To force himself to snap out of it, Ryouma pins Izumi down to prove to himself that Izumi is physically male.
The episode picks up in the chaotic aftermath of the commercial shoot. Ryouma has finally learned the shocking truth: his childhood crush, whom he thought was a beautiful girl for ten years, is actually a boy.
Ryouma's plan completely backfires. Instead of curing his crush, seeing Izumi makes him lose control. He forces a heavy kiss and advances on Izumi without his consent.
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Reviewers from platforms like BL Watcher heavily criticize Ryouma’s aggressive actions in this episode, classifying them as sexual assault.
A to the live-action Thai adaptation of the same scene
Episode 3 is highly debated among fans and reviewers of the series. It highlights several major writing tropes and issues typical of classic BL media:
