After a literal slap of sense from Shiraishi, Yamada agrees to help Nene. He kisses her again to negate the charm, though he remains firm that he cannot return her romantic feelings.
Critics praised the focus on Yamada and Shiraishi's relationship, noting that their mutual trust and Shiraishi's assertiveness (the slap) were highlights of the season. Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (TV) (Dub) Episode 5
The episode is noted for being "fan-service free" compared to previous ones, focusing instead on emotional stakes and the overarching mystery. After a literal slap of sense from Shiraishi,
The episode concludes with Ushio providing a notebook from a previous Supernatural Studies Club, revealing there are seven witches in total, sparking the group's mission to find them all. 3. Voice Cast (English Dub) The episode is noted for being "fan-service free"
The English version was officially released as part of the series' home media and streaming launch on Crunchyroll in November 2017.