"If you blush, you lose." Living by this principle, the middle schooler Nishikata gets constantly made fun of by his seat neighbor Takagi-san. With his pride shattered to pieces, he vows to turn the tables and get back at her some day. And so, he attempts to tease her day after day, only to find himself victim to Takagi-san's ridicule again sooner than later. Will he be able to make Takagi-san blush from embarrassment even once in the end?
Teasing Master Takagi-san (Season 3)
The Grip Strength Thingy / Tan / New Semester (Episode 1) 8.7
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
Air date: 2022-01-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Is it possible? Has Nishikata finally one-upped Takagi at long last?
Presence / Presence, Continued / Desk Check / Library Duty / Sunset (Episode 2) 8.5
Writer: Aki Itami
Air date: 2022-01-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Sometimes, there isn’t any need for words. Other times, there are. And every so often, a relationship grows closer despite the teasing.
Fan / Bewilder Ball / Cat Rescue / Rain (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Kanichi Kato
Air date: 2022-01-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Takagi, of all people, is the one to discover something embarrassing about Nishikata.
Uniform Change / Winter Uniform / Lunch / UFO / Night (Episode 4) 7.5
Writer: Aki Itami
Air date: 2022-01-29
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Takagi finally admits defeat, but Nishikata cannot accept victory. Not when he has the chance to beat her at her own game!
Dislikes / Gyoza / Audition / Fishing (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Kanichi Kato
Air date: 2022-02-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Some things never change, especially when green peppers are involved. The class puts on a play for the culture festival, but who will land the leading roles?
Culture Fest (Episode 6) 10.0
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
Air date: 2022-02-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Both Takagi and Nishikata prepare for their class’ production of Romiya and Juliot. But how much of the play will be a performance, and how much of it will be real?
On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting (Episode 7) 7.0
Writer: Aki Itami
Air date: 2022-02-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nishikata knows that he and Tagaki often spend time together and worries their classmates will mistake them for a couple. Who is he trying to convince?
Side Trip Part 1 / Side Trip Part 2 / Side Trip Part 3 / Side Trip Part 4 / Renting DVDs (Episode 8) 8.0
Writer: Aki Itami
Air date: 2022-02-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Legend has it that a boy and a girl will start dating if they visit the local shrine together.
Christmas (Episode 9) 9.3
Writer: Aki Itami
Air date: 2022-03-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nishikata realizes that if he doesn’t do something soon, he will have lost to Takagi for an entire year. However, in matters of the heart, perhaps he’s already won.
First Shrine Visit / Snowman / New Year's / Advice (Episode 10) 9.0
Writer: Kanichi Kato
Air date: 2022-03-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A new year marks new beginnings and new promises. So when Takagi sees Nishikata and Hojo having a private conversation…
February 14th (Episode 11) 9.5
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
Air date: 2022-03-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nishikata receives Valentine’s Day chocolates, but they aren’t from Takagi. Something has now changed; something important.
March 14th (Episode 12) 9.5
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
Air date: 2022-03-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nishikata struggles with the most important question of his life. Now, he must give Takagi his answer.
