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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... — Season 1

What happened to just being friends?

202517 episodes8.0/10 (21 votes)

About this season

Renako Amaori is leaving her awkward and lonely junior high school life behind, determined to become a normal girl with normal friends in high school. Glamorous, confident Mai Ouzuka is Renako’s total opposite: wealthy, outgoing, and a literal fashion model. Against the odds, the two girls form an immediate connection. Renako thinks she may have found the best friend of her dreams…until Mai’s romantic confession sends her into a tailspin. Renako wants to prove to Mai that being BFFs is better than being girlfriends, but Mai is dead set on convincing Renako that they’re destined to be lovers.

Episodes (17)

Girlfriends? No Freaking Way!
E1

1. Girlfriends? No Freaking Way!

7.0

Aired 8 July 2025 • 24 min

Renako starts high school determined to leave her introverted self behind and miraculously lands in the top-tier popular group. But keeping up the extrovert act is exhausting. Just as she’s about to break, the school’s princess, Mai Ouzuka, confesses to her!? This isn’t the high school life she imagined!

First Kiss?! No Freaking Way!
E2

2. First Kiss?! No Freaking Way!

8.0

Aired 15 July 2025 • 24 min

The showdown between Renako and Mai has begun: best friend or girlfriend? Mai visits Renako as a “friend,” and they have a blast. Friendship is the best! But Mai’s feelings keep growing. Hoping to prove friendship wins, Renako plans a fun weekend outing. Everything's going great… until a sudden downpour flips everything on its head!?

You Can't Freaking Force Me!
E3

3. You Can't Freaking Force Me!

8.0

Aired 22 July 2025 • 24 min

Renako tries to forget the kiss, while Mai leaves for work in Paris. Renako walks home with Ajisai after school, holding hands and making plans to hang out later, too. Mai calls her a cheater, but they're not even dating, so how can she be?! But then when Ajisai comes over, Mai shows up too, bringing her little sister Haruna. Now it’s a chaotic four-person hangout... What could possibly go wrong?

Mai?! No Freaking Way! (...Or Maybe?)
E4

4. Mai?! No Freaking Way! (...Or Maybe?)

7.5

Aired 29 July 2025 • 24 min

Mai skips school, and Renako starts to worry... Maybe she really went too far. But then Satsuki calls her in to reveal the truth. Turns out, a heartbroken Mai told her something crazy... She's planning to join a Suitors Party?! How did it come to this?! Renako rushes to the hotel venue, where she and Mai face off… in swimsuits. Now’s the time. Renako has to finally tell Mai how she really feels!

Girlfriends? No Freaking Way! (Round 2)
E5

5. Girlfriends? No Freaking Way! (Round 2)

8.0

Aired 5 August 2025 • 24 min

Satsuki suddenly drops a bomb: “Let’s be girlfriends.” It’s clearly revenge for Mai's careless treatment of her. Still, Renako agrees to play along for two weeks if it helps the two make up. But why does Ajisai seem bothered? No way… right? Meanwhile, Mai’s as calm as ever. Things are shifting with Satsuki, but is it really headed in the right direction?

Too Many Freaking Secrets!
E6

6. Too Many Freaking Secrets!

8.0

Aired 12 August 2025 • 24 min

Satsuki suddenly starts acting all couple-y in front of Mai, much to Renako's confusion. After seeing an unexpected side of Satsuki, Renako dares to admit she's actually an introvert, only to find out Satsuki already knew. Shocked, Renako runs off, but Satsuki finds her, and somehow she ends up spending the night at Satsuki’s place. Are they really taking a bath together too!? Wait, why!?

No Freaking Way I’m Surviving This Mess!
E7

7. No Freaking Way I’m Surviving This Mess!

8.0

Aired 19 August 2025 • 24 min

Thanks to Ajisai-san, Mai finally agrees to talk with Satsuki, and Renako gets roped in as a witness. Just when it seems like they’ll make up, Satsuki drops a secret photo of her and Renako! Wait, what?! Things spiral out of control and somehow it’s turned into an FPS showdown??! There’s no way Renako's losing… absolutely no way…!

A Perfect Win? No Freaking Way!
E8

8. A Perfect Win? No Freaking Way!

8.0

Aired 26 August 2025 • 24 min

After their FPS practice, Renako stays the night at Satsuki’s. “Thanks for letting me face Mai,” Satsuki smiles, making Renako wish they’d just make up already. The long-awaited showdown begins! Mai’s flawless aim, Renako’s sharp instincts… and Satsuki struggling to keep up. But Renako can’t let her lose without a fight!

Visiting Ajisai’s House? No Freaking Way!
E9

9. Visiting Ajisai’s House? No Freaking Way!

8.0

Aired 2 September 2025 • 24 min

After the troubles with Satsuki settle down, Renako visits Ajisai over summer break... Only to realize that behind her gentle smile are hidden struggles. When Ajisai suddenly declares she’s running away, Renako decides to join her. Their destination: a hot spring! A fleeting summer escape that brings the two closer than ever.

A Trip With Just the Two of Us?! No Way!
E10

10. A Trip With Just the Two of Us?! No Way!

8.0

Aired 9 September 2025 • 24 min

At the inn, Ajisai insists on paying the full bill, but Renako, wanting to split it “like friends,” challenges her to a game of ping-pong. They clash, grow a little closer... but Renako loses, and now the two of them are alone in a private hot spring. This isn't exactly normal “friend” distance, is it? Wait, why is this starting to feel kind of... steamy!?

Is There No Way We Can Stay Like This?
E11

11. Is There No Way We Can Stay Like This?

8.0

Aired 16 September 2025 • 24 min

Renako heads to the hot spring town with Ajisai and Mai. They explore candy shops and photo studios, where Renako discovers a surprising part of Ajisai’s childhood. Dressed in yukata, they enjoy the evening festival. The fireworks are dazzling, but just before, something happens between Ajisai and Mai that Renako doesn’t notice…

No Freaking Way Summer Break Is Over!
E12

12. No Freaking Way Summer Break Is Over!

9.0

Aired 23 September 2025 • 24 min

The runaway trip may be over, but Renako is left shaken when she sees Ajisai in tears. She asks Mai what happened, but Mai won’t say. What was Ajisai thinking, what was weighing on her heart? Before Renako can find an answer, Ajisai calls her out. To her surprise, Mai is there too. That’s when Ajisai finally reveals her secret.

Getting Along With Kaho-chan? No Freaking Way!
E13

13. Getting Along With Kaho-chan? No Freaking Way!

8.0

Aired 1 January 2026 • 24 min

First Time Cosplaying and It's a Freaking Disaster?!
E14

14. First Time Cosplaying and It's a Freaking Disaster?!

8.0

Aired 1 January 2026 • 24 min

No Freaking Way We're Going on an Amusement Park Date?!
E15

15. No Freaking Way We're Going on an Amusement Park Date?!

9.0

Aired 1 January 2026 • 24 min

Perform? On a Stage Like That? No Freaking Way!
E16

16. Perform? On a Stage Like That? No Freaking Way!

8.0

Aired 1 January 2026 • 24 min

Is There No Way for Us to Remain Like This?
E17

17. Is There No Way for Us to Remain Like This?

9.0

Aired 1 January 2026 • 24 min

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