The Story Begins

After accidentally dropping one of her treasured F/ACE fan items, Utage Kinoshita goes to Tamon Fukuhara‘s apartment.

She expects another quiet day helping Tamon with housework.

Instead, she discovers an unexpected visitor already there.

The Arrival of Ouri

The visitor is Ouri, another member of the idol group F/ACE.

Unlike Tamon:

• Ouri is loud.
• Competitive.
• Proud.
• Wants attention.
• Doesn’t easily trust people.

His personality immediately clashes with Tamon’s quiet and insecure nature.

This creates many funny moments but also reveals hidden tensions within the group.

Utage Protects Tamon

One of the biggest highlights is how fiercely Utage defends Tamon.

Although she’s usually shy, the moment she thinks someone is treating Tamon badly, she completely changes.

Her devotion surprises everyone—including Ouri.

This scene is played for comedy, but it also shows that Utage’s admiration is genuine and goes far beyond being an ordinary fan.

Tamon’s Struggle

Episode 3 continues exploring Tamon’s hidden personality.

On stage, he is:

• charismatic,
• confident,
• attractive,
• the center of F/ACE.

Privately, however, he:

• lacks confidence,
• doubts himself,
• worries constantly about disappointing fans.

Utage realizes that the “real” Tamon is much more vulnerable than the idol everyone sees.

The F/ACE Center Competition

A new storyline is introduced involving a project to reselect the group’s center position.

Although Tamon has always been considered the face of F/ACE, the competition creates uncertainty and pressure among the members.

For Tamon, losing the center position would mean more than losing a title—it would threaten his already fragile self-esteem.

Comedy Highlights

Episode 3 contains several memorable comedic moments:

• Ouri’s dramatic personality constantly clashes with Tamon’s timid behavior.
• Utage becomes unexpectedly intimidating whenever Tamon is criticized.
• The misunderstandings between characters create exaggerated reactions that fit the series’ romantic-comedy style.

These scenes keep the episode lighthearted while gradually building the emotional stakes.

Character Development

Utage

Episode 3 shows that Utage is becoming more than just a fan.

She begins understanding Tamon’s true feelings and wants to support him as a person, not only as an idol.

Tamon

Although still insecure, Tamon slowly starts relying on Utage.

Her encouragement gives him confidence during difficult moments.

Ouri

Ouri initially appears arrogant, but hints suggest he has his own insecurities and complicated feelings about fame and the group.

This episode lays the groundwork for his future character development.

Themes

Episode 3 explores several important ideas:

• The difference between a public image and a person’s true self.
• The pressure idols face to appear perfect.
• The value of sincere emotional support.
• Healthy admiration versus blind fandom.
• Competition among teammates who still depend on one another.

Ending

The episode ends by setting up future conflicts:

• The competition for F/ACE’s center position.
• Ouri’s growing involvement with Utage and Tamon.
• Tamon’s ongoing struggle with confidence.
• The deepening bond between Tamon and Utage.

Rather than resolving these issues, Episode 3 builds anticipation for the next episodes.