First Love Monster Season 1 Episode 10 A Proper Rom-Com For Once

A Proper Rom-Com For Once is the 10th episode of the Japanese anime series First Love Monster. The story follows Kaho Nikaido as she navigates her intense feelings for the handsome, but elementary school-aged, Kanade Takahashi.

In this episode, Kaho is feeling down about her relationship with Kanade. She's embarrassed that he's so much younger than her and is struggling to come to terms with her own feelings. To make matters worse, she sees Kanade having fun with other girls and feels like she's losing him.

Meanwhile, Kanade is oblivious to Kaho's turmoil and focused on creating his first-ever family photo album. He enlists the help of Kaho's brother, Kazuo, to gather pictures of everyone in their group. However, Kazuo is concerned about Kaho's feelings and tells Kanade that he needs to be more aware of her.

As Kanade tries to figure out what he can do to make Kaho feel better, he is suddenly struck with inspiration. He thinks that if he can give Kaho a proper romantic comedy experience, it will help her understand his own feelings better. He decides to enlist the help of the other boys in their group to create a fake date scenario.

Kaho is suspicious at first but ends up going along with the plan. She begins to see Kanade in a different light as they go through all the typical romantic comedy tropes, like walking in the park and drinking from the same straw at a cafe. Kanade is nervous but excited to be sharing these moments with Kaho, and she starts to feel like she's really falling for him.

However, the fake date ends with a misunderstanding that leaves Kaho heartbroken. She feels like she's been played with and doesn't know what to do. Kanade is devastated that he's hurt Kaho and takes drastic measures to make it right. He shows up at Kaho's house with a grand romantic gesture that leaves her speechless.

In the end, Kaho and Kanade come to a new understanding of their relationship and both of them are happier for it. The episode is a heartwarming exploration of first love and the awkwardness that comes with it.