Ep 13. The Worst
- TVPG
- September 24, 2010
- 24 min
Amagami SS season 1 episode 13, titled "The Worst," is a romantic comedy anime series revolving around the protagonist Junichi Tachibana, a high school student who struggles to find love after a bad experience on Christmas Eve.
In this episode, Junichi's best friend Masayoshi Umehara invites him to celebrate his birthday at a strip club. Junichi is hesitant at first but eventually agrees, hoping to forget his romantic woes for the night. However, things take an unexpected turn when they run into Junichi's ex-girlfriend, Risa Kamizaki, who is also working at the club.
As Junichi and Masayoshi sit down to watch the show, they are approached by Risa, who begins to flirt with Junichi. Despite his reservations, Junichi starts to entertain the idea of getting back together with her, but soon realizes that Risa hasn't changed and is still the same manipulative person she was before.
Meanwhile, Haruka Morishima, the girl Junichi had pursued earlier in the series, appears at the club as a waitress. Junichi tries to avoid her, but Haruka spots him and starts to tease him about his reasons for being at the club. Junichi is embarrassed but also relieved to see her, as he finds comfort in her presence.
Throughout the episode, Junichi has flashbacks to his time with Risa and the reasons they broke up, realizing that he's better off without her. He also reflects on his past experiences with the other girls he had pursued, including Haruka, and tries to figure out who he truly wants to be with.
As the night comes to a close, Risa tries to seduce Junichi one last time, but he rejects her advances and leaves the club with Masayoshi. Outside, Junichi runs into Haruka again and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation about their feelings for each other. In the end, Junichi realizes that he is in love with Haruka and resolves to pursue her once again.
Overall, "The Worst" is a captivating episode that explores Junichi's emotional journey as he navigates different romantic experiences. The episode showcases the complex relationships between Junichi and the various girls in his life, culminating in a heartwarming confession of love.