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Jun 11, 2022 9:58 AM
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Sachi is back! Got see a little more about her past too.

Episode is okay but compared to Hiro and Erica, her presence felt lacking. At least she got along well with Erica after her visit and didn't make much trouble. That photo they took was priceless.
Jun 11, 2022 9:59 AM
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Well she was there in one of the previous episodes, but still seems like finally Sachi getting her due share of screen time. Of course any good sister won’t allow her brother to live alone with any other girl who came in all of a sudden with this “we’re engaged” deal, so no surprises Sachi’s any different. Then yeah the only solution, she will live together too. Such inspiring solutions, just never cease to amaze me.

Also aren’t they taking this insta celeb thing too far?
Jun 11, 2022 10:37 AM
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Sachi is in her rebellious phase lol.

Really nice to get an episode focused on her. Amano and Hiro have been fleshed out pretty well already, but Sachi has kinda been neglected up until this point. She and Nagi have such a cute and wholesome sibling relationship. She really does respect her brother.

Hopefully Nagi stops being so dumb and gets his feelings sorted soon. Still annoyed from how he did Hiro last episode.
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Jun 11, 2022 10:37 AM
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at the end of the episode what did erika mean by let me now when youre ready?
Jun 11, 2022 11:23 AM
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Nagi definitely was caught by surprise by what Erika told him at the last episode's cliffhanger, but his sister Sachi barging in just like that defo gave Nagi the stunned face lols.

Sachi's a girl in rebellion, and Nagi can easily sniff her out, with the siblings supporting each other well. That was a shock to Nagi that Sachi would running away from home to live with him and Erika, and as much as she can disguise her real self, Nagi has no choice but to let her live in the house especially made for the couple with Erika being the middleman to relieve between the siblings' argument. The real reason for Sachi's rebellion: to get Nagi back if this arranged marriage is gonna tear him and her apart, and her support all the time being Nagi is telling.

Since Sachi is gonna be around in the familial house, it becomes a trio living together, and Nagi literally has no choice but to follow them both out to shopping and be the layman. But damn, Erika and Sachi almost gave Nagi a heart attack with people surrounding them, the social media fanatics. And that huge frame for a family photo of the 3, Nagi literally has been consented to everything happening concurrently.

Nagi, we know you're not ready yet, so sort your feelings between Erika, Sachi and Hiro.
Jun 11, 2022 11:31 AM
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Finally screentime to sachi, she still have less screentime than the other girls but atleast we are seeing her more
Jun 11, 2022 11:55 AM
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Sachi is the perfect counter to Nagi's default nature huh. Still her deciding to relocate to Nagi's was quite the development. Its nice seeing how close Erika and Sachi had gotten though compared to how stiff they were initially. Sachi's breakfast sure was a loaded one for sure. The reaction of the crowd to Nagi being together with Erika and Sachi though was hillarious. People really need to learn to stop judging someone by their looks alone. The photoboard was a nice touch and a welcome asset to the house. With Sachi here i have a feeling that there will be many new memories that will be recorded on that board. Overall loved the expansion on Sachi's character and the insight into how much the engagement affected her bond with Nagi.

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Jun 11, 2022 12:06 PM
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duude, sachi is trash. what an annoying implementation of thsundere archetype. and I used to complain about her not getting enough screen time. just fucking remove her from this show entirely

honestly, I don't like how they are doing things. to me both sachi and hiro already look like obvious discard choice and we are only 8 episodes in
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Jun 11, 2022 12:24 PM
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I’m a little confused on the on what erika meant like does that mean she likes him ? But other then that I thought it was a good episode. I liked the how they incorporate the family dynamics.
Jun 11, 2022 1:11 PM

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Great episode! Sachi moved into the house Nagi and Erika were staying xD.
Seems she wanted to spend more time with Nagi! Sachi accidentally broke a plate lol.
Nice picture dattebayo!


