Thats the one fatal mistake it could make that would sour the entire season for me.
At the same time, I didnt want the epilogue to betoofluffy.
The episode delivered on both of these conditions, and then some.

They know all too well hes harboring them too, but sometimes better at hiding them.
She wants to throw him off balance to even the playing field.
Misuzu suggests they see a romantic film.

Throughout the date, Tomo notices that Jun is incredibly focused.
A warriors word being their bond aside, Jun has heard the challenge and cant ignore it.
Again, this is rookie relationship behavior, gettingsoinvolved that your time with your friends dwindles or vanishes.

His inferiority issues dont magically disappear now that they both know each others feelings.
Instead, he holds himself to an even higher standard.
Tomos dadknowsTomo will rush ahead.

Jun doesnt know if he can put his life on the line for a stranger, but for Tomo?
Hell walk through the gates of hell.
Jun is the winner, and Tomo leaps into his arms with abandon.

With that symbolic hurdle out of the way, Tomo and Jun are free to go out.

