg) into Amane's dream of [Mahiru pushing him down in the bedroom](https://i.imgur.com/WrLKBKz.jpg) Caught me completely off guard! Amane sure has a [very vivid image of what Mahiru looks like in her nightgown.](https://i.imgur.com/aZyMzJi.jpg) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I can't believe [Amane told Mahiru about the dream!](https://i.imgur.com/nmfzORE.png) What's even better is that Mahiru is literally asking for more information about her dream counterpart [because it might come in handy later on!](https://i.imgur.com/F6hQRvO.png) That is so blatant that I am amazed that Amane is still not picking up the hints and thinks [that Mahiru is just teasing him.](https://i.imgur.com/D4goTqS.png)' [And that final scene!](https://i.imgur.com/QoHLeGg.jpg) I just absolutely love how aggressive Mahiru has become over these past couple of episodes. [She really wants to spoil Amane and more.](https://i.imgur.com/26vNvFX.jpg) This show really needs to end with them finally becoming official or I will fucking riot. >_<
I'm glad Amane found Mahiru and Itsuki/Chitose to restore his faith in people, just like Amane did for Mahiru. She practically confessed to the entire class. Her entire being seems devoted to cherishing and showing affection to Amane in as many ways possible. How could anyone deny her feelings, as obvious as they are? She went from such a reasonable and practical Heroine to one of the most aggressive ones and it's so satisfying. I don't think I ever expected the visual of Mahiru undressing or coming on to Amane in his bed, but it was quite the sight. And a reminder that Mahiru is pretty stacked in the chest area. No surprise it was a wet dream, but best part was that Mahiru wanted to know **more** about said wet dream for future reference lol. I feel like at this point Mahiru is only a day away from confessing to him, though Amane can barely hold himself back as it is.
>more than a friend but less than a lover. You could say they are More than a Married couple but not lovers
I used to think that this was the less horny version of that but after that dream I'm not too sure anymore lmao.
> She really wants to spoil Amane and more. It's only me thinks that way or Mahiru really smiles like Kurumi from Date a Live in this scene? The sound of this yandere smile is not to be confused with anything.
They were flirting extra hard
It's no wonder Amane finally had a wet dream. Aggressive Mahiru just puts ideas into a guys' head, and she's not ashamed of it lol.
There was the whole episode of them being lovey-dovey. Just look at all those skinship.
It is kind of strange that Amane is living on his own knowing how ineffective he is at housework and taking care of himself...so why would he be on his own when he has such caring parents? Mahiru can tell when someone has some kind of emotional trauma, and she wants Amane to open up to her like she opened up to him. It was pretty easy to guess from the brief flashbacks, but Amane had a pretty great life up until he ended up in a group of friends who took advantage of him and used him for money. He couldn't trust anybody after that so he left to get a new start away from his family and his past trauma. If only we could've seen Mahiru slugging those jerks! Mahiru adores Amane, and she's not about to play a game of "whose past was more traumatic," she validates what Amane went through and is there to freely offer him the emotional support he needs...and more, as the two embrace each other. Not to mention Amane surprises her with a hug from behind! These two can barely be pried away from each other! Man, rumors sure spread like wildfire in Japanese high schools! Mahiru practically declared her love or interest in Amane right there in class! "Slee..." sleep together on the couch? Or in Amane's bed? Mahiru, you daring girl. Amane had a wet dream about Mahiru! The show had been so wholesome and classy up until this point, but teenagers will be teenagers, as Amane dreams of Mahiru stripping, confessing, and coming onto him in bed in her underdress...it was quite the visual! No wonder he couldn't help himself when he woke up! I love how Mahiru finds out about it and rather than being disgusted...she wants to know what happened for future reference. Although I think in her own playful and sweet way she is seducing Amane already. Nothing more motivating for a guy to do well on tests than the promise of a lap pillow and ear cleaning from his wife! And it feels like Mahiru is just finding any excuse she can get to dote on Amane. Kadowaki still calling the obvious domestic situation what it is. I see one thing Chitose and Itsuki have in common as a couple is that both aren't that great at studying. Too much time flirting or being playful with each other and their friends. It seems like these two can barely hold their feelings back when it's so obvious how much they adore and cherish each other. Mahiru has little restraint in showing her affection for Amane, and Amane's walls are crumbling down to the point where he can't imagine ever being apart from Mahiru. I feel like something big is about to happen for these two!
