Round 19 is the ninteenth episode of the Hi Score Girl (anime).
Netflix Synopsis[]
When Makoto presses him about his feelings toward Akira and Koharu, Haruo flees. Out on the streets, he's abducted by a group of men in suits.
Summary[]
Akira's presence is made known and Koharu stops embracing, Haruo. The trio then takes a train ride home and each enjoys a lollipop thanks to Akira's generosity.
In April of 1996, Akira is informed by Jīya that her tutor Moemi wants to have a word with her. Elsewhere, Haruo begins his second year in High School. On the rooftop of his school, Haruo, Kōtarō, and Genta talk about the topic discussed by their teacher earlier that day. At Haruo's home, Haruo is confronted by his mother and Makoto. He escapes from them and as he goes for a walk, he's abducted by a couple of men in suits, where they bring him to Akira's Mansion. Anxious as to why he's there as Akira gives Haruo her usual silent treatment. Figuring that he's going to be disciplined by Moemi, Haruo tries to escape, only to be stopped by Jīya. The butler then informs Haruo that Akira simply wanted to play some games with him. Furthermore, it's revealed that Akira will stay over the mansion for the night, as they've already gotten his mother's consent.
That night, Makoto and Haruo's Mother talk about how Koharu got the upper hand on Akira by enjoying a night with Haruo. Also, Makoto asks if she can stay the night there, whereas, Haruo's Mother allows her to and tells her the story of how she met Haruo's Father. Meanwhile, Haruo and Akira, play the Final Fight trilogy in reverse order and Makoto has to deal with Haruo's Mother quirky sleeping. Returning to Haruo and Akira, Haruo talks about the old days between them as he plays Final Fight with Akira. Afterward, when Akira falls asleep, Haruo decides to sleep in Jiya's room in respect to Akira's disposition. Returning to Haruo's home, Haruo's Mother asks Makoto about the fighting game round rule, where most matches are decided in 3 rounds.
The following day, Haruo returns home and is interrogated by his mother and Makoto. Elsewhere, Akira confronts Koharu at Hidaka Mart and while waiting for her, plays with the arcade machines in front of the store. After informing her mother that she'll be out with a friend that day. The two then head for the arcade center and try out the strength measuring machine. As Akira uses it, Koharu deduces that their reason for being there is related to Haruo and that the two should settle the score between them. Agreeing to the notion, the two commence their match with each other.