: The episode opens with Tomo’s botched confession. Despite wearing a school skirt, her athletic build and masculine energy lead Jun to treat her like his best male friend.

: Two girls, Mifune and Ogawa, confront Tomo behind the gym because they are jealous of her closeness to their idol, Misaki. Tomo mistakes their challenge for a physical fight, terrifying them with her intense "Natural Lady Killer" aura.

: Tomo seeks help from her cynical best friend, Misuzu Gundo, who bluntly tells her she lacks femininity. Misuzu suggests changing her tone, but when Tomo tries to sound "girly" during lunch, Jun remarks that she sounds like an "old man," leading to a physical scuffle.

The first episode of (Tomo-chan Is a Girl!), titled "I Want to Be Seen as a Girl!", premiered on January 4, 2023. It introduces Tomo Aizawa, a tomboy who confesses her love to her childhood friend, Junichiro "Jun" Kubota, only for him to mistake her heartfelt "I love you" as a "bro" affirmation. Plot Summary: The Ultimate Friend Zone

: After Tomo helps the girls, they see Jun casually wrap his arm around her. Witnessing Tomo’s genuine blush makes them (and almost Jun) realize she is indeed a girl. Production & Streaming