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There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless...

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There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... (Japanese: わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?）, Hepburn: Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wakenaijan, Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?)), also known as WataNare (わたなれ) for short, is a Japanese yuri light novel series written by Teren Mikami and illustrated by Eku Takeshima. Shueisha has released eight volumes since February 2020 under their Dash X Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Musshu was launched on Shueisha's Dash X Comic section of the Niconico Seiga website in May 2020. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Mother aired from July to September 2025. A sequel has been announced.

Infobox

Genre
mw- YuriHaremRomantic comedy
Written by
Naruhisa Arakawa
Illustrated by
Musshu
Published by
Shueisha
English publisher
NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
Imprint
Young Jump Comics
Original run
July 8, 2025 – present
Volumes
8
Magazine
Dash X Comic
Directed by
Natsumi Uchinuma
Music by
Yoshiaki Fujisawa
Studio
Studio Mother
Licensed by
Remow
Original network
Tokyo MX, SUN, BS11, AT-X
Episodes
17 (List of episodes)
Released
November 21, 2025 (2025-11-21)
Runtime
110 minutes

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· Media › Light novel
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No.
1
Original release date
February 21, 2020
Original ISBN
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English release date
May 30, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-626-6
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Have Our First Kiss! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Do It Against My Will! Chapter 4: I Knew There’d Be No Freaking Way, Mai! Unless… Epilogue
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Have Our First Kiss! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Do It Against My Will! Chapter 4: I Knew There’d Be No Freaking Way, Mai! Unless… Epilogue
No.
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Have Our First Kiss! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Do It Against My Will! Chapter 4: I Knew There’d Be No Freaking Way, Mai! Unless… Epilogue
Renako befriends Mai and charms her by accepting her during a moment of emotional weakness. When Mai confesses her love to Renako, Renako is reluctant to accept. The two take turns being friends and lovers, with each trying to convince the other that their preference would be superior. They ultimately decide on being "friends with Rena-fits".
Renako befriends Mai and charms her by accepting her during a moment of emotional weakness. When Mai confesses her love to Renako, Renako is reluctant to accept. The two take turns being friends and lovers, with each trying to convince the other that their preference would be superior. They ultimately decide on being "friends with Rena-fits".
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Renako befriends Mai and charms her by accepting her during a moment of emotional weakness. When Mai confesses her love to Renako, Renako is reluctant to accept. The two take turns being friends and lovers, with each trying to convince the other that their preference would be superior. They ultimately decide on being "friends with Rena-fits".
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2
No.
2
Original release date
August 25, 2020
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631379-7
English release date
September 5, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-646-4
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! (Satsuki-san Edition) Intermission: Kaho and Mai Chapter 2: We Have Too Many Secrets! No More! No Freaking Way! Intermission: Kaho and Satsuki Chapter 3: Nope! No Matter How Hard I Try, There’s No Freaking Way I Can Handle It When Love is War! Intermission: Kaho and Ajisai Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Beat Mai and Satsuki-san - Unless… Intermission: Kaho and Renako Epilogue Post Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! (Satsuki-san Edition) Intermission: Kaho and Mai Chapter 2: We Have Too Many Secrets! No More! No Freaking Way! Intermission: Kaho and Satsuki Chapter 3: Nope! No Matter How Hard I Try, There’s No Freaking Way I Can Handle It When Love is War! Intermission: Kaho and Ajisai Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Beat Mai and Satsuki-san - Unless… Intermission: Kaho and Renako Epilogue Post Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori
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Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! (Satsuki-san Edition) Intermission: Kaho and Mai Chapter 2: We Have Too Many Secrets! No More! No Freaking Way! Intermission: Kaho and Satsuki Chapter 3: Nope! No Matter How Hard I Try, There’s No Freaking Way I Can Handle It When Love is War! Intermission: Kaho and Ajisai Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Beat Mai and Satsuki-san - Unless… Intermission: Kaho and Renako Epilogue Post Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori
After becoming frustrated by Mai's inconsiderate behavior, Satsuki begins acting coldly toward her, causing tension within the friend group. Satsuki strikes a deal with Renako that she will make up with Mai as long as she can date Renako for two weeks. During this period the two become closer and learn more about each other. Eventually Renako, Mai and Satsuki agree to a three-way Esports match with the winner getting to marry Renako. Renako wins and successfully convinces the two to reconcile.
After becoming frustrated by Mai's inconsiderate behavior, Satsuki begins acting coldly toward her, causing tension within the friend group. Satsuki strikes a deal with Renako that she will make up with Mai as long as she can date Renako for two weeks. During this period the two become closer and learn more about each other. Eventually Renako, Mai and Satsuki agree to a three-way Esports match with the winner getting to marry Renako. Renako wins and successfully convinces the two to reconcile.
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After becoming frustrated by Mai's inconsiderate behavior, Satsuki begins acting coldly toward her, causing tension within the friend group. Satsuki strikes a deal with Renako that she will make up with Mai as long as she can date Renako for two weeks. During this period the two become closer and learn more about each other. Eventually Renako, Mai and Satsuki agree to a three-way Esports match with the winner getting to marry Renako. Renako wins and successfully convinces the two to reconcile.
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3
No.
3
Original release date
April 23, 2021
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631412-1
English release date
December 5, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-948-9
Prologue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Visit Ajisai-san’s House! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 3 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Take a Vacation Alone with Ajisai-san! Unless… The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 1 Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way Summer’s Over Already! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 4 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Epilogue
Prologue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Visit Ajisai-san’s House! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 3 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Take a Vacation Alone with Ajisai-san! Unless… The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 1 Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way Summer’s Over Already! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 4 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Epilogue
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Prologue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Visit Ajisai-san’s House! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 3 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Take a Vacation Alone with Ajisai-san! Unless… The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 1 Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way Summer’s Over Already! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 4 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Epilogue
Tired of constantly caring for her two younger brothers, Ajisai decides to run away from home. Renako worries for her safety and decides to accompany her on the trip. The two stay at an inn for a few days as they grow closer and learn more about each other. Mai tracks down where they are staying and joins them. Ajisai realizes at Mai's prompting that she also is in love with Renako. After returning home and making up with her family, Ajisai confesses her feelings to Renako.
Tired of constantly caring for her two younger brothers, Ajisai decides to run away from home. Renako worries for her safety and decides to accompany her on the trip. The two stay at an inn for a few days as they grow closer and learn more about each other. Mai tracks down where they are staying and joins them. Ajisai realizes at Mai's prompting that she also is in love with Renako. After returning home and making up with her family, Ajisai confesses her feelings to Renako.
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Tired of constantly caring for her two younger brothers, Ajisai decides to run away from home. Renako worries for her safety and decides to accompany her on the trip. The two stay at an inn for a few days as they grow closer and learn more about each other. Mai tracks down where they are staying and joins them. Ajisai realizes at Mai's prompting that she also is in love with Renako. After returning home and making up with her family, Ajisai confesses her feelings to Renako.
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4
No.
4
Original release date
October 25, 2021
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631439-8
English release date
May 7, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88843-443-7
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be Buddy-Buddy with Kaho-chan! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do My First Cosplay! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do This Performance! Unless… Minaguchi Kaho’s Story Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever, Right? Chapter 5 Preface: Otherwise Known as Mai’s Side of the Story Chapter 6: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori 2
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be Buddy-Buddy with Kaho-chan! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do My First Cosplay! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do This Performance! Unless… Minaguchi Kaho’s Story Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever, Right? Chapter 5 Preface: Otherwise Known as Mai’s Side of the Story Chapter 6: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori 2
No.
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be Buddy-Buddy with Kaho-chan! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do My First Cosplay! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do This Performance! Unless… Minaguchi Kaho’s Story Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever, Right? Chapter 5 Preface: Otherwise Known as Mai’s Side of the Story Chapter 6: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori 2
Renako realizes that Kaho is actually an introverted girl she once knew in middle school, Kaho Minaguchi, who has also changed her image to become popular in high school. After the two reconnect Kaho reveals that she is a well-known cosplayer online, and she convinces Renako to join her in a cosplay photo shoot. While this goes on Renako also struggles to decide whether to date either Mai or Ajisai, admitting to herself that she likes both of them, but worrying about hurting whoever she doesn't choose. Kaho is invited to participate in a prestigious cosplay event with Renako, and the two help each other overcome performance anxiety. After the performance Renako confesses to both Mai and Ajisai, asking them both to go out with her. They accept, and the three start dating.
Renako realizes that Kaho is actually an introverted girl she once knew in middle school, Kaho Minaguchi, who has also changed her image to become popular in high school. After the two reconnect Kaho reveals that she is a well-known cosplayer online, and she convinces Renako to join her in a cosplay photo shoot. While this goes on Renako also struggles to decide whether to date either Mai or Ajisai, admitting to herself that she likes both of them, but worrying about hurting whoever she doesn't choose. Kaho is invited to participate in a prestigious cosplay event with Renako, and the two help each other overcome performance anxiety. After the performance Renako confesses to both Mai and Ajisai, asking them both to go out with her. They accept, and the three start dating.
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Renako realizes that Kaho is actually an introverted girl she once knew in middle school, Kaho Minaguchi, who has also changed her image to become popular in high school. After the two reconnect Kaho reveals that she is a well-known cosplayer online, and she convinces Renako to join her in a cosplay photo shoot. While this goes on Renako also struggles to decide whether to date either Mai or Ajisai, admitting to herself that she likes both of them, but worrying about hurting whoever she doesn't choose. Kaho is invited to participate in a prestigious cosplay event with Renako, and the two help each other overcome performance anxiety. After the performance Renako confesses to both Mai and Ajisai, asking them both to go out with her. They accept, and the three start dating.