Looking forward to the next episode!
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Jun 11, 2022 1:23 PM
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I liked it because the episode shows Nagi worried about what Erika said about reaching someone on social media until his sister shows up and moves there so she can be closer to Nagi because is afraid of losing him as he is going to marry Erika who is his real sister
Jun 11, 2022 1:28 PM
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The show stays more on the wholesome side than the trashy side. Personally I'm a fan of both sides, both sides are great 👍
Jun 11, 2022 1:40 PM
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It seems Saichi is still adjusting that Erika is her sister that is engaged to Nagi. At least Erika and Sachi were able to spend some time with each to make up for all the times they were not together.
Jun 11, 2022 2:00 PM
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One says she wants to be independent, but also wants her sister and fiance to act like her servants. The other one says she wants to spend more time with her brother, but put a sign on her room door forbidding him to get inside and spend all the time with her new sister, ignoring him.

I'm beginning to see a pattern here that I'm not so sure I like.
Jun 11, 2022 2:11 PM
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I may be nitpicking here, but does it not bother anyone else how Nagi is basically every girl's punching bag? Even when it's not warranted, he still gets smacked! I don't recall other harem shows having this happen to the MC as frequently as Nagi.
Jun 11, 2022 2:32 PM

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Ehh, I want more Hiro...
Jun 11, 2022 2:47 PM
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a lil pissed that the girls were being hella pushy this ep
Jun 11, 2022 2:56 PM

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Oof, that's totally physical abuse, ain't it? Then again, she IS a runaway girl, so whatever. Also, I'm surprised to see a lack of incest here.




Jun 11, 2022 3:50 PM
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I'm loving it!, can't wait to see erika and nagi dating
Jun 11, 2022 4:00 PM
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Tahmim97 said:
I may be nitpicking here, but does it not bother anyone else how Nagi is basically every girl's punching bag? Even when it's not warranted, he still gets smacked! I don't recall other harem shows having this happen to the MC as frequently as Nagi.


When did Hiro treat him as a punching bag?
Jun 11, 2022 4:01 PM
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Polvo_Aranha said:
One says she wants to be independent, but also wants her sister and fiance to act like her servants. The other one says she wants to spend more time with her brother, but put a sign on her room door forbidding him to get inside and spend all the time with her new sister, ignoring him.

I'm beginning to see a pattern here that I'm not so sure I like.


Meanwhile Hiro is just a sweet girl who enjoys spending time with him.
Jun 11, 2022 4:06 PM
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MugenNoShirayuki said:
Meanwhile Hiro is just a sweet girl who enjoys spending time with him.


She didn't seem to have romantic interest on him, but she at least don't say she wants something and do the opposite. I can stand annoying characters, but inconsistent ones, there are the only type of character I just can't stand.

Tahmim97 said:
I may be nitpicking here, but does it not bother anyone else how Nagi is basically every girl's punching bag? Even when it's not warranted, he still gets smacked! I don't recall other harem shows having this happen to the MC as frequently as Nagi.


GOD!!!! YES!!!! He didn't do anything wrong, but everyone treats him bad (girls) or just don't care about him at all (parents).
Jun 11, 2022 4:31 PM
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Polvo_Aranha said:
MugenNoShirayuki said:
Meanwhile Hiro is just a sweet girl who enjoys spending time with him.


She didn't seem to have romantic interest on him, but she at least don't say she wants something and do the opposite. I can stand annoying characters, but inconsistent ones, there are the only type of character I just can't stand.



I mean, they barely know each other, so she probably doesn't have romantic interest in him yet. But she clearly likes spending time with him and thinks positively of him, and is slowly getting closer to him.
Jun 11, 2022 5:31 PM

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Another cringy ep... srsly how many are we gonna have these type of eps? Sachi was kinda annoying at the start but the annoyingness was taken by Nagi. Srsly this dude need to stop worrying abt others, like who cares if sachi wants to stay. Didnt he like to assume things? so why dont he assume that sachi wants to be with or know more abt her real sister? i dont get it. Also, why the hell does Nagi need to pay stuff that he dont want to buy? and why does erika and sachi just left him in the store without helping him? cant i have a bit of realism in this anime, fgs
Jun 11, 2022 7:20 PM

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-Ketsueki said:
at the end of the episode what did erika mean by let me now when youre ready?

