Say "I Love You.": Season 1
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Say "I Love You." Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
First Kiss
Oct 7, 2012 · 24 min
We are introduced to 16-year-old Mei Tachibana, who, after suffering a traumatic experience in making friends, decides to ditch making friends altogether during high school. She ca
The Taste of Fried Chicken
Oct 14, 2012 · 24 min
Ever since that rescue by Yamato, Mei started having dreams about him being her protector. Later on she gets to befriend Asami Oikawa, who idolizes Yamato. It was from her that Mei
When You Trust People...
Oct 21, 2012 · 24 min
Yamato tags along as Mei intends to visit the parlor to have her hair cut, eventually becoming a date. On the way they meet Aiko Muto, along with her boyfriend Masashi Tachikawa, a
They Have Scars
Oct 28, 2012 · 24 min
Mei has attracted the attention of one Kakeru Hayakawa, a guy known to have slept with many other girls, including Aiko. He then wastes no time in asking Yamato if he can hook him
Just Like This
Nov 4, 2012 · 24 min
Yamato has invited Mei to his house; the pressure is almost overwhelming. Yamato’s little sister doesn’t pull punches when she sizes up Mei for the first time.
Why
Nov 11, 2012 · 24 min
A new girl has transferred into Toumei, the rising idol Megu-tan and she has set her eyes on Yamato.
I Really Love You
Nov 18, 2012 · 24 min
Yamato's new fame as a model is widening the rift between him and Mei. An offer to continue modeling with Megu-tan might be the breaking point in their relationship.
New to Love
Nov 25, 2012 · 24 min
Mei is trying to be strong, but this new feeling she is having is starting tearing her apart. So young and new to love, it will take the help of her friends to make everything righ
Each and Every
Dec 3, 2012 · 24 min
A new frequent customer to Mei's shop is actually a boy from Yamato's past. He brings with him scars from the past.
Nothing Else
Dec 9, 2012 · 24 min
After listening to Mei’s, Kai’s, and Asami conversation about Land, she hatches a new plan to drive a wedge between Mei and Yamato.
Parade
Dec 16, 2012 · 24 min
Yamato is planning a trip for him and Mei to Land, but somebody is trying hard to sabotage it. Megumi begins to unravel when her “friends” and popularity start to drop.
I'll Protect You
Dec 23, 2012 · 24 min
An emotionally fallen Megumi must pick herself up and become true to herself. Mei is given some motherly advice on her relationship with Yamato.
Say I Love You
Dec 30, 2012 · 24 min
Yamato is sick and under the care of his over protective sister, a timid Mei wants to visit but can't find the courage.