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| Damn Kana really got a nat 1 on that charisma check |
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| This is becoming one of the best shows. |
| I haven't updated in years but now I have changed that. I'll be free soon. |
Reply to Softhenic03
It’s actually baffling how that play, which we barely saw two seconds of in each of the episodes it had screentime, managed to change the views of people… to a vast extent lol. Happened with Aqua last episode, and now even made this uncompromising mangaka into compromising sooo many things lol. We actually do deserve an entire episode over that play after this xD
Jokes aside, not sure how and why this entire drama with script writing took three and a half episodes to get to a conclusion when it was easily the least interesting part of this arc, but yeah, somehow we’ve again started the rehearsals. Also yeah, the usual reminder of how deeply hurt Aqua is with whatever happened with Ai has to be there right? I mean that helps or will help in his acting.. somehow, I mean the perks of ptsd do wonders. Though, this one scene I’ve been waiting for finally made it into the adaptation… Akane FIGURING OUT EVERYTHING. That is as scary and as creepy as it sounds, but yeah, she works on a different wavelength.
Jokes aside, not sure how and why this entire drama with script writing took three and a half episodes to get to a conclusion when it was easily the least interesting part of this arc, but yeah, somehow we’ve again started the rehearsals. Also yeah, the usual reminder of how deeply hurt Aqua is with whatever happened with Ai has to be there right? I mean that helps or will help in his acting.. somehow, I mean the perks of ptsd do wonders. Though, this one scene I’ve been waiting for finally made it into the adaptation… Akane FIGURING OUT EVERYTHING. That is as scary and as creepy as it sounds, but yeah, she works on a different wavelength.
| @Softhenic03 I like how Raida trying to act like a genius when it is legit his fault this started was a problem to begin with. Homie is like shocked that since GOA and Akibo worked together the script turned out to be even better.I have never seen someone up their own ass before. |
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| Finally Abiko and GOA talk to each other directly without any middle man, and it worked. What a surprise lol Oh boy that PTSD kicking in, and it was Kana who brought it back 😭 It's crazy how Detective Akane already figuring it out. |
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Reply to Narizor
What an episode and what a spectacular contrast. First, we see something beautiful like GOA and Abiko reconciling and having fun while working hard to deliver an excellent script for the play. Then, something so sad, sinister, and painful like Aqua's situation and everything he has had to go through and still has to face.
Akane could easily be the protagonist of a detective anime, the way she connects the dots so quickly is incredible. From the viewer's perspective, it wasn't that hard to figure out, but I imagine it would be very different in a real situation. I'm more of a Kana fan, but the support Akane gave Aqua at that moment scores big points for me.
Also, seeing that kind of specter when Aqua had an anxiety attack while remembering Ai's death makes me think it's Aqua himself from his past life haunting him.
P.S. If anyone remembers, because I don't recall it being mentioned, does the director who is Aqua's tutor know that Aqua and Ruby are Ai's children? Please, no spoilers.
Akane could easily be the protagonist of a detective anime, the way she connects the dots so quickly is incredible. From the viewer's perspective, it wasn't that hard to figure out, but I imagine it would be very different in a real situation. I'm more of a Kana fan, but the support Akane gave Aqua at that moment scores big points for me.
Also, seeing that kind of specter when Aqua had an anxiety attack while remembering Ai's death makes me think it's Aqua himself from his past life haunting him.
P.S. If anyone remembers, because I don't recall it being mentioned, does the director who is Aqua's tutor know that Aqua and Ruby are Ai's children? Please, no spoilers.
