This episode had no business being so damn funny 😂😂

Can you believe someone on bluesky said that straight guys who like shows such as Takamine-san are… queer 🤣

One of his best traits is he never pretends to be anybody but himself and that’s likely why he was able to gain Anna’s favor.

His father is mostly absent from the picture, so we don’t know a whole lot about him, but it could explain Ichikawa’s feeble nature around women.

The relationship with his sister is the typical sibling rivalry with him being the one catching most of the flack. The relationship with his mother is a bit hostile as well because what kid refers to his mother as a hag?

He’s kind, considerate, and a bit protective; lives with his mom, who works part-time, and his sister. Their dad stays in another town, which suggests his parents are separated, divorced, or there’s some other family dynamic at play.

He’s a harmless and pretty smart kid who can be quite cold and awkward, often saying things without realizing their impact.

Typical of boys his age, he’s quite aware of Anna and his growing feelings about her. He’s no Casanova yet he’s completely won over Anna in spite of being oblivious to it.

He’s a teenage boy who’s secretly infatuated with Anna, a girl in his class.

He often spends time alone in the library reading (e.g. Murder encyclopedias), doesn’t posses many friends, and overwhelmingly pessimistic. Manga titles like Baki are his favorite.

Really? I like it so far. It’s funny.

And the very first episode revealed how obsessive she was over Shirota to the point she willingly blackmailed him just so he would stay around her.

I think she exhibits a little of both but favors being a yandere more. The episode where Shirota’s friend Ellie came into the picture brought out a strong sense of jealousy from Takamine.