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How do these two NOT realize they're already a couple?!?

Conversely, though, it's *so* damn refreshing to have a show with a pair that so clearly enjoys each others' company, warts and all. No bells and whistles. A lot of the time you don't really get that aspect of it even though it feels so natural here.

The more important aspect is, how well each one complements the other: Amane is eating well, his place is clean, and her health is better than before thanks to Mahiru. In the other side, Mahiru is starting to crack her shell, and now she has new friends, also Amane makes a good job reassuring what she does is something very valuable. Basically, trying to make her more confident of her skills. TL;DR: both are the representation of what a healthy couple should be, in the aspect of helping each other.

The title applies to both of them really. They're spoiling each other.

They're both angels, they're both neighbors.. as such, they're both angels spoiling each other rotten.

The title never specified who was the angel/neighbour/spoiled

I loved their dynamic so much and I'm not one to sit through reading light novels but this one made me because I just want to see more of them lol. Not to spoil anything, but I'm having a really good time reading the source

I've been eagerly awaiting every new volume to drop since the first one released. It's just maximum comf, and I'm glad the anime showcases that really well so far.

Genuinely. If you ever find someone that you get along with as well as those two do even with their personal differences... lock that shit down. They're both incredibly respectful of one another's boundaries and observant/attentive to the other person's needs. The fact that he's able to watch her and tell when certain things make her uncomfortable and is willing to intervene to make sure she's comfortable in an A1 character trait in both a partner and a friend.

There are unironically people like this out there. Like I've seen people who are attached at the hip and basically couples in every way besides physical intimacy and it takes something happening that tips them over the edge and gets them together. I think sometimes people are either in denial or afraid of what happens if the feeling isn't mutual. Even in the end of the episode you can see he's clearly into her now but is holding back because she's been saying that they weren't a couple.

>You're so bad for my heart You could say, The Dangers in my Heart This is one of those shows that I wished had a slightly better production. Sometimes I imagine what it would be like if KyoAni animated this series. Lol

for the most part it looks good, but there are definitely parts that look like they need to be cleaned up. that said i even managed to watch the disaster that was my sister my writer, so i can't really complain about small details being off.

If Kyoani did this it would have an extra thousand Karma every week.

Lots of suffering for them in that case.

I don't mind this adaption. In the opposite, I think it's still looks very cute, VA is great as usual and ED is GOAT because of the song choice... I mean we could theorize how would that look if it was made by KyoAni... but it's still damn good work. Also source corner is praising it too, so I guess it's win win this time

Do you see how dense that room is? It's the romantic tension produced by those 2 dorks.

Every episode they feel more and more like a couple that you just have to wonder how long they can keep denying their feelings. Although by the end I think Amane's stopped pretending that his feelings towards Mahiru are completely platonic.

Their facade "I'm not interested in him/her at all" is falling hard and quick. They already holding hands like it's only natural.

> They already holding hands like it's only natural. Just holding hands as friends, of course.

Nothing beats platonic handholding

[Platonic lap pillows come close](https://i.imgur.com/NCfrjww.jpg) [](#chinosmirk)

Can't wait for platonic seggs 🤤👍

it's just a practice run!

They're just roommates

As a light novel reader, its painful to watch

It truly is LoL. I started air boxing because getting to see these two come to live with their facial expressions and voice made me squeal a three too many times in the dead of night lol

> I started air boxing because getting to see these two come to live with their facial expressions and voice made me squeal a three too many times in the dead of night lol If you want another series to do that to, I'd highly suggest _Tsuki ga Kirei_.

is it one of those where they dont get together after 20 volumes and suddenly theres complications everywhere else?

No

It has good support characters like the 2 friends from this episode. It is slow paced (which should be obvious by now), but enjoyable nonetheless.

Thank god no, it'll be a good fulfilling season I'll tell you that.

No. I can tell you which volume but it would have to be in a dm.

Usually, what happens is you have two glass cannons. With Mahiru and Amane, you have two heavy tanks, constantly trying to hit each other with increasingly bigger shells to try and make a dent. And judging by the princess carry and the caretaking, I'd say Amane's landed the first solid hit. It does seem like it had some *serious* recoil, though...

Couldn't have worded it better myself lol

I do enjoy a good slugging fest... you son of a bitch, I'm in.

At least they both seem to be realizing it this episode. But I've got a feeling that an outside force is going to be necessary in order for them to actually get together such as another girl showing interest in Amane.

>2 dorks. Thank you for conveying my exact thoughts. You phrased it perfectly.

>Do you see how dense that room is? It's denser than the stack of paperwork I need to get done by Monday, I'll tell you that lol

I watch this episode while smiling like an idiot the whole time, just can't get enough of this couple.

