If you like episodic anime with multiple short stories, this one fits. The humor is classic middle school teasing - messing with your crush. The animation is cute and clean, with an old-school feel. Nishikata keeps trying to outsmart Takagi. Let’s see when he finally succeeds.

peanuts

7 mo

Verified

Funny way to start the season. Takagi and Nishikata’s dynamic is adorable! The animation is super clean and the pacing feels like a breezy summer afternoon. your crush's name on eraser reminded of school days. A cozy, wholesome anime to watch.

sebas

7 mo

Verified

The way Takagi keeps teasing Nishikata with small pranks is very funny. And he always tries to get revenge but ends up getting outplayed every time haha. It also made me reminisce about the things we used to do back in grade school. The playful teasing and innocent crush vibes

Episode Context

A warm and immediately charming series premiere that wastes no time establishing its signature formula. Four bite-sized vignettes introduce the central dynamic: Takagi, a sharp and perceptive middle schooler, effortlessly outmaneuvers her seatmate Nishikata in a series of playful exchanges, while he fumbles through every attempt to get the upper hand. The tone is pure sweetness without being saccharine, light comedy built on precise timing, expressive reactions, and the unspoken tension of a crush neither character fully acknowledges. Pacing is relaxed and episodic, with each segment functioning as its own self-contained mini-story. Expect no dramatic stakes here, just the gentle pull of two characters whose chemistry is obvious from the first scene. Shin-Ei Animation delivers clean, expressive character work that lets every smirk and blush land perfectly.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 8, 2018

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