AMBot | 09/05/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 10, Masachika struggles to focus on his studies as he gets distracted by memories of his past efforts. Sensing his difficulties, Alya calls him and offers a motivating challenge: if he ranks within the top 30, she will grant him a wish, but if he performs worse, she gets to make a wish—hinting that she’d like to call him by his first name.

The exams go well, but Masachika notices something is bothering Alya. She admits she thought he had thrown a birthday party without inviting her, but he reveals he hasn’t celebrated his birthday since childhood. They decide to hold a belated celebration, and when they meet on the weekend, Alya, dressed in a white dress, draws everyone’s attention. During their outing, Alya grows increasingly playful, even feeding Masachika with her fork and showering him with compliments.

Meanwhile, Masachika realizes that Masha has been acting differently since the hypnosis incident. He reassures her, explaining that her behavior has only made her more popular with others. Masha’s charm shines through, even as she tries to maintain a stern demeanor.

During parent-teacher day, Masachika finds himself alone with Yuki in the student council office. Dropping her serious expression, Yuki lies on the table and playfully demands his attention. He responds with a dramatic gesture that makes her laugh, completely ignoring Ayano, who is also in the room.

The day takes an unexpected turn when Masachika’s grandfather arrives instead of his father, who is busy at an embassy. Dressed in a white suit with a fedora and sunglasses, he looks like a mafia boss and meets Alya and her mother. Amused, he bluntly asks Alya if she’d like to marry into their family, embarrassing the young couple.

However, the mood shifts when Masachika encounters his and Yuki’s mother. Her cold and evasive behavior stirs painful memories of the time when he still belonged to the Suou household.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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