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May 2, 2010 11:53 AM

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Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and assume that was a flahback of Yaichi. Good episode, needs to speed up a little.
May 3, 2010 2:17 AM
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Gozaru.






May 3, 2010 3:23 AM
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Wow Masa is a genius.....I meant Yaichi really genius,He use Masawithout letting him know he is being used.And Yaichi's face and personality is really suited for Kidnapping.

Why izzit why felt that Masu is being fooled being their member LOL.....really funny when he is fooled ..

I am shock when they bring the story from episode one,the brat with a maple scar on his back...I wonder will he return to Yaichi after knowing the truth??
(somehow i think he will be the Antagonist of this story)
MorningGloryMay 3, 2010 3:28 AM
May 3, 2010 11:10 AM
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huh huh o.o
May 3, 2010 2:06 PM

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Whoa, this was awsome, a lot happened and I'm a little bit confused by the end but it was awsome :D ~I have to watch it again to fully understand~ 5/5
May 4, 2010 8:01 AM

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Another good episode. But, i'm kinda feel sorry for Masa, he's being tricked over and over again XD.
May 5, 2010 4:15 AM

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May 6, 2010 6:45 PM

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good ep
poor masa u.u
May 9, 2010 3:27 PM
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It got really interesting.
poor kid though :'<
May 12, 2010 7:10 PM
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Hipster said:
garbage, almost fell asleep.


It's a very mature series. I don't expect this to appeal to everyone. But I do envision more adults watching this though....
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The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.
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May 18, 2010 9:17 AM

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Yay for the plot starting to bloom XDD!!
May 28, 2010 8:41 AM

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I like how lazily the plot develops in the show. It sets the mood and gets you into a comfort zone. I also like the art style of the show. It helps set the mood too.

I gave this episode a 5/5 because you get to learn a lot more about Yaichi. I think he took the name because it sounded like someone who would do a kidnapping.
Jun 2, 2010 7:05 AM

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Until this episode I wasn't too sure about this series, but now I'm really getting into it. For me it was the first episode where I didn't even recognize that the pace was slow, because I was so captivated. Looking forward to more!
I probably regret this post by now.
Jun 15, 2010 3:12 PM

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I wonder why I put this anime on hold for so long.. it's actually pretty good. :>

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Jul 21, 2010 11:25 PM

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If Yaichi is the name of the servant who betrayed him why does he go now by the same name?

So is Yaishi is in the business of kidnapping to help these kids or just revenge from his past?

That'd explain the maple leaf connection. Though Yaichi would be one damaged man if that were the case.
Aug 18, 2010 11:42 AM

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Athena said:
MaxCrazy7 said:
If Yaichi is the name of the servant who betrayed him why does he go now by the same name?

So is Yaishi is in the business of kidnapping to help these kids or just revenge from his past?

That'd explain the maple leaf connection. Though Yaichi would be one damaged man if that were the case.


I think so too, but I'm still pretty confusing.

Very cool series. Glad I finally started it.


Sep 4, 2010 11:53 AM

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Holy shit, that's a good episode. I was about to drop it, but that is a damn good episode.
Sep 14, 2010 2:40 AM

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K0S-M0S said:
Gozaru.

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wow! this show is getting more and more awesome each episode. I feel sorry for Yaichi, if he's truly the kid from the flashback.
Oct 29, 2010 11:40 AM

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Have no Idea whats going on.. somehow the story becomes dull, better be good next episode~
Mar 15, 2011 8:44 PM

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So relaxing yet so dark. Such a good show.
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Jun 12, 2011 7:58 PM

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Another relaxing trip... it was cool to see the flashback scene & learn where the idea behind the 'five leaves' came from.
Feb 16, 2014 5:28 PM

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Mmm, I didn't really understood the ending and who the kidnapped guy was. But it seem interresting.

I like how Yaichi is literally playing with Masa xD

That guy that encounter Masa at the dango store seem to hide something.

I cracked up when Take offered cakes to Masa :P
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May 31, 2014 6:01 PM

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So, either the flashback story is of one kid whom Yaichi 'betrayed' as part of another kidnapping jobs; or the kid who 'died' to become 'Ichi' Yaichi the 2nd.

Interesting. (Daifuku envy.)

currycurryMay 31, 2014 6:08 PM
Jun 22, 2014 7:42 AM

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Quite lovely episode, with some interesting development so let's see what's next.
Jul 6, 2014 1:52 PM

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Interesting episode. I'm leaning towards thinking this was a glimpse at Yaichi's past, because it seems to me that this was a continuation of of the very beginning of the first episode. Could be showing a kid he betrayed, but I think the kid was him.
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Jul 10, 2015 8:41 PM

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Ending is very sad
I like the way the MC is developing thus far, it's taking an interesting route
Nov 27, 2015 5:56 AM

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The flashback in the end just confirms that masa needs protecting. he has no luck.
Feb 29, 2016 4:34 AM
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After episode 3 this Anime is already one of my favorite! I don't understand how such brilliant Anime only get 12 episodes (1 season)??!? Anyway ending was good as we found out something from Yaichi's past - he was kidnapped with the intention to be killed but the gang who did it left him alive and deceived the client ordering murder - which was his mother!!
Oct 15, 2016 1:02 AM

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I had to rewatch the beginning of the first episode to know what the heck this episode's ending was all about. Completely forgot the servant's name was Yaichi, I guess the "Yaichi" we know now is using his name for some reason.

As for Masa, grow a dam pair already jeez dude. Just lets everyone step over his pride like nothing.
Apr 23, 2018 3:25 AM

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This weak willed excuse for a samurai gets discouraged by a little kid. What's wrong with him, what a wimp.
Sep 19, 2021 1:52 PM

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Looks like the ending is a flashback. I'm extremely confused now.
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Apr 13, 2022 3:21 AM

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goddamnit. knew there was a chance yaichi would betray him... supposedly.
that daifuku scene was wholesome.
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