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| Not a surprise loved the episode and find quite shocking that some posts talk about ppl dropping this series just because Daikichi bought Rin's mother an ice cream...i mean COME ON... Yumekichi11 said: Day2Dream said: That's good because last time I saw *looks at time* it was about 1 hours that the fucking smog was disgusting to watch. In thee end kids like Rin have disease and die from pollution.Akamitsu said: Looks like this anime is making the world more green xD.If I have a kid I'm going to plant them a tree. So this anime does a great thing not only to show parenthood but also to show how it can contribute towards the environment. I think that was a very interesting and lovely tradition and I if the time comes I will also like to plant a tree for my sons. And if you look at it it's a very good way to help the environment...how many persons are born in the whole world in just one day? imagine all the trees that would be growing! well taking into consideration that most will actually do it but we live in a not so conscient world so...its a shame and mostly wouldn't happen D: |
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| Do Japanese parents really let their six-year-old go out like that? |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| Oh that was wonderful. I watched all the eps this weekend, and wow, my heart. I really like the tree idea, I've seen it in a few anime, I wish my parents had've done that. Future plans! :P Man, all the posts about bad things happening and time skips and spoilers is a bit worrying. Hopefully this series stays lovely and warm and n'aaaw, at least for this season. |
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Sartory said: Depending on what tree it is, it may be possible to have its fun by climbing it. My parents planted a tree for me when I was born. Wish I could jump over that thing like a ninja :3 IMO the best fun will always be to build a tree-house on your birth tree if its strong enough to hold it. |
| Lovely episode. Daikichi's boxer was... Colorful. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought Kouki-chan was a brat. Planting a tree when your born is an interesting thing to do. I think I might do that in the future if I have a kid. |
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| I used to have a tree too and it grew really big but now it's been cut down. If each person plants a tree for each of their kids then the world will become greener in no time. |
| I lose the ability to frown for like 30 minutes after watching this show, it's easily my favorite this season. |
| Rin and Kouki are just hnnnng. This was a cute episode, the whole tree thing was pretty neat. I wish I had a tree. |
| Ooh that was touching. I didn't know they have this tradition of planting a tree when a child is born. |
| i'm gonna plant a tree for my daughter...when i have one... tee hee |
| Joining in the tree planting. Which fruit trees are good for zone 5A? Hmm. |
ShootTheBullet said: Ask a garden expert. I highly suggest to go at least to 2 stores and compare opinions. Joining in the tree planting. Which fruit trees are good for zone 5A? Hmm. Daikichi's family just chose the trees from tradition and available kinds around their area. |
| I am so gona plant trees for my kids. And they better jump on them |
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| So good ;_; |
逃げちゃ駄目だ。 |
| The tree planting was nice, living in the urban jungle makes me want to move to the countryside and get my own big backyard. The drops in same river analogy and the accompanying imagery of their family walking in preceding generations made me melancholic for a bit. |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| Rin is so smart for her age! ^^ |
| Kouki was hella annoying. Planting a tree that grows along with you is truly a great idea. |
| Totalllyy planting a tree for myself and my children. I could see Daikichi becoming Kouki's father. There is just so many parts that have foreshadowing...I guess we will see. :) |
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| I was also thinking of planting a tree for my kid(s) when I have them... XD Seems like I wasn't the only one haha. |
nihil said: So good ;_; |
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| Aww Rin has her own little tree Kouki is so cute, but rowdy. xD |
"What has two arms, two legs, and is alive? Not your favorite character lol! xD" |
| Awesome episode. Always remember, "Fear thy neighbour." |
| "That's dog's food! It's just for dogs!" lol. Hmm that tree custom is something new for me. |
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BloodReign71 said: I really like the chemistry between Kouki and Daikichi, its kind of like a father and son Foreshadowing maybe? That would be nice! And like others have said I liked the idea of planting a tree to commemorate the birth of a child. :) So that they can grow alongside it. I have heard of it before - at least, in English class in high school, when analyzing a poem about a sequoia tree. Hope the whistle thing doesn't become crucial later on. I would hate for what Daikichi said to become true, and for Kouki to be like 'the boy who called wolf' (i.e. no one comes when he whistles for help, because the numerous times he did it before there was nothing wrong...). |
