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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist

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Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?! This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited!

Cast:
Naoya Miyase, Akiho Suzumoto, Yumiri Hanamori, Mikako Komatsu
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
TV Tokyo

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Season 1

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Still from I Like You. Please Go Out With Me E01

Episode 1

★ 6.8

I Like You. Please Go Out With Me

2023-07-04 · 24m

Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He dreams of dating her, but he's also perceived as the "stalker guy."

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Still from For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie E02

Episode 2

★ 7.8

For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie

2023-07-11 · 24m

Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?

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Still from Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing? E03

Episode 3

★ 7.8

Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing?

2023-07-18 · 24m

Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.

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Still from Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It E04

Episode 4

★ 8.0

Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It

2023-07-25 · 24m

Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.

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Still from Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside? E05

Episode 5

★ 7.5

Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside?

2023-08-01 · 24m

Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.

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Still from End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait! E06

Episode 6

★ 7.8

End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait!

2023-08-08 · 24m

Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.

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Still from You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing. E07

Episode 7

★ 8.0

You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing.

2023-08-15 · 24m

It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!

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Still from Aren't You Way Too Guilty? E08

Episode 8

★ 7.8

Aren't You Way Too Guilty?

2023-08-22 · 24m

Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.

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Still from Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please. E09

Episode 9

★ 7.8

Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please.

2023-08-29 · 24m

Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!

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Still from Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff! E10

Episode 10

★ 8.0

Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff!

2023-09-05 · 24m

Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.

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Still from You Smell Like Sweat... You Must've Worked Hard. E11

Episode 11

★ 8.2

You Smell Like Sweat... You Must've Worked Hard.

2023-09-12 · 24m

For the first time in a while, Aika and Wataru spend some time alone together. Aika works up the courage and offers Wataru a proposal.

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Still from Because, You are Where I Belong! E12

Episode 12

★ 7.8

Because, You are Where I Belong!

2023-09-19 · 24m

Aika stops by Wataru's part-time job once again to invite him over to her house. Can Wataru and Aika be honest about their respective feelings?

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Cast

Naoya Miyase

Naoya Miyase

Wataru Sajō (voice)

Akiho Suzumoto

Akiho Suzumoto

Aika Natsukawa (voice)

Yumiri Hanamori

Yumiri Hanamori

Kei Ashida (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Mikako Komatsu

Kaede Sajō (voice)

Kaori Ishihara

Kaori Ishihara

Rin Shinomiya (voice)

Iori Saeki

Iori Saeki

Mina Ichinose (voice)

Minami Kurisaka

Minami Kurisaka

Fūka Sasaki (voice)

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