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Mar 20, 2008 9:26 AM
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Loved this episode (as usual =P). Yamada's aunt is crazy, the part where she says "Oh, so you were thinking about taking it off tonight" really cracked me up xD
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May 13, 2008 12:05 PM
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Well it turned out not the way i expected... hagu didnt feel bad about morita dissapearence. i think that after all she still can't have love coz shes to little... it was funy when she started working on her project hard... man-like ;D

i felt sad after seeing how yamada prepared for the festival just to impress mayama... she got only a simple compliment out of it but still was happy... ;/ why couldnt she try harder... she even blushed ;D totaly inlove :P
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Jun 29, 2008 11:48 AM
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New Opening! ^___________^
Episode without Morita is no episode TwT I miss him!
Aug 27, 2008 5:42 AM
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Poor Yamada ;__;
Oct 4, 2008 1:36 PM
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nice alegory between the plant and her.
poor, poor Hagu. Goldfish!
Mar 9, 2009 7:29 PM
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Yeah the description of the broken plant stem was so poetic! But there was no Mori =(
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May 4, 2009 10:54 AM
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Wow, I feel sorry for Yamada. She's so cute, go for it Ayu-chan! :)

I lol'd with her uncle and Hagu working on her project.


May 12, 2009 3:43 AM
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wow.. that plant symbolized her feelings for mayama... JUST BREAK IT ALREADY!! the plant looks pathetic like that.. and frankly, so does ayu... i like mayama to notice ayu but i feel sorry for ayu with mayama being like that.. i hope she finds someone else...
May 25, 2009 4:10 PM
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Ayuuu~ o.o I'm feeling so sorry for her...she's genuinely in love and it's difficult for her to let go...

The problem is, you can't really bear a grudge against Mayama for not noticing her properly...I like him so much, too. That's extremely complicated and tragic...

Next episode seems to be about Rika again? Mayama should stop chasing after her =/


Jun 9, 2009 7:19 AM

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I really want Yamada to get a happy ending.

Jun 10, 2009 5:34 AM

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Anyone knows the name of the song which was in the first part of the episode?
Jul 8, 2009 8:45 PM

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Oh dear. Hagu started going GAR on us.
Aug 13, 2009 8:05 PM

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I so cried in this episode like a pansy. Probably because I can connect to Yamada and when she talked during the fireworks I lost it.

miss Morita'
Oct 30, 2009 2:26 PM

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I so cried in this episode like a pansy. Probably because I can connect to Yamada and when she talked during the fireworks I lost it.


This.
Dec 4, 2009 9:50 AM

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The whole thing about Morita being some sort of 007 seems to be just a bit too far fetched for the realms of this series IMO.. I just don't buy it.
Dec 26, 2009 1:04 AM

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vearg said:
wow.. that plant symbolized her feelings for mayama... JUST BREAK IT ALREADY!! the plant looks pathetic like that.. and frankly, so does ayu... i like mayama to notice ayu but i feel sorry for ayu with mayama being like that.. i hope she finds someone else...


During that episode she mentioned about not wanting to break the plant because there were healthy leaves growing on the other side of the break in the stem. Maybe those were symbolising the hope she still has that it will work out between Mayama and her? She doesn't want to give up on Mayama, even though she probably should >.>.

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The whole thing about Morita being some sort of 007 seems to be just a bit too far fetched for the realms of this series IMO.. I just don't buy it.


This kinda reminds me of the protagonist from Eden of the East, Morita even looks, and to an extent, even acts like him!

So far I'm loving this series, but I still can't get over Hagumi looking like a 10 year old. Even though it suits her character, its pretty weird..
Aug 28, 2010 11:44 AM

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but I still can't get over Hagumi looking like a 10 year old. Even though it suits her character, its pretty weird..

Oh, yeah. She looks like a 10 year, and she feels and thinks like a kid. It's really weird.
Oh, I know!!! She was cursed!! Yeah, exactly. By grandma.
I'm seriously. So we have a James Bond guy and and... a witch!

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This kinda reminds me of the protagonist from Eden of the East, Morita even looks, and to an extent, even acts like him!

Indeed. Unfortunately, I don't like Eden at all.
Aug 29, 2010 6:21 PM

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I am falling asleep.
Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone
Jan 3, 2011 10:58 AM

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I miss the jokes of Morita, I hope he comes back soon. About Hagu I know many people won't like what I say here but I really hope Takemoto ends with her even thought I know that won't happen, idk something just tell me but I hope I am wrong. I mean Morita is a great character but when I see Takemoto talk about Hagu I can feel the love he has for her, and yeah I can see the love that Morita has for Hagu but it's not like the same. I think Takemoto loves her move deep because he can give up just because he wants her to be happy.

About Ayu I just can't help it but when see her talking about love feel bad for her, I know she has to give up for that but she doesn't and she is just making it bigger, and when I see her cry I just can't pass it, just so sad. Well the plant at the end she said her mom had the reason so that means she will quit it but she said she can't give up those feelings, now I am not sure if she should give up because maybe but just maybe Mayama will love her someday.
Apr 7, 2011 8:33 AM

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Ayu giving up on Mayama? No, I don't think so, nor do I think she should just yet. Makes me want to cry too when she cries but I'll be damned if Mayama could do something about it. I just wished he would admire her more but then would it realy help? It's rather the neutrality of his reaction that shows how serious he is with not giving her false hopes. You are such a good guy, Mayama-kun! T_T Yamada realy is making things more painfull for them both. But maybe it's because she doesn't realise Mayama's feelings to Rika yet. Mayama doesn't hate Ayu, that's certain, and he likes her, but things are just a little bit complicated <_<
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Apr 27, 2011 3:18 PM

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New ED sucks balls compared to the first one
Oct 31, 2011 3:20 PM

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Awww, poor Yamada :( I loved part with the plant :/ Sad!
Hagu and yamada getting ready was funny XD
I miss Morita O:
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Jan 3, 2012 9:06 AM

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Good to see Hagu getting manly rather than feel bad about Morita.

Anyway, really liked Yamada's monologue and the comparison of the plant with her feelings. Kinda felt bad.

Also, liked the new OP visuals and not sure if I liked the new ED. I would still prefer the previous "Waltz".
Mar 5, 2012 12:28 AM
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I took Hagu's actions a little differently. To me it seems she's into him even more than before. A feeling somewhere along the lines of "The one I love left to do his best, so I too shall do my best to be a better person for when he returns."

I am hoping for a TakemotoXHagu pairing personally. I can see alot of myself in him. Hence, this show has been terribly painful to watch, him passing up so many opportunities. I mean what has it been 3 years now that he's known Hagu and hasn't done a thing. Been there done that it sucks.
Apr 1, 2012 12:25 PM

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Yamada and her plant was one of my favourite chapters and is now my favourite episode.

I love it, since anyone with unrequited love can EASILY connect.
May 13, 2012 10:40 PM
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New ending definitely sucks compared to the first one -_-
Am I the only one getting sort of fed up with how Takemoto is feeling and acting with Hagu? I understand I guess you can say the jealousy / envy he has for Morita due to the fact Hagu seems in love with him but this groveling we are contanstly shown by him is painful to watch, probably worse than Yamadas who I would like to see with Mayama.

And this is coming from someone who likes Takemotos character.. Just wish he'd either act upon his feelings or move on. Mayama definitely exposed the possible "passive" side when he was implying that Takemoto wouldn't fight for Hagus love and rather just let it be.
May 16, 2012 9:17 PM

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Love is though


Love that quote...
Jun 17, 2012 3:24 AM

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Seeing Ayu like that is just so sad. It was clearly shown from what happened to the plant that she would suffer the same consequence if she doesn't give up soon. But I honestly think she shouldn't. The road she chose may be painful but maybe there's a good result in the end. I'm hoping for it! *fingers crossed*
Jul 12, 2012 3:41 PM

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i really want ayu to learn how to feign nonchalance and make mayama eat his heart out. he's not going to realize what he's losing out on until he actually, you know, loses it. STOP PINING, GIRL.
Sep 24, 2012 5:55 PM

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Aw man, I hope Morita comes back soon. He pretty much makes the comedy in this anime =P.

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Nov 17, 2012 1:05 PM

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Just a great episode but the ending is a bit sad seems Ayu is giving up her love for Mayama, oh well I think it's better this way!