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5
Original release date
February 24, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631480-0
English release date
September 10, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88843-873-2
Prologue Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 1 Chapter 1: This Was Doomed from the Start ! There Was No Freaking Way I Could Do My Best! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 2 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do Steady Practice! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 3 Chapter 3: Even If I Try My Best, There’s Still No Freaking Way Things’ll Work Out Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 4 Group Chat Name: Behind the 5déesses (3) Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Ever Be a People Person! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 5 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story – Season 2 Season 2 – Prologue
Prologue Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 1 Chapter 1: This Was Doomed from the Start ! There Was No Freaking Way I Could Do My Best! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 2 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do Steady Practice! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 3 Chapter 3: Even If I Try My Best, There’s Still No Freaking Way Things’ll Work Out Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 4 Group Chat Name: Behind the 5déesses (3) Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Ever Be a People Person! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 5 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story – Season 2 Season 2 – Prologue
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Prologue Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 1 Chapter 1: This Was Doomed from the Start ! There Was No Freaking Way I Could Do My Best! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 2 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do Steady Practice! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 3 Chapter 3: Even If I Try My Best, There’s Still No Freaking Way Things’ll Work Out Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 4 Group Chat Name: Behind the 5déesses (3) Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Ever Be a People Person! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 5 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story – Season 2 Season 2 – Prologue
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6
No.
6
Original release date
November 24, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631528-9
English release date
February 11, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-89160-878-8
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way My Mental Health Can Handle This! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way It’s All up to Me! Or Is There? Group Chat Name: Elvira’s Warning (2) Part 1 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Help My Sister! Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Season 1 The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Season 1
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way My Mental Health Can Handle This! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way It’s All up to Me! Or Is There? Group Chat Name: Elvira’s Warning (2) Part 1 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Help My Sister! Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Season 1 The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Season 1
No.
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way My Mental Health Can Handle This! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way It’s All up to Me! Or Is There? Group Chat Name: Elvira’s Warning (2) Part 1 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Help My Sister! Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Season 1 The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Season 1
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7
No.
7
Original release date
December 25, 2024
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631568-5
English release date
December 23, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-89561-728-1
Chapter 5: The Horrors™ Persist? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 6: Recover from This Setback? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 4 Chapter 7: There's No Freaking Way I Can Win the Sister Squabble of the Century! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 5 Chapter 8: There's No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! (Unless...?) The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 3 Epilogue The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Redux: Redux
Chapter 5: The Horrors™ Persist? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 6: Recover from This Setback? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 4 Chapter 7: There's No Freaking Way I Can Win the Sister Squabble of the Century! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 5 Chapter 8: There's No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! (Unless...?) The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 3 Epilogue The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Redux: Redux
No.
Chapter 5: The Horrors™ Persist? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 6: Recover from This Setback? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 4 Chapter 7: There's No Freaking Way I Can Win the Sister Squabble of the Century! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 5 Chapter 8: There's No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! (Unless...?) The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 3 Epilogue The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Redux: Redux
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SS1
No.
SS1
Original release date
July 25, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631610-1
English release date
—
English ISBN
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SS2
No.
SS2
Original release date
August 25, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631613-2
English release date
—
English ISBN
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8
No.
8
Original release date
September 25, 2025
Original ISBN
978-4-08-631617-0
English release date
—
English ISBN
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1
February 21, 2020
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May 30, 2023
978-1-68579-626-6
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Have Our First Kiss! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Do It Against My Will! Chapter 4: I Knew There’d Be No Freaking Way, Mai! Unless… Epilogue
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Have Our First Kiss!Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We’ll Do It Against My Will! Chapter 4: I Knew There’d Be No Freaking Way, Mai! Unless… Epilogue
Renako befriends Mai and charms her by accepting her during a moment of emotional weakness. When Mai confesses her love to Renako, Renako is reluctant to accept. The two take turns being friends and lovers, with each trying to convince the other that their preference would be superior. They ultimately decide on being "friends with Rena-fits".
2
August 25, 2020
978-4-08-631379-7
September 5, 2023
978-1-68579-646-4
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! (Satsuki-san Edition) Intermission: Kaho and Mai Chapter 2: We Have Too Many Secrets! No More! No Freaking Way! Intermission: Kaho and Satsuki Chapter 3: Nope! No Matter How Hard I Try, There’s No Freaking Way I Can Handle It When Love is War! Intermission: Kaho and Ajisai Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Beat Mai and Satsuki-san - Unless… Intermission: Kaho and Renako Epilogue Post Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! (Satsuki-san Edition) Intermission: Kaho and Mai Chapter 2: We Have Too Many Secrets! No More! No Freaking Way! Intermission: Kaho and Satsuki Chapter 3: Nope! No Matter How Hard I Try, There’s No Freaking Way I Can Handle It When Love is War!Intermission: Kaho and Ajisai Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Beat Mai and Satsuki-san - Unless… Intermission: Kaho and Renako Epilogue Post Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori
After becoming frustrated by Mai's inconsiderate behavior, Satsuki begins acting coldly toward her, causing tension within the friend group. Satsuki strikes a deal with Renako that she will make up with Mai as long as she can date Renako for two weeks. During this period the two become closer and learn more about each other. Eventually Renako, Mai and Satsuki agree to a three-way Esports match with the winner getting to marry Renako. Renako wins and successfully convinces the two to reconcile.
3
April 23, 2021
978-4-08-631412-1
December 5, 2023
978-1-68579-948-9
Prologue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Visit Ajisai-san’s House! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 3 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Take a Vacation Alone with Ajisai-san! Unless… The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 1 Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way Summer’s Over Already! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 4 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Epilogue
Prologue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Visit Ajisai-san’s House! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 3 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Take a Vacation Alone with Ajisai-san! Unless… The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 2Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 1 Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way Summer’s Over Already! The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Chapter 4 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story: Epilogue
Tired of constantly caring for her two younger brothers, Ajisai decides to run away from home. Renako worries for her safety and decides to accompany her on the trip. The two stay at an inn for a few days as they grow closer and learn more about each other. Mai tracks down where they are staying and joins them. Ajisai realizes at Mai's prompting that she also is in love with Renako. After returning home and making up with her family, Ajisai confesses her feelings to Renako.
4
October 25, 2021
978-4-08-631439-8
May 7, 2024
979-8-88843-443-7
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be Buddy-Buddy with Kaho-chan! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do My First Cosplay! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do This Performance! Unless… Minaguchi Kaho’s Story Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever, Right? Chapter 5 Preface: Otherwise Known as Mai’s Side of the Story Chapter 6: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori 2
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be Buddy-Buddy with Kaho-chan! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do My First Cosplay! Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do This Performance! Unless… Minaguchi Kaho’s StoryChapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way We Can Stay Like This Forever, Right? Chapter 5 Preface: Otherwise Known as Mai’s Side of the Story Chapter 6: There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless… Epilogue Intermission: Satsuki and Amaori 2
Renako realizes that Kaho is actually an introverted girl she once knew in middle school, Kaho Minaguchi, who has also changed her image to become popular in high school. After the two reconnect Kaho reveals that she is a well-known cosplayer online, and she convinces Renako to join her in a cosplay photo shoot. While this goes on Renako also struggles to decide whether to date either Mai or Ajisai, admitting to herself that she likes both of them, but worrying about hurting whoever she doesn't choose. Kaho is invited to participate in a prestigious cosplay event with Renako, and the two help each other overcome performance anxiety. After the performance Renako confesses to both Mai and Ajisai, asking them both to go out with her. They accept, and the three start dating.
5
February 24, 2023
978-4-08-631480-0
September 10, 2024
979-8-88843-873-2
Prologue Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 1 Chapter 1: This Was Doomed from the Start ! There Was No Freaking Way I Could Do My Best! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 2 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do Steady Practice! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 3 Chapter 3: Even If I Try My Best, There’s Still No Freaking Way Things’ll Work Out Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 4 Group Chat Name: Behind the 5déesses (3) Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Ever Be a People Person! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 5 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story – Season 2 Season 2 – Prologue
Prologue Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 1 Chapter 1: This Was Doomed from the Start ! There Was No Freaking Way I Could Do My Best! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 2 Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Do Steady Practice! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 3 Chapter 3: Even If I Try My Best, There’s Still No Freaking Way Things’ll Work OutGroup Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 4 Group Chat Name: Behind the 5déesses (3) Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Ever Be a People Person! Group Chat Name: 5déesses (4) Part 5 Epilogue The Sena Ajisaide of the Story – Season 2 Season 2 – Prologue
6
November 24, 2023
978-4-08-631528-9
February 11, 2025
979-8-89160-878-8
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way My Mental Health Can Handle This! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way It’s All up to Me! Or Is There? Group Chat Name: Elvira’s Warning (2) Part 1 Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Help My Sister! Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Season 1 The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Season 1
Prologue Chapter 1: There’s No Freaking Way My Mental Health Can Handle This! Chapter 2: There’s No Freaking Way It’s All up to Me! Or Is There? Group Chat Name: Elvira’s Warning (2) Part 1Chapter 3: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Help My Sister! Chapter 4: There’s No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Season 1 The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Season 1
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December 25, 2024
978-4-08-631568-5
December 23, 2025
979-8-89561-728-1
Chapter 5: The Horrors™ Persist? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 6: Recover from This Setback? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 4 Chapter 7: There's No Freaking Way I Can Win the Sister Squabble of the Century! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 5 Chapter 8: There's No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! (Unless...?) The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 3 Epilogue The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Redux: Redux
Chapter 5: The Horrors™ Persist? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 2 Chapter 6: Recover from This Setback? No Freaking Way! The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 4 Chapter 7: There's No Freaking Way I Can Win the Sister Squabble of the Century!The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 5 Chapter 8: There's No Freaking Way I Can Be a Big Sister! (Unless...?) The Amaori Haruna Side of the Story: Chapter 3 Epilogue The Koto Satsuki Kronicles: Redux: Redux
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July 25, 2025
978-4-08-631610-1
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August 25, 2025
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8
September 25, 2025
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· Media › Manga
1
1
No.
1
Original release date
October 16, 2020
Original ISBN
978-4-08-891719-1
English release date
April 11, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-463-7
Chapters 1⁠–8 Bonus Chapter: When Renako Met Ajisai
Chapters 1⁠–8 Bonus Chapter: When Renako Met Ajisai
No.
Chapters 1⁠–8 Bonus Chapter: When Renako Met Ajisai
2
2
No.
2
Original release date
April 19, 2021
Original ISBN
978-4-08-891891-4
English release date
June 27, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-590-0
Chapters 9⁠–17 Bonus Content: Four Panel Theater
Chapters 9⁠–17 Bonus Content: Four Panel Theater
No.
Chapters 9⁠–17 Bonus Content: Four Panel Theater
3
3
No.
3
Original release date
October 19, 2021
Original ISBN
978-4-08-892126-6
English release date
October 3, 2023
English ISBN
978-1-68579-931-1
Chapters 18⁠–26
Chapters 18⁠–26
No.