I want to know this too!
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"


Jun 11, 2022 7:28 PM

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Sachi is annoying. What's why the whole onii-chan and moving in to spend more time with him but then proceed to only spend time with Erika. I almost feel like she moved in to prevent Erika and Nagi from getting married. She's my least favorite character. What is he not ready for? Why didn't they show what happened from the previous episode? Why is Nagi treated so poorly by Erika and Sachi? Like the fact that they made him pay for everything actually made me mad lol I will say that I'm glad we didn't see Hiro this episode.
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Jun 11, 2022 7:43 PM
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it's rare to see harem anime adapt 24 episodes in one season these day
Jun 11, 2022 8:09 PM

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-Ketsueki said:
at the end of the episode what did erika mean by let me now when youre ready?
When Nagi is ready to hear her out about the person she wants to notice her through her instagram posts, then Nagi should tell her he is ready and then she'll tell him.

My question is, why is this such a delicate topic which requires Nagi to prepare himself.
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Jun 11, 2022 8:13 PM

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I have an older brother myself so I understand where Sachi is coming from. When my brother got married, I felt kinda lonely even though we still talk and chat like nothing has changed; I know something or some things changed but I don't know what.

I like Sachi as a character as I can relate to her albeit not a lot. I hope this means Sachi is going to have more screen time from now on.
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio-

Jun 11, 2022 8:16 PM

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Sachi is annoying. What's why the whole onii-chan and moving in to spend more time with him but then proceed to only spend time with Erika. I almost feel like she moved in to prevent Erika and Nagi from getting married. She's my least favorite character. What is he not ready for? Why didn't they show what happened from the previous episode? Why is Nagi treated so poorly by Erika and Sachi? Like the fact that they made him pay for everything actually made me mad lol I will say that I'm glad we didn't see Hiro this episode.
It's contradictory in real life too. I can only speak for myself, but me and my brother didn't get along when we were at that age. However this doesn't mean we didn't care about each other; we did, we just didn't show it.

Sometimes it's enough by just having your sibling right next to you, just so that you can see them and it gives you this warm feeling.
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio-

Jun 11, 2022 8:27 PM
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Sachi runs away from home to live with Amano
Jun 11, 2022 8:37 PM

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God, Nagi is a clown. These short black haired, straight bangs protagonists are usually already either insufferable or forgettable, this "stick up the ass" MC is no different.
Jun 11, 2022 9:16 PM

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I was also kinda mad about how the girls treated Nagi this episode xD why did he have to pay for everything? If I was him I sure wouldn't do that so willingly and just walk out of the store lol
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Jun 11, 2022 10:08 PM

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Sachi's back! And she still looks as cute as ever in her big sis hand-picked outfit! Although she also looks good in her brothers' hoodie, all the better to show off those legs.

I'm sticking with my theory that they're deliberately keeping their house under renovation to keep Nagi and Erika together, which seems like both families main goal at this point.

Somehow I'm not surprised Sachi hasn't kept up with her studies without Nagi there.

I actually feel kind of bad for the Umino dad that he feels responsible for Sachi running away from home.

More awesome Erika outfits! Her outfit when she first shows up back at the house, tracksuit sensei Erika, blouse and mini-skirt sensei Erika, and her outfit for her sister date with Sachi were all top-tier.

It's interesting how Erika and Sachi adore each other now as sisters but Sachi and Nagi still bicker like siblings too with Erika being the third wheel. It's like they're one big, weird, sibling dynamic. And now Sachi's living with them.

Sachi may bicker or pester Nagi, but she's very attached to her big brother, and a part of her was scared that Erika was going to steal him away from her, which is why she wants to live with them. Bonus points is that she's a good enough cook that Nagi won't have to deal with the brunt of that any more.