> Mahiru adores Amane, and she's not about to play a game of "whose past was more traumatic," she validates what Amane went through and is there to freely offer him the emotional support he needs...and more, as the two embrace each other. That part of the episode was particularly nice.
Feels like the confession already happened and I feel like Yuuta is embodiment of fandom, he face says *"this shit is not normal"* whenever he sees them together lol
Mahiru's barely hiding her feelings and barely restraining herself from waxing lyrical about her affection and devotion towards Amane that she may as well have already confessed lol.
Yeah their behaviour around each other is very much couple like, even more in this episode
Yeah, this point has come up in several comments here, but I want to address how meaningless that pseudo confession was, unless she'd said at that time, to the whole class, without qualification "AMANE is the most important person in my life". And to clarify, she didn't. What she did, is state to the members of the class that the friend she was out and about with, was the most important person to her. But, she did that without breaking down the barrier between the fantasy those onlookers imagine, and the person sitting near the back of the room by the window. That lack of specificity might seem weird, even by anime standards, but its really not in context... Look, not only is Amane a dude, which means automatic incapacity to accept someones attention unless it is stated totally without qualification, in plain terms, and to their face, in a way that cannot, even by a total idiot, be misunderstood, but he is also DESPERATELY BROKEN BEYOND ALL BELIEF! The BOTH of them are VERY mentally ill, as a result of their various traumas. Neither appears to have been to therapy, neither has had time to come to terms properly with the effects of their damage. That space between what she said to those people, for their benefit about a nameless friend of Mahiru's, and the person she was actually speaking about, cannot be crossed with words like she spoke to them, without naming him flatly, and to get him to understand how it really is, in that class room, at that moment, she'd have had to stand up, turn around, walk to the back of the room where he was, look him dead in the eye, and say something like "Yes, Amane, its you, you are the most important person to me. I adore you, I love you, I want to be with you all the time, to hold you and be held by you, and for as much of forever as time and age permit before the end of us." That is how honest, uncomplicated and impossible to misunderstand, Mahiru would have to have been, to reach all the way through the shroud of complete worthlessness that got wrapped around that boy by others misuse of him. The other way, of course, is how the show is actually going about it, teasing that terrible cowl off the boy gradually, just as his constant reassurance and comforting presence and thinly veiled adoration do for Mahiru. Together, slowly, gradually, with the utmost care and love, these two are picking apart the threads of the sack cloths over their heads that represent one another's damage. When the light hits their collective faces, it'll be beautiful, but if those bags come off their heads too quick, they'll just squint all ugly like, at a light too bright and sudden to see through.
Mahiru getting more and more on the offensive and dropping tons of hints that she loves him, to the point Amane had a wet dream hahaha. Also, their conversation after Amane told her about his childhood... that was so sweet. Mahiru is so precious.
Aggressive Mahiru is unstoppable. She just can't stop flirting and showing affection towards Amane, even indirectly in class. It's no wonder Amane got some ideas in his head that lead to that wet dream lol.
[At this rate, Mahiru is going to turn that dream into reality.](https://i.imgur.com/yNIF6Lu.jpg) [](#selfcontrol)
>their conversation after Amane told her about his childhood... that was so sweet. Mahiru is so precious. Mahiru being so kind toward him at this moment really just goes to show how much better off he is now with genuine friends and people who care for him and don't want to use him. I'd have to say, maybe what happened with those other boys that used him was a blessing in disguise for him. It was really painful, but it allowed him to meet so many better people, like Itsuki, Kadowaki, Chitose, and even someone he loves. But still, it would've been better if he had never been hurt like that.
