3 Byou Go, Yajuu. Goukon de Sumi ni Ita Kare wa Midara na Nikushoku Deshita – Episode 8 (FR)

The one I want to hold and kiss

Episode 8 delivers high emotional stakes as Tsumugi once more encounters a pushy, flashy guy who corners her with unwanted advances, triggering memories of her past bad experiences and leaving her anxious and cornered. Before the situation escalates, Kaname steps in decisively. His usual cool composure turns steely as he confronts the man, using calm but firm authority to make him back off and leave Tsumugi alone. With the danger gone, Kaname exhales quietly and turns to walk away, seemingly content to fade into the background without seeking recognition or reward. However, Tsumugi—heart racing from the rescue and flooded with feelings she's long tried to ignore—calls out and physically stops him from leaving. She grabs his sleeve, voice trembling, unable to let him disappear after what just happened. The two stand frozen in the aftermath, the air thick with unspoken words. Kaname turns back slowly, his expression a mix of surprise and something softer, deeper. Tsumugi struggles to articulate her gratitude and the swirl of emotions inside her, while Kaname's gaze lingers in a way that hints at his own restrained longing. The episode closes on this intimate, breathless pause, amplifying the slow-burn chemistry and leaving viewers on the edge—wondering if this is finally the moment one of them admits who they truly want to embrace.