Shitsuren Karuta Episode 5

Chinami, exhausted by romance, has also quit using dating apps. While venting to her best friend Ayase, the conversation gradually shifts to the awkward, unclear relationship between Ayase and her coworker Murata. Chinami also brings up how Ayase used to have feelings for Hikaru, which leaves Ayase visibly shaken. Meanwhile, Hikaru’s boyfriend Riku begins slowly reaching toward his dream of enrolling in a hair-and-makeup beauty school, encouraged by Hikaru. Chinami, who had been struggling with obstacles at work, sees her project start to move forward thanks to the help of Shibuya, an editor she met at a publishing company. During a meal after their meeting, she is unexpectedly struck by a different, more spontaneous side of the usually carefree Shibuya. At the same time, Ayase attends a board game event and sees Murata happily standing beside a female coworker. She is suddenly overcome with jealousy she didn’t even realize she had, and impulsively blurts out her feelings to Murata. Murata confesses to her directly, while Ayase is left confused and unsure. A few days later, the two finally open up to each other, honestly revealing their own weaknesses and selfish sides… and then— (Source: Japanese = MBS || Translation = kisskh)