Ao-chan Can't Study! — Season 1
Ao Horie has one goal: escape. Determined to build a life far from her father – a celebrated erotic novelist – she’s meticulously crafted a future free of boys and romance. But her carefully laid plans hit a snag when Takumi Kijima, a strikingly handsome classmate, unexpectedly confesses his feelings. Suddenly, Ao finds herself caught in a whirlwind of awkward encounters and mortifyingly vivid thoughts, struggling to reconcile her ambitions with an undeniable attraction. This season follows the twelve episodes of their complicated connection as Ao navigates a confusing landscape of budding desires and hilarious misunderstandings, desperately trying to keep her focus on what truly matters – or at least, what she *thought* mattered.
Ao-chan harbors no interest in romance or young men—a circumstance rendered rather ironic by the ardent attention of a particular handsome classmate.
Ao-chan overheard a deeply troubling rumor concerning Kijima's… capabilities. The euphemisms eluded her, leaving her in a decidedly awkward situation.
A sudden wardrobe mishap leaves Ao-chan in a delicate situation, and Kijima finds himself the only one capable of assisting. The problem is, he’s utterly clueless about how to resolve it without appearing completely inappropriate.
Ao-chan received a photograph of Kijima – a deeply unsettling image capturing her in a compromising situation. Was this merely a regrettable misunderstanding, or did it reveal a darkness within Kijima that confirmed her worst suspicions?
Kijima’s unexpected admission deeply unsettles Ao-chan, granting her a surprising advantage in their dynamic. A triumphant laugh escapes her lips.
The deadline pressed down, and Ao-chan found herself accompanying her father’s editor on a research trip to… a “Love!Meat” festival? What possible research could Ao possibly be expected to undertake at such an event?
Ao-chan was determined to raise her grades, and her commitment was evident in her arriving a full three hours ahead of schedule for the study group by the shore. It would take only a moment to guess who she would unexpectedly encounter ther…
Ao-chan is convinced she understands the source of Kijima’s troubles, and has devised a cunning solution. However, her father resolves to offer assistance.
A strange hollowness settled over Ao-chan after she ended her relationship with Kijima, though a quiet certainty accompanied the feeling: it had been the necessary course. She needed to focus on her studies. Yet, if that path felt so clear,…
Ao-chan yearned to take part in the school's sports festival, a desire echoed by her father. Yet, with Kijima watching from the sidelines, she couldn't allow her dad to jeopardize her chances.
A package arrives for Ao-chan. It's not meant as a suggestive remark; she had simply ordered something online, and now a wave of anxiety washes over her.
Ao-chan contemplates deepening her connection with Kijima, yet such a step would require betraying a promise she had made to him.