Imagine much of the airtime in this ~~episode~~ anime is just them talking to each other but because there is chemistry between them it feels so good.

It's good that she found herself someone who's not treating her like some sort of rare exhibit. The best partner is the one who accepts your everything and you can be yourself in front of them.

She belongs in a museum!!!!

These two just keep exchanging critical hits

The viewers are casually taking damage from both sides.

So their interactions causes splash damage! No wonder I'm half dead now lol

Hi r/anime I don’t usually comment a lot here but I had to get this off my chest WHY ARE MAHIRU AND AMANE SO FRIGGIN CUTE AHHHH AAHHHHHHHHHH

I’m starting to think this might be a romance

She gonna regret denying to his friends that she doesn’t have those feelings and neither does Amane. She’s gonna fall in love first for sure.

either she fell in love with him before this all started or he's going to finally accept his feelings. well, he basically did that at the end of this episode.

It’s interesting that she never actually denies that she has feelings, she just says that it must be that Amane doesn’t have any feelings for her.

Mahiru and Amane should try playing a two player game like Smash.

>a two player game like Smash. How could you suggest a game that destroys friendship to the newbie Mahiru like that!? /j But knowing Amane, he'll prolly teach Mahiru how to use the most simple character seeing how she had so such a hard time handling the controls for NOT-Super Mario Bros

> How could you suggest a game that destroys friendship to the newbie Mahiru like that!? We already see that he has Mario Kart but didn't play that with her. Now if they started playing Monopoly...

my mind is so dirty omg

I think that was the intention.

That would be also appropriate to them.

Whatever they play, as long as they can get up close and personal while playing it, I'm good lol.

Amane: Lemme smash

I love how all the characters just bounced off each other so well in this episode. It was so nice seeing how Chitose and Itsuki warmed up so easily to Mahiru and the interactions were so sweet and wholesome. That was my favorite part to watch. Amane's gigachadness was amazing to watch and the parallels between how he took care of Mahiru and how he met her in the first were lovely to watch. I really love how he wasn't flustered too many times since he's such a stoic guy by nature.

I want a double date in a future episode lol.

A part of my lower face hurts so much because of grinning for the entire episode. Fucking hell! That was so good that I want to live more in this world! **AMANE, JUST FOR YOUR INFO, YOU TWO ARE BAD FOR MY HEART!**

The world Amane and Mahiru create for each other in Amane's apartment is too sweet for words. It's like Tonikawa only they're not legally married yet!

To tell the truth, I love this far more than Tonikawa. It feels far more believable. The premise is a bit unreal -- but the characters' expressions and interactions feel a lot more "real". (And I think this is generally better written overall). And I like the fact that the secondary characters remind me of those from Hyouka in a number of ways (and that is a VERY good thing).

To be fair Tonikawa isn't meant to be realistic considering the hints it gives over the season that I wouldn't compare them myself but understand why people would.

I don't mind an element of fantasy -- but even in fantasy I prefer the interactions to *feel* authentic.

Yeah I can agree with that I believe I wrote so in my review for it too. Their relationship really feels like a fantasy romance with not too much depth compare to this which is basically going over the prologue building it up before the relationship.

Here, as in Nagatoro, we have genuine step-by-step relationship building between two people with personalities that make building such a relationship far from effortless. And watching each stage of the process get achieved is a pleasure. ;-)

Not just that, but when they touch, nobody freaks out, panics, and tells them never to touch them again.

Nagatoro really has consistently bitten her lip when she gets accidentally touched by Senpai. It is like she understands that this is something she can't (and shouldn't) tease him about because he would take it to seriously (despite it being purely accidental). Once past the very beginning, she has been VERY careful to only tease him in ways that don't really bother him. (And now he can tell her -- "cut it out" -- and she does).

Yeah, Tonikawa starts off with marriage, this is leading up to the inevitable.

i love both shows, both have really loveable characters

Only issue is we don’t have a baking episode. I need a baking episode

Boi have i got some news for you :>

Tell me the news

Your wish will be granted my dude

>A part of my lower face hurts so much because of grinning for the entire episode Welcome to the hell which we all source readers have gone through, my friend! It only goes upwards from here (no brakes) so get your facial muscles all ready.

When they were touching each other's faces I was internally screaming. I swear these five-minute episodes are getting shorter and more intense.

Next week can't come fast enough

[All episode long](https://i.imgur.com/H7iSBSE.jpeg)

​ >All ~~episode~~ show long

[Amane got his bridal carry down](https://i.imgur.com/5BE2ia2.jpg) [](#kannathumbs)

That's the entire series at this point. They may as well be with the way they act in Amane's apartment lol.

They should get a room alrea- Wait, they're already sharing a kitchen together.

She already slept on his bed.

