Tsugumomo (Episode 5) – Training
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Now that Kazuya has agreed to become a Malison Cleanser, it’s time to get him up to speed physically. Of course, this means some training, but don’t expect your usual training montage. No! Not with Kiriha in charge!
Tsugumomo (Episode 5) – Training
What happened?
Kiriha is still in her shrunken form from when she used too much energy defending Kazuya from Kukuri. It’s also made her unable to fire off her obi attacks, much to Kazuya’s relief. Unfortunately for him, that means that he’s going to have to do something about his unathletic build. Kiriha has plans on whipping him into shape, but that might not be so easy.
Kukuri and Kokuyou are still trying to fix up their shrine, but the weather has other ideas. They also don’t have any money and when a tree falls through the wall, the roof finally gives in. In need of a new shrine, they move into the structure beneath a slide at a children’s play area, much to Kiriha’s delight.
Kazuya is summoned to the Student Council President’s room and discovers that Tadataka was the one under the control of the wig amasogi and also that he doesn’t like boys, just Kazuya. That aside, he’s called Kazuya and Kiriha to help him with a problem he’s having with the RPG club and they soon find out why he needed their help. The head of the RPG club appears and creates a minotaur with which he attacks them. It turns out his sketchbook has become an amasogi.

What did you think?
It would appear that Kazuya getting hit in the balls is going to be a running gag in this series, and I’m fine with that. Frankly, Kiriha can do whatever she wants and I’m fine with that. Her facial expressions are a continuous source of entertainment and I love how mischievous she can be. This series is hilarious and I’m enjoying it a lot. It looks like we’re falling back into the monster of the week style of episodes and that too is fine. It works well and we’ve already built up a small group of characters that work well together. This series certainly isn’t in the same category as shows like Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid or High School DxD when it comes to the ecchi content, but it is funny and has more than enough to keep it interesting.
Episode highlights
Training Begins!


Cleaning up!



More Training!


Kukuri’s New Shrine!


RPG Club!





Osamu’s Art Skills!




Other posts in the series
- Season One
- Episode 1 – The Scent of Cherry Blossoms
- Episode 2 – The Library and the Childhood Friend
- Episode 3 – Kukuri-hime
- Episode 4 – Trials of the Local God
- Episode 5 – Training
- Episode 6 – Memories and Childhood Friends
- Episode 7 – Kanayama-san
- Episode 8 – A Certain Day in the Kagami Household / The Super Popular Fragrance
- Episode 9 – Letter
- Episode 10 – Naked in the Futon
- Episode 11 – Duel
- Episode 12 – Partner
- OVA
- Season Two
- Episode 13 – The Troubleshooters’ Office
- Episode 14 – The False Fiancée
- Episode 15 – Shirou-kun’s Big Day!
- Episode 16 – Swapped!
- Episode 17 – Sunao and Kotetsu
- Episode 18 – The Lost Village
- Episode 19 – Versus
- Episode 20 – New Club Members
- Episode 21 – Assassins
- Episode 22 – Revolt
- Episode 23 – Total War
- Episode 24 – Decision