Chapters 18⁠–26
4
4
No.
4
Original release date
April 19, 2022
Original ISBN
978-4-08-892321-5
English release date
February 6, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88843-400-0
Chapters 27⁠–38 Bonus Content: Chapter 37.5
Chapters 27⁠–38 Bonus Content: Chapter 37.5
No.
Chapters 27⁠–38 Bonus Content: Chapter 37.5
5
5
No.
5
Original release date
March 17, 2023
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978-4-08-892654-4
English release date
June 18, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-88843-650-9
Chapters 39⁠–44 Bonus Content: Chapter 42.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Prologue Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Three
Chapters 39⁠–44 Bonus Content: Chapter 42.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Prologue Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Three
No.
Chapters 39⁠–44 Bonus Content: Chapter 42.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Prologue Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Three
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6
No.
6
Original release date
December 19, 2023
Original ISBN
978-4-08-893110-4
English release date
October 22, 2024
English ISBN
979-8-89160-506-0
Chapters 45⁠–51 Bonus Content: Chapter 45.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Four
Chapters 45⁠–51 Bonus Content: Chapter 45.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Four
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Chapters 45⁠–51 Bonus Content: Chapter 45.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Four
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7
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7
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September 19, 2024
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978-4-08-893432-7
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June 24, 2025
English ISBN
979-8-89373-323-5
Chapters 52⁠–58 Bonus Content: When Renako Met Ajisai, Pt. 2 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act One
Chapters 52⁠–58 Bonus Content: When Renako Met Ajisai, Pt. 2 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act One
No.
Chapters 52⁠–58 Bonus Content: When Renako Met Ajisai, Pt. 2 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act One
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8
No.
8
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June 18, 2025
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978-4-08-893790-8
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Chapters 59-63
Chapters 59-63
No.
Chapters 59-63
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1
October 16, 2020
978-4-08-891719-1
April 11, 2023
978-1-68579-463-7
Chapters 1⁠–8 Bonus Chapter: When Renako Met Ajisai
Chapters 1⁠–8 Bonus Chapter: When Renako Met Ajisai
2
April 19, 2021
978-4-08-891891-4
June 27, 2023
978-1-68579-590-0
Chapters 9⁠–17 Bonus Content: Four Panel Theater
Chapters 9⁠–17 Bonus Content: Four Panel Theater
3
October 19, 2021
978-4-08-892126-6
October 3, 2023
978-1-68579-931-1
Chapters 18⁠–26
Chapters 18⁠–26
4
April 19, 2022
978-4-08-892321-5
February 6, 2024
979-8-88843-400-0
Chapters 27⁠–38 Bonus Content: Chapter 37.5
Chapters 27⁠–38 Bonus Content: Chapter 37.5
5
March 17, 2023
978-4-08-892654-4
June 18, 2024
979-8-88843-650-9
Chapters 39⁠–44 Bonus Content: Chapter 42.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Prologue Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Three
Chapters 39⁠–44 Bonus Content: Chapter 42.5Sena Ajisai's Story: Prologue Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Three
6
December 19, 2023
978-4-08-893110-4
October 22, 2024
979-8-89160-506-0
Chapters 45⁠–51 Bonus Content: Chapter 45.5 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Four
Chapters 45⁠–51 Bonus Content: Chapter 45.5Sena Ajisai's Story: Act Four
7
September 19, 2024
978-4-08-893432-7
June 24, 2025
979-8-89373-323-5
Chapters 52⁠–58 Bonus Content: When Renako Met Ajisai, Pt. 2 Sena Ajisai's Story: Act One
Chapters 52⁠–58 Bonus Content: When Renako Met Ajisai, Pt. 2Sena Ajisai's Story: Act One
8
June 18, 2025
978-4-08-893790-8
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Chapters 59-63
Chapters 59-63
· Media › Anime › Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Girlfriends? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Koibito toka, Zettai ni Muri!" (Japanese: 恋人とか、ぜったいにムリ!)
Directed by
Natsumi Uchinuma
Storyboarded by
Natsumi Uchinuma
Original release date
July 8, 2025 (2025-07-08)
Embarrassed by having been a socially anxious loner in middle school, Renako Amaori seeks to rehabilitate her image as she starts high school. She befriends her classmate, popular supermodel Mai Oduka, and joins her clique. However, her social anxiety causes her to panic during lunch one day, and she flees to the school roof. Mai follows Renako and, mistakenly believing she is about to jump, rushes to intervene. Startled, Renako slips and falls. Mai jumps to catch Renako and redirects their fall into a tree, saving her. Renako explains her social anxiety to Mai. In turn, Mai admits that trying to live up to her popularity makes her feel as if no one knows her real self. The two become closer after confiding in one another. The following day, Mai unexpectedly confesses her love to Renako, surprising the latter as she simply wishes to be friends. The two agree to take turns being friends and lovers, with both vying to convince the other that their preferred relationship would be better. On their first date, Mai gives Renako a kiss on the nose, flustering her. As she leaves, Renako vows that she will convince Mai to be friends.
Embarrassed by having been a socially anxious loner in middle school, Renako Amaori seeks to rehabilitate her image as she starts high school. She befriends her classmate, popular supermodel Mai Oduka, and joins her clique. However, her social anxiety causes her to panic during lunch one day, and she flees to the school roof. Mai follows Renako and, mistakenly believing she is about to jump, rushes to intervene. Startled, Renako slips and falls. Mai jumps to catch Renako and redirects their fall into a tree, saving her. Renako explains her social anxiety to Mai. In turn, Mai admits that trying to live up to her popularity makes her feel as if no one knows her real self. The two become closer after confiding in one another. The following day, Mai unexpectedly confesses her love to Renako, surprising the latter as she simply wishes to be friends. The two agree to take turns being friends and lovers, with both vying to convince the other that their preferred relationship would be better. On their first date, Mai gives Renako a kiss on the nose, flustering her. As she leaves, Renako vows that she will convince Mai to be friends.
No.
Embarrassed by having been a socially anxious loner in middle school, Renako Amaori seeks to rehabilitate her image as she starts high school. She befriends her classmate, popular supermodel Mai Oduka, and joins her clique. However, her social anxiety causes her to panic during lunch one day, and she flees to the school roof. Mai follows Renako and, mistakenly believing she is about to jump, rushes to intervene. Startled, Renako slips and falls. Mai jumps to catch Renako and redirects their fall into a tree, saving her. Renako explains her social anxiety to Mai. In turn, Mai admits that trying to live up to her popularity makes her feel as if no one knows her real self. The two become closer after confiding in one another. The following day, Mai unexpectedly confesses her love to Renako, surprising the latter as she simply wishes to be friends. The two agree to take turns being friends and lovers, with both vying to convince the other that their preferred relationship would be better. On their first date, Mai gives Renako a kiss on the nose, flustering her. As she leaves, Renako vows that she will convince Mai to be friends.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"First Kiss?! No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Hajimete no Kiss Nante, Muri!" (Japanese: 初めてのキスなんて、ムリ!)
Directed by
Yuto Nakamura
Storyboarded by
Natsumi Uchinuma
Original release date
July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15)
Renako invites Mai to her house, where they play video games. The next day, Mai visits again and challenges Renako to another game, on the condition that if she wins, Renako will accept one request from her. Mai wins and asks Renako for a hug. The hug surprises Renako, as she realizes the depth of Mai's affections. Later, after school, Mai and Renako write lists expressing what they would like to do as girlfriends and friends, respectively. Mai's list is overtly sexual, which flusters Renako. She invites Mai to a friendship outing, and they visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. As they are leaving, it suddenly rains, soaking Mai. Mai takes Renako to a hotel to wait out the rain, where they take a bath together. Renako tells Mai what her ideal friendship looks like, and Mai is surprised, saying that her ideal romance with Renako is similar. Mai advances upon and kisses Renako on the mouth. Fearing she will be seduced into fulfilling Mai's sexual desires, Renako panics. Renako tells Mai that the kiss does not count, as they are currently friends. Mai responds by "friend kissing" Renako again, reaffirming her affections.
Renako invites Mai to her house, where they play video games. The next day, Mai visits again and challenges Renako to another game, on the condition that if she wins, Renako will accept one request from her. Mai wins and asks Renako for a hug. The hug surprises Renako, as she realizes the depth of Mai's affections. Later, after school, Mai and Renako write lists expressing what they would like to do as girlfriends and friends, respectively. Mai's list is overtly sexual, which flusters Renako. She invites Mai to a friendship outing, and they visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. As they are leaving, it suddenly rains, soaking Mai. Mai takes Renako to a hotel to wait out the rain, where they take a bath together. Renako tells Mai what her ideal friendship looks like, and Mai is surprised, saying that her ideal romance with Renako is similar. Mai advances upon and kisses Renako on the mouth. Fearing she will be seduced into fulfilling Mai's sexual desires, Renako panics. Renako tells Mai that the kiss does not count, as they are currently friends. Mai responds by "friend kissing" Renako again, reaffirming her affections.
No.
Renako invites Mai to her house, where they play video games. The next day, Mai visits again and challenges Renako to another game, on the condition that if she wins, Renako will accept one request from her. Mai wins and asks Renako for a hug. The hug surprises Renako, as she realizes the depth of Mai's affections. Later, after school, Mai and Renako write lists expressing what they would like to do as girlfriends and friends, respectively. Mai's list is overtly sexual, which flusters Renako. She invites Mai to a friendship outing, and they visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. As they are leaving, it suddenly rains, soaking Mai. Mai takes Renako to a hotel to wait out the rain, where they take a bath together. Renako tells Mai what her ideal friendship looks like, and Mai is surprised, saying that her ideal romance with Renako is similar. Mai advances upon and kisses Renako on the mouth. Fearing she will be seduced into fulfilling Mai's sexual desires, Renako panics. Renako tells Mai that the kiss does not count, as they are currently friends. Mai responds by "friend kissing" Renako again, reaffirming her affections.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"You Can't Freaking Force Me!"Transliteration: "Muriyari Nante, Dame Muri!" (Japanese: ムリヤリなんて、だめムリ!)