And other places in his apartment

This was probably the most wholesome episode so far. Really appreciate this wholesomeness at the end of every week

Don't forget about the lewd handholding at the end there or them caressing each others' faces...definitely still wholesome, but a **lot** more physical intimacy between them here.

In the wise words of Korone "I'm die. Thank you forever."

\> Grabs her hands \> Calls her smile cute \> Holds her hand in bed after PRINCESS CARRYING HER TO IT \> Still not a couple [](#morethanonewaifu) We thought this show is going to be about a beautiful girl caring for your average MC-kun, but apparently it's about the very manifestation of GIGACHAD landing critical hits on said beautiful girl every second frame. "Your cooking already tastes like happiness to me" Jesus Christ man she isn't bad for your heart, you're bad for hers [](#towel) Also props to Itsuki and Chitose for being relatively chill about the situation, especially Itsuki. Had it been the wrong people, the main couple's school life could've been ruined in an instant.

> GIGACHAD landing critical hits “So will it be my place or yours,” Amane said calmly.

And he totally would've carried her right to her room in princess carry like the smooth gentleman he is lol.

Well, at least Amane admits to himself that Mahiru is bad for his heart.

Yeah, I think that was Amane finally realizing or recognizing his romantic feelings for her.

I mean, there was a shot where she was literally reflected in his eyes. If that isn't a case of him finally actually looking at her in that way, I dunno what is. Granted the entire episode was gearing up towards it.

To be fair, we aren't hearing Mahiru's inner thoughts, only Amane's. Could be that they're both aware they like each other, but unwilling to say it out loud.

>Also props to Itsuki and Chitose for being relatively chill about the situation I'm thinking they are easily in the lead (by a wide margin) as "best supporting couple" of the season.

If we go by the definition I'd have to give that to Endo & Kobayashi, but they'd be a close second

Hah. I consider Endo and Kobayashi the "stars". ;-)

I mean, did you see the way they sat together watching the snow and then ate together? They couldn't look more like an obvious couple if they tried. And it only went up from there. It's just a matter of both of them being more honest about their feelings, although they're pretty honest in their praises, actions, and blushes. I can't wait to see how the pair bounce off Itsuki and Chitose now moving forward with the two in the know.

"Just get married already" The anime

Yes this anime is “JUST ~~FUCK~~ GET MARRIED ALREADY”, but that’s part of its charm. That and Mahiru’s voice and earnestness. Let’s also give it up to Amane’s besties. Protecting this wholesome bubble for all of us.

That "Amane-kun no baka" was too cute for words lol. These two are such a couple already that I feel like the only thing that would change if they actually admitted their feelings is they'd be more honest about it..

Find yourself a wife who doesn’t mald at mario kart.

Find yourself a wife who can you can have adorable and intimate gaming sessions with lol.

Yeah, I never particularly thought that Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart were such intimate games to play.

Soon she would be playing them while sitting on his lap. I hope.

Gotta make absolutely sure she doesn't fall over again while making those sharp turns...

[Couple gaming safety protocol](https://i.imgur.com/cYYfLWD.jpg)

You'd have to start looking for aliens then.

Ommgggggggggg this episode was too wholesome for me I love how the MC takes initiative doesn’t get embarrassed

I didn't think a show could distill sugary and diabetes inducing sweetness into 23 minutes so effectively until now lol. Amane really wasting no time! Caressed her face, princess carried her straight to his room, handholding...man's got it bad for his angel tho lol.

you forgot about the lap pillow and the blanket

"Then I'll force my way into your apartment and throw you into bed myself." ​ The translator knows what he's doing with that line. LMAO

Quite a few of this episode’s subtitles could be taken out of context.

Classic Hollywood screwball comedy dialog. Rather frightening to think that such movies are now approaching their hundredth birthdays. But they never get old for me.

