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Oct 29, 7:58 AM
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Alicia showed her intelligence at the academy. No wonder eyes were on even if some are envious of her talents.

I love how she stands her ground regardless how many eyeballs are on her. I kinda wish they made me care more about the male cast though. Outside of Duke, they just seem to be there.
Oct 29, 8:28 AM
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Ooo is this where she presumbly loses her eye and starts wearing the eye patch?
Oct 29, 8:57 AM
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I wouldn’t put it past Liz to be inadvertently using some form of brain altering magic. No one turns against their siblings because they think a naive girl would be an easy lay.
Oct 29, 9:11 AM
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Ooo is this where she presumbly loses her eye and starts wearing the eye patch?
@YuushaNi
Oct 29, 9:50 AM
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Liz continues be sus, who knows if she's really the heroine cause we never got to see the face of the heroine from the game. Could be a reincarnate just like Alicia or a true villain. The kidnapping is probably done by that blonde dude or some Liz blind followers.

Why's there a picture missing from the gallery? Whose picture was it? Sweet moment between Alicia and Duke again.
Oct 29, 9:55 AM
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The missing picture might give us a clue on who the real villain is.
Oct 29, 10:37 AM
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I wouldn’t put it past Liz to be inadvertently using some form of brain altering magic. No one turns against their siblings because they think a naive girl would be an easy lay.
@ajw215799 yeah, like a passive skill she has no control over it.
Oct 29, 10:41 AM
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It's kinda funy that Alicia always wondering why certain things have changed (a lot) in the game, like Prince Duke falling in love for example. I thought by now she would've figurd it out lol
Oct 29, 10:44 AM
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@ajw215799 yeah, like a passive skill she has no control over it.
@Malufeenho Kinda obvious but let me spoil it for you
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Oct 29, 10:52 AM
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phantomfandom said:
The missing picture might give us a clue on who the real villain is.

Yeah maybe it will be 🤷🤷
Oct 29, 10:52 AM
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@ajw215799 yeah, like a passive skill she has no control over it.
@Malufeenho and it’s because of that which makes her dangerous, no offense to her whether it’s unintentional or not, kind of like with Helen of Troy
Oct 29, 11:13 AM
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This moment totally caught me off guard 😧—I didn’t see it coming at all! When Alicia showed up in that warehouse, it felt like I was in a movie. I got so wrapped up in the story that I thought it would keep going, but then... boom, it was the end of the episode </3. Now until next week! But honestly, I really love Alicia’s role in the series <3 she's amazing

I have to say that seeing her in that scene left me wanting to defend Alicia—I was like, "noooo!!". It was tough seeing her get caught off guard like that for me

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Oct 29, 11:14 AM

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It's always fun to see everytime Alicia showing that girl her place. A war is too much to expect from a shoujo but atleast some politicing time to time is nice.

Atleast one of Alicia's brother has a functioning dick. I mean it's unbelievable how can your berate your own sister for a randomass girl. Makes the magic theory even more belivable. Or maybe they are just simps.

I am sure nothing will happen but I hope Alicia expose and punish responsible for this kidnapping.
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Oct 29, 11:33 AM

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Alicia was such a bad ass today. I’m loving how she’s embracing that villain role properly, but I am starting to wonder if Liz might actually be the big bad here lol. It is very unnatural how drawn everyone is to her and every scene with her feels so fake.

Henri has started to notice it as well. Like she’s got everyone wrapped around her finger and seems to relish it. Also, she’s a commoner right? So surely she’d think it was weird for all these nobles to be hanging with her lmao but she doesn’t even bat an eye. It’ll be interesting to see what Alicia finds out when she reads the ancient texts.

I like how hard Alicia tries to be the villainess like when Vanessa came to her about helping the village be self sufficient and Alicia is like “oh why would I do that for free” and vanessa has to negotiate a way that it would be mutually beneficial lmao. Bless their hearts

Still could do without the nonce prince and the romance subplot, episodes be going so well till he shows up 😭 but whoever was dumb enough to kidnap Alicia and gill is gonna be in big trouble next ep. Can’t wait
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Oct 29, 11:44 AM

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This episode covers up to the first half of chapter 11 of the manga. I'm curious how far they will go and how much content they'll squeeze in since we have 8 more episodes while the OP hinting that the show might go beyond the manga progression.