Directed by
Daisuke Inoue
Storyboarded by
Daisuke Inoue
Original release date
July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22)
After their kiss, Mai and Renako both find themselves unable to stop thinking about one another, though Renako denies this. While Mai visits Paris for modeling work, Renako goes shopping with Ajisai. Renako feels insecure due to her attraction to Ajisai, but tells herself it does not count as cheating on Mai since they are not officially dating. Ajisai makes plans to come to Renako's house. Later, Mai calls Renako, and Renako tells her about her outing with Ajisai. Mai is upset and jealous, leading to an argument. Mai arrives unannounced to the Amaori house during Ajisai's visit, surprising Renako. Ajisai leaves, and Mai comes onto Renako, pinning her to the floor and removing her shirt. Despite enjoying being touched by Mai, Renako feels conflicted, reasoning that if the situation escalates, they will not be able to remain friends. Aroused, Mai ignores Renako's pleas to stop. The encounter is cut short when Renako's younger sister Haruna walks in. Embarrassed, she immediately leaves. Renako slaps Mai and admonishes her conduct. Downcast, Mai apologizes and departs. Afterwards, Renako regrets not having been more firm in asserting her boundaries, but considers that she may have wanted to go further.
After their kiss, Mai and Renako both find themselves unable to stop thinking about one another, though Renako denies this. While Mai visits Paris for modeling work, Renako goes shopping with Ajisai. Renako feels insecure due to her attraction to Ajisai, but tells herself it does not count as cheating on Mai since they are not officially dating. Ajisai makes plans to come to Renako's house. Later, Mai calls Renako, and Renako tells her about her outing with Ajisai. Mai is upset and jealous, leading to an argument. Mai arrives unannounced to the Amaori house during Ajisai's visit, surprising Renako. Ajisai leaves, and Mai comes onto Renako, pinning her to the floor and removing her shirt. Despite enjoying being touched by Mai, Renako feels conflicted, reasoning that if the situation escalates, they will not be able to remain friends. Aroused, Mai ignores Renako's pleas to stop. The encounter is cut short when Renako's younger sister Haruna walks in. Embarrassed, she immediately leaves. Renako slaps Mai and admonishes her conduct. Downcast, Mai apologizes and departs. Afterwards, Renako regrets not having been more firm in asserting her boundaries, but considers that she may have wanted to go further.
No.
After their kiss, Mai and Renako both find themselves unable to stop thinking about one another, though Renako denies this. While Mai visits Paris for modeling work, Renako goes shopping with Ajisai. Renako feels insecure due to her attraction to Ajisai, but tells herself it does not count as cheating on Mai since they are not officially dating. Ajisai makes plans to come to Renako's house. Later, Mai calls Renako, and Renako tells her about her outing with Ajisai. Mai is upset and jealous, leading to an argument. Mai arrives unannounced to the Amaori house during Ajisai's visit, surprising Renako. Ajisai leaves, and Mai comes onto Renako, pinning her to the floor and removing her shirt. Despite enjoying being touched by Mai, Renako feels conflicted, reasoning that if the situation escalates, they will not be able to remain friends. Aroused, Mai ignores Renako's pleas to stop. The encounter is cut short when Renako's younger sister Haruna walks in. Embarrassed, she immediately leaves. Renako slaps Mai and admonishes her conduct. Downcast, Mai apologizes and departs. Afterwards, Renako regrets not having been more firm in asserting her boundaries, but considers that she may have wanted to go further.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Mai?! No Freaking Way! (...Or maybe?)"Transliteration: "Mai Nante, Yappari Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?)" (Japanese: 真唯なんて、やっぱりムリムリ!（※ムリじゃなかった!?）)
Directed by
Kenta Kushitani
Storyboarded by
Kenta Kushitani
Original release date
July 29, 2025 (2025-07-29)
The next day, Renako finds that Mai has not come to school. Satsuki calls Renako to the roof, and tells Renako that Mai came to her house and tearfully told the full story. Realizing Mai regrets her actions, Renako resolves to make amends. Ajisai invites Renako to her house. Wanting to accept but unable to, as Mai is a higher priority, Renako enthusiastically tells Ajisai she really likes her and would like to hang out another time, leaving Ajisai flustered. Renako heads to a hotel where Mai is hosting a "suitors' party" to which she has invited everyone who has previously confessed to her, seeking a new partner after having decided to give up on Renako. Renako confronts Mai and admits that she has developed romantic feelings. The two kiss, and Mai cancels the suitors' party. Later, when they are set to decide whether they are friends or lovers, Renako says she is still not certain she wants to be girlfriends, but offers an alternative of "more than friends, less than lovers". Mai accepts, but declares her intent to convince Renako to commit to a proper romantic relationship before their graduation.
The next day, Renako finds that Mai has not come to school. Satsuki calls Renako to the roof, and tells Renako that Mai came to her house and tearfully told the full story. Realizing Mai regrets her actions, Renako resolves to make amends. Ajisai invites Renako to her house. Wanting to accept but unable to, as Mai is a higher priority, Renako enthusiastically tells Ajisai she really likes her and would like to hang out another time, leaving Ajisai flustered. Renako heads to a hotel where Mai is hosting a "suitors' party" to which she has invited everyone who has previously confessed to her, seeking a new partner after having decided to give up on Renako. Renako confronts Mai and admits that she has developed romantic feelings. The two kiss, and Mai cancels the suitors' party. Later, when they are set to decide whether they are friends or lovers, Renako says she is still not certain she wants to be girlfriends, but offers an alternative of "more than friends, less than lovers". Mai accepts, but declares her intent to convince Renako to commit to a proper romantic relationship before their graduation.
No.
The next day, Renako finds that Mai has not come to school. Satsuki calls Renako to the roof, and tells Renako that Mai came to her house and tearfully told the full story. Realizing Mai regrets her actions, Renako resolves to make amends. Ajisai invites Renako to her house. Wanting to accept but unable to, as Mai is a higher priority, Renako enthusiastically tells Ajisai she really likes her and would like to hang out another time, leaving Ajisai flustered. Renako heads to a hotel where Mai is hosting a "suitors' party" to which she has invited everyone who has previously confessed to her, seeking a new partner after having decided to give up on Renako. Renako confronts Mai and admits that she has developed romantic feelings. The two kiss, and Mai cancels the suitors' party. Later, when they are set to decide whether they are friends or lovers, Renako says she is still not certain she wants to be girlfriends, but offers an alternative of "more than friends, less than lovers". Mai accepts, but declares her intent to convince Renako to commit to a proper romantic relationship before their graduation.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Girlfriends? No Freaking Way! (Round 2)"Transliteration: "Koibito Toka, Zettai ni Muri! Sono ni" (Japanese: 恋人とか、ぜったいにムリ!その2)
Directed by
Yihan Shu
Storyboarded by
Takao Kato and Natsumi Uchinuma
Original release date
August 5, 2025 (2025-08-05)
Since Mai came to Satsuki's house to vent about her relationship with Renako, Satsuki has been irritated at Mai and the two have not spoken to each other, creating a rift within the group. In order to spite Mai, Satsuki asks Renako to date her. Despite Renako's reluctance, she ultimately agrees on the condition that they only date temporarily until Satsuki and Mai reconcile. Satsuki takes Renako to a shrine where she and Mai met as small children, and declares her intent to "defeat" Mai. The two spend some time together, drawing Mai's notice. Mai takes Renako aside privately and assures Renako that as they are not dating proper, she does not need to worry about cheating with Satsuki, as Mai will be satisfied so long as Renako ultimately ends up in a relationship with her. Later, Renako and Mai encounter each other at school, and Satsuki approaches Renako intimately in front of Mai in an attempt to provoke Mai's jealousy, prompting Renako to reflect that she has been caught in the middle of their feud.
Since Mai came to Satsuki's house to vent about her relationship with Renako, Satsuki has been irritated at Mai and the two have not spoken to each other, creating a rift within the group. In order to spite Mai, Satsuki asks Renako to date her. Despite Renako's reluctance, she ultimately agrees on the condition that they only date temporarily until Satsuki and Mai reconcile. Satsuki takes Renako to a shrine where she and Mai met as small children, and declares her intent to "defeat" Mai. The two spend some time together, drawing Mai's notice. Mai takes Renako aside privately and assures Renako that as they are not dating proper, she does not need to worry about cheating with Satsuki, as Mai will be satisfied so long as Renako ultimately ends up in a relationship with her. Later, Renako and Mai encounter each other at school, and Satsuki approaches Renako intimately in front of Mai in an attempt to provoke Mai's jealousy, prompting Renako to reflect that she has been caught in the middle of their feud.
No.
Since Mai came to Satsuki's house to vent about her relationship with Renako, Satsuki has been irritated at Mai and the two have not spoken to each other, creating a rift within the group. In order to spite Mai, Satsuki asks Renako to date her. Despite Renako's reluctance, she ultimately agrees on the condition that they only date temporarily until Satsuki and Mai reconcile. Satsuki takes Renako to a shrine where she and Mai met as small children, and declares her intent to "defeat" Mai. The two spend some time together, drawing Mai's notice. Mai takes Renako aside privately and assures Renako that as they are not dating proper, she does not need to worry about cheating with Satsuki, as Mai will be satisfied so long as Renako ultimately ends up in a relationship with her. Later, Renako and Mai encounter each other at school, and Satsuki approaches Renako intimately in front of Mai in an attempt to provoke Mai's jealousy, prompting Renako to reflect that she has been caught in the middle of their feud.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Too Many Freaking Secrets!"Transliteration: "Futari Dake no Himitsu ga Ōsugite, mō Muri!" (Japanese: ふたりだけのヒミツが多すぎて、もうムリ!)
Directed by
Koichi Tamura
Storyboarded by
Natsumi Uchinuma and Takao Kato
Original release date
August 12, 2025 (2025-08-12)
Satsuki helps Renako study to improve her mediocre grades, and reflects on how she used to struggle academically, until she noticed Mai's academic aptitude and was motivated to improve. That evening, Haruna takes Renako out to get donuts. Satsuki is working at the donut shop and introduces herself as Renako's girlfriend, confusing Haruna, who assumes Renako is cheating on Mai. After Satsuki's shift ends, she takes Renako to her home. There, Renako learns that Satsuki lives in a small apartment with her single mother and that the two both work to support each other, which embarrasses Satsuki. In return, Renako admits her introverted nature, but Satsuki is unsurprised, noting Renako's low self-esteem and anxious attitude. Upset by this, Renako flees the apartment, but is found by Satsuki, who offers to let Renako stay the night. Satsuki bathes with and washes Renako, eager to "even the score" with Mai. Renako is aroused by the encounter, and Satsuki finds this irritating. That night, Satsuki asks Renako for a picture of them kissing to have proof of their relationship to show to Mai. Renako kisses Satsuki on the mouth, flustering Satsuki, who assumed the kiss would be on the cheek.
