The title refers to the acceptance of their flaws. The episode ends on a positive, intimate note where they embrace their growing closeness.
A key, tense moment where Toru Ishikawa confronts Miyamura, challenging him, but also showing his own care for Hori. The frankness of the talk strengthens their friendship. Horimiya Episode 3
Miyamura faces, and struggles to overcome, his deep-seated feelings of being "weird" and unworthy of friendship, despite his new close ties to Hori. Key Scenes & Character Moments The title refers to the acceptance of their flaws
A flashback shows how Hori approached Miyamura when they first met, looking past his gloomy exterior. It highlights that her simple acceptance has a huge, positive impact on him, rather than needing to be a dramatic "savior". The frankness of the talk strengthens their friendship
The core theme is accepting oneself—and being accepted by someone else—for who they truly are behind the mask.
Toru formally confesses to Hori. Though it is a significant emotional moment, Hori firmly rejects him.
The episode highlights Miyamura’s lonely middle school days, where he was picked last, viewed as isolated, and rejected by peers. This history causes him to question why Hori and others spend time with him now, causing his anxiety to flare up even with new friends.