: The title refers to "romance flags" in dating simulators. The episode explores the irony of characters trying to trigger these "flags" in real life, only to find that reality is far more awkward and unpredictable. Community Perspectives

In this episode, the Neighbors Club continues their quest to understand social norms and make friends. Sena Kashiwazaki decides she needs to learn how to swim to impress "Natsumi"—a character from a dating sim game—and enlists Kodaka Hasegawa to give her lessons at a public pool. Critical Review Highlights

“I am just shocked that I am actually not put off by this series and enjoy it quite a bit. The rest of the episode also managed to bring some character development into the story.” WordPress.com · 14 years ago

Fans often appreciate the episode for its humor and the introduction of new club members, such as the 10-year-old faculty advisor Maria.

“Sena's over the top histrionic reactions do much to bring out the humour in the situations instead of the nastiness.” myReviewer.com Review for Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends

"There Are No Flags at the Swimming Pool" is the third episode of the first season of the anime series ( Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai ). It currently holds a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDb . Episode Overview