| If there's one thing that always fascinated me about the Japanese culture is how they can treasure every moment of their lives, no matter how insignificant it may seem to western culture. And the actions they do to symbolize and give meaning to such moments are simply wonderful. And this episode was that, showing that Asian culture and that symbolism in an amazingly well-done episode, once again. And I agree with everyone else about Kouki. I guess he even unconsciously acknowledges Daikichi as a father-figure. |
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| I absolutely love this show :D!!! The idea of having a tree when you're born, and it growing older as you do is such a great idea.. I wish I had one D: Such a sweet idea! And I agree with everyone about Kouki and Daikichi, the chemistry between them is just like father and son! |
| It's so nice she has a tree too :) Grandpa was such an awesome guy. A lot of references between her and Grandpa this episode :D I wish I had a tree :(, I am totally gonna take that idea if I have children! Kouki, Rin, and Daikichi are so funny together! I feel like Rin has brought a lot of fun into Daikichi's life. He was so lifeless in the first episode.. :) Woohooo Grandpa! I know you didn't have Rin with Masako. You're too nice for that :D |
| Cute beginning. Overall, yet another cute and heartwarming episode! :D |
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| This whole time I felt like Kouki's mom and Daikichi that would get together, not the kids. They seem more like siblings... Especially since Daikichi acts a bit flustered around her, which I think is cute. |
| These faces are so cute that I might just leave them here (#`Д´)´∀`)･ω･) ﾟДﾟ)ﾟ∀ﾟ)･∀･)￣ｰ￣)´_ゝ`) |
| the picture taking in the begin was just to great he was all tense at first the rin held daikichi hand and he loosened up. i agree with the whole tree thing being a good idea, ill try to remember about it when im older but chance are with my memory i wont D= |
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| Definitely doing that tree thing! Sounds quite interesting. Lovely episode. |
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Yumekichi11 said: A contribution in regards to Loquat seeds. It does not take like 10 years and the following says "Small, white, fragrant flowers are borne in fall/early winter in panicles at the ends of the branches, giving way to one- to two-inch oval yellowish clustering fruit in the summer (March through June). " So it takes at most 1 year. I got the information in wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loquat and in another place for the duration quoted here: http://daviswiki.org/Loquat_Trees well hope it gets some interested. The fruit looks not bad. The seed looks like a tool to bully in school. Seed shooters? Actually, it takes six years for it to produce fruit for the first time when planted from a seed, so she won't be able to eat them till she's almost in high school. |
| I'd love having a tree like that.. Such a great idea. I also can't get enough of Rin's voice, it's so adorable :3 |
| I would want a tree to grow with me in my backyard! D=. How unthoughtful of my parents! |
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| easy 5/5. the trees remind us how incredible (some) parents and grandparents really are. |
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| A rather cute and funny episode. The whistle thing was hilarious. |
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| Another charming and heartwarming episode from Team Usagi Drop. The tree planting thing and ninja story are so cute. I might do that if i did have kids or nephews or nieces... I can't stand Rin's mother... |
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| Masako is such an airhead. Let's hope Rin-chan doesn't inherit her stupidity =__=" |
| That underwear :P Wasn't as funny as previous episodes, but still a great episode. |
| No more ninja training I guess xD I must be dumb, I never though of planting a tree for a child birth, it's a pretty good idea! I would have loved to have my tree... :( The photo at the beginning was really cute. It's an important step, to go to school. Rin is adorable, as always. Soichi seemed like such a good guy. Her mother still uninterrested as before... |
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| Didn't think trees would be this important; rin is so mature for her age 8/10 |
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| It's lovely what he does to make Rin happy :) |
| Such a cute and heartwarming episode. The tree planting is actually a good take home message. It gives meaning towards life in general. Daikichi replanting Rins tree was just so sweet <3 :'3 |
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| someone needs to slap kouki silly. he's such a little pest, omg. anyway, that tree concept is actually pretty cool. i kinda wish i had something like that when i was younger. but putting all that aside, i still can't really imagine an 80 year old man getting it in with a teen who doesn't even look in her twenties yet. Judging from the perception they're giving him in this anime, he wouldn't seem like the type to do that kind of crap. Since i still have it copied (from another discussion), i might as well paste it because it seems pretty relevant to my current thought process. |
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| Kouki is such a brat. He was pretty annoying, but I guess I was like that when I was his age, or so my parents told me. Planting a tree is a good idea. |
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