On First Dates, Trouble Is Essential (初デートに波乱は付き物, Hatsu Dēto ni Haran wa Tsukimono) is the second episode of the Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai anime adaptation.
Synopsis[]
Sakuta continues to investigate the cause of Mai’s puberty syndrome. Somehow, he also ends up scheduling a date with her. On his way to meet up with Mai at Fujisawa Station, he comes across a lost girl, who he tries to help out. But instead, he is mistaken for a pervert by another girl and winds up being late to the date. Mai eventually forgives him and they go on with their date, but she decides to change their plans and takes Sakuta to Shichirigahama instead...[1]
Summary[]
The episode opens as a direct continuation of the first episode’s events: Mai asks Sakuta out on a date to verify her condition and because she tentatively trusts him. They agree on a meeting place.
On his way towards Fujisawa Station for the meeting with Mai, Sakuta encounters a lost little girl. He tries to help her find her parents and accompanies her to a nearby spot. At the same time, another girl appears (Tomoe Koga), sees the scene, and misinterprets the situation: she thinks Sakuta is acting like a stalker or pervert toward the girl. Because of this misunderstanding, a small altercation breaks out, and Sakuta arrives late to meet Mai. (This causes the first friction of the day.)
When they finally meet, Mai is initially cool but forgives him and redirects the date plan: instead of the original spot, she takes Sakuta to Shichirigahama Beach. As they walk and talk, the conversation shifts from light matters to deeply personal topics: Mai discusses the pressures of her acting career and the experience of literally not being seen. Sakuta opens up about his own scars and his sister Kaede’s trauma, building a fragile rapport between them.
While out in town and at the beach they run informal tests — talking to strangers, entering shops — and realize with alarm that Mai’s condition is worsening and spreading. The effect isn’t just isolated to random passersby; people who should remember or recognize Mai begin to show blanks in recognition (agency staff, acquaintances), implying the Syndrome’s area and severity are increasing. That escalation raises the stakes.
The episode ends on a bittersweet note: the date brings Sakuta and Mai closer but also makes the problem more urgent. Sakuta decides to take a proactive role in investigating the Adolescence Syndrome and helping Mai before she’s erased entirely.
Appearances[]
Quotes[]
- Sakuta: "I've never held hands with a girl, so please be my first."
Gallery[]
Previews[]
See also[]
- You can view the locations where the characters were here.
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| v - e Anime | |
|---|---|
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai | |
| Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5 • Episode 6 • Episode 7 • Episode 8 • Episode 9 • Episode 10 • Episode 11 • Episode 12 • Episode 13 | |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus | |
| Episode 14 • Episode 15 • Episode 16 • Episode 17 • Episode 18 • Episode 19 • Episode 19 • Episode 20 • Episode 21 • Episode 22 • Episode 23 • Episode 24 • Episode 25 • Episode 26 | |
| Movies | |
| • Seishun Buta Yarō wa Yumemiru Shōjo no Yume wo Minai (2019) • Seishun Buta Yarō wa Odekake Sister no Yume o Minai (2023) • Seishun Buta Yarō wa Ransel Girl no Yume o Minai (2023) • Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai (2026) | |
| Openings | |
| Kimi no Sei • Snowdrop | |
| Endings | |
| Fukashigi no Karte • Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu | |
| Others | |
| BABY! • Saishuu Bus to Sunadokei • Social World • Hilbert Space • I Need You | |