3 Byou Go, Yajuu. Goukon de Sumi ni Ita Kare wa Midara na Nikushoku Deshita – Episode 5 (ES)

I will look out for the bad one

Episode 5 takes a more introspective turn as Tsumugi, tired of her own poor taste in men, asks Kaname to help her evaluate potential boyfriends. She nervously names a few university guys she’s encountered—ones who seem polite, studious, and genuinely nice at first glance. Kaname listens with his usual calm expression, then methodically picks each one apart: one is secretly a player juggling multiple girls, another hides controlling jealousy behind a gentle facade, and yet another turns out to be far more aggressive in private than his public image suggests. With every revelation, Tsumugi’s confidence crumbles; she’s shocked at how blind she’s been and mortified by her repeated mistakes. The weight of her self-doubt hits hard, leaving her quiet and deflated. Sensing her distress, Kaname softens his tone. Instead of more teasing, he offers unexpected reassurance—telling her that her kindness and trust aren’t weaknesses, but that she deserves someone who won’t take advantage of them. His words carry a rare sincerity, laced with something unspoken that makes Tsumugi’s heart skip. The episode closes on this poignant exchange, deepening their bond through vulnerability and leaving Tsumugi wondering if the one person who sees through everyone else… might be the one she’s overlooked all along.