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Sep 19, 2025 6:30 AM
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there was no way Tsumugi could ever be ugly
look at those parents smh, theres no genetic lottery to be won when u got jackpot printed on every slot 😆

Also hoshina, you slick wingwoman, we thank u for your services
Sep 20, 2025 12:41 PM
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I love this show so much. So so much.
Sep 20, 2025 1:57 PM
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Mar 2019
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Cake daddy has arrived ?
@silversurfeer and what a cake daddy! So handsome!
Sep 20, 2025 2:01 PM
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The dad looks like that blood controlling dude from Jujutsu Kaisen
@Tongmuan like Yuji's brother? Choso! Maybe but More manly
Sep 21, 2025 1:14 AM
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People think a man have only one body language to show that he's ready to make an offspring, but here Rintaro shows dozen of other body signs that he's also ready.
Sep 21, 2025 9:56 AM
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Aug 2025
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really nice. they finally showed rintaro's dad. his dad and mom look great together!
Sep 21, 2025 11:19 AM

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May 2019
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Yeah Rintaro was overthinking on what to give Kaoruko for her birthday but glad he talked to his mom as a custom made cake was the perfect gift and she loved it. This was a wholesome and heartwarming episode which Rintaro's cake represented perfectly and it did look tasty.

Regarding the next episode, it looks like it will be a beach one which I'm looking forward to and on that note I'm curious as to what type of bikinis Kaoruko and Subaru will wear.
Sep 21, 2025 11:58 AM

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This anime makes me regret everything in life in general. However, I still enjoy it.
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Sep 22, 2025 12:02 AM
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Jul 2022
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Hoshina is the goat wingman
Sep 22, 2025 5:05 AM

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Feb 2021
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He's really clumsy and can't wait to see the response XD
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Sep 22, 2025 6:32 PM

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THIS IS A 5 STAR EPISODE, I DOUBLE CLICKED AND IT MISCLICKED ON THE 1 STAR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sep 22, 2025 10:08 PM

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Sorry. I spent half the episode in trance because of Rintarou's dad's voice. Man, what a voice.

Sweet episode. Just as sweet as the cake Rintarou made, probably. Kaoruko was also pretty cute this time around.

And here comes the beach episode.
Sep 23, 2025 3:00 PM
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Mar 2018
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So the dad is actually in the picture, still? That came as a surprise, I thought he was either dead or gone, tbh. But he was a nice addition to the cast!

I enjoyed the episode. It was low-key, but surprisingly deep and emotionally resonnant. Also, that cake looked good; like damn, gimme a piece of that, please!
Sep 23, 2025 7:22 PM

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its so cute omg, my heart cant take it
Sep 24, 2025 8:09 AM
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so sweet and looking forward to next episide
Sep 25, 2025 3:27 PM

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There are times that it's imperative to give cake to get cake.
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Sep 26, 2025 2:07 AM

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It's amazing how the father suddenly seemed to feel refreshed (from totally exhausted) when he had to help his son. You really could notice that he liked that the son depended on him ... but also that he loves cakes and stuff - and teaching that to Rintaro lol.

Side note: I actually have a hard time remembering anime where both parents exist, have screentime ... and actually seem "well-written". Not only do you not get to see them most uf the time - but if they appear I mainly remember focus on one part. (Like the mother trying to "help" the son with the girls. Lol. With weird Romcom stuff where the then stalks them cause she wants to see everything.)

Father is a great char. I like the face, facial expression and the voice actor + his personality.
Sep 27, 2025 2:52 AM

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Rintarou's father has the class of a great chief and the love of a great father! Rintarou makes a delicious cake, and sadly we can't get a piece of that!!!
Sep 27, 2025 5:17 AM
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Lovely episode it is.
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Sep 27, 2025 8:52 PM
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Dang, sometimes it's in the execution of small details... I really liked how the episode toned down the cicadas in the background when Rintaro confessed about the cake. Staff knew how to punctuate the right moments.
Sep 28, 2025 8:39 PM
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Jun 2020
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I swear Rintaro’s dad went to the same school as Soma Yukihira
Sep 29, 2025 11:36 AM
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Apr 2025
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It very well made their chemistry is top tier
Sep 29, 2025 2:41 PM
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Rintarou made a delicious cake for Kaoruko's birthday, glad she enjoyed it!! And it looked so yummy it made me hungry haha
Sep 30, 2025 1:28 PM

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Cake was the right choice!