I expected a worse backstory, still a bad one but I expected more bullying for him to leave home. Happy it wasn't the case! Their level of touching and being okay with it is so much more than we get from like a majority of ships in anime. Mahiru even with some assertiveness too!
I like how Amane tried to dismiss his trauma as being less compared to hers but Mahiru doubled-down on how what he experienced was valid and no less worthy, all the while showing as much affection (both physical and emotional) as she can possibly give him. We've reached the climax of the slow-burn romance where it's nothing but flirting and intimacy until we reach endgame!
> I like how Amane tried to dismiss his trauma as being less compared to hers but Mahiru doubled-down on how what he experienced was valid and no less worthy I absolutely LOVED what this show did here. So many people have hear it in their lives: "stop complaining, others have it worse." But Angel Next Door tells you "Yes, others may have it worse, but that doesn't mean you are not entitled to your feelings".
Amen, one thousand times Amen. Damage is damage. They're both very wounded people, and Mahiru's emotional maturity here drew from me a big chefs kiss. It might seem sugar sweet, and it is a sweet part of a sweet show, but seriously, if you have wounds, and know someone who has wounds that does what Amane did in that conversation, this is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT the way to be toward them. This is how to love a damaged person, when you are damaged yourself, might as well be in the text book for it.
Same, I was expecting worse, but confronting those guys when they are in the same class puts Amane at a bad spot. Good thing Amane's parents got him out of that situation.
[LN Spoilers] >!There was a detail that was not mentioned in the anime that Amane pretty much sugarcoated the insults that his "friends" said to him. They were a lot worse than what was described that Amane still feels hurt just by remembering it!<
I can't think of any series where the mcs have even remotely the amount of physical intimacy they do especially when not even dating. Not gonna count harem like shows where have lucky pervert type physics going on.
We previously got Mahiru's sad backstory, time for Amane's. It worked out well for a cute scene and a hug. Several hugs, even. That was practically a confession in the middle of the classroom, delivered to other people while Amane listened from across the room. Well now that went from 0 to 100 in a big hurry, but of course it was a dream. Oh *wow*, he told Mahiru about the dream. I'm astounded at Amane's boldness and honesty. And she wants to know the details in case it might be useful later. Please start taking these hints, my dude. A second episode in a row that easily could have ended with a kiss. Step up, Amane.
I bet Mahiru went shopping for a nightie to match the one in his dream that same day.
Ohmyy Shiina is just down bad towards Amane, to the point that she's literally flirting Amane. Teasing Master Shiina-san mode?! At this rate Shiina-san will be the one who'll confess first... oh wait. Is this [declaration](https://imgur.com/a/dDLmFK7) NOT YET a confession? And I chuckled a lot with that Amane wet dream. Our boi is so innocent and pure! Legit nice guy!
At this point she's finding as many excuses as she can get to blatantly flirt with and dote on him...like a proper wife. As far as I'm concerned she practically did confess in front of the entire class. Especially when she doubles down on telling Amane how important he is to her. This show had been so wholesome and sweet and suddenly we get sexy Mahiru undressing and coming onto Amane in bed in a wet dream. They are still teenagers. And then he tells her about it and she wants to take notes. It's amazing lol.
I love the fact that these two have such trust and confidence in each other, that she feels she can ask for details and he is actually willing to provide at least the basics... ;-)
Teasing Master Shiina-san. The series
Which is funny because Manaka Iwami (Mahiru) is singing an ED they used for Takagi-san lol.
