Episode 9

**The Angel's True Face** is the ninth episode of the anime series.

## Summary

In the past, Kousuke was, in his own words, a gloomy, sullen, unpleasant child. Because of his anti-social attitude, he didn't have any friends. In a room, a young Kousuke sits on a chair as his mother Mrs. Misaki enters the room, informing Kousuke that his cousin Carol is there to visit him. Initially, Kousuke rejects meeting her, but upon Carol entering the room, he internally claims she's an angel.

Within the present, Kousuke joins the Aikawa Dojo and is formally greeted by its master Gorou with Tomo and Jun watching closeby. Initially, Gorou believed Kousuke to be weak, but after staring into his eyes, he believed Kousuke was possessed by an evil spirit and advised him to be careful.

Without wasting time, Kousuke is subjected to two strenuous training regimens that completely exhaust him. After them, Kousuke is subjected to a fight against Jun, who becomes infuriated when Kousuke asks him if Tomo would acknowledge him if he wins. Immediately, Kousuke tries to throw a straight punch at Jun, but he counters it with his own, immobilizing him with shock. Jun then gives Kousuke good advice; however, Kousuke, still wanting to prove himself to Tomo, throws a heart-filled punch at Jun, cutting his cheek. However, Jun retaliates by throwing a counter-punch, causing Kousuke to pass out.

Afterward, Kousuke awakens on Tomo's bed and is told what had happened to him since he was knocked unconscious. Curiously, Tomo asks if Kousuke wants to become stronger because of Carol, which he embarrassingly confirms and details his reasons why. Despite Kousuke's inferiority complex, Tomo not to be so gloomy. Unbeknownst to them, Jun was eavesdropping on their conversation from outside their bedroom.

The following day, Kousuke and Carol walk to school together, and Carol comments that Kousuke has become a bit more manly as of late, which pleases him. Kousuke then reveals his admiration for Tomo, which visibly upsets Carol.

Later, at school, Carol approaches Jun in his classroom and asks to hang out with him, but he's uninterested in it, though Carol admits his feelings are mutual to hers. As Carol leaves the classroom, Misuzu confronts her, claiming Carol's meddling with Jun hasn't gone unnoticed. However, Carol retorts that Misuzu still believes everything is going her way, leaving Misuzu speechless.

Sometime later, Jun and Carol sat on a bench at a park to watch people play, which Jun comments as pointless. Carol then confesses she said something mean to Misuzu earlier and that she did something bad to Tomo, leading her to believe her relationship with them has been ruined. On the other hand, Jun downplays the part about Tomo and allows Carol to hang out with her longer.

Jun regrets this as Carol visits his room and proclaims she's there to "torture" him. Carol then kisses Jun's cheek and, in a state of vulnerability, gets on top of him and teases him that Tomo won't like him because of his weak nature toward women. Disconcerted, Jun abruptly leaves, visits Tomo's residence, and hugs her when she answers the door. Jun apologizes for his action, and Tomo believes that someone "beat him", which internally Jun admits he doesn't acknowledge Tomo as a girl. Tomo and Jun are shocked by Carol's sudden appearance, who takes her leave after saying hello and formally apologizing.

The following day, Carol formally apologizes to Misuzu for her actions the other day on the rooftop, but Misuzu downplays it. Furthermore, Carol reveals to Misuzu her time with Jun to Kousuke, who is visibly distraught by what he heard. Upon hearing this, Misuzu notes how frightening Carol can be, but offers to break the ice between Kousuke and her.

Eventually, Misuzu meets with Kousuke and talks about his feelings toward Carol. The question flusters Kousuke, but Misuzu sternly claims that Kousuke has feelings for her, and he openly admits it. When Misuzu confronts Kousuke about his actions at the factory the other day, he admits his feelings of inferiority toward Carol. Hence, Misuzu offers to help Kousuke by putting Carol in an emotionally distraught case so he can console and reveal his genuine affection to her.

Later, Misuzu tells Carol point blankly that she has no chance with Kousuke as he doesn't think of her as a girl. Carol's response leaves Misuzu shocked as Carol abruptly leaves school. Tomo would later confront Misuzu over this on the rooftop, and they briefly discuss it.

Meanwhile, Kousuke visits Carol's home, where her mother Ferris immediately head-butts him and then allows Kousuke to see Carol in her room. A sobbing Carol then beats Kousuke with her pillow as he apologizes and details that Misuzu lied about his feelings toward her. Learning this causes Carol to throw a tantrum and demand to know why Misuzu lied to her about his true feelings toward her. Kousuke manning up confesses his love for Carol making her delighted, and then she confesses her reciprocating feelings toward him. Carol then reveals that she loves Kousuke simply because of all the kind acts he's done for her throughout their lives together.

Right before Cacanould kiss and embrace Kousuke, Ferris suddenly appears and breaks things between them. In another room, Ferris reveals to Kousuke that Carol always smiles because Ferris told Carol that it'd make her cuter. Furthermore, Ferris notes her fear for Carol as love can change someone. However, Kousuke said that Carol has good friends now and that she'd never change because of anything he'd say.

The next day at school, Carol appears at school wearing a pink rabbit mask that disconcerts Tomo and Misuzu. Approaching Misuzu and taking off her mask, claims she "won", and kisses her on the cheek.

## Characters

* Kousuke Misaki
* Mrs. Misaki
* Carol Olston
* Gorou Aizawa
* Junichirou Kubota
* Tomo Aizawa
* Misuzu Gundou
* Ferris Olston