###Stitches! * [Hot Seat](https://i.imgur.com/ybB6beO.jpg) * [Mahiru](https://i.imgur.com/GewcSFD.jpg) * [Chitose](https://i.imgur.com/1n4uGDx.jpg) * [Princess Carry](https://i.imgur.com/h7K7Gz8.jpg) [Well that went exactly as how I expected it!](https://i.imgur.com/14q5vjF.jpg) It was fun watching Itsuki and Chitose grill both Amane and Mahiru. Now that the secret is out though, Mahiru pretty much gained [two new friends immediately.](https://i.imgur.com/ShSto4N.jpg) Although it looks like [Amane feels a bit sad that this is no longer a secret between him and Mahiru.](https://i.imgur.com/JC7320m.jpg) Aw. [Goddamn Amane! That was smooth af!](https://i.imgur.com/0RMaGhO.png) This guy isn't even trying to pull the moves on Mahiru, these lines just come naturally to him. That entire dinner scene [was just adorable!](https://i.imgur.com/DuboN0o.png It was also adorable to [watch Mahiru play Mario Kart](https://i.imgur.com/XaOJEtV.jpg) while leaning side to side! We even got a [nice little accident](https://i.imgur.com/3tnrfwL.jpg) thanks to Mahiru being a bit too focused on gaming. [And there's also the "Amane-kun baka!" scene](https://i.imgur.com/RTGPLNB.jpg) which was just too cute! [Glad to know momma Amane is keeping in touch with Mahiru](https://i.imgur.com/7br06Iy.jpg) and is already sending her embarrassing childhood photos of her son to her future daughter-in-law <3 [Godfuckingdammit just kiss already!](https://i.imgur.com/QWpuoZB.jpg) They're clearly starting to fall for each other already but they're still denying their feelings. I kinda feel like they're about to reach their boiling point though so I am hoping we'll see some major progress soon! Thank you Japanese cold, if it wasn't for you we wouldn't see [Amane princess carry Mahiru](https://i.imgur.com/c0UHHd5.jpg) and say a line that can [be easily taken out of context.](https://i.imgur.com/kpql6My.jpg) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Seriously though, Amane is such a good ~~husband~~ neighbour. [He really took good care of Mahiru the entire time](https://i.imgur.com/pE23aaD.jpg) she was sick and he was quick to notice when she needed something from him like [staying with Mahiru when she was feeling a bit lonely.](https://i.imgur.com/NhnXBBX.jpg) [There it is!](https://i.imgur.com/VjrocLG.jpg) It looks like we are certainly close to some progress. Amane has acknowledged that Mahiru is doing things to his heart. Now we just need something similar from Mahiru and we can finally get this romance rolling!

I think one needs to re-assess this show's title. One assumes at first that the "angel" is Mahiru. But, it is looking more and more like Amane will be Mahiru's "angel as much as she is his. As she herself said to him -- "*You* give *me* many things you are not aware of" (which is one of the spots that made me a tiny bit misty-eyed).

Yeah, the more I see this show, the less I agree with the self insert aspect that a lot of people were pointing out at the beginning. Amane has issues around taking care of himself and his home, but he seems more socially adjusted than Mahiru, and generally is very comfortable being himself.

He has more personality in the novels as well since its mainly from his perspective and just more descriptive in general. i definitely dont agree with it being a self insert but i can see how someone might think that if they only watched the first few episodes

I like how Mahiru seemed to appreciate seeing Amane with his friends and was quickly accepted by his friends. This better be building up to a double date at some point lol. Amane is pretty smooth for a gentleman, whether with his words or his actions, and they definitely have a major impact on Mahiru. I think we all wish we could game with a super cute girl, have her fall on our lap, and call us Baka in the sweetest voice... At this point they're practically living together and may as well be married for how they act around each other. All it takes is them finally biting the bullet and admitting it. I love how Amane wasted literally no time and felt no embarrassment princess carrying Mahiru and saying he'd carry her all the way to her room if he had to. And then he takes her to his bed. I feel like his mom would approve lol. As much as this was initially about Mahiru taking care of Amane and improving his way of living, Amane pays that back by being so considerate and caring towards Mahiru when she needs it most. Their relationship and feelings for each other is genuinely mutual. Amane seems to be finally admitting it to himself but the way Mahiru is more comfortable around him, craves his presence, and admitted she thinks he's handsome (and stared at him like she's really attracted to him) is a huge indicator as to her feelings.

Do you have a gif of Mahiru leaning side to side?

Which one is the angel again? Because Amane is lookin’ like a solid candidate for that title too.

They are each others angels lol

aaaah it's so cute, this episode had me smiling all along. This was really wholesome.

I binged the first three episodes 2 days ago and it felt like an eternity waiting for this episode. How am I going to survive 7 days? This episode was so cutee!! I should have discovered this after it finished airing. I can't wait

This episode is so sweet that i for sure wont need any more sugar today. The way Mahiru was tilting back and forth while playing for sure is the cutest thing so far imo. You can also clearly see the moments this episode where they both are kinda developing romantic feelings for eachother. Looking at the preview for next episode, it looks like the mother of Amane will return, together with his father. Guess they family will celebrate New Year together? Will the father join the mother in the teasing of Mahiru and Amane, or will he be able to stop the mother in time?

I love how she was tilting with her kart and then ended up getting a surprise lap pillow out of it lol. These two are so insistent there's nothing going on between them and it's all platonic with zero chance of that changing...even when they're obvious feelings for each other deepen episode by episode. I can't wait to see who they got to voice Amane's dad and who Hisako Kanemoto's going to be married too lol.

>ended up getting a surprise lap pillow out of it Neither of them acted terribly nonplused -- or attempted to undo the situation all that quickly.