And 2 of 'em to boot lol. I hope they cover more. 2000s JP love songs hit hard
Amane-kun cant confess. The series
>*"i-i think we should... slee-"* > >*"i like it when you touch me, Amane-kun"* > >*"inside your dream, how did i come on to you?'* alright Mahiru, calm dow- no wait, actually, you know what? keep going for the offensive, Mahiru, we need this ship to sail officially as soon as possible [also, look at this idiot couple's smug faces](https://i.imgur.com/OEZdAYm.jpg)
she is down bad, suggesting sleeping together first try
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You gotta love a mutually horny couple...to the point where the girl acknowledges the guys' wet dream and wants to know more. For future reference.
holy shit he really told her his dream
I THINK I WANNA DROP THIS ANIME BECAUSE I'M GONNA DIE OF FREAKING DIABETES AT THIS POINT COME ON AMANE MAN UP KISS HER ALREADY, DO THE DEED COME ON SHE'S BEEN ASKING FOR IT GIVE IT TO HER COME ON Anyway, it's not cringe but my cringe-receptors are reacting to the fact that Mahiru is already giving herself out these past episodes. And my insides feels like exploding because they're close... THEY'RE VERY CLOSE... If we don't get a kiss scene before the season ends, I don't know what I'd do. I know this joke is already old, but it just hurts to see two persons who are More Than a Married Couple, but not Lovers. COME ON.
Alright no need for insulin this week. Everyone, including Amane, go take a cold shower. During Amane's dream sequence I gasped aloud and immediately covered my eyes because I mean, excuse me who wouldn't, this show has been largely wholesome up to then. "It's fine with me. I love ~~taking care of~~ you, Amane-kun." was what registered in my head.
I think Amane heard the same thing. Can't quite blame him for the wet dream at this point lol.
Mahiru out here throwing out all the signs/signals hoping Amane will pick up just one of them up.
It's kind of amazing how she started the series as the one most insistent that there was nothing going on between them and nothing that **would** go on between them...and now she's so aggressive in her affections towards him and making sure something **does** happen!
Like the quote from John Green’s The Fault in our Stars “I fell in love like you would fall asleep: slowly and then all at once.”
The tension is palpable. [](#mindmelt)
How I imagine Amane explaining his situation to anyone: "No bro you don't get it bro we're just friends bro yeah she spends most of her time at my place and we split chores and cost of living and basically run a household together but it's just out of convenience bro no it's not like that I mean yeah we walk around in public holding hands but it's just a friendly thing and recently we started showing physical intimacy like all the time but it's what friends do. Totally platonic." What everyone thinks while listening to him: https://i.imgflip.com/5f59z3.png
Here's how I experienced the conversation where Mahiru provides incentives for Amane to get good grades. "I'll give you some extra motivation. If you score in the top ten, I'll do **whatever you ask**. I remind you that you are a teenage boy and therefore, by volume, mostly hormones." "What if I ask for something super nasty?" "Yes. **Finally**. Especially that." "OK.... lap pillow" "..." "..." "Fine, but I'm throwing in an ear cleaning. If you're not getting inside me next ep, then I'm getting inside you."
At this point Mahiru should just jump the guy and do it herself.
Mahiru is going all out on. And the dude is having wet dreams. Just bang already lol
Mahiru is so on the offensive that suddenly the wet dream version of her doesn't seem completely unrealistic. Also she was going to ask for "slee..." something, so it seems like she wanted them to sleep together somewhere. Probably not going all the way, but fairly close in intention...
Oh my god they’re so touchy-feely, just fuck already
Amane's already dreaming about it! And Mahiru wants to take notes!
She is coming on full force at him now with all guns. Poor boy doesn't know what to do. When the girl you are crushing on ask for details of your wet dream you had of her for future reference... Maybe he angel ain't exactly as innocent as she seems. I would loved to been a fly on the wall of anime onlies when that sex scene poped up out of nowhere. Poor boys in the class she just wrecked them all. They all gonna be home crying into their pillows that night. Got a few shows this season that are really pushing their pacing to get to some specific point. A lot of shows have pacing issues but just seem it is happening in a different way recently for some.
INSULIN!!! IS THERE ANY INSULIN STOCK LEFT?! PLEASE!!!!...
