Ep 9. Tenderness Is Not Just for the Sake of Others

In Junjo Romantica season 1 episode 9, titled "Tenderness Is Not Just for the Sake of Others," the focus is on new relationships as well as old ones. The episode opens with Usami's brother Haruhiko showing up at his place unannounced and without any regard for personal boundaries. Usami, who is very uncomfortable around his brother, tries to get him to leave as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Misaki is worried about his grades and confides in his friends about it. They decide to help him out by giving him a tutor.

Elsewhere, Nowaki is planning a surprise birthday party for Hiroki. However, things don't go as smoothly as he'd hoped, and Hiroki becomes upset. Despite this, they manage to work out their differences and make up. Finally, we see the conclusion of Akihiko and Takahiro's story. Akihiko realizes that he's in love with Misaki and decides to break things off with Takahiro. However, Takahiro has some surprising news for him as well.

Overall, "Tenderness Is Not Just for the Sake of Others" is a satisfying episode that ties up some loose ends while also introducing new plot points. The characters are all in fine form, with each of them getting a chance to shine. Fans of the series will definitely want to tune in to see what happens next.