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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- This was not your typical hot springs episode. I really liked this. ZNY just improves with each episode. Natori shows his face again, and the pair continue their walking on eggshells and slight duplicities around each other. Am I wrong, or is this the first time that Natsume is outright deceived by the yokai he gives the name back to (Rina?)? Anyway, I was a bit surprised that the yokai he helped came back in such glorious fashion, since I had expected that the spirit was the former. I was especially surprised by this seeming theme with words, and lies. I can't remember if it was so prevalent in the first season, but it definitely struck a chord with Takashi's dream. Great episode. I really liked it. |
| i wonder if we'll see the 3 eyed yokai from the end again. think it would be interesting if we did. tho personally i'd prefer to see the man hater from the first season again first ;) much better hot springs episode than most i've seen, was totally expecting a fanservice heavy filler, glad i was wrong. |
| heheh. Such repressed sexual tension in this episode. I feel bad for that girl who has a crush on Natsume. Anyway, great episode. Totally loving the new OP and ED. |
| Truth be told, I felt no sign of sexual tension present in this episode whatsoever. The series has still been able to capture its amicable, mysterious essence thus far. Indeed the twists at the end along with the play with words satisfied me enough to anticipate the upcoming episodes of the season. Natori continues to leave me curious. Somehow I am slightly expecting him to betray Natsume and take the Book of Friends for himself. Not sure why. I suppose Nyanko-Sensei influenced the thought. So far ZNY has lived up to its entertaining status. I certainly hope that the end of the series won't be a disappointment unlike many others. |
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SisterStrange said: Truth be told, I felt no sign of sexual tension present in this episode whatsoever. Natori: Hey, Natsume, want to come to a hot spring with me? Natori: We've been lying for all of our lives, Natsume. If you ever want to be honest with yourself, come with me. Natsume: Other people can't see the newt-shaped tatoo on Natori's body. *turns away* I don't know where to look. Natsume: So I ended my first trip to a hot spring. I headed home feeling slightly uneasy. |
| [insert yaoi fangirl squeal here] jk jk jacobpaige said: was totally expecting a fanservice heavy filler, glad i was wrong. You were really expecting that from an anime like this? then again, it was a little fanservicy for us girls xD |
SisterStrange said: Natori continues to leave me curious. Somehow I am slightly expecting him to betray Natsume and take the Book of Friends for himself. Not sure why. I suppose Nyanko-Sensei influenced the thought. I feel the same way, like in any moment he will steal it. I hope if he does steal it, it would be for a good reason. Anyways, I love this series ^^; It was really funny how Nyako sensei changed his face and attitude when food was mentioned. I am also happy for the little fanservice for us!!!! I expect more lol |
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| Heh heh I got some BL vibes from this episode too. Anyway, this episode is special because it shows that kindness may not always be rewarded with kindness, and yet things will eventually find a way to reward a person of a good deed. |
rlime said: Heh heh I got some BL vibes from this episode too. Anyway, this episode is special because it shows that kindness may not always be rewarded with kindness, and yet things will eventually find a way to reward a person of a good deed. yeah, that's a nice way to put it ^^ great episode |
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| at least somekind of reasonable episode ... natsume is still a noob a useless guy but his actor-friend is responsible .. |
| Nice episode and showing more of Natsume childhood which a good insight. Nyanko-Sensei always providing great comedy XD |
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| sexual tension? BL? you people disgust me, seriously. at least keep these comments away from such beautiful (and completely pure) anime like Natsume Yuujinchou -.- loved this episode, and yes i think it's the first time we meet such an ungrateful youkai o.o a nice change, can't expect all of them to be nice and leave in peace. loved Natsume's self monologue at the end. <3 |
| pure anime you say hehe. lets hope so. that was interesting. it would only make sense that if you help them out they help you too. that was a pretty powerful one too. hehe. karma? maybe. |
| The return of the buta neko. That was not your obligatory onsen episode, I guess. Enjoyed it, the next episode seems to be a hilarious one. Can't wait. |
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| Great, as Natsume always is. Same sort of elegantly simplistic storytelling, with just the right amount of subtlety lying underneath the surface in regards to character development. I'm looking forward to the next one just as much. |
| 世界は美しくなんかない。 そしてそれ故に、美しい |
| Nice ep. It is so sad to see Natsume crying over in dreams ;_; |
| Nice episode. It's the first time Natsume got tricked into giving someone's name back. Nyanko was hilarious as always, especially when he pushed himself onto the glass ^^ |
| Definitely not your average onsen episode here. Again, it's emotional (especially since this is the first time in the 2 seasons Natsume was tricked into returning a name), and yet it maintains its very relaxing atmosphere with mystery, and a good amount of comedy that kept me entertained (of course, thanks to Nyanko-sensei). It really keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to see the next episode. |
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| This was another good episode of ZNY, so far the show is a perfect 3 for 3 in my opinion. Of the three episodes this may have been the best. My favorite part was probably the end of the fight with the bad yokai. It was a big surprise to see the demon at the start of the episode come in to save the day. I would have guessed Natori or Nyannko-sensei would step in to save Natsume instead. Now that Natori has seen the book's powers it will be interesting to see how he reacts. Like others have suggested I think he will try and take it. I still don't trust his character and think he is using Natsume for another goal. |
