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More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.

12 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 2022

Synopsis

Third-year high school student Jirou Yakuin hoped to partner with Shiori Sakurazaka of the same class in the mandatory "Couple Practical" course. In this practical, students must demonstrate that they have the necessary skillset to live with a partner of the opposite sex while presenting a certain level of harmony to the video surveillance that grades them. Unfortunately, random chance put his slightly subdued self into the practical with the person polar opposite to him, the gyaru Akari Watanabe. Akari on the other hand hoped to be paired with her crush Minami Tenjin. Their hopes are doubly dashed when they find out that Shiori and Minami are assigned together. Thus, they reluctantly decide to cooperate to reach the top ten, which would give them the right to exchange partners if both couples agree. To that end, Jirou steals Akari's first kiss without realizing what he'd done, while giving a hurried good-bye kiss...

Comedy Drama Ecchi Romance
Format
Unknown
Episodes
12
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

12 / 12 Episodes
1
Episode 1

Living in the Same Place, but Not Living Together

Paired with beautiful, outgoing gyaru Watanabe Akari for his high school marriage practical course, introverted Yakuin Jiro agrees to act the perfect couple so that they can score high enough to switch partners and be placed with their crushes.
2
Episode 2

Imagined, but Not Real

One stormy night, Akari and Jiro decide to watch a horror movie to earn some points. Akari pulls out matching pajamas to increase their score and starts changing clothes right in front of Jiro. Flustered, he turns his back, starts changing, and then...
3
Episode 3

Broken Up, and Not Rekindled

A comment from Jiro inspires Akari to give Minami a home cooked bento full of love. She half-forces Jiro to assist in her plan, but when he sees how sincere she is, he decides help in earnest. Then, on the day, Akari finds herself paralyzed with nerves.
4
Episode 4

A Hero, but Not the Main Character

Akari and Jiro each hear a rumor that Shiori and Minami won’t be switching pairs even though they’re A rank. Jiro asks Shiori if she plans to stay by Minami’s side forever. Meanwhile, Akari runs into Minami, who suddenly pulls her close to him and...
5
Episode 5

More Than a Nosebleed, but Less Than a Kiss

Akari’s friends tease her, saying she’s been staring at Jiro a lot lately—an idea which she quickly denies. Meanwhile, Jiro and Shiori find themselves alone together after school, and Shiori can’t help remembering some bold advice from a friend.
6
Episode 6

A Male Virgin, but No Female Virgin

Akari suddenly stops calling Jiro by his first name, calling him “Yakuin” instead. While he’s still puzzling over why, Shiori gets hit in the head by a soccer ball and sent to the infirmary. Jiro goes to visit her at Mei’s request, and then...
7
Episode 7

Fireworks, but No Embrace.

After seeing Shiori and Jiro together, Natsumi and Sachi try to ascertain Akari’s feelings, but she’s vague on the subject. The girls want to give Akari a decisive moment and come up with a plan for a group date to a fireworks festival with Minami.
8
Episode 8

An Entreaty, but No Reassurance.

Jiro is in the bath wondering what had made Akari cry like that. Suddenly, a frightened Akari bursts in and makes a huge fuss. To help her feel better, Jiro does lots of things for her and the two grow closer. Then Akari asks, “Should we try dating, too?”
9
Episode 9

More Than a Childhood Friend, but Not True Love.

Jiro and Kamo get a live-in summer job at a seaside cafe, but Jiro isn’t excited about it until he finds out that Shiori will be there too. When he gets home, Akari is waiting for him wearing a daring swimsuit. Together, they make a shocking discovery!
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Episode 10

Already' Has Passed, but Not 'Yet.

Jiro is enjoying his time at the beach with Shiori, but seeing it makes Akari feel upset. Akari and Jiro are sent on a shopping run, and the moment Jiro steps away, guys start hitting on Akari. Jiro summons the courage to go to her rescue, but...
11
Episode 11

More Than a Confession, but Not Yet a Broken Heart.

Their summer job ends with a test of courage event. But before that, Jiro’s kindness causes Shiori to let some of her true feelings slip. As Jiro wrestles with her words, Kamo mentions that he has the ability to rig the parings for the night’s event.
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Episode 12

Done, Being Less Than Love.

Akari, with her renewed determination, Shiori, whose heart won't stop racing, and Jiro, who is unable to find his answer... Since their summer job at the beach, their feelings have only intensified. Then, one day, Jiro runs into Shiori at a bookstore...

Characters

Akari Watanabe
Voice Actors
Saori Oonishi (japanese)

Akari Watanabe

Main

Jirou Yakuin
Voice Actors
Seiichirou Yamashita (japanese)

Jirou Yakuin

Main

Shiori Sakurazaka
Voice Actors
Saki Miyashita (japanese)

Shiori Sakurazaka

Main

Sadaharu Kamo
Voice Actors
Shou Nogami (japanese)

Sadaharu Kamo

Main

Minami Tenjin
Voice Actors
Toshiki Masuda (japanese)

Minami Tenjin

Main

Sachi Takamiya
Voice Actors
Minami Takahashi (japanese)

Sachi Takamiya

Supporting

Staff

Yuki Kanamaru
Yuki Kanamaru
Original Creator
Takao Kato
Takao Kato
Chief Director
Junichi Yamamoto
Junichi Yamamoto
Director
Naruhisa Arakawa
Naruhisa Arakawa
Series Composition
Chizuru Kobayashi
Chizuru Kobayashi
Character Design
Taeko Hori
Taeko Hori
Prop Design

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Information

Aired Oct 08, 2022 to Dec 24, 2022
Season FALL 2022
Source Unknown
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Studios

studio MOTHER