The episode is praised for giving the supporting cast more depth, moving them beyond background comic relief.
The episode follows the main cast—Shikimori, Izumi, Inuzuka, Nekozaki, and Hachimitsu—as they plan their summer break. They settle on a trip to the river, a compromise to accommodate Izumi’s extreme susceptibility to sunburn. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san (Dub) Episode 4
Viewers get a heartwarming flashback showing how the competitive and athletic Nekozaki first befriended the seemingly "delicate" Shikimori, only to be surprised by Shikimori’s hidden "cool" side during a basketball game. The episode is praised for giving the supporting