In Episode 22 of , titled "Ōtani Says It's Over!", the tension between Risa and Otani reaches a breaking point due to external pressures and misunderstandings. Key Plot Points

: While friends like Nobu and Nakao have clear plans, Risa feels aimless. Otani is stressed and attending prep classes for university entrance exams, leaving little time for their relationship.

: To spend more time with Otani, Risa takes a job at a restaurant across from his prep school. There, she meets Kohori , a fellow fan of the musician Umibozu.

: Introduced as a refreshing new personality for Risa, his forwardness serves as a catalyst for the episode's climax.

: Struggles with a sense of abandonment as everyone moves toward their future goals. Her friendship with Kohori is strictly platonic from her side, though it causes the rift with Otani.

: Otani arrives at the restaurant to walk Risa home in the rain and witnesses the kiss through the window. This leads to a major confrontation where Otani, already frustrated by his poor practice exam results, chooses to end their relationship. Character Dynamics

: After a grueling day, Risa falls asleep at work while memorizing the menu. Kohori, who has developed a crush on her, kisses her while she's sleeping.

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In Episode 22 of , titled "Ōtani Says It's Over!", the tension between Risa and Otani reaches a breaking point due to external pressures and misunderstandings. Key Plot Points

: While friends like Nobu and Nakao have clear plans, Risa feels aimless. Otani is stressed and attending prep classes for university entrance exams, leaving little time for their relationship. Lovely Complex Episode 22

: To spend more time with Otani, Risa takes a job at a restaurant across from his prep school. There, she meets Kohori , a fellow fan of the musician Umibozu. In Episode 22 of , titled "Ōtani Says It's Over

: Introduced as a refreshing new personality for Risa, his forwardness serves as a catalyst for the episode's climax. : To spend more time with Otani, Risa

: Struggles with a sense of abandonment as everyone moves toward their future goals. Her friendship with Kohori is strictly platonic from her side, though it causes the rift with Otani.

: Otani arrives at the restaurant to walk Risa home in the rain and witnesses the kiss through the window. This leads to a major confrontation where Otani, already frustrated by his poor practice exam results, chooses to end their relationship. Character Dynamics

: After a grueling day, Risa falls asleep at work while memorizing the menu. Kohori, who has developed a crush on her, kisses her while she's sleeping.