English Dub Review: Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki “Sometimes the main character can’t enter the village of another species on his own”

Overview

Fumiya Tomozaki and Mizusawa scope out a girls’ school festival (and its girls). Tomozaki has a deep discussion with Fuka the author. And Mimimi drops a social truth bomb…


Our Take

This time around, Mizusawa invites Fumiya to attend a cultural festival at a girls’ high school, showcasing his effortless charm and conversational skills by effortlessly obtaining contact information from girls at the event. Tomozaki, in awe of Mizusawa’s social prowess, reflects on his progress and struggles with sociability. Despite Mizusawa’s seemingly casual demeanor, he has been quietly observing Tomozaki’s efforts to improve and find fulfillment in life, offering well-meaning advice along the way.

Throughout the festival, Tomozaki’s social interactions are a mixed bag; he is talkative and engaging with those he’s comfortable with but struggles in unfamiliar social settings. Despite this, he manages to complete his tasks and reflects on his evolving feelings towards his classmates, particularly Kikuchi and Minami. However, a surprising plot twist leaves him uncertain about his next steps…

Overall, this episode serves as a decent filler, contributing to Fumiya’s character personal progress in unexpected ways. Exploring Narita’s school culture festival offers valuable insights, highlighting strategic approaches to navigating social dynamics. Although Narita isn’t among the girls Tomozaki can choose from, his interactions with Fuka and Minami reveal the gradual changes of his social growth. As Tomozaki faces his first love confession, the question remains: how will he respond to this new development?