Episode 8

**Disambiguation notice for Episode 8:**
*This article is about the anime episode. For manga chapter of the same name, see Chapter 24.*
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## Level 8

* Title Card
* Episode

## Episode Theme Song(s)

### Opening

**Gradation** (ぐらでーしょん, *Gura de ̄ shon*)

## Episode Credits

### Animation Director

* Kyouko Takeuchi
* Yūichi Karasawa
* Shinichi Miyamae

**“If that happened, that would be…”** (もしそうならそれはすごく, *Moshi sō Nara Sore wa Sugoku*) is the ninth episode of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* anime series, produced by MADHOUSE Inc.

## Synopsis

Akane visits Yamada’s high school’s school festival, the “Tosei Cultural Festival,” along with the other guild members. Eita and Mr. Kamota stop by to enjoy one of the student-run maid cafés, but Runa on the other hand begins to experience intense stomach pains from the pressure she was feeling around taking the entrance exams for this high school the following year.

She makes a dash for the restroom, and Akane feeling concerned for her, stands in front of the restroom to wait for her. Yamada appears before her, and the two end up walking around the school doing some shopping later on. Upon seeing Yamada walking alongside a woman, the surrounding students begin causing a ruckus…

## Introduction

Akane rushed to Tousei Academy, where she was met by Runa and Takezo waiting for her outside the school premises. As they strolled together, Akane explained that her lateness was due to an unexpected call to work a night shift and the subsequent need to complete some school assignments, which left her with little sleep. While they leisurely explored the surroundings, they noticed Eita attracting attention from Tousei students, who found his bunny ears and excited demeanor adorable. Runa mentioned that her older brother was a devoted enthusiast of various festivals.

## Plot

During the culture festival, Akane arrives late to the designated meeting spot due to being called into work the previous night. Accompanied by Eita, Kamota, and Runa, they explore Tousei Academy as Runa expresses her anxiety about the upcoming entrance exam for Tousei.

After parting ways with Eita and Kamota, who venture into the Haunted House, Akane, and Runa continue their stroll together. However, Runa eventually excuses herself to use the restroom, citing nervousness-induced stomach discomfort. Akane patiently waits outside the restroom while receiving a text from Eita, suggesting a meeting in the courtyard within 15 minutes. As she scans the courtyard, she spots Eita engaged in conversation with his classmates, hindering her attempt to inquire about Yamada's whereabouts.

Meanwhile, inside a classroom, Yamada excuses himself from Tsubaki's company and rendezvous with Akane near the restroom. He confesses that he saw her earlier but couldn't approach her due to his involvement in resolving issues at his class booth. Curiosity piqued, Yamada questions Akane about her solitary presence, prompting a playful giggle from her. Their interaction attracts the attention of onlookers and Tsubaki, who observe the pair while Akane elucidates Runa's problem.

Runa, accompanied by Akane and Yamada, is directed to the nurse's office. Due to her lingering nervousness about the entrance exam, Runa is advised to rest briefly. While in the nurse's office, Runa notices Yamada using his phone and learns that he is updating Eita about her condition. Worried about being sent home, Runa implores Yamada not to inform Eita about her stomachache. She explains that she hasn't thoroughly enjoyed her visit to Tousei Academy yet and hasn't eaten anything at the festival, even skipping meals in anticipation. The doctor suggests that this might cause her stomach discomfort, prompting Akane to offer to buy her some food.

Akane leaves Runa in the nurse's office and accompanies Yamada to purchase food and a limited edition Tousei Festival t-shirt for Runa. Walking through the hallway, they converse about Yamada's class booth. However, they become aware of the numerous onlookers, and Akane takes the lead to minimize the attention. Their path is interrupted when Yamada encounters his Physical Education teacher, who playfully teases him about evading the annual male beauty pageant and bringing a girl (Akane) along. The teacher inquires about Akane's high school, only to discover that she attends J College, leading to further banter about Yamada's fondness for older women.

As they continue walking, a group of first-year students approaches Yamada and questions whether Akane is his girlfriend. Akane clarifies that they are not in a romantic relationship, and the group moves on. Upon leaving the building, they encounter Eita and Kamota. Eita inquires about Runa's well-being, while Akane expresses frustration about the stares and gossip they encountered on their way to the courtyard simply for being seen together with Yamada. In response, Eita jokingly suggests that they should date each other.

Yamada agrees and plays along with Eita's teasing, but Akane, misunderstanding the humor, becomes flustered. She excuses herself and walks away, telling Eita that she dislikes him. Eita follows her to apologize, but Yamada approaches Akane before he can reach her.

After separating from the group to collect herself, Akane feels frustrated with her reaction to Eita's joke. She regrets not playing along and becomes embarrassed when she remembers Yamada's indifferent response. Suddenly, she accidentally runs into Tsubaki, who advises her to walk more slowly in the hallway. Akane notices Yamada following her and hastily flees. Tsubaki asks Yamada if Akane is one of his acquaintances, and he calls out to her, warning her about the dangerous staircase she is heading towards.

They meet at the landing of the staircase, and Yamada apologizes. However, before he can finish, Akane interjects and points out that it was the first time he called her by her name. While Akane admits she had always assumed he didn't know her name, Yamada is taken aback. He apologizes again for Eita's joke, but the nearby students' gossip, prompting Akane to lead Yamada to a more secluded area on the top floor. There, Yamada offers a sincere apology and explains that he was aware that Eita was joking, which is why he played along. Akane clarifies that she is not angry but somewhat embarrassed, causing her to walk away. Upon hearing this, Yamada smiles.

With the issue resolved, Yamada changes the subject, but Akane asks him what he would have done if she had taken Eita's joke seriously and agrees to date him. Yamada ponders momentarily, but Akane quickly retracts her statement, stating that she is joking. She adds that they should avoid joking about romantic matters and walks away once again. Suddenly, Yamada tells her that he would have considered it an honor and acknowledges that she is out of his league because he considers himself boring. Akane reflects on his words before they purchase food for Runa together.

## Post-credit

Yamada is facing persistent requests from his classmates to participate in the Mr. Pageant, an event he has consistently declined. A group of freshmen girls awaits his response outside their classroom, but again, he turns down the invitation. Standing behind Yamada with Okamoto, Tsubaki grows annoyed and urges Okamoto to bring the conversation to a close. Okamoto raises Yamada's right arm in an unexpected move, creating the illusion that he is joining the Pageant. The surrounding crowd cheers for Yamada, while Tsubaki expresses confusion and questions Okamoto's actions.

Shortly after, as the audience loudly cheers Yamada's name, anticipating his participation as announced by the host, a man wearing a baseball uniform emerges from behind the curtain. It turns out to be Okamoto, who is substituting for Yamada. He introduces himself to the audience, but receives some mocking comments instead and requests for Yamada while the male members of the audience cheer for him. Meanwhile, on another part of the school grounds, Akane, Runa, Eita, and Takezo observe Runa enjoying her food. Eita requests some takoyaki from his younger sister, but she refuses to share it with him.

## Characters in order of appearance

**Akane Kinoshita (anime)**
**Runa Sasaki (anime)**
**Takezo Kamota (anime)**
**Eita Sasaki (anime)**
**Akito Yamada (anime)**
**Yukari Tsubaki (anime)**
**Takeaki Okamoto (anime)**
**School Nurse**Debut
**PE Teacher**Debut
**1st Year Highschool Girls**Debut
## Footnotes

 For a precise interpretation of the phrase Yamada used to describe Akane in this part, please refer Chapter 24 of the manga.