Episode 3 is highly debated among fans and reviewers of the series. It highlights several major writing tropes and issues typical of classic BL media:
Ryouma is thrown into a massive spiral of confusion. He tries desperately to deny his feelings and prove to himself that he cannot possibly be attracted to another man.
The episode picks up in the chaotic aftermath of the commercial shoot. Ryouma has finally learned the shocking truth: his childhood crush, whom he thought was a beautiful girl for ten years, is actually a boy.
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Eiki Eiki (Author) and Taishi Zaō (Illustrator)
Ryouma's plan completely backfires. Instead of curing his crush, seeing Izumi makes him lose control. He forces a heavy kiss and advances on Izumi without his consent.
To force himself to snap out of it, Ryouma pins Izumi down to prove to himself that Izumi is physically male.