The episode opens with a classic, nearly painful, scene of unrequited love. Our protagonist, Inari, has a massive crush on her schoolmate, Tanbabashi Kouji. He is the archetypal "prince" of the class: tall, soft-spoken, athletic, and kind. However, Inari is shy, clumsy, and lacks self-confidence. Her inner monologue is a hilarious blend of desperation and fantasy as she watches Tanbabashi from across the classroom.
Inari is the perfect everygirl protagonist. She isn’t exceptionally pretty, smart, or athletic. Her appeal lies in her empathy. Episode 1 establishes her fatal flaw: she values others’ perception of her more than her own identity. Her journey from wanting to be someone else to wanting to be a better version of herself begins here.
The turning point of occurs when Inari stumbles upon a small, dilapidated shrine. This is the domain of Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami, the goddess of harvest and food. In a twist of fate, Inari had previously saved a small fox (a familiar of the goddess) at this very spot years ago, unknowingly earning the deity's favor. Inari- Konkon- Koi Iroha Episode 1
In a moment of pure, heartfelt desperation, Inari does not wish for wealth or power. She wishes to become her crush’s ideal girl. Specifically, she wishes to become Kouno Sanjou—the very girl who bullies her.
Grateful for Inari’s selflessness, Uka-sama appears before her. The goddess’s design is a highlight of the episode—a beautiful, ethereal woman in flowing Heian-era robes, flanked by two fox familiars (Kon and Kon). Unlike stern, distant deities in other anime, Uka-sama is bubbly, airheaded, and genuinely touched by human emotion. She offers Inari a single wish as a reward. The episode opens with a classic, nearly painful,
The twist? Inari can see spirits and gods, a talent that sets her apart from her peers. Episode 1 wastes no time establishing that this isn't just a quirky personality trait; it’s the engine for the entire plot.
," we meet Inari Fushimi, a shy middle-schooler in Kyoto with a massive crush on her classmate, Kouji Tanbabashi. Her attempt to get closer to him ends in disaster when she accidentally embarrasses him during gym class. However, Inari is shy, clumsy, and lacks self-confidence
The driving force of Episode 1 is Inari’s crush on her classmate, Koji Tanbabashi. In the landscape of anime romance, Tanbabashi is a standout character from the very first episode. He is kind, perceptive, and popular—the antithesis of the "cold, aloof jerk" archetype often found in shojo romances.