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Oct 29, 12:46 PM

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So now we have the mystery of either Liz using that spell to control everyone unconsciously or if she is actively doing it, I like more the stories where they become friends : (
Oct 29, 12:52 PM
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finally something happens
Oct 29, 1:11 PM

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ok this show is getting interesting finally
Oct 29, 1:51 PM
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The art and animation are nothing special. But the characters and plot build tension and complexity are GREAT!
Henri visiting Alicia after the garden party to find her motives for quarreling with Liz. Alicia refuses and Henri implies that he is on her side. The Kings tea party where he puts the economic collapse of Duran on the table for the young aristocrats to argue over. When Alicia shoots down Liz's simplistic suggestion it forces the Saint to think again. Then the king's quiet look of satisfaction.

What a second, this Game of Tea Parties!! Where you either win or have to do extra homework.
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Oct 29, 3:03 PM

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Liz's simps are so annoying that they flocked around her as if it was her idea all along. At least some people are starting to see that Alice is the one with real intelligence: Henri, her brother, finally came to his senses.

The theory that Liz is manipulative isn't that far-fetched. In Alice's flashbacks of the saint in the game, the saint's face is hidden and her hair color is different. Maybe Liz is also a reincarnated person taking advantage of her powers - the classic twist where the supposed villain is actually the good guy and the hero is the real villain.

The king's brother thing also surprised me. Could it be some kind of power grab? Things are getting really interesting.
Oct 29, 3:07 PM

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Alicia is succeeding as a villainess as school.
Interesting how Henri is changing compared to the original story.
That was a good back and forth at the tea party.
We may have unlocked some kind of surprising special bonus story at the end, what a plot twist.

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Oct 29, 3:51 PM

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Did not see that kidnapping coming. What a cliffhanger. I'm curious to see how she gets out of this.
Oct 29, 5:43 PM

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Alicia talks about realpolitik. I love it.

Also, she is kidnapped because she's the real heroine of the story right now.

ETA: The king's brother will definitely play a role in the story, a final boss perhaps who is working in another kingdom. This is Chekhov's Gun here. It'll be a shame if he doesn't appear this season and we're not sure if there will be a season 2.
Oct 29, 5:49 PM
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Liz continues be sus, who knows if she's really the heroine cause we never got to see the face of the heroine from the game. Could be a reincarnate just like Alicia or a true villain. The kidnapping is probably done by that blonde dude or some Liz blind followers.

Why's there a picture missing from the gallery? Whose picture was it? Sweet moment between Alicia and Duke again.
@MegamiRem I'd assume it was the King's brother. They brought him up, briefly then dropped the subject TOTALLY. Not all is right in the Kingdom.
Oct 29, 5:54 PM
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It's kinda funy that Alicia always wondering why certain things have changed (a lot) in the game, like Prince Duke falling in love for example. I thought by now she would've figurd it out lol
@RedChrome Is it like Leon in a certain other Dating Sim Anime'? ROFLMAO
Oct 29, 6:07 PM

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Liz is sounding and looking more pathetic with her over the top attempt at being sugary sweet, innocent and all for peace loving Saint. Will Prince Duke come to her and Gill's rescue, I wonder...
Oct 29, 7:04 PM

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Alicia is so cute ♡ I loved her outfit in this episode and I like to see how she debates everything to Liz ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎
I wasn’t expecting the plot at the end!

