First Love Monster Season 1 Episode 8 Kanade's Telephone Helpline
- TV-14
- August 20, 2016
- 23 min
Kanade's Telephone Helpline is the 8th episode of season 1 of First Love Monster (Original Japanese Version). In this episode, the viewer sees Kanade being assigned a duty to manage the school's telephone helpline for a day. Initially, he is not thrilled about the idea, but things soon change when he starts receiving calls that require him to solve problems and help people.
As the day progresses, Kanade receives a call from a girl who is worried because she has lost her dog. Kanade not only calms her down but also goes out of his way to help her find the dog. Additionally, Kanade also receives a call from Chiaki, who asks for advice about dealing with one of his friends who is in love with him.
Meanwhile, Kaho is dealing with some problems of her own, which come in the form of her past catching up with her. Kaho's friends discover that she comes from a wealthy family and start treating her differently. They begin to borrow money from her and ask her to take them to expensive dinner places. Kaho's discomfort with the situation is further amplified when she realizes that she is starting to develop feelings for Kanade.
As the day comes to an end, Kanade reflects on the events of the day and the impact he has had on the people who called the helpline. In the end, it turns out that he has learned more than he thought he would by being a part of such a service. The episode ends with Kanade and Kaho having a heart-to-heart conversation about their feelings.
The episode is one of the most emotional and touching episodes of the series. It shows the impact that small acts of kindness and a willingness to help others can have on people. It also highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and others about one's feelings. Kanade's growing feelings for Kaho and his willingness to help her despite his own discomfort shows the strength of his character and his growth as a person. Overall, Kanade's Telephone Helpline is a heartwarming episode that leaves the viewer feeling uplifted.