Komi Can't Communicate: Season 2 Episode 4 "Merry Christmas"- Review

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Now that Winter break has arrived, the gang has not gotten together in a while, and Shouko Komi can't help but miss her friends. As always the social butterfly that is Najimi initiates a gathering, but to Komi's horror, she is now expected to host a Christmas event as her home.

With only a few hours left to get to the shops, and not much time to plan, Komi cannot buckle under the overwhelming pressure of suddenly becoming a hostess overnight. Forced to venture into the harsh world of the mall, Komi is once again pushed out of her comfort zone in Komi Can't Communicate.

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After Komi gets an unexpected phone call from Najimi with ideas for a Christmas party, Komi attempts to head off to the mall, however, is anxious about going alone. She somehow manages to convince her brother, Shousuke, to tag along, and the two end up going shopping together.

Shousuke wants to get this whole ordeal over as quickly as possible, but Komi wishes to browse, and the two silently debate about which gift option would be most suitable for Christmas. Deciding on a scarf, it is now time to pay, and Shousuke makes a hasty retreat for the door. Neither sibling is courageous enough to endure interacting with the cashier, but eventually, (and with much coaxing), they get the job done.

Tadano, Ren, Najimi and the others arrive at Komi's home and surprise their friend with a birthday gift, as Komi's date of birth is on Christmas Day. This fact is not common knowledge, and so Komi is completely shocked by the grand gesture and is unable to process all the additional attention. After being presented with an oversized stuffed kitty, Komi is completely overwhelmed and freezes to the spot.