Idk if I can wait to another episode ʕ – ᴥ – ʔ
Oct 29, 8:54 PM
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is that some kind of slave collar at the end?

also yea looks like Liz is probably using some subconscious magic to influence people, as we suspected.
Yesterday, 1:24 AM
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Bro Liz is disgusting 😭
I also didn’t expect the episode would end with a cliffhanger kidnapping
Yesterday, 8:44 AM
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it takes 15 minutes to boil an egg in water
it takes 15 minutes for instant noodles to cook inside boiling water before consumption
and with the current slower than a snail pacing ... it'll take at least 10 seasons for anything to happen..
if every season is 13 episodes.
this story is trying too hard to explain in nano sized details every single pixel on the screen.
5 episodes in and nothing happened at all. when it comes to romance comedy.. it's a very very VERY slow boil..
if we took the egg as the "progression" and the "filler details" as the 15 minutes timer... it will take the "egg" metaphor to boil and be done for eating ..
if you have good luck.. at east 20 years. the story refuses to progress. an army of disabled snails CAN and WILL outrun it, and win the race, by 20 years!
DROP.

shows like these follow a pattern ..
season 1 introduce the main character
season 2 introduce the heroine
season 3 build up the conflict
season 4 teach the main character her mcguffen
season 5 develop the otome / romance
season 6 build up rivalry
season 7 start the actual conflict
season 8 start heating things
season 9 the main character reaches her limit
season 10 finish the story
first 3 episodes of each season carry 10% progress .. and the last 10 episodes are filler.
i'm right now listening to the episode in the background.. that's how uninterested i am
this show is very boring.. it's perfect to play it when you wish to sleep!
you'll sleep very quickly in fact!

came seeking how the main character would become a villainess and how powerful she'll become , seeking all the "bad things" she'll do..
5 episodes in and she's merely arguing with the heroine .. 5/13 ... 8 episodes left.. what will you do with 8 episodes? will you pull out a deus ex machina move and change the entire plot with a single unjustified event?? boring.
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@RedChrome Is it like Leon in a certain other Dating Sim Anime'? ROFLMAO
@Sheol01 Kind of but the difference is Alicia I can tolerate, I can't stand dat fcker
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it takes 15 minutes to boil an egg in water
it takes 15 minutes for instant noodles to cook inside boiling water before consumption
and with the current slower than a snail pacing ... it'll take at least 10 seasons for anything to happen..
if every season is 13 episodes.
this story is trying too hard to explain in nano sized details every single pixel on the screen.
5 episodes in and nothing happened at all. when it comes to romance comedy.. it's a very very VERY slow boil..
if we took the egg as the "progression" and the "filler details" as the 15 minutes timer... it will take the "egg" metaphor to boil and be done for eating ..
if you have good luck.. at east 20 years. the story refuses to progress. an army of disabled snails CAN and WILL outrun it, and win the race, by 20 years!
DROP.

shows like these follow a pattern ..
season 1 introduce the main character
season 2 introduce the heroine
season 3 build up the conflict
season 4 teach the main character her mcguffen
season 5 develop the otome / romance
season 6 build up rivalry
season 7 start the actual conflict
season 8 start heating things
season 9 the main character reaches her limit
season 10 finish the story
first 3 episodes of each season carry 10% progress .. and the last 10 episodes are filler.
i'm right now listening to the episode in the background.. that's how uninterested i am
this show is very boring.. it's perfect to play it when you wish to sleep!
you'll sleep very quickly in fact!

came seeking how the main character would become a villainess and how powerful she'll become , seeking all the "bad things" she'll do..
5 episodes in and she's merely arguing with the heroine .. 5/13 ... 8 episodes left.. what will you do with 8 episodes? will you pull out a deus ex machina move and change the entire plot with a single unjustified event?? boring.
@Kurtadam13 I can't blame you for being impatient it is very slow. I feel like they just wanna fill some empty slot rather than geniunely making a good anime
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A lot of hate for Liz lol

Well I understand she can be like that in at first but
give her time she will become better
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Yesterday, 10:40 AM
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They let Alicia cook again this episode, I think I liked this “battle” more than the first one, mainly because it wasn’t simply Liz being cooked, but her being criticized and then led into a proper solution which made her look better, Alicia can’t do a better job as Liz’ watcher than that. And although the lads around Liz still see her as perfect and can do no wrong after that, Alicia did kinda break the ice with them here, she proposed something they couldn’t fight back against which stumped them, I think she might be on her way to breaking them out of this spell they’re under, which is most definitely the case because of what Henri said about Alan.