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| what an amazing episode, I loved the bridge thing |
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| Fantastic episode once again, and definitely an unusual yet great onsen episode. And next episode seems awesome too ;) |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| Nyanko-sensei has never failed to make me LOL. |
 "A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| for some reason the blond yokai turns me on every time I see her. She also gives off a feeling of uneasiness when she's around Natsume....like she wants to tell him something but cant. I actually have mixed feelings about Natori being the "bad" guy. It's true he seems like he's up to no good but in the end he didn't hesitate to risk his own life to save Natsume even though that three eyed yokai ended up saving them both. |
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| Excellent episode. I loved that scene with the "bridge" at the beginning, also totally wasn't expecting to see the yokai actually show up at the end to save Natsume and Natori. DeathfireD said: for some reason the blond yokai turns me on every time I see her. She also gives off a feeling of uneasiness when she's around Natsume....like she wants to tell him something but cant. Strangely I agree, but I don't know why .... hrrmmm ... I definitely had a quizzical expression on my face when Natsume went to dry her hair. |
| Loved it. Natsume's development and understanding about lies really made this episode. |
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| Seeing Natsume blush throughout this episode was such a treat. I'm so glad to see this show again. ;_; For a second I thought that guy in the preview was Ukitake from Bleach. XD;;  |
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Siva said: Nyanko-sensei has never failed to make me LOL. Nyanko-sensei XD The conversation in the coffee shop is my favorite part of this episode. rlime said: Anyway, this episode is special because it shows that kindness may not always be rewarded with kindness, and yet things will eventually find a way to reward a person of a good deed. Couldn't have said it better. |
| Awesomeness, next episode looks really fun too! I have the impression that if this keeps up, season 2 will surpass the first season by far. |
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| Finally Natsume was tricked by a youkai and of course Natori was there to fan it up a bit. Natori still makes me suspicious. |
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| Great episode and I'm glad to see Natori back since I find him a fascinating character. It's like I dunno whether is he a good guy or bad guy thing. Watching the tiny youkai was fun too!! |
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| Hope we get to see the demon in the end again. |
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| Natsume was absolutely adorable this episode. http://i40.tinypic.com/2aaimno.png http://i42.tinypic.com/111tnqs.png |
| It was REALLY amazing. Ok, I know this is a pure anime, but I can't avoid to the dirty thoughts TxT!! I want more of Natsume. And, yes, it's sad to see to Natsume crying because he's a really good person :(. |
| Natsume sometimes is too naive~ lols xD |
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| I loved this episode, especially the BL moments (suck it up, haters!). I was so creeped out by that yokai hanging from the ceiling. sent me chills >.< |
| It had BL moments in them alright. |
| Nice episode, glad to see some interaction with Natori. Very relaxing as always even with the youkai who tricked him though which was interesting. |
| I really liked this episode. I'm loving the sexual tension between Natsume and Notori. |
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| I <3 Nyako-sensei! Madara thought process is so funny! Madara { This guy never fails to come off as shady as hell. Madara { Natsume, want me to eat him? *LOL* Shuuichi{ Before I forget, the inn allows pets. Madara { What?! Madara { Let's go Natsume! Eggs, eggs, Hot Spring EGGS! Madara { Natsume, Tamago! Nya...nya...nya... (just cause it's fun to add the reaction in japanese) { Nani!? { Ikuzou Natsume! Tamago, Tamago, ONSEN Tamago! { Natsume, Tamago nya... nya... nya... { なに!? { いくぞー, 夏目! 玉子、玉子、温泉玉子！ { 夏目、玉子！。。。にゃ。。。にゃ。。。にゃ。。。 *ROTFL* |
| shirtless Natsume = do want |
| This episode makes me wanna take a vacation.. all in all so far ZNY is great, im loving it as much as if not slightly more so than the first series! The youkai appearing now seem to be getting stronger. Im still suspicious of natori-san, suggestions by nyanko-sensei and the scene from the first series where he entered that dark room and the fact that he already deceived him this episode make him a very shady character to me. |
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| This is going to be one of my favorite episodes this series. Its seems that Natsume will soon want to tell his guardians about him seeing yukai. And I was surprised that spirit deceived Natsume. That was unexpected. But I'm glad that the Spirit that Natsume helped earlier made a gran entrance and saved them. That was the best part in my opinion. I hope see him again soon. |
| Natsume is so cute when he blushes *w* |
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| I enjoyed this episode very much~ especially those yaoi vibes! ^^ For the first time, Natsume got betrayed :o that surprised me... Then this means that this series doesn't only teach us that kindness is always rewarded with kindness ;) That japanese doll looking youkai really creeps me out!! That body hanging on the ceiling... the suggestion of the head in that pot... a rumbling pot in your room...O_O And I thought that Natori-san was going to ask him questions about the Book of Friends afterwards? |
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