Satsuki helps Renako study to improve her mediocre grades, and reflects on how she used to struggle academically, until she noticed Mai's academic aptitude and was motivated to improve. That evening, Haruna takes Renako out to get donuts. Satsuki is working at the donut shop and introduces herself as Renako's girlfriend, confusing Haruna, who assumes Renako is cheating on Mai. After Satsuki's shift ends, she takes Renako to her home. There, Renako learns that Satsuki lives in a small apartment with her single mother and that the two both work to support each other, which embarrasses Satsuki. In return, Renako admits her introverted nature, but Satsuki is unsurprised, noting Renako's low self-esteem and anxious attitude. Upset by this, Renako flees the apartment, but is found by Satsuki, who offers to let Renako stay the night. Satsuki bathes with and washes Renako, eager to "even the score" with Mai. Renako is aroused by the encounter, and Satsuki finds this irritating. That night, Satsuki asks Renako for a picture of them kissing to have proof of their relationship to show to Mai. Renako kisses Satsuki on the mouth, flustering Satsuki, who assumed the kiss would be on the cheek.
No.
Satsuki helps Renako study to improve her mediocre grades, and reflects on how she used to struggle academically, until she noticed Mai's academic aptitude and was motivated to improve. That evening, Haruna takes Renako out to get donuts. Satsuki is working at the donut shop and introduces herself as Renako's girlfriend, confusing Haruna, who assumes Renako is cheating on Mai. After Satsuki's shift ends, she takes Renako to her home. There, Renako learns that Satsuki lives in a small apartment with her single mother and that the two both work to support each other, which embarrasses Satsuki. In return, Renako admits her introverted nature, but Satsuki is unsurprised, noting Renako's low self-esteem and anxious attitude. Upset by this, Renako flees the apartment, but is found by Satsuki, who offers to let Renako stay the night. Satsuki bathes with and washes Renako, eager to "even the score" with Mai. Renako is aroused by the encounter, and Satsuki finds this irritating. That night, Satsuki asks Renako for a picture of them kissing to have proof of their relationship to show to Mai. Renako kisses Satsuki on the mouth, flustering Satsuki, who assumed the kiss would be on the cheek.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"No Freaking Way I'm Surviving This Mess!"Transliteration: "Shuraba Toka, dō Agaite mo Muri!" (Japanese: 修羅場とか、どうあがいてもムリ!)
Directed by
Tomoaki Takatsudo and Yuto Nakamura
Storyboarded by
Atsushi Otsuki
Original release date
August 19, 2025 (2025-08-19)
Renako's interactions with Satsuki at school are awkward after their kiss, although Satsuki denies that she feels any affections for Renako. Meanwhile, Ajisai expresses interest in spending more time with Renako, but Renako is unavailable due to her obligations to Satsuki. Ajisai speaks with Renako by phone, and they discuss Mai and Satsuki's feud. Renako expresses that she would like them to make up, prompting Ajisai to encourage Mai to do so. Mai asks Satsuki to clarify what offended her, but Satsuki refuses to do so and instead provokes an argument. Mai deflects by saying she will marry Renako, and Satsuki claims that she and Renako are in a relationship, showing the photo of their kiss as evidence, despite Renako's protests. The argument escalates, and Satsuki and Mai declare that they will battle for Renako's hand in marriage. Renako insists on competing as well, on the condition that if she wins, they will all return to the previous status quo as friends. She stipulates that they will play a match in an FPS game to decide the winner. Later, Satsuki comes over to Renako's house to practice her gaming skills.
Renako's interactions with Satsuki at school are awkward after their kiss, although Satsuki denies that she feels any affections for Renako. Meanwhile, Ajisai expresses interest in spending more time with Renako, but Renako is unavailable due to her obligations to Satsuki. Ajisai speaks with Renako by phone, and they discuss Mai and Satsuki's feud. Renako expresses that she would like them to make up, prompting Ajisai to encourage Mai to do so. Mai asks Satsuki to clarify what offended her, but Satsuki refuses to do so and instead provokes an argument. Mai deflects by saying she will marry Renako, and Satsuki claims that she and Renako are in a relationship, showing the photo of their kiss as evidence, despite Renako's protests. The argument escalates, and Satsuki and Mai declare that they will battle for Renako's hand in marriage. Renako insists on competing as well, on the condition that if she wins, they will all return to the previous status quo as friends. She stipulates that they will play a match in an FPS game to decide the winner. Later, Satsuki comes over to Renako's house to practice her gaming skills.
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Renako's interactions with Satsuki at school are awkward after their kiss, although Satsuki denies that she feels any affections for Renako. Meanwhile, Ajisai expresses interest in spending more time with Renako, but Renako is unavailable due to her obligations to Satsuki. Ajisai speaks with Renako by phone, and they discuss Mai and Satsuki's feud. Renako expresses that she would like them to make up, prompting Ajisai to encourage Mai to do so. Mai asks Satsuki to clarify what offended her, but Satsuki refuses to do so and instead provokes an argument. Mai deflects by saying she will marry Renako, and Satsuki claims that she and Renako are in a relationship, showing the photo of their kiss as evidence, despite Renako's protests. The argument escalates, and Satsuki and Mai declare that they will battle for Renako's hand in marriage. Renako insists on competing as well, on the condition that if she wins, they will all return to the previous status quo as friends. She stipulates that they will play a match in an FPS game to decide the winner. Later, Satsuki comes over to Renako's house to practice her gaming skills.
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8
No.
8
Title
"A Perfect Win? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Kanzen Shōri Suru Nante, Muri Muri!" (Japanese: 完全勝利するなんて、ムリムリ!)
Directed by
Pei-Ni Hong
Storyboarded by
Junichi Sakata
Original release date
August 26, 2025 (2025-08-26)
At the FPS match, Mai wins the first of three rounds, while Renako wins the second. Satsuki excuses herself to the restroom, but after she does not return, Renako goes to check on her. Satsuki tells Renako that she is frustrated by thus far not having been able to beat Mai despite putting in all her best efforts, leading Renako to realize that her simply winning the game would not lead to the two of them making up. Renako successfully encourages Satsuki to not give up. During the third round, Satsuki tells the story of how she and Mai became friends as small children, as she let Mai visit her house when Mai, stressed by her obligations to her mother, was reluctant to return home. When Mai's mother came to collect her, Satsuki defended Mai, saying she had not done anything wrong. The recollection distracts Mai long enough for Satsuki to defeat her, satisfying Satsuki's desire for victory, after which Renako wins the match. Later, Mai's group meets up at a diner to celebrate Satsuki's birthday, and Satsuki reveals that she has beaten Mai's test scores. She revels in her victory over Mai with a satisfied smirk.
At the FPS match, Mai wins the first of three rounds, while Renako wins the second. Satsuki excuses herself to the restroom, but after she does not return, Renako goes to check on her. Satsuki tells Renako that she is frustrated by thus far not having been able to beat Mai despite putting in all her best efforts, leading Renako to realize that her simply winning the game would not lead to the two of them making up. Renako successfully encourages Satsuki to not give up. During the third round, Satsuki tells the story of how she and Mai became friends as small children, as she let Mai visit her house when Mai, stressed by her obligations to her mother, was reluctant to return home. When Mai's mother came to collect her, Satsuki defended Mai, saying she had not done anything wrong. The recollection distracts Mai long enough for Satsuki to defeat her, satisfying Satsuki's desire for victory, after which Renako wins the match. Later, Mai's group meets up at a diner to celebrate Satsuki's birthday, and Satsuki reveals that she has beaten Mai's test scores. She revels in her victory over Mai with a satisfied smirk.
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At the FPS match, Mai wins the first of three rounds, while Renako wins the second. Satsuki excuses herself to the restroom, but after she does not return, Renako goes to check on her. Satsuki tells Renako that she is frustrated by thus far not having been able to beat Mai despite putting in all her best efforts, leading Renako to realize that her simply winning the game would not lead to the two of them making up. Renako successfully encourages Satsuki to not give up. During the third round, Satsuki tells the story of how she and Mai became friends as small children, as she let Mai visit her house when Mai, stressed by her obligations to her mother, was reluctant to return home. When Mai's mother came to collect her, Satsuki defended Mai, saying she had not done anything wrong. The recollection distracts Mai long enough for Satsuki to defeat her, satisfying Satsuki's desire for victory, after which Renako wins the match. Later, Mai's group meets up at a diner to celebrate Satsuki's birthday, and Satsuki reveals that she has beaten Mai's test scores. She revels in her victory over Mai with a satisfied smirk.
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9
No.
9
Title
"Visiting Ajisai's House? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Ajisai-san no Otaku Hōmon Toka, Muri!" (Japanese: 紫陽花さんのお宅訪問とか、ムリ!)
Directed by
Ayako Sugi
Storyboarded by
Natsumi Uchinuma
Original release date
September 2, 2025 (2025-09-02)
Renako visits Ajisai's house. Ajisai talks about her home life, saying she has no time to herself as she cares for her little brothers while her parents work. Ajisai's brothers challenge Renako to play video games with them. After they prolong their playtime despite Ajisai gently urging them to let her have her time with Renako, Ajisai snaps and yells at them, then sends them to their room. Ajisai is embarrassed by her outburst, and the rest of their hangout is awkward. Later, Ajisai calls Renako and declares her intent to run away from home. Fearing for Ajisai's safety, Renako gets up early to intercept her and the two get on a train together. Intensely anxious due to her infatuation with Ajisai, Renako excuses herself and messages Satsuki for advice. Satsuki sends Renako a list of example topics to discuss with Ajisai, but cautions Renako to not put Ajisai on a pedestal, saying that everyone has flaws. They get off the train at a small seaside town, where Ajisai plans to go to an inn she often visits with her family. Noticing Ajisai's insecurity about going somewhere familiar despite desiring an escape, Renako suggests they go to a different inn.
