Kashiwada & Oota Episode 10: The Jacket Scene That Made My Heart Do Backflips

Let’s be real—if you’re into low-stakes, super cute rom-coms that feel like a warm hug on a rainy day, you’ve probably already binged most of Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun. And Episode 10? It’s the kind of episode that makes you grin like an idiot for 20 minutes straight, then rewind to watch your favorite parts again.

First, quick recap for anyone who’s just jumping in: Kashiwada is this girl whose face never shows any emotion—like, zero. But her twin ponytails? Oh, they’re her secret emotional diary. They twitch when she’s nervous, fluff up when she’s happy, and even flick back and forth when she’s annoyed (think of them as tiny, fluffy mood rings). Oota is her polar opposite: he’s loud, expressive, and totally obsessed with Kashiwada’s blank face (we’ve all had that one crush we can’t explain, right?).

Episode 10 dives into a classic rom-com scenario: a sudden rainstorm traps Kashiwada and Oota in the school’s back courtyard. Oota’s panicking (he’s terrible at handling awkward silences), and Kashiwada’s standing there like a statue—except her ponytails are twitching so fast they look like they’re about to take off. Then Oota notices she’s shivering (her ponytails are even drooping a little, poor thing) and decides to give her his jacket.

Now, let’s talk about the chaos that follows. Oota tries to be smooth—he clears his throat, holds out the jacket, and says something like, “Uh, you look cold… here.” But then he trips over a loose tile and face-plants into the grass. Kashiwada’s ponytails stop twitching for a second, then flick back and forth like they’re laughing at him. I swear, I laughed so hard I spilled my matcha latte all over my notebook.

But the best part? When Kashiwada takes the jacket. Her ponytails fluff up so much they look like two tiny clouds, and she even gives Oota a tiny nod (which is basically a full-on smile from her). Oota’s face turns bright red—like, tomato red—and he starts stammering so bad you can barely understand him. It’s the kind of moment that makes you go, “Awwww” out loud, even if you’re watching alone.

From what I’ve seen online, fans are losing their minds over this episode. People are posting clips of the jacket scene with captions like “MY HEART CAN’T TAKE THIS” and “THE PONYTAILS ARE THE REAL STARS HERE.” And honestly? They’re right. Studio Polon did such a good job with the animation—every little twitch and fluff of Kashiwada’s ponytails tells more of a story than most characters’ entire facial expressions.

What I love most about this show is how relatable it is. We’ve all been Kashiwada at some point—struggling to say what we feel, so we use little gestures instead (like leaving a snack for someone or lending them a jacket). And we’ve all been Oota too—tripping over our own feet when we’re nervous, or rambling like an idiot when we want to impress someone. It’s not about big, dramatic moments; it’s about the small, silly things that make liking someone feel so special.

If you’re tired of anime with tons of drama or complex plots, this episode is perfect for you. It’s just two kids being awkward and cute, and it’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I’m already counting down the days until the next episode—because if Episode 10 is this good, imagine what’s coming next.

Go watch it. Trust me, your inner romantic will thank you. And don’t forget to pay attention to the ponytails—they’re the real MVPs here. ✨

(Psst: If you’re obsessed with the ponytail details like I am, you should check out the fan art online—people are drawing Kashiwada’s ponytails in every possible mood, and it’s adorable.)