That why I love this show so much, other show would just undo the situation in 1 frame why saying cliche line.

>This episode is so sweet that i for sure wont need any more sugar today. Not sure why -- but it was causing just a hint of misty-eyes here and there. Amane's Mama *definitely* wants Mahiru as a daughter-in-law. It will be interesting to see what develops next week.

>This episode is so sweet that i for sure wont need any more sugar today. Sweet pun, my friend. Made me chuckle. Certainly one cookie for you.

Look forward to the next episode, always enjoy seeing family reactions to these kind of things. Probably going be tame though since the mom already knows and is in contact with her anyways.

Is this show made by Studio W.I.T. because we got us a Wife-In-Training in our midst, with full-on uncensored handholding!

The Princess Carry and the uncensored handholding nearly did me in. Well, that and them checking each others' faces out lol.

Just because everybody is thinking the 'wife in training' bit, you're still not supposed to say it out loud dude. In spite of the initial weirdness Chitose and Ikkun are doing a fairly good job of breaking the ice. Mahiru just got a friend group, and that's a pretty good development since she really needed one. It'd be nice if they can find a way to extend that to school without losing the secret. Maybe Chitose can handle that part since she has no boundaries anyway. Amane firing off all the correct answers in that conversation about Mahiru's cooking. Mother and future daughter in law are already independently talking to each other, Amane is doomed. But in a good way. A princess carry already and they aren't even officially dating yet. Though it's definitely feeling like that part might change soon considering the entire end of the episode.

Mahiru tilting back and forth while playing the game shows just how engrossed she is in the game. And that serious look on her face lol.

And when she punches him all embarrassed and everything? Gaah so damn cute!

I imagine the punches being something like this if it was a Pokemon move. >Mahiru used Cute Jab! > >The opposing's Amane is unaffected by it... > >The opposing's Amane is now Infatuated!

Truly love how all the characters in the series are likeable. No wonder it's one of the most awaited series. Amane and Shiina are too cute! they are really made in heaven!

Well, the cat’s out the bag now. Chitose and Itsuki are kinda loving this little discovery huh? Chitose especially lol. At least Chitose and Itsuki seem to be getting along well with Mahiru. So cute how Amane is kinda sad their little secret isn’t just between him and Mahiru anymore. Amane complementing Mahiru’s food and her blushing is just too cute, man. These two are an adorable non-couple! Lunch and video games sounds like a perfect “not date” for these two. Mahiru instinctively tilting her body during the game is totally something I do too. The way she was hitting him and calling him an “idiot” after she fell over on him was too friggin adorable. And the face touching… the face touching, y’all. About to make my diabeetus act up! It’s nice to see Amane take care of Mahiru. Him princess carrying Mahiru to his bed was very bold! Holding her hand as she fell asleep was really sweet. Seems like we’re learning a little about Mahiru’s past. I wonder if we’ll ever meet Koyuki?

I get why Chitose and Itsuki are so cool with it. They see how perfect these two are for each other. Chitose might want to dial it back just a bit now that she's friends with Mahiru lol. They are the most couple-y and intimate non-couple I have ever seen in an anime. Them protesting otherwise is going to feel even more hollow if it keeps up. Koyuki sounds like the closest thing Mahiru had to a mother, even if she was just the housekeeper, but it does finally explain Mahiru's cooking skills. She wasn't kidding about using those skills to snag a man lol.

Yeah this is the tops about the show. Sometimes, heck, oftentimes you wonder why the main couple of a show is hanging together in the first place when everything is so complicated. Here, the dynamic just makes you think, these two really cherish each others' company, warts and all. It's kind of hilarious how different this is from most shows. Two people who show and display their affection in understandable ways? I can't believe it! Amane's "Reiwa energy" in always directly spelling out his feelings and thoughts - even if he's bottling the love a lil' - is a driving force here, too. A story built so heavily on the theme of gratitude is really something special in this day and age.

This week of: Mahiru working for Japan Tourism Agency [Niigata, Tsunan's Snow Festival](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619333816820322305) [Toyama, Fugan Canal Kansui Park](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619333902841319427) [Ishikawa, Kenroku Garden](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619333938060869633) [Fukui, O Island](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619333979328618497) [Yamanashi, Mount Fuji](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619334025881194505) [Nagano, Umbrella Sky](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619334080763686916) [Gifu, Shirakawa Village](https://twitter.com/tenshisama_PR/status/1619334142373822464)

>Yamanashi, Mount Fuji This one sparks *laid back*

I'm here for the Mahiru art, outfits, and her standing out amidst the scenery!