That moment when two girls are flexing about the number of times they've been hit on and your big brother starts to realize how popular his little sister is...to the point of realizing guys were talking to him just to get a chance with her. Also that one guy asking about his mom was a true man of culture.

Did these girls talk Nagi into going with them just so he could carry their stuff? Sucks being the third wheel guy to two sisters.

Why would they need to call the cops on Erika and Sachi just sitting around enjoying a drink together? I feel like that's the main reason Nagi misconstrued what was going on. Although while he did make a fool of himself, people were left with the impression that he's got a beautiful and celeb fiance and a cute little sister, so I'd call that a win.

That's a pretty nice family photo of the trio together.

So Nagi waited for Erika to come out of the shower in nothing but a shirt and loose hair to finally talk about their conversation at the beach...or more like, delaying said talk to another date when Nagi is more prepared for it. I don't think it's actually the big deal Nagi thinks it is, even though Erika brought up changing his fate, and I'm not sure if Erika is even in love with him at this point, but I am really curious what this is all leading towards.
Jun 11, 2022 10:39 PM

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Sachi was kinda annoying at the start but the annoyingness was taken by Nagi. Srsly this dude need to stop worrying abt others, like who cares if sachi wants to stay. Didnt he like to assume things? so why dont he assume that sachi wants to be with or know more abt her real sister? i dont get it.
If my relatives all of a sudden showed up with their stuff and said "Yeah, so, we're living here now" I'd be a little confused or upset too, especially if they acted like Sachi and acted like they run the place. For your second point, one of his first assumptions was that Sachi was there to make up for the time lost; this lasted until he heard Sachi's real reason.




Jun 11, 2022 10:44 PM

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cooldogmom said:
Sachi is annoying. What's why the whole onii-chan and moving in to spend more time with him but then proceed to only spend time with Erika. I almost feel like she moved in to prevent Erika and Nagi from getting married. She's my least favorite character. What is he not ready for? Why didn't they show what happened from the previous episode? Why is Nagi treated so poorly by Erika and Sachi? Like the fact that they made him pay for everything actually made me mad lol I will say that I'm glad we didn't see Hiro this episode.

Exactly, I was excited to see her finally get some screen time, but this was just frustrating to watch.
Jun 11, 2022 10:46 PM

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This episode kind of annoyed me, particularly Sachi's abrupt move in, then her acting like she owns the place. I don't know how long that will last, and I don't see Nagi viewing her as a legitimate love interest, but I am hoping she gets some development. At least to the point of acceptance that Nagi doesn't view her in that way.

Last week and this week showed that Nagi may be starting to look at Erika romantically, and we can assume that she sees him the same way based off of her comments last week and this week. I wonder how long it will take for Nagi to decide on a definite girl he wishes to pursue.




Jun 12, 2022 12:38 AM

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More bonding moments of the long-lost sisters are always welcomed, why not buli the poor boy for extra brownie points amirite
Jun 12, 2022 2:04 AM

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Finally Sachi's back! ❤️ She hasn't had much screen time so it was nice seeing her here. I noticed she blushed a bit when she came down to talk to Nagi after she changed. While I think Sachi likes Nagi as a brother there might be a romantic feeling towards him. But I still think Erika is the one he'll be with, that's assuming Erika is talking about Nagi when looking for that person. Lastly, with this being a long series there are sure to be many twists and curves, looking forward to the next episode!
Jun 12, 2022 2:59 AM
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I am not liking Sachi at all lmao.

I'd heard that she was like a top contender/best girl in the series so I was expecting that or something like that. But nope, she's just the worst tropes all packed together in one annoying package.

