SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary

Overview
Kobato, seeking a fresh start after a challenging period dubbed “wisdom work,” vows to live a simple, honest life. Teaming up with his classmate Osanai, who shares his ambition, they aim to navigate high school under the radar. However, their plans are constantly disrupted by bizarre occurrences and unforeseen challenges. As the duo grapples with these relentless disturbances, they question whether they can achieve the quiet, ordinary existence they desire. Will they ever find the peace they long for amidst the chaos surrounding them?
Episodes
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1

Sheep Costume
Kobato and Osanai had agreed to embrace a peaceful existence as ordinary students when they started high school. However, their plans take a turn when...
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2

How to Make Delicious Hot Cocoa
Kobato and Osanai visit Dojima's home, where he treats them to cocoa prepared with his unique technique. After Osanai departs, Dojima turns to Kobato ...
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3

Humpty Dumpty
While working on a class project, a vase in the cabinet appears to shatter on its own, although there's a cunning scheme at play behind the scenes. Ye...
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4

Mind of a Lone Wolf
Kobato teams up with Kengo to uncover Sakagami's true intentions, discovering that the situation is more complex than they first thought. Meanwhile, K...
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5

Berliner Mystery
Kobato encounters Osanai in the school hallway, where he’s upset and in tears. However, she hurriedly leaves without explaining what’s troubling h...
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6

But I Get to Keep Charlotte
Osanai enlists Kobato to help with her summer vacation plans. But when it comes time for him to pick up the cake she requested, he finds it too tempti...
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7

Shake Half
Right before her date with Osanai, Kobato encounters Kengo, who delivers unsettling news and leaves her with an enigmatic message. Determined to uncov...
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8

C'mere, You Want Some Free Candy?
Kobato visits Osanai at her place to invite her for some candied apples, only to discover that she has been abducted. As he exits the apartment, he re...
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9

Sweet Memory (1)
As their summer dessert adventure comes to an end, Osanai expresses her gratitude to Kobato by treating her to a Tropical Parfait, celebrating her bra...
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10

Sweet Memory (2)
Following an extended discussion, Osanai and Kobato realize that their pact has fallen apart, leading to the collapse of their friendship. With this u...
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11

A Warm Winter (1)
As Itsukaichi begins to form a connection with Osanai, he delves into a potential series of fires occurring throughout the city.
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12

A Warm Winter (2)
Urino starts composing articles that forecast where the next mysterious fires might occur.
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13

Hesitant Spring
The school newspaper is about to take a new direction as Kobato develops a fascination with a series of arson incidents.
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14

Suspicious Summer (1)
Urino has a plan to catch the arsonist in the act.
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15

Suspicious Summer (2)
Urino's regulations lead to a rise in arson incidents, prompting Hiyori to stand by his side. Meanwhile, Osanai offers his counsel as relationships be...
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16

Midsummer Night
Urino and Kobato reach the location of the last blaze together.
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17

Autumn Returns
Kobato shares with Osanai the reasoning that led him to deduce the identity of the arsonist.
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18

Should We Really Have Met?
Kobato reflects on his meeting with Osanai back in their middle school days.
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19

Kobato-kun and Osanai-san
Kobato regains consciousness in the hospital and discovers a box of chocolates waiting for her, accompanied by a note from Osanai.
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20

Please Water the Dried Flowers
While at the hospital, Kobato reflects on the events leading up to Hisaka's car accident during their middle school days.
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21

The End of What Seemed Like a Golden Age
Kobato finally visits Osanai at the hospital, where she uncovers a dark and chilling secret.
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22

Just Deserts
Kobato and Osanai uncover the complete story and seek assistance from a familiar face from their past.