The episode picks up after the "accident" where Anzu was nearly hit by Hijiri’s luxury car. Hijiri, convinced that Anzu orchestrated the incident to get his attention, attempts to "compensate" her with a date.
: The episode ends on a cliffhanger when Anzu sees a text message from a girl named Arisa on Tsukasa’s phone, leading her to believe he has a secret girlfriend. (Note: It is later revealed in Episode 8 that Arisa is actually Tsukasa's older sister). Analysis: Subverting the "Prince" Trope Romantic Killer Episode 7
: Hijiri takes Anzu shopping, promising to transform her into a "better-looking girl". In a humorous subversion of the "pretty woman" trope, he becomes intimidated by her height and forces her into smaller heels to feel superior. The episode picks up after the "accident" where
Episode 7 of Romantic Killer , titled "You Sure Have Your Quirks...", officially brings the third major love interest, Hijiri Koganei , into the spotlight. While the series is known for its meta-humor and subversion of romance tropes, this episode focuses on the clash between Hijiri’s extreme wealth and Anzu’s unwavering "commoner" lifestyle. Plot Recap: High Stakes and Low Expectations (Note: It is later revealed in Episode 8
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: Introduced as the "rich male archetype," Hijiri is initially arrogant and out of touch with reality. However, his interactions with Anzu begin to force a change in his perspective.
Episode 7 is a pivotal point in the series because it introduces the most "classic" otome game trope: the wealthy, arrogant heir. By having Anzu treat him like a nuisance rather than a prize, the show highlights its core theme of . While Hijiri tries to control the narrative with money, Anzu’s refusal to follow the script continues to frustrate Riri’s plans.