Renako visits Ajisai's house. Ajisai talks about her home life, saying she has no time to herself as she cares for her little brothers while her parents work. Ajisai's brothers challenge Renako to play video games with them. After they prolong their playtime despite Ajisai gently urging them to let her have her time with Renako, Ajisai snaps and yells at them, then sends them to their room. Ajisai is embarrassed by her outburst, and the rest of their hangout is awkward. Later, Ajisai calls Renako and declares her intent to run away from home. Fearing for Ajisai's safety, Renako gets up early to intercept her and the two get on a train together. Intensely anxious due to her infatuation with Ajisai, Renako excuses herself and messages Satsuki for advice. Satsuki sends Renako a list of example topics to discuss with Ajisai, but cautions Renako to not put Ajisai on a pedestal, saying that everyone has flaws. They get off the train at a small seaside town, where Ajisai plans to go to an inn she often visits with her family. Noticing Ajisai's insecurity about going somewhere familiar despite desiring an escape, Renako suggests they go to a different inn.
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Renako visits Ajisai's house. Ajisai talks about her home life, saying she has no time to herself as she cares for her little brothers while her parents work. Ajisai's brothers challenge Renako to play video games with them. After they prolong their playtime despite Ajisai gently urging them to let her have her time with Renako, Ajisai snaps and yells at them, then sends them to their room. Ajisai is embarrassed by her outburst, and the rest of their hangout is awkward. Later, Ajisai calls Renako and declares her intent to run away from home. Fearing for Ajisai's safety, Renako gets up early to intercept her and the two get on a train together. Intensely anxious due to her infatuation with Ajisai, Renako excuses herself and messages Satsuki for advice. Satsuki sends Renako a list of example topics to discuss with Ajisai, but cautions Renako to not put Ajisai on a pedestal, saying that everyone has flaws. They get off the train at a small seaside town, where Ajisai plans to go to an inn she often visits with her family. Noticing Ajisai's insecurity about going somewhere familiar despite desiring an escape, Renako suggests they go to a different inn.
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10
No.
10
Title
"A Trip With Just the Two of Us?! No Way!"Transliteration: "Futarikkiri no Ryokō Nante, Muri!?" (Japanese: ふたりっきりの旅行なんて、ムリ!?)
Directed by
Daisuke Inoue
Storyboarded by
Daisuke Inoue
Original release date
September 9, 2025 (2025-09-09)
Ajisai proposes that she pay for their stay, as she feels guilty about running away and believes she must shoulder the expense. Renako disagrees, insisting on covering her share. To settle the issue, they play ping-pong. They express their competing conceptions of friendship, with Ajisai feeling she must shoulder their burdens alone to ensure Renako's happiness. Renako refutes this, saying that their happiness should be reciprocal and they should share their problems. Although Ajisai wins the game, she agrees to let Renako pay, but instead asks Renako to join her in the hot springs. While they are washing themselves, Renako offhandedly mentions that she touched Satsuki's breasts in the bath. Ajisai offers to let Renako touch hers as well. Renako does so, and the two are aroused despite their embarrassment. Later they discuss the differences between romance and friendship, with Ajisai noting Renako's idea of friendship is like dating. The next morning, Ajisai asks Renako to roleplay as her older sister, as she is tired of her responsibilities as an older sibling and wants to be a little sister. Renako plays along with Ajisai's fantasy. They are interrupted when Mai arrives, having learned their location from Haruna.
Ajisai proposes that she pay for their stay, as she feels guilty about running away and believes she must shoulder the expense. Renako disagrees, insisting on covering her share. To settle the issue, they play ping-pong. They express their competing conceptions of friendship, with Ajisai feeling she must shoulder their burdens alone to ensure Renako's happiness. Renako refutes this, saying that their happiness should be reciprocal and they should share their problems. Although Ajisai wins the game, she agrees to let Renako pay, but instead asks Renako to join her in the hot springs. While they are washing themselves, Renako offhandedly mentions that she touched Satsuki's breasts in the bath. Ajisai offers to let Renako touch hers as well. Renako does so, and the two are aroused despite their embarrassment. Later they discuss the differences between romance and friendship, with Ajisai noting Renako's idea of friendship is like dating. The next morning, Ajisai asks Renako to roleplay as her older sister, as she is tired of her responsibilities as an older sibling and wants to be a little sister. Renako plays along with Ajisai's fantasy. They are interrupted when Mai arrives, having learned their location from Haruna.
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Ajisai proposes that she pay for their stay, as she feels guilty about running away and believes she must shoulder the expense. Renako disagrees, insisting on covering her share. To settle the issue, they play ping-pong. They express their competing conceptions of friendship, with Ajisai feeling she must shoulder their burdens alone to ensure Renako's happiness. Renako refutes this, saying that their happiness should be reciprocal and they should share their problems. Although Ajisai wins the game, she agrees to let Renako pay, but instead asks Renako to join her in the hot springs. While they are washing themselves, Renako offhandedly mentions that she touched Satsuki's breasts in the bath. Ajisai offers to let Renako touch hers as well. Renako does so, and the two are aroused despite their embarrassment. Later they discuss the differences between romance and friendship, with Ajisai noting Renako's idea of friendship is like dating. The next morning, Ajisai asks Renako to roleplay as her older sister, as she is tired of her responsibilities as an older sibling and wants to be a little sister. Renako plays along with Ajisai's fantasy. They are interrupted when Mai arrives, having learned their location from Haruna.
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11
No.
11
Title
"Is There No Way We Can Stay Like This?"Transliteration: "Itsumademo Kono Mama de Iru no wa, Muri?" (Japanese: いつまでもこのままでいるのは、ムリ?)
Directed by
Toshiyuki YahagiHiroaki Matsushima
Storyboarded by
Toshiyuki YahagiNatsumi Uchinuma
Original release date
September 16, 2025 (2025-09-16)
Ajisai, Mai, and Renako go out together, visiting a dagashi shop and getting a group photo taken. They later prepare yukatas for a festival, during which Hanatori privately confronts Renako, expressing animosity to her as she would prefer that Mai marry Satsuki. During the festival, Mai tells Ajisai about her attraction to Renako, asking if Ajisai has similar feelings. Ajisai denies it, not wanting to interfere with Mai's own romantic pursuit. Renako reflects fondly on her time with Ajisai and Mai, and Mai leaves in the morning before Ajisai is awake, having to go to work. When Ajisai and Renako go to wait for their return train back, Renako expresses her gratitude to Ajisai for their friendship. Ajisai, in turn, says she has something she wants to tell Renako, but as she says it, the sound of a passing train drowns out her voice, and Renako does not hear Ajisai's confession. Embarrassed, Ajisai drops the subject. She reflects on the morning she ran away, when she had been planning to turn back and go home once she had reached the station until finding Renako there to greet her. Ajisai realizes that she had, at that moment, fallen in love.
Ajisai, Mai, and Renako go out together, visiting a dagashi shop and getting a group photo taken. They later prepare yukatas for a festival, during which Hanatori privately confronts Renako, expressing animosity to her as she would prefer that Mai marry Satsuki. During the festival, Mai tells Ajisai about her attraction to Renako, asking if Ajisai has similar feelings. Ajisai denies it, not wanting to interfere with Mai's own romantic pursuit. Renako reflects fondly on her time with Ajisai and Mai, and Mai leaves in the morning before Ajisai is awake, having to go to work. When Ajisai and Renako go to wait for their return train back, Renako expresses her gratitude to Ajisai for their friendship. Ajisai, in turn, says she has something she wants to tell Renako, but as she says it, the sound of a passing train drowns out her voice, and Renako does not hear Ajisai's confession. Embarrassed, Ajisai drops the subject. She reflects on the morning she ran away, when she had been planning to turn back and go home once she had reached the station until finding Renako there to greet her. Ajisai realizes that she had, at that moment, fallen in love.
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Ajisai, Mai, and Renako go out together, visiting a dagashi shop and getting a group photo taken. They later prepare yukatas for a festival, during which Hanatori privately confronts Renako, expressing animosity to her as she would prefer that Mai marry Satsuki. During the festival, Mai tells Ajisai about her attraction to Renako, asking if Ajisai has similar feelings. Ajisai denies it, not wanting to interfere with Mai's own romantic pursuit. Renako reflects fondly on her time with Ajisai and Mai, and Mai leaves in the morning before Ajisai is awake, having to go to work. When Ajisai and Renako go to wait for their return train back, Renako expresses her gratitude to Ajisai for their friendship. Ajisai, in turn, says she has something she wants to tell Renako, but as she says it, the sound of a passing train drowns out her voice, and Renako does not hear Ajisai's confession. Embarrassed, Ajisai drops the subject. She reflects on the morning she ran away, when she had been planning to turn back and go home once she had reached the station until finding Renako there to greet her. Ajisai realizes that she had, at that moment, fallen in love.
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12
No.
12
Title
"No Freaking Way Summer Break is Over!"Transliteration: "Natsuyasumi ga mō Owaru! Muri!" (Japanese: 夏休みがもう終わる! ムリ!)
Directed by
Koichi Tamura
Storyboarded by
Koichi Tamura and Takao Kato
Original release date
September 23, 2025 (2025-09-23)
Ajisai returns home with Renako, and the two of them both apologize to their families for having run away. Later, Ajisai visits Renako's house to thank Renako and apologize to her mother. As Ajisai leaves, Renako follows her and walks her to the station. Renako expresses that she often thinks about Ajisai and would like to know if there is any way she can help her feel better. In response, Ajisai begins suddenly crying, and abruptly departs, leaving Renako confused. Renako calls Mai to ask if she might know what trouble Ajisai is having. Mai says she does, but will not tell Renako, as she feels that it is a problem Ajisai must solve on her own. Later, Ajisai is reconnecting with her old middle school classmates, who ask if she has a boyfriend. They encounter Mai working at a photoshoot. Ajisai approaches Mai and admits that she is in love with Renako. Mai takes Ajisai to an aquarium where they discuss their relationships with Renako. Mai tells Ajisai there is nothing wrong with her feelings, and encourages her to confess. Ajisai calls Renako and asks to meet, and confesses, with Mai's support. Surprised, Renako accepts Ajisai's confession.