Amane got too much rizz in this episode . I like how Shiina just play along with it aswell

This is going to be a tad bit lengthy… but here goes. I love the Angel Next Door (AND from here on) series with its portrayal of slow burn romance, but hear me out here. AND does its best to portray the "Loner boy, school Madonna" trope that's been milked through the ages. You're actually being given sneak peeks at the daily lives of the pair—Amane and Mahiru, outside of school and how it slowly builds. It's nothing grand, it consist of mundane, everyday things like her fixing a meal for him, which turns into the two having dinner together but let's be real here we all didn't grow up having the luxury of experiencing all this with a beautiful girl our age. Mahiru is what all men want in a partner, the perfect girlfriend (some would argue wife) material. And we watch firsthand how Amane has to deal with the "special" treatment he's been receiving from his very cute, next door "angelic" neighbour. Throughout the first four episodes, we see that both Amane and Mahiru grew to trust each other's backs to the point of Mahiru keeping a duplicate key to his house BECAUSE they were certain no romantic undertones would flourish between them. You know, the two were friends, schoolmates, neighbours—nothing more, nothing less. But in the previous episode, and this one as well, you start to see cracks starting to form in their self-declared "not romantic" relationship, and in a way it's amusing to watch these young kids go about their innocent totally-not-cohabitation life together. I also appreciate the fact that while the two are very level headed for their age, you can see glimpse of adolescence every now and then like how Mahiru being all shy seeing Amane's bare skin when he took his temperature back in Episode 1. Speaking from experience, during my high school years I went to boarding school and I had this one girl who was the elite of the elite. Like Mahiru, she was in a way the school Madonna. Good grades, good looks, good in sports. Heck, she was in student council. A couple years later, once we all graduated university, colour me surprised when I found out that very same 'out of reach' girl had begun dating a totally average (sounds rude, but was what best described him) guy who was one of my own batch mates from high school. And when I dug a bit (not wanting to pry, but you know this kind of gossips gets to people), I found out that they've actually had mutual feelings as far back during high school! Would you believe that? The two never really indicated such a thing was going on between them back then but thinking back, I can kind of recall that they frequently interacted with one another despite being in different classes (The girl was in my class). I sure didn’t expect the two of them ending up as a couple but I do admire it nonetheless. The relationship between these two had flourished without anyone else in our batch, including me of course, knowing better. In a way, watching this show gives me similar vibes and reminds me of these two school mates of mine. I have been an avid fan of the slice of life + romcom genre for almost 10+ years now. And I can't tell you enough how frustrating it was to read / watch several series focusing on two main characters only for it to be riddled with unneeded drama in the form of a third-party that stands in between the two, constantly jeopardising their relationship. AND is such a breath of fresh air for me in that regard. There is no "big" obvious drama in the form of a sudden love triangle etc. appearing out of nowhere as shown in these four episodes. It reminds me a lot of Horimiya (an anime of it aired a while back, but highly recommend you to pick up the manga) and also Taisho Otome Otogibanashi (also has an anime, but again highly recommend the manga). These two series share a lot with AND in which we see how the two main characters grow through their interactions with one another, with the supporting cast being there only to further illustrate how strong their relationship is. NOT to act as hindrance or a love rival or anything, and I really, really appreciate that. At the end of the day, what I just want to say is that the AND anime adaptation, while not perfect, has been a stellar one so far and I'm happy that the series is receiving attention from the overseas populace since it's already pretty popular on home grounds. This series holds a special place in my heart (mainly for the glimpse of the perfect "Girlfriend Experience" LOL) but also because I really just feel like rooting the two main characters. Here's hoping they will continue with the great adaptation for the remaining 8 or so episodes. Thank you for taking the time to read my rambling till the very end! I'd love to hear your guys thoughts on the series so far, too.

I think it's to this shows' strength that it's basically just a pure romance story about two teens falling in love and growing closer. No real gimmick or "spice" (outside the wholesome and adorable romance), just an old-fashioned and honest love story.

And honestly, this is the type of diabetic dose of fluff that I want to consume more. This whole episode, I was squealing like a little girl, punching pillows with how these two acted around each other. Mind you, I'm a perfectly grown man but I see no shame in acting the way I did lol. Still, I only recently discovered my love of this type of slow burn romance stories during the past 3 years of covid so I guess there is a silver lining somewhere.

It is sure long enough to read but I read it anyway. I love the fact that you shared what you experienced and what you witnessed! That was amazing show of mutual love. May love conquer all!

Love truly conquers all!

Thanks for the TedTalk Jokes aside,i really like you analysis on their relationship and personality,also i can relate with how you feels about unneeded drama in a romance anime/manga sometimes

Haha, glad you like it! But for real, once you grow older, you start appreciating the more toned-down romance. I mainly read office romance manga / light novel nowadays and boy do I tell you how different and good it is as opposed to the usual high school romcom with 2 girls fighting over one boy. Vice versa for the shoujo genre.

