Episode 8

**Everybody Has a Secret or Two** is the eighth episode of the Love After World Domination anime.

## Description

Fudo receives a letter threatening to expose his relationship with Desumi. But when he meets with his blackmailer, a surprising truth is revealed!

## Summary

Fudo receives a shocking package with a picture of him and Desumi, stating that the one who send it, knows about them. At school, Desumi gets compliments for making her own lunch, but she states it's nothing once you get used to it. Desumi is about to eat her food, but Anna Hojo eats it from her chopsticks. Desumi's friends get annoyed, but Anna gives them a scary look and wonders if there is a problem. Kiki and Kyoko appear and state there is a problem as Anna always picks on Desumi. Kiki points out that Anna's skirt length, nails, and earrings are all violating the school rules and she should come to the guidance office. Anna finds it dumb and guesses that Kiki is starving for romantic attention, but Kiki tries to deny it. Anna points out that she gets anything she wants and asks Desumi what Anna wants right now. Desumi has no idea, but instead of revealing it, Anna tells her its a secret for now.

The package contained a letter, telling Fudo to come to Central Park tomorrow at 8PM or the picture will go public. Going to the park, he meets with Anna, who reveals she took the picture and send it to him. He wonders who she is, but Anna doesn't want to tell him and as it would be a problem for him if the picture goes public, he needs to do what she says. Fudo falls to his knees and asks her to promise that when she releases the picture she'll put a censor bar over Desumi's eyes. Anna is surprised that this is his problem and he is fine if she releases it after putting the censor bar. Fudo doesn't care about his reputation but doesn't wish to cause trouble for Desumi. Additionally, if the picture goes public, she will go viral as she is an angel and agents will try to recruit her. And if she becomes an actress or idol, she will ascend beyond his reach. Knowing that he can't refuse or she will release the picture, Anna tells him to break up with Desumi, but Fudo refuses. Anna gets annoyed, but Fudo asks for an alternative. She secretly starts recording and asks Fudo to tell her she loves her, but Fudo refuses again. Anna decides to give him a last chance and while filming and blushing, she asks him to kiss her hand to make their master-slave relationship clear. Fudo starts thinking about it and the more she waits, Anna's heart starts to pound harder and harder. Eventually, she feels too ashamed and slaps him, stating she can't do it as it's too humiliating. She decides to leave him for today but states that tomorrow, she will think of some disgusting things for him to do.

During a Gelato and Gekko fight, Fudo shows Desumi the picture and about the girl. Desumi gets angry and wants to end her, but Fudo calms her. She asks what the girl wanted and Fudo explains she wanted him to kiss her hand. Hearing that, Desumi immediately lands a suplex on Fudo, but she calms as he says he refused. Fudo reveals she also asked him to say he loves her and to break with Desumi. Desumi states that she is probably in love. Fudo initially can't understand with who, but then realizes it may be with him. He assured Desumi that everything is fine and decides to make things clear with the girl.

Meeting Anna at Central Park, Fudo apologizes and states he realized how she feels. He appreciates her feelings, but cannot return them. Anna slaps him to stop him and explains that she is in love with "Desucchi", but gets embarrassed as she says it. Anna recalls how everyone avoids her for being scary, but Desumi talked to her and complimented her nails. She found Desumi to be honest and innocent and started to have a crush on her. Fudo comments that she has good taste and is glad to meet someone who sees how amazing Desumi is. He proposes they stay all night and talk about how amazing Desumi is. Anna states it sounds fun, but she should pass as they should be "rivals." Anna calls Fudo "Fudocchi" and apologizes for the trouble she made, but will likely continue making. Anna states she has a secret with Desumi, that even Desumi doesn't know and that Fudo should keep his guard up, or she will steal Desumi.

Gekko executives are called for an early morning meeting. Desumi, Kiki, and Kyoku head towards it and pass Heat Princess. They greet her, but Heat doesn't say anything. Kiki comments that no one had seen her face or heard her talking, but Desumi states it's fine as everyone can have a secret or two. As they pass her, Heat Princess removes her helmet, revealing to be Anna, and comments how adorable Desumi is today.

During another fight between Gelato and Gekko, Fudo and Desumi are meeting secretly in a cave, where they take a compatibility test and score 98%. Desumi is happy, but Fudo is bummed it's not 100%. Haru comes and asks Desumi if Gekko has any attack plans for tomorrow. Desumi explains that Bosslar will be gone for tomorrow, so all attacks are off. Haru is happy to hear that and asks Fudo if he could help her tomorrow with her studies since the finals are coming. Desumi wonders if Fudo is a good student and Haru states he is always in the top ten for his year. Haru notices that Desumi is nervous and asks her if she is bad at school. Desumi confirms and Haru invites her to join them. As they can't do it at Gelato HQ, Desumi proposes her place.

The next day, Desumi takes them to Moon Village, Gekko women's dormitory, which shocks Haru. She thinks it's too dangerous, but sees that Fudo can't stop thinking about Desumi's room. Desumi gives them soldier uniforms and manages to sneak them in. Entering her room, Fudo gets excited that he reached the promised land and starts enjoying the air. Hellko then smacks him and brings him to his senses. They prepare to study, but some sheets fall from Desumi's book. Checking them, they see its midterm answers sheet and Desumi has a max score on them and she is actually good at school. Haru realizes that Desumi just wanted to study with them. Since she lied and broke the rules between them, Fudo slaps her arm for lying. Fudo and Desumi then decide to help Haru's math study. While they study, Fudo sees that Haru is making a mistake and starts explaining how to do things, but it only gives examples with muscles. That confuses Haru, who asks Desumi for help. Desumi steps up and starts explaining that she needs to use the formula. Haru wonders which formula exactly, but Desumi gives a vague answer. Haru realizes that both of them are actually bad teachers. Haru decides to go home and comments they are lucky as they can get into their chosen university, while she needs to study hard to achieve that. Desumi and Fudo remain alone, but Desumi can't stop thinking of what Haru said. She asks Fudo if he is moving into university after high school. He confirms as he wants to study education and one day become an elementary school teacher. Fudo wonders if Desumi has plans for the future. Desumi reveals she wants to go to the same university and see firsthand how she achieves his goal, which is a goal she just came up with. However, she feels that her father will be against it as he would expect her to go full-time with Gekko. Fudo states that if it comes to that, he will convince her father. The doorbell rings and Desumi expects that Haru forgot something, but is surprised to see it's her father and younger sister.

## Characters

* Fudo Aikawa
* Haru Arisugawa
* Misaki Jinguji
* Desumi Magahara
* Anna Hojo
* Kiki Majima
* Kyoko Kuroyuri
* Daigo Todoroki
* Catapult Snake
* Hellko
* Desuo Magahara
* Urami Magahara