Mairmiashita! Iruma-kun is one of those shows that’s never generated a lot of comments. Here or most places in English that I’ve seen. And I sort of get it – it wears its heart on its sleeve. There are times when an episode can be tough to write up even if I loved it – for many of the reasons it doesn’t get talked about much, I imagine. Each arc is punctuated by a couple of eps where the series really goes big and that pattern changes – this one will likely be the same. But we’re not quite at that point yet.

For starters this week, it’s what we finished with last time – Azz and Clara. What’s obvious enough to us finally dawns on them – the only thing they have in common is Iruma. But when you’re as Iruma-obsessed as these dorks, that’s enough. They’re still oil and water but for their beloved they can dance in synch, at least. Azz seals the deal by finally referring to Clara by her first name. For which he’s rewarded by the news that Clara doesn’t even know what his name is (it’s definitely not Andragoras).

As to the music team, Iruma decides – under much Spartan prompting by Eggy-sensei – to address the issue of playing “Lilith’s Red Carpet” by composing her (so actually Nee-san) a love letter. Initially this follows the pattern of his playing, quickly devolving into a paean to food. But he gets there eventually. And presents the letter to Nee-san in front of the others (much to Clara’s – and Lead’s – horror). Sure it’s just an exercise – but he did actually write it. Nee-san eventually declares that she’ll frame it but I wonder if we’ll ever see the contents…

Things are finally looking up for the Misfit Class, then. Outfits are chosen – a special one for Purson-kun with a magical veil to hide his identity (a bit feminine but it gets the job done). The piece is coming together. But then, an intervention – from Purson’s father. He’s gotten wind of what’s going on – spying is what the Soi Clan does. Outraged that his son is appearing on-stage (though that can be debated) He demands that Kallego-sensei pull Purson out of school. Dantalion Dali-sensei (he’s the head teacher, remember) intervenes and says that since Babyls puts the students first, only Purson can initiate those proceedings.

Obviously, Purson is the victim here. Having had a taste of normalcy, his enforced isolation holds little appeal for him. Equally obvious, he’s going to resist his father – this is Iruma-kun after all. This series doesn’t overtly dwell on seriousness very often, but one of the things it’s definitely about is kids standing up for their own happiness – that, and the impact adults can have (both ways) on their ability to realize it. Many a character in Mairimashita! Iruma-kun has gone on this journey of self-discovery and it’s the sort of story where hard work and loyalty are always rewarded. I don’t expect things to be any different with Purson. Even if he’s going to have a rough patch with his family in the process.

Su…ki…ma