Ep 9. Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn't Say No

In Kaguya-sama: Love is War season 2 episode 9, titled "Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn't Say No", the story picks up from where the previous episode left off.

The first segment of the episode, "Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2", continues the arc from the previous episode. During the last episode, Yu Ishigami had behaved a bit out of character, which led to rumors that he was seeing someone. In this episode, he tries to clear his name by having Kaguya and Miyuki help him out. He requests them to spread a rumor about him being an otaku, which, according to him, would be a lot less damaging than the current rumors. However, things don't go quite as planned, and Yu Ishigami has to deal with the consequences of his actions.

In the second segment, "Kaguya Wants to Touch", the focus shifts to the relationship between Kaguya and Miyuki. Kaguya starts to realize that she has feelings for Miyuki beyond just the usual game of "Love is War." She becomes increasingly aware of her desire to touch Miyuki. In a bid to resist her urges, she seeks advice from Maki and Chika, and even tries to distract herself by playing a game on her phone. However, her efforts are in vain, and Kaguya finds herself in a tricky situation.

Finally, in the third segment, "Kaguya Doesn't Say No", the story follows Kaguya and Miyuki again. Miyuki notices that Kaguya seems to be avoiding him, and he becomes increasingly worried about their relationship. He decides to confront her about it but is surprised by Kaguya's response. Kaguya reveals that she's been keeping her distance because she's afraid of losing control of herself around Miyuki. Miyuki thinks he's finally got an opening to make a move, but Kaguya's response takes him by surprise.

The episode is full of hilarious moments, as well as some more serious ones. The first segment deals with the theme of rumors and how they can affect someone's reputation, while the second and third segments deal more with the complex emotions that can arise in a romantic relationship. As always, the animation and voice acting are top-notch, making for an entertaining and enjoyable viewing experience.