Ajisai returns home with Renako, and the two of them both apologize to their families for having run away. Later, Ajisai visits Renako's house to thank Renako and apologize to her mother. As Ajisai leaves, Renako follows her and walks her to the station. Renako expresses that she often thinks about Ajisai and would like to know if there is any way she can help her feel better. In response, Ajisai begins suddenly crying, and abruptly departs, leaving Renako confused. Renako calls Mai to ask if she might know what trouble Ajisai is having. Mai says she does, but will not tell Renako, as she feels that it is a problem Ajisai must solve on her own. Later, Ajisai is reconnecting with her old middle school classmates, who ask if she has a boyfriend. They encounter Mai working at a photoshoot. Ajisai approaches Mai and admits that she is in love with Renako. Mai takes Ajisai to an aquarium where they discuss their relationships with Renako. Mai tells Ajisai there is nothing wrong with her feelings, and encourages her to confess. Ajisai calls Renako and asks to meet, and confesses, with Mai's support. Surprised, Renako accepts Ajisai's confession.
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Ajisai returns home with Renako, and the two of them both apologize to their families for having run away. Later, Ajisai visits Renako's house to thank Renako and apologize to her mother. As Ajisai leaves, Renako follows her and walks her to the station. Renako expresses that she often thinks about Ajisai and would like to know if there is any way she can help her feel better. In response, Ajisai begins suddenly crying, and abruptly departs, leaving Renako confused. Renako calls Mai to ask if she might know what trouble Ajisai is having. Mai says she does, but will not tell Renako, as she feels that it is a problem Ajisai must solve on her own. Later, Ajisai is reconnecting with her old middle school classmates, who ask if she has a boyfriend. They encounter Mai working at a photoshoot. Ajisai approaches Mai and admits that she is in love with Renako. Mai takes Ajisai to an aquarium where they discuss their relationships with Renako. Mai tells Ajisai there is nothing wrong with her feelings, and encourages her to confess. Ajisai calls Renako and asks to meet, and confesses, with Mai's support. Surprised, Renako accepts Ajisai's confession.
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"Girlfriends? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Koibito toka, Zettai ni Muri!" (Japanese: 恋人とか、ぜったいにムリ!)
Natsumi Uchinuma
Natsumi Uchinuma
July 8, 2025 (2025-07-08)
Embarrassed by having been a socially anxious loner in middle school, Renako Amaori seeks to rehabilitate her image as she starts high school. She befriends her classmate, popular supermodel Mai Oduka, and joins her clique. However, her social anxiety causes her to panic during lunch one day, and she flees to the school roof. Mai follows Renako and, mistakenly believing she is about to jump, rushes to intervene. Startled, Renako slips and falls. Mai jumps to catch Renako and redirects their fall into a tree, saving her. Renako explains her social anxiety to Mai. In turn, Mai admits that trying to live up to her popularity makes her feel as if no one knows her real self. The two become closer after confiding in one another. The following day, Mai unexpectedly confesses her love to Renako, surprising the latter as she simply wishes to be friends. The two agree to take turns being friends and lovers, with both vying to convince the other that their preferred relationship would be better. On their first date, Mai gives Renako a kiss on the nose, flustering her. As she leaves, Renako vows that she will convince Mai to be friends.
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"First Kiss?! No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Hajimete no Kiss Nante, Muri!" (Japanese: 初めてのキスなんて、ムリ!)
Yuto Nakamura
Natsumi Uchinuma
July 15, 2025 (2025-07-15)
Renako invites Mai to her house, where they play video games. The next day, Mai visits again and challenges Renako to another game, on the condition that if she wins, Renako will accept one request from her. Mai wins and asks Renako for a hug. The hug surprises Renako, as she realizes the depth of Mai's affections. Later, after school, Mai and Renako write lists expressing what they would like to do as girlfriends and friends, respectively. Mai's list is overtly sexual, which flusters Renako. She invites Mai to a friendship outing, and they visit DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. As they are leaving, it suddenly rains, soaking Mai. Mai takes Renako to a hotel to wait out the rain, where they take a bath together. Renako tells Mai what her ideal friendship looks like, and Mai is surprised, saying that her ideal romance with Renako is similar. Mai advances upon and kisses Renako on the mouth. Fearing she will be seduced into fulfilling Mai's sexual desires, Renako panics. Renako tells Mai that the kiss does not count, as they are currently friends. Mai responds by "friend kissing" Renako again, reaffirming her affections.
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"You Can't Freaking Force Me!"Transliteration: "Muriyari Nante, Dame Muri!" (Japanese: ムリヤリなんて、だめムリ!)
Daisuke Inoue
Daisuke Inoue
July 22, 2025 (2025-07-22)
After their kiss, Mai and Renako both find themselves unable to stop thinking about one another, though Renako denies this. While Mai visits Paris for modeling work, Renako goes shopping with Ajisai. Renako feels insecure due to her attraction to Ajisai, but tells herself it does not count as cheating on Mai since they are not officially dating. Ajisai makes plans to come to Renako's house. Later, Mai calls Renako, and Renako tells her about her outing with Ajisai. Mai is upset and jealous, leading to an argument. Mai arrives unannounced to the Amaori house during Ajisai's visit, surprising Renako. Ajisai leaves, and Mai comes onto Renako, pinning her to the floor and removing her shirt. Despite enjoying being touched by Mai, Renako feels conflicted, reasoning that if the situation escalates, they will not be able to remain friends. Aroused, Mai ignores Renako's pleas to stop. The encounter is cut short when Renako's younger sister Haruna walks in. Embarrassed, she immediately leaves. Renako slaps Mai and admonishes her conduct. Downcast, Mai apologizes and departs. Afterwards, Renako regrets not having been more firm in asserting her boundaries, but considers that she may have wanted to go further.
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"Mai?! No Freaking Way! (...Or maybe?)"Transliteration: "Mai Nante, Yappari Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?)" (Japanese: 真唯なんて、やっぱりムリムリ!（※ムリじゃなかった!?）)
Kenta Kushitani
Kenta Kushitani
July 29, 2025 (2025-07-29)
The next day, Renako finds that Mai has not come to school. Satsuki calls Renako to the roof, and tells Renako that Mai came to her house and tearfully told the full story. Realizing Mai regrets her actions, Renako resolves to make amends. Ajisai invites Renako to her house. Wanting to accept but unable to, as Mai is a higher priority, Renako enthusiastically tells Ajisai she really likes her and would like to hang out another time, leaving Ajisai flustered. Renako heads to a hotel where Mai is hosting a "suitors' party" to which she has invited everyone who has previously confessed to her, seeking a new partner after having decided to give up on Renako. Renako confronts Mai and admits that she has developed romantic feelings. The two kiss, and Mai cancels the suitors' party. Later, when they are set to decide whether they are friends or lovers, Renako says she is still not certain she wants to be girlfriends, but offers an alternative of "more than friends, less than lovers". Mai accepts, but declares her intent to convince Renako to commit to a proper romantic relationship before their graduation.
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"Girlfriends? No Freaking Way! (Round 2)"Transliteration: "Koibito Toka, Zettai ni Muri! Sono ni" (Japanese: 恋人とか、ぜったいにムリ!その2)
Yihan Shu
Takao Kato and Natsumi Uchinuma
August 5, 2025 (2025-08-05)
Since Mai came to Satsuki's house to vent about her relationship with Renako, Satsuki has been irritated at Mai and the two have not spoken to each other, creating a rift within the group. In order to spite Mai, Satsuki asks Renako to date her. Despite Renako's reluctance, she ultimately agrees on the condition that they only date temporarily until Satsuki and Mai reconcile. Satsuki takes Renako to a shrine where she and Mai met as small children, and declares her intent to "defeat" Mai. The two spend some time together, drawing Mai's notice. Mai takes Renako aside privately and assures Renako that as they are not dating proper, she does not need to worry about cheating with Satsuki, as Mai will be satisfied so long as Renako ultimately ends up in a relationship with her. Later, Renako and Mai encounter each other at school, and Satsuki approaches Renako intimately in front of Mai in an attempt to provoke Mai's jealousy, prompting Renako to reflect that she has been caught in the middle of their feud.
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"Too Many Freaking Secrets!"Transliteration: "Futari Dake no Himitsu ga Ōsugite, mō Muri!" (Japanese: ふたりだけのヒミツが多すぎて、もうムリ!)
Koichi Tamura
Natsumi Uchinuma and Takao Kato
August 12, 2025 (2025-08-12)
Satsuki helps Renako study to improve her mediocre grades, and reflects on how she used to struggle academically, until she noticed Mai's academic aptitude and was motivated to improve. That evening, Haruna takes Renako out to get donuts. Satsuki is working at the donut shop and introduces herself as Renako's girlfriend, confusing Haruna, who assumes Renako is cheating on Mai. After Satsuki's shift ends, she takes Renako to her home. There, Renako learns that Satsuki lives in a small apartment with her single mother and that the two both work to support each other, which embarrasses Satsuki. In return, Renako admits her introverted nature, but Satsuki is unsurprised, noting Renako's low self-esteem and anxious attitude. Upset by this, Renako flees the apartment, but is found by Satsuki, who offers to let Renako stay the night. Satsuki bathes with and washes Renako, eager to "even the score" with Mai. Renako is aroused by the encounter, and Satsuki finds this irritating. That night, Satsuki asks Renako for a picture of them kissing to have proof of their relationship to show to Mai. Renako kisses Satsuki on the mouth, flustering Satsuki, who assumed the kiss would be on the cheek.
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"No Freaking Way I'm Surviving This Mess!"Transliteration: "Shuraba Toka, dō Agaite mo Muri!" (Japanese: 修羅場とか、どうあがいてもムリ!)
Tomoaki Takatsudo and Yuto Nakamura
Atsushi Otsuki
August 19, 2025 (2025-08-19)
Renako's interactions with Satsuki at school are awkward after their kiss, although Satsuki denies that she feels any affections for Renako. Meanwhile, Ajisai expresses interest in spending more time with Renako, but Renako is unavailable due to her obligations to Satsuki. Ajisai speaks with Renako by phone, and they discuss Mai and Satsuki's feud. Renako expresses that she would like them to make up, prompting Ajisai to encourage Mai to do so. Mai asks Satsuki to clarify what offended her, but Satsuki refuses to do so and instead provokes an argument. Mai deflects by saying she will marry Renako, and Satsuki claims that she and Renako are in a relationship, showing the photo of their kiss as evidence, despite Renako's protests. The argument escalates, and Satsuki and Mai declare that they will battle for Renako's hand in marriage. Renako insists on competing as well, on the condition that if she wins, they will all return to the previous status quo as friends. She stipulates that they will play a match in an FPS game to decide the winner. Later, Satsuki comes over to Renako's house to practice her gaming skills.
