Shocked and surprised to see Ryuji and Ami together, Taiga tries to dismiss the matter but it still seems to weigh on her mind through the evening. Though she seems to realize that Ryuji is not at fault, he is still at the receiving end of her scathing, tsuntsun attitude.

The next morning Taiga and Ami exchange their usual back and forth at school. The teacher announces that tomorrow is the class pool day and sends the class into a tizzy. Ryuji, Taiga, Ami and Minori go swimsuit shopping together, but Taiga makes a big fuss about buying a swimsuit. Back at his house, Ryuji finds out that the cause of Taiga’s embarrassment stems from her flat chest and to a lesser extent an inability to swim. He pulls an all-nighter sewing some fake cups to stuff into her swimsuit, and in the meantime Taiga apologizes to him for her previous harsh attitude towards him.

At the pool Taiga shows off her new ‘breasts’ and everyone in the class has fun goofing around until Ami tosses Taiga into the pool. Ryuji is forced to save her and put the cup back into place when it falls out. Taiga and Ami have an argument in class that escalates until Minori steps in and suggests they settle their differences with a sports match.

Inko-chan demands more screentime!

The fierce rivalry goes on.

Brain freeze!

Taiga do not want swimsuit.

Perfect size for Taiga!

How do I look?

Isn’t it supposed to be Ryuji getting excited?

I’d say… C.

*nosebleed*

Don’t feel too bad Taiga. Ami is hot stuff.

*poke poke*

Flat, flat…

Flat as a pancake.

Ryuji sews the Palmtop Tiger’s new breasts.

Meanwhile she plays Tetris Attack.

Do you know the real Ami?

Inner Ami strikes back!

I’d say… B.

Meh, they’re nothing special.

Minori: My fake breast sense is tingling.

Into the drink ya go!

Ryuji to the rescue… Or does he have something else in mind?

Inappropriate touching!

Getting groped in the pool can happen to you too.

Sudden Minorin appearance.

Shakugan no Minorin.

Dynamic Minorin Pose!

Impressions:
Love comedies and pool/beach episodes go together like peanut butter and jelly. At any rate these are freebie episodes that don’t need to advance the story too much. This episode is here to escalate the rivalry between Taiga and Ami and strengthen the bond between Ryuji and Taiga some more. Aside from those plot points there wasn’t anything too important.

The highlights of the episode had to be the Ami fanservice and Taiga’s crazy Sailor Moon hairbuns. As a whole not as good as the previous episodes but still decent enough. Next time, sports match!

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