Love Begins in the World of If Episode 3

Akihito and Ogami head out on a business trip for an important negotiation, and once the meeting ends, Akihito is honestly blown away by how effortlessly sharp Ogami is at his job. His work, his social skills, everything about him is flawless, and it makes Akihito feel that familiar gap between them all over again. But as they keep talking, Ogami opens up about his rough early days as a newcomer, and even mentions the trouble that originally messed up their relationship in the other world. When he tells Akihito, “You really are amazing,” it overlaps with Akihito’s memories of loneliness from before, and he almost bursts into tears. He starts to realize this world isn’t just some ideal place filled with gentle people, but maybe a world shaped by the version of himself who finally learned to depend on others. And later that night, when they’re alone together in their room at the inn, Ogami does something that leaves Akihito’s chest feeling strangely unsettled and rough. (Source: Japanese = mbs.jp || Translation = kisskh)