Rintaro's parents are awesome!
Oct 3, 2025 9:44 AM

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I'm glad we got to see the dad. I thought they were divorced or he was dead or something haha

Such a wholesome family. Kaoruko as cute as always too
Oct 5, 2025 11:00 AM

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Finally get to see the dad. He looks like Choso lol.

Rintaro really looks like he'll follow his dad's footsteps. I can see both Rintaro and Waguri replacing his parents on running the cake shop in the future.
Oct 13, 2025 7:51 PM
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Nov 2018
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Wait a second... the dad is kinda... 😳

Oct 21, 2025 1:50 AM
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Characters in this anime only seek one thing: and that is to see their loved one smile.


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Oct 26, 2025 8:57 PM
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I have a crush on his parents. I don't know which one I like more. They're both so attractive. I want them both.

Back to topic ! Rintarou is trying so hard to impress Kaoruko and it shows. It's adorable. I'm so happy to see a protagonist with good parents. This episode really shows how much they care for him and how much Rintarou cares for Kaoruko. It's such a sweet exchange and Rinta def has great role models for love.

Kao is really cute getting all flustered but it does bother me a BIT that she sounds so childish? I love her though so it doesn't matterrr. SHES SO CUTE. I remember how it felt curhsing on my boyfriend so much that I would roll around in bed waiting for his texts. That feeling is unmatched and portrayed here SO WELL. Subaru best wingman ever

The cake was beautiful. It was detailed and so pretty. I feel like we saw a new face from Kao. It kind of looked like she was going to cry. I wonder if it's entirely a happy cry or if there's other emotion in it.

Such a good episode.
Nov 5, 2025 2:33 AM

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fuwafuwa episode!! Especially all expressions from otou-san, Rintarou & Waguri chan. I couldn't help but feel anxious when Rintarou went to hand her the cake, but wait... there's more anxiety to come!! When they went to the park too!! ahaha. I keep fearing that Waguri's classmates will see them together and suddenly create a ton of drama for Waguri.

There are only a few eps left, so if there's any school drama to come, it has to be now or never, right?
Respectfully ofc

Nov 8, 2025 3:46 PM

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I acknowledge that the blame could be all on me that I wasn't paying attention, but I thought Rintaro's dad was dead or a divorcee not living with them. Needless to say I was surprised that he's alive and works at the bakery, but the man is a DILF. I'm probably feeling a less intense version of what people feel about Toji from JJK.
Nov 9, 2025 9:07 AM

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The happy Kaoruko noises carried this episode.
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Nov 9, 2025 2:54 PM
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Rintaro's dad reminds me of Choso from jjk, just without the marks.
Nov 12, 2025 11:47 PM
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Nice birthday episode!!
Nov 14, 2025 12:45 AM
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last few episodes were a bit slow but this one was better, also want to mention the wind in hair trope is getting a bit tiring lol
Nov 16, 2025 11:43 AM

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No absent father lets go! but low-key he looks like me when i watch anime till the next morning lol, amazing hardworking Dad though

Subaru is such a great friend for giving a heads up to Rin and helping him out in the side lines, great wing woman

Kaoruko's flustered panic words when she called Subaru was so adorable

Waguri has a little brother!

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Nov 17, 2025 9:02 AM
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How beautiful was the whole episode! That’s a family in both sides 🥰
Nov 19, 2025 8:18 AM
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que lindooooos. por favor necesito el manga en físico para coleccionarlo.
Dec 26, 2025 6:42 AM
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Omg i not gonna lie that this cake for Kaoruko´s birthday was looking delicious, great to see Rintaro improving tho.
Jan 11, 7:56 PM

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I thought the dad was dead considering we never saw him until now. He seems really proud of Rintaro, its no longer "are ya winning son"? Its now "my son IS winning"

Very cute episode! Waguri is so precious, the way she smiled after taking a bite was so cute.
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Feb 1, 12:46 AM
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This anime is so wholesome, I'm really enjoying it! The only thing is that Waguri is very very expressive... T_T
Feb 4, 7:37 AM
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So Wagurui's lil-bro ate half of the cake, Chuntarou must make another cake for Wagurui
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