Komi Can't Communicate: Dissecting Tadano and Katai's Bromance
This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of Komi Can't Communicate, now streaming on Netflix
Although Katai Makoto is only introduced to viewers (and most of Class 1-1) in Season 2 of Komi Can't Communicate, he arrived at Itan Private High School with a memorable first impression, to say the least. Arguably the most intimidating guy in school, Katai is a big softy deep down who, like Komi, just wants to make some friends.
He strikes a bond with Hitohito Tadano and the two become quick friends, but their interactions inspire many questions from Komi and fans alike. Katai evidently also suffers from a communication disorder and tries several techniques to overcome his fears, but his pure joy in befriending Tadano hits like no other, turning the intimidating Herculean hulk into a lovesick fangirl at the drop of a hat.
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When Katai first arrives on the scene after spending months working on bulking up his physique, the timid young man inadvertently turned his intimidation factor on full blast, terrifying practically everyone he comes across. Unaware of the effect he has on people, Katai does his best to insert himself into the pre-established social groups in Season 2 episode 3, without much success. The ever-intuitive Tadano assesses the situation perfectly and extends a helping hand to Katai, who subsequently elevates his new friend on a metaphorical pedestal, seemingly lovestruck with gratitude for Tadano's kind gesture.
None of the audience is really surprised when the usually stoic Katai shamelessness loses to Tadano in Season 2 episode 2's «It's Just the 'I Love You' Game,» before the shy Katai eventually builds up the nerve to invite his new friend to lunch to
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