XL Boss Episode 8: Accept My Overwhelming Feelings.
Manga chapter 15-16
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.4
45 Fans
5
4
3
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1
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XL Boss Episode 8: Accept My Overwhelming Feelings.
Manga chapter 15-16
Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 7Next: EP →
OSHIMETER
7.4
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sailor_galaxia_390
saki blushing over the confession was way more adorable than the rest of the show and you can tell she is starting to see him as more than just an xl test partner
zashiki_zenin_96
I keep coming back for the ridiculous premise but the way Sudou actually expressed his feelings this time caught me off guard. It started as this weird part-time job review thing and now I am actually rooting for them to be a real couple because he seems so sincere when he talks to Saki. The animation is decent for a short but the chemistry carries it.
zelda
sudou acts so tough at the office but seeing him go full soft mode for saki in this episode was actually kinda sweet and it feels like they are finally getting somewhere
calamity_ganon_297
Sudou staring at her while she tries to hide her face is so much better than the actual spicy stuff and seeing him show some actual heart changed how you look at him
hollow_ichigo
I really didnt think Sudou would actually get all emotional about Saki like that and it made the whole condom testing thing feel way more like a real romance than I expected
piccolo_protector
Watching the demon boss actually lose his composure because of how much he likes Saki felt so special and it made all the previous teasing feel way more intentional
sharp_279
The tension in the room when Sudou stopped being a jerk and started being a man in love was so thick and Saki totally didnt know how to handle the sincerity
hari_257
Saki getting so overwhelmed by Sudous confession was so relatable and the way he wouldnt let her look away while he talked about his heart was intense
deku_285
Sudou usually acts so cool and collected so seeing him drop the act and actually get vulnerable about his feelings for Saki was a huge change of pace, it makes their whole arrangement feel more meaningful than just a way to test those condoms, and it was nice to see Saki finally realize that he actually cares about her as a person
buruburu_blade
I liked how he didn't just stay the demon boss role today, and hearing him admit he has feelings beyond the physical stuff made me see him in a totally different way
rimuru_ruler_151
That confession scene felt so heavy compared to the usual comedy and Sudou looking into Sakis eyes while he spoke about his feelings changed the whole tone of their relationship
rubeus
It made me melt when Saki realized he wasnt just teasing her and seeing her face go red while he poured his heart out was the best thing in this show so far
sk8head
The way the atmosphere shifted when they stopped joking around was a lot and Saki looking so flustered by his serious face was definitely the highlight of the night
kitto_katsu
Sudou grabbing her like that and finally saying he has real feelings made the whole dynamic feel way less like a weird job experiment and it actually felt like a real romance for once
takerofsouls321
I really didnt expect Sudou to get all sentimental like that after all the testing scenes and seeing him actually try to express how he feels about Saki was actually kind of sweet
vile_tyrant_juju
that scene where he pinned her against the wall because he was jealous of the client talking to her was way more intense than the previous episodes and the voice acting really sold it
romani_274
my face was getting so hot when he grabbed her hand and said he was doing this because of his actual heart instead of just the product testing and the romance is finally starting to feel real
giovanni
Sudou acting like a man who wants her instead of a boss, and just dropping the professional act for Saki was a huge turning point
vincentblack
you could really feel the tension when Saki tried to pull away and Sudou just doubled down on his feelings and the animation for the spicy parts was surprisingly decent for a short
izayoi_259
I can't believe how possessive Sudou got in the office storage room and it actually made me blush seeing him lose his cool like that over a simple misunderstanding with the other guy
EPISODE CONTEXT
Following Episode 7's confrontation with lingering misunderstandings between Saki and Keisuke, this finale serves as the direct culmination of every emotional thread the series has laid down. As the eighth and final episode, it closes the loop on their workplace romance arc with no successor episode to set up — the focus is entirely on resolution. This is the endpoint of Saki and Keisuke's full journey together.
QUICK TAKES
sailor_galaxia_390
saki blushing over the confession was way more adorable than the rest of the show and you can tell she is starting to see him as more than just an xl test partner
zashiki_zenin_96
I keep coming back for the ridiculous premise but the way Sudou actually expressed his feelings this time caught me off guard. It started as this weird part-time job review thing and now I am actually rooting for them to be a real couple because he seems so sincere when he talks to Saki. The animation is decent for a short but the chemistry carries it.
zelda
sudou acts so tough at the office but seeing him go full soft mode for saki in this episode was actually kinda sweet and it feels like they are finally getting somewhere
calamity_ganon_297
Sudou staring at her while she tries to hide her face is so much better than the actual spicy stuff and seeing him show some actual heart changed how you look at him
hollow_ichigo
I really didnt think Sudou would actually get all emotional about Saki like that and it made the whole condom testing thing feel way more like a real romance than I expected
piccolo_protector
Watching the demon boss actually lose his composure because of how much he likes Saki felt so special and it made all the previous teasing feel way more intentional
sharp_279
The tension in the room when Sudou stopped being a jerk and started being a man in love was so thick and Saki totally didnt know how to handle the sincerity
hari_257
Saki getting so overwhelmed by Sudous confession was so relatable and the way he wouldnt let her look away while he talked about his heart was intense
deku_285
Sudou usually acts so cool and collected so seeing him drop the act and actually get vulnerable about his feelings for Saki was a huge change of pace, it makes their whole arrangement feel more meaningful than just a way to test those condoms, and it was nice to see Saki finally realize that he actually cares about her as a person
buruburu_blade
I liked how he didn't just stay the demon boss role today, and hearing him admit he has feelings beyond the physical stuff made me see him in a totally different way
rimuru_ruler_151
That confession scene felt so heavy compared to the usual comedy and Sudou looking into Sakis eyes while he spoke about his feelings changed the whole tone of their relationship
rubeus
It made me melt when Saki realized he wasnt just teasing her and seeing her face go red while he poured his heart out was the best thing in this show so far
sk8head
The way the atmosphere shifted when they stopped joking around was a lot and Saki looking so flustered by his serious face was definitely the highlight of the night
kitto_katsu
Sudou grabbing her like that and finally saying he has real feelings made the whole dynamic feel way less like a weird job experiment and it actually felt like a real romance for once
takerofsouls321
I really didnt expect Sudou to get all sentimental like that after all the testing scenes and seeing him actually try to express how he feels about Saki was actually kind of sweet
vile_tyrant_juju
that scene where he pinned her against the wall because he was jealous of the client talking to her was way more intense than the previous episodes and the voice acting really sold it
romani_274
my face was getting so hot when he grabbed her hand and said he was doing this because of his actual heart instead of just the product testing and the romance is finally starting to feel real
giovanni
Sudou acting like a man who wants her instead of a boss, and just dropping the professional act for Saki was a huge turning point
vincentblack
you could really feel the tension when Saki tried to pull away and Sudou just doubled down on his feelings and the animation for the spicy parts was surprisingly decent for a short
izayoi_259
I can't believe how possessive Sudou got in the office storage room and it actually made me blush seeing him lose his cool like that over a simple misunderstanding with the other guy
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