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Episode 23: Jealousy

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Jealousy is the twenty-third installment overall and the tenth chapter of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces. It follows another minor falling-out between Hori and Miyamura, with Hori's stubbornness making it steadily harder for her to say what she actually feels. It aired in Japan on September 2, 2023.

Air Date: September 2, 2023
Episode Direction: Akihisa Shibata
Screenplay: Takao Yoshioka
Previous Episode: Episode 22
Next Episode: Episode 24
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Summary

Hori and Miyamura slip into yet another petty quarrel, the kind that flares up over something small. What complicates matters is Hori's reluctance to make the first move toward reconciliation. The more time passes without an apology, the more difficult she finds it to put her genuine feelings into words for Miyamura, letting a trivial spat linger longer than it should.

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Key Events

A small disagreement opens a rift between the couple. Hori holds off on apologizing, and that delay steadily raises the barrier to honest conversation. The installment traces her internal struggle to close the gap and finally tell Miyamura what is on her mind.

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Notes

Takao Yoshioka is credited with the screenplay, and Akihisa Shibata directed the episode. Its story is drawn from manga chapters 74, 77, 80, and 100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In what episode does Hori get jealous?

Hori's jealousy is the focus of Episode 23, "Jealousy" (Yakimochi), where another petty quarrel with Miyamura lingers because her stubbornness keeps her from apologizing and voicing her true feelings.

What happens in Horimiya Episode 23?

In "Jealousy," Hori and Miyamura fall into another petty quarrel, and Hori's reluctance to make the first move toward reconciliation makes it harder for her to express her real feelings.

Why does the disagreement in Episode 23 last so long?

The quarrel in "Jealousy" drags on because Hori delays apologizing, and the longer she waits the more difficult it becomes for her to have an honest conversation with Miyamura.

What manga chapters does Episode 23 adapt?

Episode 23, "Jealousy," adapts manga chapters 74, 77, 80, and 100, and is the tenth chapter of Horimiya: The Missing Pieces.

Who wrote and directed Episode 23?

Episode 23 was written by Takao Yoshioka and directed by Akihisa Shibata, and it aired in Japan on September 2, 2023.

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