English Dub Review: The Dangers in My Heart: “Karte 20: We Stayed Up All Night”

Overview

The school year is ending. With a window of opportunity closing, Kyotaru reaches a decision: if he can make this shot in a basketball game against Anna, he’ll ask her out…

Our Take

The closing ceremony marked the end of an era as Kyotaro and Anna were faced with the uncertainty of being in different classes the following year. After school, Kyotaro later finds himself reminiscing in an empty classroom until Anna invites him to the gym. There, she challenged him to a game of one-on-one basketball, with the twist that the loser would have to obey the winner’s command. The game reached a dramatic peak when Kyotaro attempted a shot, vowing to confess if it went in, but the moment passed with the ball missing its mark.

Reflecting on the episode, the playful tension between Kyotaro and Anna was palpable, especially during the basketball game. Anna’s clever ploy to address Kyotaro by his first name was a subtle yet impactful moment that highlighted their growing closeness. The birthday celebration that followed brought its own set of light-hearted and heartwarming moments, with Kyotaro’s family adding humor to the mix. Anna’s unexpected stay at Kyotaro’s house added another layer to their evolving relationship, with their late-night conversations and shared awkwardness underscoring their bond.

Overall, this episode offered a balanced mix of comedy, romance, and character development, maintaining the series’ consistent quality. While the pacing was brisk, the visual metaphors of light and darkness in the classroom—enhanced the emotional depth of the story. The blend of lighthearted moments and subtle romantic progress made this episode a standout, with possibly the most unexpected twist at the end credits that’s worth staying after the episode ends.