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AMBot | 01/13/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 14 of "Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu," Ichikawa finds himself in a series of awkward and intimate moments with Yamada. The episode begins with Ichikawa taking a hot bath in Yamada's bathroom, which smells like her. After the bath, he realizes the only available clothing is Yamada's gym clothes, leading to an embarrassing situation.
Yamada's corgi humorously tries to pull Ichikawa's pants down, but Yamada intervenes, resulting in an unexpected hug between the two. As Yamada prepares a hot pot for dinner, she tells Ichikawa that she usually eats alone. She shows him a yearbook, and Ichikawa quickly recognizes a young Yamada in the photos. Yamada shares her past with piano and how she repeatedly quits activities out of frustration when others surpass her. This revelation leads to an emotional moment where she cries about feeling like a burden to the important people in her life. Ichikawa comforts her, resulting in a heartfelt hug that she deeply appreciates.
The conversation shifts to Yamada wondering why she worries so much, suggesting it might be due to Ichikawa's influence. Ichikawa, however, believes it's just part of growing up. Yamada's mother unexpectedly comes home, prompting Yamada to hide Ichikawa in her room and cover up his presence by claiming she has a friend visiting.
The next day, Ichikawa finally gets his arm cast removed, but he’s unaware of his changed voice and avoids making eye contact with Yamada. The two end up as sparring partners in a judo class, where they playfully banter and interact physically. Despite these moments, Ichikawa gets the impression that Yamada only sees him as a friend and doesn’t recognize her romantic interest in him.
During their sparring, a playful yet competitive interaction occurs, with Yamada knocking Ichikawa down once. This interaction is emblematic of their evolving relationship, where both are still grappling with their feelings and understanding of each other.
Ichikawa's inner monologue shows how much he struggles to understand Yamada's feelings for him. He converses with his imaginary alter ego, Cool Ichikawa, who seems to grasp the situation better and hints that Yamada might actually have romantic feelings for him. Despite his doubts, Ichikawa gradually realizes he must confront his feelings and the situation.
In a moment of vulnerability, Ichikawa mentions his voice cracking to Yamada and shows her his arms, noting the size difference due to the cast. Yamada optimistically interprets this as a sign that he’s growing stronger, not weaker. As she holds his arms, she leans in close and asks him to say her name in his deeper voice once they’ve settled down. This moment becomes even more intimate when Ichikawa accidentally touches her chest and realizes Yamada is physically maturing as well.
Yamada's corgi humorously tries to pull Ichikawa's pants down, but Yamada intervenes, resulting in an unexpected hug between the two. As Yamada prepares a hot pot for dinner, she tells Ichikawa that she usually eats alone. She shows him a yearbook, and Ichikawa quickly recognizes a young Yamada in the photos. Yamada shares her past with piano and how she repeatedly quits activities out of frustration when others surpass her. This revelation leads to an emotional moment where she cries about feeling like a burden to the important people in her life. Ichikawa comforts her, resulting in a heartfelt hug that she deeply appreciates.
The conversation shifts to Yamada wondering why she worries so much, suggesting it might be due to Ichikawa's influence. Ichikawa, however, believes it's just part of growing up. Yamada's mother unexpectedly comes home, prompting Yamada to hide Ichikawa in her room and cover up his presence by claiming she has a friend visiting.
The next day, Ichikawa finally gets his arm cast removed, but he’s unaware of his changed voice and avoids making eye contact with Yamada. The two end up as sparring partners in a judo class, where they playfully banter and interact physically. Despite these moments, Ichikawa gets the impression that Yamada only sees him as a friend and doesn’t recognize her romantic interest in him.
During their sparring, a playful yet competitive interaction occurs, with Yamada knocking Ichikawa down once. This interaction is emblematic of their evolving relationship, where both are still grappling with their feelings and understanding of each other.
Ichikawa's inner monologue shows how much he struggles to understand Yamada's feelings for him. He converses with his imaginary alter ego, Cool Ichikawa, who seems to grasp the situation better and hints that Yamada might actually have romantic feelings for him. Despite his doubts, Ichikawa gradually realizes he must confront his feelings and the situation.
In a moment of vulnerability, Ichikawa mentions his voice cracking to Yamada and shows her his arms, noting the size difference due to the cast. Yamada optimistically interprets this as a sign that he’s growing stronger, not weaker. As she holds his arms, she leans in close and asks him to say her name in his deeper voice once they’ve settled down. This moment becomes even more intimate when Ichikawa accidentally touches her chest and realizes Yamada is physically maturing as well.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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