And I'm also really not enjoying Nagi's development into a walking doormat, I'd expected better from him based on the start of the show..
Jun 12, 2022 3:16 AM

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Finally sachi got more screentime and more of her character. She wants to spend more time with her oni nagi cute.
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Jun 12, 2022 3:42 AM
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The pacing has taken a nosedive. So Hiro has become a ghost for this episode. Nagi only mentioned her once, despite her being his supposed first crush. Sachi has come into the picture, but she is hardly an interference between the attraction that Erika and Nagi are starting to have for one another. I could have accepted the fact that the focus was always going to be on Erika, but the execution of events is just so poor, and it’s all on the writer’s fault, not the studio animating this. I will give the next episode a shot but don’t have high hopes. I feel this anime is attempting to be way more complicated than it needs to be. If it had just been true to its genre of romance-comedy then perhaps the last two episodes would have been enjoyable, but it is making a genuine effort at serious romance which completely contradicts itself with its misuse of random events and illogical emotions the characters are experiencing.
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Tahmim97 said:
I may be nitpicking here, but does it not bother anyone else how Nagi is basically every girl's punching bag? Even when it's not warranted, he still gets smacked! I don't recall other harem shows having this happen to the MC as frequently as Nagi.

It seems to be the writer’s desire at work so that there is a constant gag throughout the show, but it ends up making Nagi seem like a fool and unlikable. I really thought he could’ve been a really good mc with him being hard working and bearing a sense of virtue. But how he treated Hiro on their date by getting jealous of Erika along with him being a completely selfish jerk with trying to keep Sachi out of the house despite her telling him explicitly how hard life has been for her sharing the tiny rental with her parents has put a sour taste in my mouth for him.
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It'd be nice if Nagi had a spine and didn't let these girls walk all over him.
Jun 12, 2022 6:05 AM
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Glad to see Sachi getting more involved now, although I didn’t think she would straight up move in with Nagi and Erika lol, but I’m already enjoying the moments they all have together and I’m excited for the ones to come.

I also enjoyed Nagi’s development this episode, of course Erika laughed at his plight but it was good anyway lol. And Nagi realizing that his sister was hot was hilarious too. And another awesome photo at the end with the three of them together after painting, I really love how many great photos we’ve seen in this show so far.
Jun 12, 2022 8:12 AM
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More wholesome this episode than i expected.
Sachi Character Development!
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lets go incest girl gets more screen time


Jun 12, 2022 11:00 AM
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For anyone wondering, yes this is how it is in the manga as well. That's loyalty to adaptating the source material right there lol. Even the imperfect story, pacing, and character traits are all there. I was hoping it will get fixed but oh well the story is it is as it is. 😅
Jun 12, 2022 12:31 PM
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Tahmim97 said:
I may be nitpicking here, but does it not bother anyone else how Nagi is basically every girl's punching bag? Even when it's not warranted, he still gets smacked! I don't recall other harem shows having this happen to the MC as frequently as Nagi.

It seems to be the writer’s desire at work so that there is a constant gag throughout the show, but it ends up making Nagi seem like a fool and unlikable. I really thought he could’ve been a really good mc with him being hard working and bearing a sense of virtue. But how he treated Hiro on their date by getting jealous of Erika along with him being a completely selfish jerk with trying to keep Sachi out of the house despite her telling him explicitly how hard life has been for her sharing the tiny rental with her parents has put a sour taste in my mouth for him.

To me, it's a lose-lose situation because as you said, Nagi's been a real jerk lately, and he has a lot of moments that makes you wanna bash your head against a wall repeatedly. However, I'm not convinced with the three girl's either. There were a lot more shows deserving of having 24 episodes compared to this one 😒
Jun 12, 2022 2:30 PM

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Man, Sachi is more annoying than I thought she’d be. If you actually missed your brother, you wouldn’t be treating him so poorly. Nagi should’ve just asked his parents if he could’ve swapped spots with Sachi and gone back to living with his parents instead so that Sachi could bond with Erika, because the whole “her missing her brother” explanation seems like bs. As for Nagi, he’s the doormat type of mc I really hoped he wouldn’t be, and he’s kind of a jerk to boot. He’s worse than Naoya from Girlfriend Girlfriend in every way.
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