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I liked this episode the most since more meat put into the characters, Ami is actually depicted having jealousy streak this time when comes to Ryuji and Taiga issue. The novel is somewhat ambiguous on this but the anime writers seem to decide to explore her personal feelings towards Ryuji more instead of playing the mediator role. Kitamura is shocked over a big news which foreshadows a big story arc later, Taiga is more mellowed around Ryuji but still retain her mean stripes if provoked. But she seems to find comfort in his home and his mom's bosom.

There is a moment where Minorin and Ryuji shared an intimate moment which handled pretty well here.

Overall, this is one of the best episode to date. Less joke and more story.

PS: And the young kid got it rough. Poor bastard.