OverviewAfter their movie date, Sae once again realizes that unless she expresses her feelings, Kamishiro will never notice them. Learning from Hisui that the school festival is a time for love confessions, she decides to tell him during the after-party. While preparing for the event, Sae finds Subaru’s painting vandalized, and the situation makes her look like the culprit.Our Take Picking up from the previous episode, we gravitate towards the rising emotional tension between Sae and Kamishiro, using their recent movie outing as a quiet catalyst for Sae’s growing resolve, while the upcoming school festival gives her room to develop at her own pace. Light interactions with Ayukawa, Mio, and Sui add humor, warmth, and gentle support, reinforcing both the shifting group dynamics and the subtle swirl of early romantic feelings, all while highlighting Sae’s gradual, quietly determined growth.Much of the episode’s charm comes from the ensemble itself, as Ayukawa’s candid interest in Sae sparks a subtle rivalry that pushes Kamishiro to confront emotions he still struggles to articulate, while Mio and Sui remain steady emotional anchors who challenge and support Sae in all the right moments. Izawa injects chaotic comedic relief often at his own expense, but even his antics help underline themes of vulnerability, jealousy, and the messy ways teenagers navigate affection. Overall, this chapter sets the stage for the final stretch of the season, with only three episodes left to bring closure to the emotional threads forming around Sae and Kamishiro, and it does so by focusing on atmosphere, character growth, and a rising sense of anticipation. Blending light comedy with gentle romantic tension and the buzz of the upcoming school festival, the episode builds steady momentum toward Sae’s long-awaited confession. Through small gestures like sharing food or quietly helping with class duties, the cast deepens its interconnected bonds, adding warmth and personality while setting the stage for bigger emotional shifts still to come.