Episode 5

## Episode Guide

**Hatsumode with the Angel** is the fifth episode of the anime.

## Summary

It's New Year's, and Amane and Mahiru watch on television Buddhist monks ring the temple bell commemorating the start of the New Year. They then respond to some New Year's texts, and Amane's father asks if it's alright for his mother and him to visit in a couple of days. Amane gives his approval, and when he tries to tell Mahiru this, she falls asleep on his shoulder. Figuring that Mahiru had tired herself out because she prepared their New Year's dinner, Amane tries to wake her up, but fails. Hence, Amane decides to have Mahiru use his bed that night while he sleeps on his couch.

The following day, Amane finds Mahiru still asleep, so he wakes her up, and a small scene where Mahiru asks if Amane likes touching her cheeks when she's asleep plays out.

Time passes, and Amane's Mother Shihoko and Father Shuto arrive at his apartment. After Shihoko becomes reacquainted with Mahiru, Shuto introduces himself to Mahiru and thanks her for caring for his son.

A little later, they all sit together, and Shihoko then asks if the two have gone to the shrine yet, which Amane states they haven't. Pleased by this, Shihoko claims it was good since she brought a kimono for Mahiru. Although Amane was okay with Mahiru getting a kimono from his mom, he was against visiting the temple with her since it'd draw bad attention if his peers caught him there with Mahiru. However, Shihoko insists on them going, and Amane caves into his mother's wishes.

Dressed in a dapper suit, Shuto compliments his son's appearance and has a heart-to-heart with his son, asking if he's glad he moved there. Having a brief flashback from his time in middle school, Amane confirms that he is, and Shut is glad to hear that. Shihoko then reveals Mahiru wearing the kimono she brought her, and Amane is impressed by it. While Shihoko and Shuto prepared the car, Amane and Mahiru talked more about how Mahiru looked wearing her kimono and Amane wearing his suit.

Arriving at the temple, Mahiru and Amane draw a bit of attention to each other because of how they're dressed. They then give a prayer at the temple, and later, while waiting for Amane's parents to get their fortunes, Amane asks what Mahiru prayed for. Mahiru answers health, safety, and the continuance of peaceful days like the ones she experiences daily.

Later, Mahiru shares her red bean soup with Amane, who shares his sweet sake with her. A brief humorous scene happens between them, and Amane reveals an incident involving Chitose drinking his soda while Itsuki stood by and watched.

That night, Mahiru and Amane say good night to each other and reflect on Mahiru's pleasant experience eating dinner with Amane's parents. Their conversation takes an embarrassing turn when Amane pats Mahiru on the head, and when she stops him from continuing, Mahiru rushes to her apartment and calls Amane a dummy.

The next day, Amane, with Mahiru, sees his parents off, and he promises to visit them over the summer, though he understands that he's being pressed to bring Mahiru along too. After this, they return to Amane's apartment, and Mahiru has a heart-to-heart with Amane concerning his personality.

A rumor was spread at school that Mahiru now has a boyfriend after being seen accompanied by a handsome man at the temple the other day. Itsuki figures out that Amane is the rumored boyfriend, much to the latter's annoyance.

Said rumor was discussed at Amane's apartment, and the two discussed said rumor with each other. Amane's opinion of finding it uncomfortable being called her boyfriend by someone "like her", but Mahiru rebuts that statement. She rebukes him for his low opinion of himself and lists positive traits about him. Flustered by this, Amane insists on washing the dishes, and Mahiru agrees. While Amane does this, an embarrassed Mahiru covers her face with a pillow, prompting Amane to wonder why she complimented if she'd be so embarrassed.

## Characters

* Amane Fujimiya
* Mahiru Shiina
* Shihoko Fujimiya
* Shuuto Fujimiya
* Itsuki Akazawa
* Chitose Shirakawa