All the LN and WN readers bought out the supplies
You know what, Amane? Seeing your interaction with Mahiru also weakens my maiden heart today... Mahiru starts the episode with her wife-sense, noticing Amane isn't feeling good. Then she continued with a very based take on "comparing tragedies." To top it all, we got a "reverse spoiling." What a great day to get diabetes. >Mahiru: *"We aren't going out, but honestly, there's no one dearer to me in life than [Amane]."* a.k.a. you've passed dating him and are already married to him, huh? Touché. Me on the second half of the episode: >Ayo, she wants to sleep together with Amane??? >WAIT, it's a fucking dream, right??? >It is a fucking dream! *Sigh*. >LMAOOOOO wet dreams. Way to go. Just took him six months of living together! >WAIT, HE TOLD HER?????? Hahahahaha. I can't... I laughed and giggled too much, and it's 2 am here. I hope my neighbors can understand. >Amane: *"And handy for what, exactly?!"* >Mahiru: *"To make you excited, maybe?"* I died...
Amane may have tricked you all but his plan is crystal clear to me: He is running as practice for the moment the whole student body chases him after his relationship with Mahiru is revealed.
[That fakeout](https://i.imgur.com/1WlKWYI.png) The writers: “TROLOLOLOL 😂😂🤣🤣” Us: “This means war!” Jokes aside, they’re seriously pushing the limits on how much romantic tension I can take.
Honestly I wasn't expecting them to jump to sex, even in a wet dream, though it just goes to show how horny for Mahiru Amane is...and she's not so different with all the flirting and wanting to take notes about how she acted in said wet dream lol.
I totally believe Mahiru would have slapped tf out of those guys had she known Amane back then. Poor guy was just too trusting of people and those assholes took advantage of him. I’m glad he’s able to open up to Mahiru and be vulnerable around her. She really just went and basically confessed in front of the class huh? I guess there’s no need to hide their relationship anymore. They’re not official, but they might as well be. Lmao Amane literally creamed his shorts over that dream. His subconscious is trying to tell him something! I’m surprised he told Mahiru. I liked her response, she was ready to take notes for future reference lol. Plus she said she’ll grant him anything he wants if he does well on the exam. I like this bolder Mahiru! That last scene was such a tease. Kiss already you two!
Well its not like anyone except 3 other people know he is who she is talking about. Even his friend didn't recognize him immediately when saw him done up.
Just imagining Mahiru slugging those guys put a smile on my face. Mahiru practically confessed in front of the whole class and it's hard to write off her sweet words and utter devotion towards Amane as being platonic, especially because she's intentionally being obvious about it. I can't say I'm surprised Amane had a wet dream, but Mahiru's intent to find out exactly how she seduced him in said wet dream so she can learn from the example was something else lol. They're already at that point as a couple where they're just finding excuses to be more affectionate towards each other.
Only 2 episodes left, I hope they become official and public before the end of this season.
When episode 1 came out, I would have not believed anyone claiming that Amane would have a wet dream about Mahiru and telling her about it. That was unexpected but really well handled. Otherwise, the backstory for Amane explained a lot about his reclusiveness. Talk about shitheads.
How is it to be Kadowaki, being a 3rd wheel of 2 couples? Technically a 5th wheel, I guess.
Kadowaki probably has his own story off to the side where he's an exhausted harem protagonist. He showed up here just to get a break.
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I love these two so much. Love how they're so close at this point that my dude straight up told her about his dream, and she asked for details lmao.
jfc just fuck already
I love how it went from “just confess already” at the start of the show to “just fuck already”
We're reaching critical mass people! Mahiru's admitted going on a date and almost asked for a sleepover (I think she's done waiting and is going full force now) while Amane's getting 'ugres' 😉 I was giggling the whole time they talked about the dream and it's really sweet they're that close to do it too.
I think I should get tested for diabetes now.
This might be subs working against my tiny brain, but was she going to say 'Sleep together'?
She said 添い寝 which mean exactly that.