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Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal, and they plan to enter high

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    SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 18 - Should We Really Have Met?
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Should We Really Have Met?

    S1:E18

    Kobato remembers his encounter with Osanai when they were in middle school.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  2. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 9 - Sweet Memory (1)
    8.7/10(71 votes)

    #2 - Sweet Memory (1)

    S1:E9

    To top off their summer sweets tour around the city, Osanai treats Kobato to a Tropical Parfait as thanks for rescuing her. Along with this delicious treat, Kobato is also served the whole truth about Osanai's kidnapping.

    Director:Miho Arai
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  3. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 10 - Sweet Memory (2)
    8.7/10(74 votes)

    #3 - Sweet Memory (2)

    S1:E10

    After a long conversation, Osanai and Kobato come to the conclusion that their agreement has failed – and with it, their friendship. From then on, they go their separate ways.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  4. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 8 - C'mere, You Want Some Free Candy?
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    #4 - C'mere, You Want Some Free Candy?

    S1:E8

    When Kobato goes to visit Osanai at her home to invite her to eat candied apples, he learns that she has been kidnapped. Just as he leaves the apartment, he receives a mysterious message from Osanai and, with Kengo's help, sets out to find her.

    Director:Takayoshi Nagatomo
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  5. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 1 - Sheep Costume
    8.2/10(110 votes)

    #5 - Sheep Costume

    S1:E1

    Kobato and Osanai made a pact to lead a quiet life as regular students upon entering high school. However, soon after, a handbag mysteriously disappears at the school, and Kobato is asked to help solve the case.

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  6. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 3 - Humpty Dumpty
    8.0/10(76 votes)

    #6 - Humpty Dumpty

    S1:E3

    During a class assignment, a vase in the cabinet seemingly breaks by itself, but there's an elaborate plan behind it. However, this mystery is quickly forgotten when Osanai sees the bicycle thief again and plots revenge.

    Director:Takayoshi Nagatomo
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  7. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 4 - Mind of a Lone Wolf
    8.0/10(69 votes)

    #7 - Mind of a Lone Wolf

    S1:E4

    Kobato, along with Kengo, tries to get to the bottom of Sakagami's motives. It seems there is more to the case than initially suspected. However, Kobato's concern for Osanai is also growing.

    Director:Koukun
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  8. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 6 - But I Get to Keep Charlotte
    8.0/10(66 votes)

    #8 - But I Get to Keep Charlotte

    S1:E6

    Osanai ropes Kobato into her plans for the summer vacation. However, the cake he is supposed to buy for her proves to be irresistible, even for Kobato.

    Director:Miho Arai
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  9. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 12 - A Warm Winter (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - A Warm Winter (2)

    S1:E12

    Urino begins writing articles predicting the locations of the next suspicious fires.

    Director:Huang Yansheng
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  10. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 15 - Suspicious Summer (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Suspicious Summer (2)

    S1:E15

    Urino's rules spark escalating arson; Hiyori supports him while Osanai gives advice as bonds shift.

    Director:Miho Arai
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  11. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 16 - Midsummer Night
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Midsummer Night

    S1:E16

    Urino and Kobato both arrive at the site of the final fire.

    Director:Shoshi Ishikawa
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  12. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 17 - Autumn Returns
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Autumn Returns

    S1:E17

    Kobato explains to Osanai how he arrived at his conclusion about the arsonist’s identity.

    Director:Shingo Kaneko
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  13. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 19 - Kobato-kun and Osanai-san
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Kobato-kun and Osanai-san

    S1:E19

    Kobato wakes up in the hospital and sees a box of chocolates with a message from Osanai.

    Director:Masatoyo Takada
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  14. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 20 - Please Water the Dried Flowers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Please Water the Dried Flowers

    S1:E20

    In the hospital, Kobato thinks back to the circumstances around Hisaka's car injury in middle school.

    Directors:Moe Nakahara, Chika Manganji
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  15. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 21 - The End of What Seemed Like a Golden Age
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The End of What Seemed Like a Golden Age

    S1:E21

    Kobato finally manages to see Osanai in the hospital, revealing a sinister and terrifying truth.

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  16. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 2 - How to Make Delicious Hot Cocoa
    7.8/10(83 votes)

    #16 - How to Make Delicious Hot Cocoa

    S1:E2

    Kobato and Osanai are invited to Dojima's house, where he makes them cocoa using his special method. When Osanai leaves, Dojima asks Kobato about his change in personality.

    Director:Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  17. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 5 - Berliner Mystery
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #17 - Berliner Mystery

    S1:E5

    Kobato finds Osanai crying in the school hallway, but she runs away without telling him what happened. At the student newspaper club, a new mystery involving Berliner Pfannkuchen (jelly doughnuts) awaits him.

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  18. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 7 - Shake Half
    7.7/10(62 votes)

    #18 - Shake Half

    S1:E7

    Just before a date with Osanai, Kobato runs into Kengo, who shares some disturbing news and leaves a strange message. Together with Osanai, Kobato tries to solve the mystery. However, shortly after, it appears that Osanai is in great danger.

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  19. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 11 - A Warm Winter (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - A Warm Winter (1)

    S1:E11

    After starting to get involved with Osanai, Itsukaichi investigates a possible string of fires in the city.

    Director:Miho Arai
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  20. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 13 - Hesitant Spring
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Hesitant Spring

    S1:E13

    There will be a change of pace in the school newspaper. Kobato shows an interest in serial fires.

    Director:Moe Nakahara
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  21. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 14 - Suspicious Summer (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Suspicious Summer (1)

    S1:E14

    Urino has a plan to catch the arsonist in the act.

    Director:Kosuke Kuremizu
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  22. SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary Season 1 Episode 22 - Just Deserts
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Just Deserts

    S1:E22

    Kobato and Osanai finally find out the whole truth and get help from an old acquaintance.

    Directors:Miho Arai, Minoru Yamaoka, Shingo Kaneko
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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Best Episodes Summary

"Should We Really Have Met?" is the best rated episode of "SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Minoru Yamaoka and written by Toshiya Ohno, it aired on 5/25/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sweet Memory (1)".