The materiality of writing has major implications for the practice of history...When you look at a ‘medieval’ Javanese manuscript, it is almost always an 18th or 19th century copy of a copy of a copy ... and so on.
Wotaku Ni Koi Wa Muzukashiiп»ї Episode 9 〈100% RECENT〉
Some critics describe Hirotaka in this episode as a "litmus paper" to test if a hardcore otaku can function in normal society.
A close-up of Hirotaka moving Narumi's hair to look at her non-pierced ears. Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashiiп»ї Episode 9
By sheer coincidence, their coworkers Hanako and Kabakura are also at the park. This leads to a hilarious mix-up during a horror ride where the couples accidentally swap partners in the dark. Some critics describe Hirotaka in this episode as
Hirotaka and Narumi standing at the park gates in their "normal" date outfits. Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashiiп»ї Episode 9
In the manga/anime, a minor plot point involves Naoya finding an "info paper" left behind by Ko in a café.
Hirotaka invites Narumi on a date where they challenge themselves to act like a "normal" couple.