I didnt dislike it, I just felt I didnt have enough time to enjoy it.
I pick up as the gears turn in Ichikawa Kyoutarous head, wondering what liking Yamada Anna even means.
During lunch he notices a short-haired girl staring intently at Yamada and Yamada not noticing.
While on cleaning duty, Ichikawa again notices the short-haired girl attempting and failing to approach Yamada about something.
Serina then asks her if shes apologized yet, adding that she didnt use to be like this.
Like the rest of her friends, theyre all looking out for her because shes such a space cadet!
He manages to get out and sees that Serina is just outside the library observing.
This gives Kanaoya the opening she needs to apologize for hitting Yamada in the face with the basketball.
Yamada tells her its fine, and all is well.
Later, Serina apologizes to Kanaoya for being too pushy, and they make up.
Yamada then asks for a ride, offering the tippy top of a Papiko bottle in exchange.
Honestly, the ride itself is its own reward.
Ichikawa notes how Yamada doesnt sit to one side like other girls, and is lighter than he thought.
The next time Ichikawa sees Yamada, hes having lunch at McDonalds with his big sister Kana.
Yamada spots him too, and eventually overhears how theyre related.
Its a fun instance of their mutual inability to discern each others intentions in the moment.
Ichikawa ends up serving as her defense lawyer, establishing reasonable doubt to the accusations levied against her.
He leaves the office with Yamada fully exonerated.
He didnt have to save her, but he did, and she appreciates it.
