English Dub Review: The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague “Lost in Amusement Park”

Overview (Spoilers Below):
A considerate gift from the section chief leads to a double date at an amusement park.

Our Take:
Himuro has gotten yet another surprise at the end of last week’s episode. His chief, a descendant of the Buddha, gave him two tickets to a cat-themed amusement park which, to be fair, is just as rewarding, if not better, than getting a raise. However, instead of hanging out with his manager, Himuro uses this opportunity to hang out with Fuyutsuki again. Of course, considering how much Fuyutsuki adores cats, how can she not say no to that offer?
However, they’re not the only ones attending the park, as Komori and Saejima also join in on the fun. As a result, we’re getting the show’s first dose of double dating, with the entire episode centering on the work buddies spending the day at an amusement park. But, of course, it wound up being as awkward as the colleagues’ previous “dates”, mainly for Komori and Saejima, who are separated by Himuro and Fuyutsuki when the latter two stopped to help the lost child. Although, this resulted in Saejima and Komori being on their own awkward date.
However, as awkward things get between the employees, especially Komori and Saejima, this episode retains the adorable charm that comes from their personalities, even in a crowded amusement park. One example of this involves Fuyutsuki and Himuro staying to help a young girl separated from her parents. Fuyutsuki offers to stay beside the girl in the Lost Child Center until her parents arrive, with Himuro following suit due to his admiration for Fuyutsuki’s kindness. Of course, this also led Himuro to help an injured boy, resulting in Fuyutsuki commenting that he’ll make a great father. It would be cool to have a father like Himuro. Just imagine the many snow days his kids will receive because of his magic. The episode also expands upon Himuro’s high appreciation for Fuyutsuki, which helped him feel more comfortable around crowds. That’s more than enough for me to root for their relationship.
“Lost in Amusement Park” doesn’t feel lost in its sea of rom-com tropes. Instead, it rides with them to provide a fun and serene get-together with the work buddies. The scenes with Himuro and Fuyutsuki are always a delight to watch without being too corny, and Komori’s nervousness toward Saejima is quite humorous. The latter could mean that the fox girl’s relationship with her human colleague could be something worth looking forward to as well, which I don’t mind if their chemistry continues to be enjoyable. This is another episode that retains the irresistible appeal of this surprisingly cute icy fantasy rom-com series, and I hope it continues in its second half.