Hearts will skip and break this week in Horimiya Episode 6 and the show continues to do an excellent job of execution on both fronts.
Author: Olive St. Sauver
Olive St. Sauver
Olive is an award-winning playwright with BAs in English and Theatre. At BWT she is a manga and anime critic, with an additional focus on mental health portrayals in media and true crime.
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