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"A Perfect Win? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Kanzen Shōri Suru Nante, Muri Muri!" (Japanese: 完全勝利するなんて、ムリムリ!)
Pei-Ni Hong
Junichi Sakata
August 26, 2025 (2025-08-26)
At the FPS match, Mai wins the first of three rounds, while Renako wins the second. Satsuki excuses herself to the restroom, but after she does not return, Renako goes to check on her. Satsuki tells Renako that she is frustrated by thus far not having been able to beat Mai despite putting in all her best efforts, leading Renako to realize that her simply winning the game would not lead to the two of them making up. Renako successfully encourages Satsuki to not give up. During the third round, Satsuki tells the story of how she and Mai became friends as small children, as she let Mai visit her house when Mai, stressed by her obligations to her mother, was reluctant to return home. When Mai's mother came to collect her, Satsuki defended Mai, saying she had not done anything wrong. The recollection distracts Mai long enough for Satsuki to defeat her, satisfying Satsuki's desire for victory, after which Renako wins the match. Later, Mai's group meets up at a diner to celebrate Satsuki's birthday, and Satsuki reveals that she has beaten Mai's test scores. She revels in her victory over Mai with a satisfied smirk.
9
"Visiting Ajisai's House? No Freaking Way!"Transliteration: "Ajisai-san no Otaku Hōmon Toka, Muri!" (Japanese: 紫陽花さんのお宅訪問とか、ムリ!)
Ayako Sugi
Natsumi Uchinuma
September 2, 2025 (2025-09-02)
Renako visits Ajisai's house. Ajisai talks about her home life, saying she has no time to herself as she cares for her little brothers while her parents work. Ajisai's brothers challenge Renako to play video games with them. After they prolong their playtime despite Ajisai gently urging them to let her have her time with Renako, Ajisai snaps and yells at them, then sends them to their room. Ajisai is embarrassed by her outburst, and the rest of their hangout is awkward. Later, Ajisai calls Renako and declares her intent to run away from home. Fearing for Ajisai's safety, Renako gets up early to intercept her and the two get on a train together. Intensely anxious due to her infatuation with Ajisai, Renako excuses herself and messages Satsuki for advice. Satsuki sends Renako a list of example topics to discuss with Ajisai, but cautions Renako to not put Ajisai on a pedestal, saying that everyone has flaws. They get off the train at a small seaside town, where Ajisai plans to go to an inn she often visits with her family. Noticing Ajisai's insecurity about going somewhere familiar despite desiring an escape, Renako suggests they go to a different inn.
10
"A Trip With Just the Two of Us?! No Way!"Transliteration: "Futarikkiri no Ryokō Nante, Muri!?" (Japanese: ふたりっきりの旅行なんて、ムリ!?)
Daisuke Inoue
Daisuke Inoue
September 9, 2025 (2025-09-09)
Ajisai proposes that she pay for their stay, as she feels guilty about running away and believes she must shoulder the expense. Renako disagrees, insisting on covering her share. To settle the issue, they play ping-pong. They express their competing conceptions of friendship, with Ajisai feeling she must shoulder their burdens alone to ensure Renako's happiness. Renako refutes this, saying that their happiness should be reciprocal and they should share their problems. Although Ajisai wins the game, she agrees to let Renako pay, but instead asks Renako to join her in the hot springs. While they are washing themselves, Renako offhandedly mentions that she touched Satsuki's breasts in the bath. Ajisai offers to let Renako touch hers as well. Renako does so, and the two are aroused despite their embarrassment. Later they discuss the differences between romance and friendship, with Ajisai noting Renako's idea of friendship is like dating. The next morning, Ajisai asks Renako to roleplay as her older sister, as she is tired of her responsibilities as an older sibling and wants to be a little sister. Renako plays along with Ajisai's fantasy. They are interrupted when Mai arrives, having learned their location from Haruna.
11
"Is There No Way We Can Stay Like This?"Transliteration: "Itsumademo Kono Mama de Iru no wa, Muri?" (Japanese: いつまでもこのままでいるのは、ムリ?)
Toshiyuki YahagiHiroaki Matsushima
Toshiyuki YahagiNatsumi Uchinuma
September 16, 2025 (2025-09-16)
Ajisai, Mai, and Renako go out together, visiting a dagashi shop and getting a group photo taken. They later prepare yukatas for a festival, during which Hanatori privately confronts Renako, expressing animosity to her as she would prefer that Mai marry Satsuki. During the festival, Mai tells Ajisai about her attraction to Renako, asking if Ajisai has similar feelings. Ajisai denies it, not wanting to interfere with Mai's own romantic pursuit. Renako reflects fondly on her time with Ajisai and Mai, and Mai leaves in the morning before Ajisai is awake, having to go to work. When Ajisai and Renako go to wait for their return train back, Renako expresses her gratitude to Ajisai for their friendship. Ajisai, in turn, says she has something she wants to tell Renako, but as she says it, the sound of a passing train drowns out her voice, and Renako does not hear Ajisai's confession. Embarrassed, Ajisai drops the subject. She reflects on the morning she ran away, when she had been planning to turn back and go home once she had reached the station until finding Renako there to greet her. Ajisai realizes that she had, at that moment, fallen in love.
12
"No Freaking Way Summer Break is Over!"Transliteration: "Natsuyasumi ga mō Owaru! Muri!" (Japanese: 夏休みがもう終わる! ムリ!)
Koichi Tamura
Koichi Tamura and Takao Kato
September 23, 2025 (2025-09-23)
Ajisai returns home with Renako, and the two of them both apologize to their families for having run away. Later, Ajisai visits Renako's house to thank Renako and apologize to her mother. As Ajisai leaves, Renako follows her and walks her to the station. Renako expresses that she often thinks about Ajisai and would like to know if there is any way she can help her feel better. In response, Ajisai begins suddenly crying, and abruptly departs, leaving Renako confused. Renako calls Mai to ask if she might know what trouble Ajisai is having. Mai says she does, but will not tell Renako, as she feels that it is a problem Ajisai must solve on her own. Later, Ajisai is reconnecting with her old middle school classmates, who ask if she has a boyfriend. They encounter Mai working at a photoshoot. Ajisai approaches Mai and admits that she is in love with Renako. Mai takes Ajisai to an aquarium where they discuss their relationships with Renako. Mai tells Ajisai there is nothing wrong with her feelings, and encourages her to confess. Ajisai calls Renako and asks to meet, and confesses, with Mai's support. Surprised, Renako accepts Ajisai's confession.

References

  1. Tokyo MX, SUN and BS11 listed the series premiere on July 7, 2025, at 25:00, which is effectively July 8 at 1:00 a.m. JS
  2. In selected territories for a limited time only.
  3. All English titles are taken from Remow's official YouTube uploads of the series.
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  15. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ!(※ムリじゃなかった!?) SS集
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  16. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ!(※ムリじゃなかった!?) 短編集
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  19. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） 2
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  20. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） 3
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  21. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） 4
    https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-631439-8
  22. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） 5
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  23. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?） 6
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  24. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ!(※ムリじゃなかった!?) 7
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  26. 【コミカライズ新連載予告】 5月15日（金）より『わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ！（※ムリじゃなかった!?）』のコミカライズ連載がスタートします！ 連載先はまったりダッシュエックスコミック⬇️ https://seiga.nicovideo.jp/manga/official/dashcomic 愉快で可愛いガールズラブコメに乞うご期待です！ #わたなれ
    https://x.com/dx_bunko/status/1260536025291452416
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    https://www.shueisha.co.jp/books/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-891891-4
  31. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ! (※ムリじゃなかった!?) 3 (ヤングジャンプコミックス)
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  32. わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ! (※ムリじゃなかった!?) 4 (ヤングジャンプコミックス)
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  36. Anime Corner
    https://animecorner.me/theres-no-freaking-way-ill-be-your-lover-unless-anime-unveils-new-trailer-visual-additional-cast/
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    https://archive.today/20250707190308/https://x.com/ItsAnimeJP/status/1939338071222501749
  40. Anime News Network
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20250710055541/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyyXL__Awlk
  44. "𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿! 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀...💕 Episode 2: First Kiss?! No Freaking Way! Trailer is here✨ The showdown between Renako and Mai has begun: best friend or girlfriend? Mai visits Renako as a "friend", and they have a blast. Friendship is the best! But Mai's feelings keep growing. Hoping to prove friendship wins, Renako plans a fun weekend outing. Everything's going great... until a sudden downpour flips everything on its head!? Watch it on July 15, 1:30AM (JST) 🎮"
    https://x.com/ItsAnimeJP/status/1943611228670312670
  45. "𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿! 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀...💕 Episode 3: You Can't Freaking Force Me! Trailer is here✨ Renako tries to forget the kiss, while Mai leaves for work in Paris. Renako walks home with Ajisai after school, holding hands and making plans to hang out later, too. Mai calls her a cheater, but they're not even dating, so how can she be?! But then when Ajisai comes over, Mai shows up too, bringing her little sister Haruna. Now it's a chaotic four-person hangout... What could possibly go wrong? Watch it when it drops on 𝕁𝕦𝕝𝕪 𝟚𝟚, 𝟙𝔸𝕄 (𝕁𝕊𝕋)🥰"
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20250728164009/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cri-aqlLXTE
  47. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 05 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
    https://perma.cc/T3SS-KN2C
  48. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 06 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
    https://perma.cc/GRE3-H6KX
  49. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 07 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
    https://perma.cc/YMJ2-DFDF
  50. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 08 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
    https://perma.cc/N6RY-9CZ5
  51. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 09 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
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  52. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 10 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
    https://perma.cc/9UNW-8DU8
  53. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 11 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
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  54. There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... | Full Episode 12 | It's Anime［Multi-Subs］
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