Ep 16. Haruhi and Hikaru, the Great First Date Strategy

Haruhi and Hikaru, the Great First Date Strategy is the sixteenth episode of the first season of Ouran High School Host Club. The episode revolves around Hikaru and Haruhi as they plan the perfect first date.

It all starts when Hikaru realizes that he has feelings for Haruhi. Though he knows that Haruhi is oblivious to his feelings, he decides to ask her out on a date. However, he quickly realizes that he has no idea how to plan a date, let alone a perfect first date.

This is where the other members of the Host Club step in. They are all eager to help Hikaru plan the perfect date, each with their own ideas and suggestions. Tamaki suggests an elegant and expensive date at a five-star restaurant, while Kyoya suggests a more low-key date that focuses on Haruhi's interests. The twins, Hikaru and Kaoru, suggest a date that is all about fun and games.

Eventually, Hikaru settles on a plan that combines all of these elements. He decides to take Haruhi on a date to an amusement park, where they can have fun riding roller coasters and playing games. Afterward, they will go to a nearby cafe for some coffee and cake. Finally, they will end their date with a romantic walk by the river.

Hikaru's plan seems foolproof, but as they begin their date, he realizes that things are not going as planned. First, they get stuck on a ride, causing them to miss the parade they were planning on seeing. Then, when they go to the cafe, they discover that it is closed. Despite these setbacks, Hikaru remains optimistic and does his best to salvage the date.

Throughout the episode, we see Hikaru and Haruhi's relationship develop. Haruhi seems oblivious to Hikaru's feelings, but she is clearly enjoying herself on the date. Hikaru, on the other hand, is nervous and unsure of himself, but he is also determined to make the date a success.

In the end, their date does not go exactly as planned, but it is still a success. They have fun at the amusement park, and Hikaru finally tells Haruhi how he feels about her. While she is not sure how she feels about him yet, she seems open to the possibility of a relationship.

Overall, Haruhi and Hikaru, the Great First Date Strategy is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the growing relationship between two of the show's main characters. It also highlights the importance of communication and compromise in any relationship, whether it is a romantic one or not.