Finally. I had to watch this one with Chinese subs because I never managed to find the RAW.

Flavor: Mild

Well, this is probably the arc that all the Junjo Egoist fans have been waiting for. This episode covered half of the story so it’s most likely gonna end on the next one. Anyways, it starts out with Nowaki returning from America after being absent for one year, something that Hiro doesn’t seem too happy about since he doesn’t remember ever hearing anything about this trip. In fact, the first thing he does after seeing him back is kicking him on the head and running away lol.

Okay, I’m kinda unsure about this but… apparently, after they met each other, Hiroki and Nowaki began dating for the next five years until Nowaki suddenly left the country to study abroad in the US. During this time, he never contacted Hiroki… and the only letter he ever received was the one he got some days before his arrival where he told him that he was planning on returning to Japan soon.

Why was this part darkened out, again?

So, after their meeting on the airport, Hiroki returns home and finds Nowaki outside his apartment. He lets him stay there for the night and, after a little chat, they immediately have sex… except they didn’t even show the buttsecks scene this time (we only get to see up until they kiss against the door). So, it’s dark outside and they start having a conversation while being both naked in bed when suddenly Hiroki reveals to Nowaki that while he was gone he became an assistant professor, something that leaves the guy kinda in a shock. The next morning, Hiro-san wakes up to find a note from Nowaki saying that he’s going out.

Later, we get to see Hiroki in his workplace alongside professor Miyagi, the seme from Junjo Terrorist who in this case he seems sorta interested in Hiro-san. During class, Hiroki begins to think about his situation and finally decides to break up with Nowaki. After that, the poor guy is shown finding a postcard from Hiro-san saying that it’s all over.

The next half starts with Hiro reminiscing about how his dates with Nowaki used to be. Then, while being at the school where he works at, he meets with the boy once again. Hiroki tries to avoid him, but he starts following him while apologizing and asking him about the meaning of the letter. Hiro tells him that it’s impossible for them to be together since their positions are just too different, but Nowaki doesn’t believe that’s the real reason behind their break up. Hiro-san manages to get away but not before Nowaki tells him to meet with him later that night. The episode ends with Nowaki leaving the school while he sees Miyagi talking with Hiroki with a suprised look on his face. Oh noes!