| @Narizor I don't think it's revealed in anime it does. But he was very close to entire family. And has mentored Aqua the entire time he could have figured it out. |
| Starry eyes are back on Akane |
| It's all this acting stuff really necessary? Feels like filler to me, Aqua's mission is to find the one behind Ai's death, and doing this job will help him, but again, doing this job is just somthing in his way, we can call it a side quest? lol, so, why is this even necessary to be so long? All this drama with the script, it sucks, if it wasn't for that all the important parts about Aqua's story could heve been told in like 2 episodes, yet here we are in episode 4 starting from 0 with this shit. |
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| Great ep!! never fails to deliver |
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| I'm glad that Abiko agreed to work things out with GOA after Raida went out of his way to persuade her. Thanks to his efforts, both Abiko and GOA got along extremely well and their result with the script is what will be used for the Tokyo Blade stage play. Abiko should smile more, as she looks really adorable while doing so! =D However, the drama is always around the corner and it struck hard during the rehearsal scene with Aqua. Kana was doing her best to help Aqua tap into emotional acting for his part, which seemed to be working fine, including a sincere and sweet smile from Aqua himself, before the PTSD of Ai's death was triggered. Akane did really well in making sure that Aqua got some much needed rest, even taking him to Gotanda's house so that he can rest there. It was here that Aqua muttered Ai's name while in the middle of his restless sleep, not knowing that Akane was watching over him and heard exactly what he said. It didn't take long for her brain to switch gears and started putting more pieces of the puzzle together. I think it's only a matter of time before she figures the whole picture, so that's something to look forward to if, or when, that happens. Overall, this was another great episode. =) |
| Abiko-sensei finally come into terms with Goa and they are not able to make a script that works for both of them. Now it's time to transform that script into an awesome stage play. That PTSD, It's like Aqua's past life is saying to his present that he's not allowed to have fun and live normally because he failed to protect Ai. Yeah, Akane really is smart and was able to connect all the dots. We are on the part now where she figures out who Aqua and Ruby's mother. |
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| damn, great episode. the last scene with akane was so good |
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| Another great episode. The way they delivered about the PTSD was amazing. I remember the same feelings I got when I read the manga at this part. Very nice adaptation. |
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| Abiko tries to see a real good, professional stage play by Tokyo Blade. She didn't expect that today's stage plays were like that, very different from the traditional stage plays. Despite this, Abiko liked the show very much, which was written by Goa, the talented scriptwriter. Later then, the producer of Tokyo Blade, Raida, tried to negotiate with Abiko to continue working with Goa. Abiko agreed to do so and then started to rewrite the whole script together (with the author, scriptwriter, editor, and also producer). Luckily, Goa and Abiko understood each other and had more or less the same writing ideas, so the rewriting went very smoothly and well. After hours of rewriting the script, they finally agreed and were pretty satisfied with the results. And so, the cast of characters began rehearsing their stage play. Most of the actors feel quite comfortable with Goa's writing because they're used to it. However, because Goa's work plays more on feelings and emotions, Aqua couldn't act optimally. That's because Aqua can be said to be emotionless. Therefore, he was taught by Kana how to act with feelings and emotions. When he tried to express his emotions, he was hit by PTSD after remembering his mother's death. And because of this, he became dizzy and weak, so he was forced to stop doing the rehearsal. |
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| Yes, here we go! The first three episodes of S2 were okayish at best, especially compared to S1. But this episode was amazing and on the level of the S1 episodes. I hope it stays like that or gets even better. Wonderful episode, very gripping and emotional. |
| Akane ist the best girlfriend, my god what a good girl. |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| Kana brought up some major trauma with that comment. Still best girl though. And it seems like Akane has figured out Aqua's past. |
Reply to Hoshi_Iishraq
That PTSD scene got everyone including Aqua off-guard, I believe everyone who watched episode 1 ending still has the PTSD of Ai's death.
Arima Kana trying to help Aqua in emotional acting back-fired as she reminded him about Ai's death.
Oh Man this scene where his spirit speaking to him brought me chills.
Akane connecting all the dots was something from the word "Ai".
Arima Kana trying to help Aqua in emotional acting back-fired as she reminded him about Ai's death.
Oh Man this scene where his spirit speaking to him brought me chills.
Akane connecting all the dots was something from the word "Ai".
| @Hoshi_Iishraq yes... it's really hurt when i remember it.... but thats make it good show... xD |
| God, the solution to the script problem was so simple and you could have actually done it from scratch and this whole problem wouldn't have happened XDD ok but in the end, the understanding between the author and the screenwriter was really lovely and satisfying. Quite an emotional episode, in this one scene Aqua will have to remember the most terrible day of his life and feel these emotions again, I really like this theme. Does Akane really know that the AI was Aqua's mother just because she heard Aqua mutter her name in her sleep and then connected the rest of the facts? yyy... well, I don't really like this solution, it would be better if she found out about it from the director or someone (I don't remember who he was exactly) 5/5 |
| Seems like Akane has figured Aqua's condition out, and luckily Abiko decided to get along with GOA, since there's no way she could've written the script on her own. |
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| Abiko and Goa problem are finally solve. I guess this is the best way to made both side agreed and satisfied. They said Mangaka are the 'boss'... so that's mean... some mangaka that their anime adaption turn horrible and different from the main source because they didn't actually fight back the anime production just like Abiko did? Hmmm.. In this episode, Mangaka seems like been treated so mighty by other company.... But they actually stress and have no any power by their editor and their own company boss. Kana is so horrible... Well, yeah, she doesn't know Aqua mother got murdered... She's a harsh one... She seem likeable in season 1... but in this season 2... Kana become unlikeable... She's Jealous of Akane, and suddenly proud saying she know Aqua longer than her.. and their literally childhood friend.... As if they actually friend with her bratty personality during her childhood. While Akane actually showing her good side in this episode, she's giving love to Aqua, very caring to Aqua. While Aqua remembered his happy memories with his new life friends and sister (It's look kinda kimochi warui when after Ruby image appear, he's actually blushing...........) His past life shadows appear and made Ai scene got murdered appear.... This episode is very good since I almost forgot that dark scene... since Aqua already live his new life normally and not so bad life. |
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| another great episode. and that Ending always hits the spot. |
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| akane going into overdrive... |
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