And speaking of Henri, I’m glad he became a bro after he broke free from the spell, I like him so far and hope that he remains an ally for Alicia. It’s also nice to see Rebecca’s glowup after Alicia saved her, she’s looking real cute now, but if she’s working with Alicia she’s gotta learn how to deal with a villainess lol. And damn that ending tho, what is it with these types of shows and the MC getting kidnapped lol, but it’s looking real bad for her now, we know she’s capable so she isn’t simply a damsel in distress, but I’m wondering how she’ll get out of this.
Yesterday, 11:32 AM

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Liz becoming more like one of them innocent protags where she's secretly conniving.
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@Kurtadam13 I can't blame you for being impatient it is very slow. I feel like they just wanna fill some empty slot rather than geniunely making a good anime
@RedChrome frankly .. i won't be shocked at all if this turned into a nonsensical trash like all the never ending shows.
a story that rejects to progress or even end.
slow pacing that's followed up by great progress "most recent example would be (No Longer Allowed in Another World)" very slow pace, but at least every now and then a small "mile stone" i reached changing the pace a bit.

another example would be "Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord"
the pacing was acceptable, the comedy every now and then is acceptable, and the air headedness of the main character was bearable.
she was the secret boss alright and she was also a villainess, but she was very fun to join her journey through the story.

i did watch political centeric shows, easiest example the CURSED with romance comedy, YET acceptable story telling of "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom"

i did watch the stupid comedy of "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" and it was a sorry excuse for silly comedy.
so i have an idea what to expect from an "otome" game ..

but this show with its pacing and progress....
i'm starting to wonder if "the one piece" will be found before this story progresses.

story premise "a girl is reincarnated into her favorite otome game, she is the villianess, and she will make sure to become the greatest in the world using her darkness magic"

actual story progress "a girl who keeps reminding you she's a villainess, like she's from looney toons, every passing moment, she only used (dark magic) for telekinesis and cleaning, she is bullying everyone around her, and she's acting like an ass politically" that's literally it. so far she's a vilainess towards "maids" who may lose their jobs because she's a faster cleaner.. that's it.

oh also ... 5 episodes out of 13! there's nothing to watch. there's nothing to look forward to, there's nothing .. to .. nothing.
i'm sparing myself the waste of time, already dropping it.

"it gets better later on" .... YAWN ... wake me when it GETS BETTER.. i no longer care for the "journey" to the "better part" anymore.
a good show is GOOD from episode 1 straight! not episode X ...
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i think i like this show more than the do over damsel one. ive always wished for a villainness show where the villainness is actually being mean even though it seems like this will end up that everyone turns to her side anyway
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Every episode I become more and more convinced that the mangaka is just trolling us. Alicia's complete and utter failure to understand what a villainess actually is, and always in fact acting like a hero...there is no way this isn't intentional.

"Casually saving a life or two on a whim? That's the villainess way!"...eh...what?
Yesterday, 10:49 PM

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LOL, I love that mini-Alicia jumping around explaining what everyone is like based on Alicia's POV.

AND more Duke pretty much overpowering Alicia. She's pretty much a little lamb in front of him, she tries to lead, but gets lead instead.

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Alicia's big bro's gonna die of laughing at Alicia saying she wants to be a villainess.

Tho it's kinda funny how Alicia seems to be intelligent, while being somewhat "bird brained"... as she doesn't notice some other stuff that's related to herself.

.

And... RIP... Gil did in fact become Alicia's weakness. Da bro was right.
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You set Alicia up as super strong and powerful. Then have someone sneak up behind her and knock her out. Like. She is young and hasn’t been in a fight yet. So I can let that go. But if she doesn’t wipe the floor with those guys at the beginning of next episode I am going to be very annoyed. Is she strong or not? They already have been hampering her by holding her back. They better not nerf her.

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