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The Ramparts of Ice · S1 · E9

Self-Awareness

  • TV-PG
  • May 28, 2026
  • 24 min

Minato realizes how Koyuki is always on his mind. Later, while hanging out at the new mall, the misunderstanding between the four friends deepens.

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About this episode

Minato realizes how Koyuki is always on his mind. Later, while hanging out at the new mall, the misunderstanding between the four friends deepens.

Season 1

14 episodes
  1. 1Lines and Walls

    24 minApr 2, 2026★ 7.5

    After her classmates run off in fear, Koyuki makes faces in a mirror to figure out why everyone finds her scary. Suddenly, a boy sneaks up behind her.

  2. 2Locksmith

    24 minApr 9, 2026

    To Koyuki's relief, Yota comes to her rescue. After their initial study session, they grow more comfortable with each other — which unsettles Minato.

  3. 33+(←)1

    24 minApr 16, 2026

    Bothered that Koyuki still has her guard up around him, Minato tries to make small talk. As Miki grows suspicious of his intentions, she confronts him.

  4. 4Impenetrable

    24 minApr 23, 2026

    At Miki's prodding, Minato clarifies his interest in her best friend. An unexpected visitor triggers Koyuki's bad memories, leading to a harsh outburst.

  5. 5Change

    24 minApr 30, 2026

    Koyuki mulls over the tense exchange in the infirmary. After Yota clears the air, she tries to have an honest conversation with Minato for the first time.

  6. 6New Semester

    24 minMay 7, 2026

    As winter break ends, the usually calm Minato begins to realize his feelings are changing. Miki notices how close Yota and Koyuki have become.

  7. 7Loneliness and Solitude

    24 minMay 14, 2026

    After reflecting on her own loneliness and worrying that Yota is bottling everything up, Koyuki reaches out and asks about his true feelings.

  8. 8On Equal Footing

    24 minMay 21, 2026

    Determined not to mess up high school, Miki has faked her persona since day one. But not being herself around her classmates starts to wear her down.

  9. 9Self-Awareness

    24 minMay 28, 2026Now viewing

    Minato realizes how Koyuki is always on his mind. Later, while hanging out at the new mall, the misunderstanding between the four friends deepens.

  10. 10Spring

    24 minJun 4, 2026

    A spring break trip to the amusement park brings the four friends closer. Back at school, Koyuki's surprised by a familiar face — and Minato takes notice.

  11. 11Inversion

    24 minJun 11, 2026

    Koyuki broods over her complicated past with Akine's sister, Manatsu, and what the first year might know. Meanwhile, Momoka sets her sights on Minato.

  12. 12Thunder

    24 minJun 18, 2026

    As Koyuki slowly notices her new, surprising feelings towards Minato, first-year Momoka suddenly tries to cozy up to her — for reasons she can't grasp.

  13. 13Perception

    24 minJun 25, 2026

    With Akine's words ringing in her head, Koyuki's feelings become complicated. Later, an accident causes something to shift between Miki and Yota.

  14. 14Bombshell

    24 minJul 2, 2026

    Unsure of how to move forward, Miki avoids Yota and confides in her colleagues. A bold Momoka confronts Koyuki about Minato and lights a fuse.

Guest stars

Sakura ShinfukuTsukiko Shimojima (voice)
Chiaki KobayashiTsubasa Igarashi (voice)
Hazuki OginoManatsu Atagawa (voice)
Masato NiwaMale Student (voice)
Hiromu MinetaNishi High School Student (voice)
Kentaro KumagaiMale Student (voice)
Yuriko HibiMiddle School Girl (voice)