Episode 1 of The Cold Sato-san Is Only Sweet to Me was exactly the kind of soft romcom premiere I was hoping for. Koharu’s “cold” reputation at school completely falls apart once Sota sees how shy and awkward she actually is, and that gap between how everyone sees her and who she really is is already really cute. 😄
The café scene worked especially well for me. Sota helping her with photos gives them a natural reason to spend time together, and their conversations never felt forced. I also liked that Sota comes across as genuinely kind instead of just being nice because he likes her.
The episode is definitely low-stakes, and I can see some people finding it too simple, but I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Koharu being terrible with the camera, Sota’s family, and all those little awkward moments made the premiere feel warm without trying too hard.
Nothing dramatic happened, but the chemistry is already there. If you like slow, cozy romance with shy characters gradually opening up, this looks very promising. ☕💙