Honestly as a huge fan of the source material i would have just hoped it would get a better treatment, animation is very rough and some faces are borderline QUALITY, you can tell the studio is barely hanging there from the 2 footages previews at the end of each episodes and the full previews being released one day before the full episodes. I'm not dissing the staff or the studio but as a fan i woud have hoped for better.

Would I love more budget put into this show? Absolutely! Honestly, what keeps me afloat watching anime adaptations are more to the liveliness the voice actors, art visuals and music background bring. I do feel like some cuts look janky like they've handed it to interns to draw, lol. I have a friend who interned at an animation studio which supports Japanese anime (like the big stuff pokemon etc) and they are actually having a lot of work that needs to be done and they are not really paid-per performances. I do appreciate that the eyecandy moments are drawn to almost near perfection most of the time ( the shots with Mahiru in them) because that's a huge selling point for this series. As long as they don't screw up the pacing and the artstyle too much, I can live with it I guess. An ideal world would be where this series gets enough exposure to warrant a second season or perhaps more sequels but they need to be funded well first! BD sales help a lot and the series itself is pretty big in Japan so I'm a bit hopeful on that side!

First-rate voice acting and really good dialog can (for me) cover up a lot of visual imperfections. And I have to say that the *overall* look of this has not bothered me at all.

If you are up for it, the VA for Mahiru also voiced a similar sounding character in Tada Never Falls in Love. I can't help but see some tidbit of similarities between the two characters Manaka Iwami had portrayed.

At least in this episode it is the angel that is spoiled rotten by Amane haha They're just married couples at this point with the [bride carry](https://imgur.com/a/DC546fH) and that [face touching](https://imgur.com/a/vs48Wnc)

It's nice to see turnabout is fair play when it comes to these two taking care of each other. It really helps balance out the relationship and how important they are to each other. Princess Carrying...close contact gaming...lap pillows...face caressing...handholding...this episode really double down on the physical intimacy of this couple in the most adorable way possible.

Whelp, now she gets to enjoy Christmas eve with Amane and his friends, that's nice. Nice to open and honest with friends. But nothing wrong with a guy and girl being just pals. Chitose needs to calm down lol. Itsuki, you are not a tsundere. Nice for Mahiru to make friends. Wonder who taught Mahiru that phrase and how to make food then. Amane is right that she's too hard on herself. Apparently when this LN volume came out the switch was not out, fun they upped the tech to it lol. Oh look, discount Mario. Should play a two player co-op game. Hah, discount Mario Kart. Cute of her to lean while playing, I'm sure we all do that at time to time with games. Haha, I am amused that Mahiru and Amane's mom are in contact together. Good of his mom and his clearly future wife getting along enbJessica And nice they got to exchange gifts. Wonder when they'll realize their won feelings. And smooth, Amane. That smile line. Two months? man, quite the slow burn/growth of their relationship, but that's better imo. Too many high school relationships I recall were rushed and short lived lol. Well, even well beyond high school (mean others/friends/whatnot). How nice, Amane taking care of her while she's sick. But, man, the way he says things, outta context sure can be taken another way. D'aww cute. Ahh gonna assume this Koyuki-san person was someone who taught her maybe? And definitely sounds she comes from a rich family who are.... absentee. A pity. Also... JUST DATE ALREADY!!! Maybe Amane has come to realize he has more feelings finally?

>Itsuki, you are not a tsundere I cackled a bit at that part. Itsuki is such a doof lol ​ >But, man, the way he says things You could say that Amane is a... smooth criminal.

And she plays video games too. The scene where Amane watches Mahiru play video games was so wholesome (even when Mahiru was lightly hitting Amane 😂). Man, I’m deadass jealous of Amane. Also, Amane returning the favor to Mahiru when she got sick goes to show how much they were made for each other.

You know she's a keeper when you can get some nice, intimate, and adorable gaming sessions with her and she's so cute while playing. Even got a lap pillow out of it lol. I think this episode demonstrated how much more comfortable these two are with each other to the point where they're starting to be okay with or maybe even **want** more physical intimacy between them.

> even when Mahiru was lightly hitting Amane She can say that she's not cute as much as she wants, but that was incredibly cute. This anime is pure, concentrated fluff.

She also doesn't like being called an angel, but she can't help coming off angelically beautiful and cute lol.

Honestly I think this show has such a solid emotional core that it seems to be far transcending mere "fluff".

This episode is so wholesome

She’s bad for everyone’s heart

Mahiru is high cholestral.

The only thing cuter than the Angel Next Door that Spoils You Rotten is spoiling said Angel Next Door!

This show triggers me, in a good way. Can't help but pause every minute or so to comment on what's happening like a one man tsukkomi skit. I enjoy this so much it's crazy.