The new OP animation was quite nice "at least better than the original" and the ED was nice as well but not totally amazing what is sad bcs the Anime it self is just epic!
May 22, 2013 5:49 PM

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I guess I was slow to the fact, but I didn’t know that Hagu liked Morita back. She gave quite a mature response when Takemoto asked her if she wanted him to come back. Hagu also looked a little bit older as well.

Yamada helping Mayama is giving a great excuse for them to continue to hang out alone. I really do feel bad that she’s putting so much effort in, especially with her yukata, only to hope that he will reciprocate after basically rejecting her. Seems Rika is in the preivew so we’ll see more of what’s going on in Mayama’s head. I liked how Yamada’s relationship was compared with that of her broken plant.
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Jan 28, 2014 6:16 PM

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damn that comparison of the broken plant to Yamada's unrequited love is so sad :(

Nov 16, 2014 3:07 PM
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Morita, come back.
Dec 9, 2014 6:48 PM

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While pruning is the better method, if you're bent on keeping the original stem, I'm pretty sure you can bandage up the stem and it'll grow back together (similar to grafting).

It won't grow as large that way, though.

Hagu's sudden manliness was kinda funny.
Dec 15, 2014 2:56 PM

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Beefsteak plant is an analogy for Yamada's relationship with Mayama.

Just snap the stem, Yamada.
Jan 13, 2015 7:45 PM

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This anime tears my heart apart
Apr 10, 2015 12:05 AM
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About Hagu I know many people won&#039;t like what I say here but I really hope Takemoto ends with her even thought I know that won&#039;t happen, idk something just tell me but I hope I am wrong. I mean Morita is a great character but when I see Takemoto talk about Hagu I can feel the love he has for her, and yeah I can see the love that Morita has for Hagu but it&#039;s not like the same. I think Takemoto loves her move deep because he can give up just because he wants her to be happy.

Thats my exact thoughts too. Takemoto's love for Hagu is on a whole new level than Morita. I just cant imagine him being serious about smth for a long time. He is too unstable for relationship and Hagu needs someone to be by her side. Good to know someone shares my view on character ships.
Apr 10, 2015 12:07 AM
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Damn, that moment was so funny! XD


And i was really sad to see Yamada crying. She was so beautiful, did her best and yet.... Why unrequited love have to exist?
Apr 21, 2015 5:04 AM

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wow, new opening clip. The combination of 2D animation, clay animation, and live action. Btw, the song that appears in the middle of the show is always good to hear.
Jun 7, 2015 1:03 PM

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Yeah, I like the new opening.

That episode was funny but wish Shinobu had been there.

That was really funny when they were dressing and saying Hagu had no curves lol. Awww.
Sep 5, 2015 12:26 PM

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Yamada looking gorgeous. *__*
tear it off where it broke, huh?
i miss the old ED Waltz already
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MAYAMA! YAMADA! WHY DON'T YOU JUST.. LIKE.. GO OUT ALREADYYYY?!?!?! YOU LOOK SO GOOD TOGETHERR! JUST ACCEPT YAMADA'S FEELINGS, MAYAMA NO BAKA!!
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I can relate so much to Yamada!! I had unrequited love for someone at high school too. It totally sucks :(

(Though to be honest she kind of ended up being a bit trashy so I guess I dodged a bullet there)

Hayama saying "it looks good I guess", damn that must have hurt. Knowing that she worked so hard to look pretty :( I hope she recovers and finds new love!!

Also I don't get why everyone likes Morita. He seems like a cold character, sure he's funny and all but he just doesn't have any warmth to him. The things he does have no feelings, his character feels robotic.
Jan 15, 2017 2:43 PM

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Nice metaphor with the bent sprout.
Good episode as of late.
Doesn't seem to be much hope for Yuuta or Ayumi.
Apr 10, 2017 3:43 AM

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Hagu-chan was kawaii in that yukata.
Mar 16, 2018 11:35 AM

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Yay! New OP! NO MORE CREPPY SHRIMP HAND! PRAISE THE LORD!

Kimono scene was so funny. :D

Yamada just give up already, will you? :D
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Apr 12, 2018 11:43 PM

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not very thrilling.....snore

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Feb 7, 2020 4:48 PM

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Quite a boring episode. I'm finding myself enjoying this less and less.
Jul 20, 2020 12:18 AM

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Finally i can't see that panty opening.
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