Episode 10

## Episode Guide

**The Angel in the Dream** is the tenth episode of the Anime.

## Summary

Sitting on the couch, Mahiru asks Amane what his plans are for Mother's Day. After Amane answers it, he also informs Mahiru about why he refuses to return home. When he was in junior high, a trio of students who he thought were his "friends", in reality, were using him for cash. Because of this, Amane refused to trust anyone else and moved to the apartment where he was so he could transfer schools.

Upon hearing this, Mahiru admitted she'd punch them square in the face had she been there. However, Amane reassured Mahiru that it was alright and nothing compared to what she had to endure. Still, Mahiru doesn't want him to compare the situations and argues that the pain he went through shouldn't be shouldered all by himself. Mahiru then consoles Amane claiming she'd like to support him as he's done for her. A heart-to-heart between them occurs concerning how they support each other, where Mahiru even embraces Amane and asks for once that Amane confine whatever bothers him to her.

After this, Amane becomes uneasy looking at Mahiru and tries to leave after a brief disagreement with him, but Amane stops and hugs her from behind. They then argue about how selfish they both are in their way.

The following day, Amane starts jogging in order to build up strength. Later in school, Amane overhears Mahiru being questioned by a couple of girls about how she was seen with a guy at the mall. Mahiru confirms that she was and that it was a "date", but admits although they're not in a formal relationship, she considers him a dear close friend.

At Amane's apartment, Mahiru would inform Amane that what she said at school was completely honest. She also adds that her number of friends could fit in the palm of her hand and considers Amane to be her closest. This leads to Mahiru asking that Amane gain more self-confidence and that he should know that's how she feels about him since she has known him for so long. Amane then mentions that Mahiru wording her answer to the girls would draw such a conclusion, which Mahiru intended. It was a way for people not to draw their own weird or superficial opinions and be able to manage the rumors. Amane accepts the logic, but asks that he be warned as he may also misinterpret the idea and gives an example of what he meant by that. However, Mahiru assures that because of her popularity, people won't interpret it as clearly as he thinks.

Eating dinner at the table, Amane informs Mahiru that he's been training himself as of late to build up strength. Curious to know why Mahiru learns that Amane is doing it as a sense of pride. Hearing this surprises Mahiru, and as a present to him, she offers to indulge whatever he wishes that's within her abilities. However, Mahiru does note that she'd expect to have a favor for her too, but confesses her favor is rather greedy. To that point, Amane asks that she tell him for practice's sake. Unable to vocalize what she truly wants to say, Mahiru asks to be pat on the head again and notes that she likes it when he touches her.

That night, Amane had an arousing dream, which caused him to wake up in a cold sweat.

Later in the day at school, Chitose asks if Amane is alright, and Mahiru, who was there, also looks concerned for him. However, Amane lies, claiming he's tired from running earlier in the day. Chitose believes it, and Mahiru suggests he go straight home after school; Amane, though, brushes that suggestion off.

After school, Mahiru asks if Amane is angry with her because of how he's been acting toward her. Amane tries to pacify Mahiru's anxiousness, but she still wants an answer from him. So, Amane informs Mahiru about how she almost seduced him in a dream, and he admits he tries not to think of her that way. Hence, Mahiru demanded to know more about what she did in the dream to prevent it in the future. Ultimately, she doesn't learn anything more, but is content with how innocent Amane is and that she's the first lady he's had contact with.

Eventually, the 2nd year's first semester midterm schedule is released. Around that time, Amane informs Mahiru that a study party would be held that included Itsuki and Yuuta the following morning. Mahiru promises to make enough food for everyone and asks that she join them, and Amane allows it, but isn't surprised that Chitose was invited too. Amane notes how he hopes to make it into the top ten. Mahiru hopes he achieves it, and as motivation, Mahiru promises to do whatever he asks of her if he achieves his goal. Even though Amane is flustered by the offer, Mahiru insists, so Amane requests to lie on her lap again. Pleasantly surprised, Mahiru accepts it and offers to clean his ears as a bonus.

The following day, Itsuki and the others arrive, and immediately, Yuuta comments on how natural Mahiru looks in his apartment. Without wasting time, they all study together, eat lunch, and call it a day.

After their guests are gone, Mahiru serves Amane some coffee, and they have a heart-to-heart about how caring Mahiru is.

## Characters

* Amane Fujimiya
* Mahiru Shiina
* Shihoko Fujimiya (Flashback)
* Shuuto Fujimiya (Flashback)
* Chitose Shirakawa
* Itsuki Akazawa
* Yuuta Kadowaki