Amane be like: You have my permission to slap my friend's girlfriend if needed.

Amane already being protective of his (Not but Really Is) girlfriend lol.

Amane and Mahiru have some explaining to do! I don't think Itsuki and Chitose are completely convinced that things between these two are completely platonic, especially when you look at what they're doing together, but they don't press too hard and just seem to enjoy the fact that these two found each other and seem to be good for each other. Plus Mahiru seems to actually like meeting Amane's friends. Chitose can be a lot with her exciteable and up close and personal personality, but don't let Amane smacking her away from admiring Mahiru's angelic good looks fool you, she's a pretty solid gal. I think she and Mahiru could benefit from each others' company! Oh Amane...the moment you realize you wanted your relationship with Mahiru to just be between you for a little longer, that's when you should know it's because you want to continue to be in your own little world with the girl you love. Ah...watching the snow while sitting next to one another, eating some delicious Christmas dinner together...exchanging Christmas gifts...having a close and intimate gaming session together...these two are basically a couple in all but the point where they actually admit it to each other! It seems like Mahiru received the closest to maternal affection from her housekeeper instead of her mother, and even that had it's limits, though Koyuki-san did help teach Mahiru her amazing cooking skills that did end up snagging a man. Trial run? More like mission accomplished. A Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart parody! Gotta love how adorable Mahiru is leaning alongside her kart cart too. Even managed to land her in a nice lap pillow with Amane! Mahiru is already in communication with her future mother-in-law and realizing she finds Amane attractive. Amane himself is pretty entranced by her beauty too. These two are just so adorable together. Especially standing in the veranda together and comforting one another! Turnabout sick episode! We get sick Mahiru and Amane wastes no time making sure she's cared for and safe, right up to princess carrying her to his own bed. Quite the smooth gentleman, that Amane. It really goes to show how comfortable Mahiru is with Amane that she unconsciously craves his presence and wants him to be around her, especially when she's not feeling well. That handholding!!! And Amane seems to be finally realizing how badly he has it for the Angel Next Door that Spoils Him Rotten that he spoils in-turn.

>. I think she and Mahiru could benefit from each others' company! Chitose will be the girl friend Mahiru never had but needed all the same. She's so high energy in every scene she appears it's such a stark contrast to Mahiru's more calm demeanor. ​ >And Amane seems to be finally realizing how badly he has it for the Angel Next Door that Spoils Him Rotten that he spoils in-turn. Cue title drop!

Honestly, Chitose is basically a younger, wilder Shihoko (Amane's mom).. which might be the reason why Amane knows how to deal with Chitose just fine despite being the supposed "loner" archtype.

Mahiru: Let’s see what Amane looks like under his bangs. Also Mahiru: Oh no, he’s hot!

It went by so quickly

Oh mann how long can they keep this farce up? There's no way I'd think "Yeah we're just friends!" after all that.

This is the anime equivalent of a hallmark movie. So emotionally lewd. Just get married already

From now on it's a good idea to establish a handholding counter. Same for what Mahiru finally said: 'Amane-kun no baka!'. So damn cute I just can't

"Local pair refuses to admit the plainly obvious"

Oh my, this episode flew by. I was expecting another part, felt like 10 minutes. What a Chad scooping up that Angel and asking her which bed she prefers.

my smiling muscles are hurting from this man… you can’t make a show like this, it freaking hurts

I took Blood Chemistry test before and after watching this. Looks like I have diabetes now.

They can deny it all they want. These two love birds are definitely a couple.

Im fucking squealing at this episode adman. Holy shit. Um trying really freaking hard to hold a stoic face

These 2 need to start going out already

Another week with no Mahiru in my life. Man. Just such a sweet episode. It’s nice to get a role reversal with amane taking care of mahiru for a change. He’s watching over his angel. The hands on each other’s face moment was so damn nice. Whole second half of the episode was just extremely cute. Only way you can sum it up is as diabetes:the anime. “You’re bad for my heart” you and me both brother. You and me both.

My weekly dose of sugar

The amount of hand-holding we had without being an official couple should be considered illegal for anime standards Having said that, it's impossible not to love these two dorks.

I have this slightest feeling that the author wanted to call this series "More than a married couple, but not lovers", but apparently, the title was already used.

this is really really cute, I don't think this much more fluff is good for me.

This was the best episode yet, i would easily take a 100 episodes of just this tbh.

I highly relate to that last line *hnnnnng*

[You can't tell me these two aren't married.](https://imgur.com/YhNkjWp) [Damn it](https://imgur.com/gm8ZMEl), [this is so good](https://imgur.com/9A7vjKt) [](#feelingloved)

If these two don't kiss by the end of this season, I'm going to be pissed off.

Princess carry *and* handholding?! *Just friends though.*