Overview Roles are assigned in the class play, and Kikuchi goes in a new direction while revising her script; as research, she wants to know more about Hinami…Our TakeDuring preparations for the play, Fuka finds herself brimming with inspiration as the cast is finalized. Meanwhile, Fumiya and Minami delve into refining their comedy routine, with Mimimi’s attempt to downplay recent events visible but not entirely confrontational. Aoi, on the other hand, orchestrates a complex romantic roadmap within a tight timeframe, prompting Fumiya and others to address their feelings head-on despite the lingering awkwardness after recent confessions which further emphasizes that even in dating, since Aoi treats everything as if it’s a game to her.As the next day dawns, Fumiya delves into the revised script penned by Fuka, noticing the characters’ enhanced realism. However, he observes a potential overlap between the character Alucia and Hinami’s persona, hinting at the subtle interplay between the trio’s relationships. The narrative’s evolution mirrors Fuka’s own growth, by adding touches to the script with a relatable human touch akin to Fumiya’s own social journey. Seeking to delve deeper into Aoi’s character, Fumiya and Fuka reach out to her former classmates from previous schools in her youth to unearth surprising revelations about her past…Overall, another passable episode that makes things a bit more compelling by offering further depth to the characters and their relationships, with Mimimi and Tomozaki navigating their newfound awkwardness admirably. As for the big revelation about Aoi’s past, it introduced an intriguing twist, shedding light on Hinami’s enigmatic persona and why Aoi is the person she’s become, yet I find it to be a weird way to unraveling the mystery that is Hinami, But with two episodes left, I hope we learn more before the season ends!