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Mar 10, 2012 8:44 AM

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Toreno said:
And that's why I won't consider the ending to be a happy ending, no matter what happens from now on.
Someone WILL be lonely and sad in the end because of that alien, and I fear that will be Kanna. If not her, then it's Mio. Even if Ichika leaves, they'll still love each other 'til eternity and stuff.

I bet they'll downplay Kanna's part from now on (they always pull this shit, heartless bastards) and focus on how Ichika has to leave soon. Of course she'd rather stay. But oh well, I couldn't care less for those two.

Meh.


There is no happy ending for everyone in romance anime, almost always. One or two will be heartbroken and you will just have to accept it, because that is how life is. The strong willed moves on, the weak wastes their life just because there has been a setback.

I loved this episode. The way Kanna vented her emotional torments and gave Ichika a push was actually the best thing she could do, knowing that her feelings won't be returned. Her reason for liking Kaito is so honest and straightforward that you cannot but feel sad for her, seeing how she lost to someone who just appeared in the life of the boy she loved for so long. And it was even sadder when she cried as Tetsurou attempting to comfort her while Mio wept behind the shade.

The confession was adorable. Throughout the series, I felt the "fourth" kiss was coming, and then, the fifth followed and there will be plenty to come. Unless Ichika decides to go the bad ending route and leave, which has quite a fair amount of chance, since we still have the final quarter of the anime left.

That being said, 5/5
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Mar 10, 2012 9:21 AM

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My heart aaaaaaaaaches for Kanna : (

Very emotional episode. I wonder if Mio came with Tetsurou and was just hiding from Kanna or was she hiding from both of them.

You want to feel happy about the confession...and it was super cute no doubt...but man oh man the other members of the crew have so many heart aches that it is hard to end that episode with a smile. Especially now that Kanna is going to be torn apart seeing them as a couple since the only reason she said anything was because she wants Kaito to be happy. Props to that girl.
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Mar 10, 2012 6:46 PM

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shanimebib said:
There is no happy ending for everyone in romance anime, almost always. One or two will be heartbroken and you will just have to accept it, because that is how life is. The strong willed moves on, the weak wastes their life just because there has been a setback.


Of course you're right. But anime isn't "life". It's not real, and that's a good thing obviously.
We watch anime to enjoy the fiction, to escape the dull reality for a moment.
I know this show is supposed to be drama. I'm also aware of the impossibility that everything I wish would happen actually will.

I just don't understand how such a strong love between the two main characters could develop so fast. It's just stupid. Think about it. As I said in a previous thread, he doesn't know anything about her and they never even talked much. She's a "foreign" beauty with big boobies. Some may call this love, I call it hormones of a pubescent boy.
Their relationship is just so plain and boring. It's not romantic at all in my opinion. The problem is that this happens way too often in anime these days. It's annoying.
Mar 10, 2012 9:04 PM
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I'm starting to dislike Mio specifically when she was making Kanna go to Kaito's house and telling her it's okay to be selfish. It's like she's using it as a way for to get hooked up to Tetsurou, but I'm glad Kanna didn't actually listened to her and be selfish and instead helped Kaito and Ichika get together.

tl;dr I want Kanna to be happy. Not get more fucking depressed because she did the right thing.
Mar 10, 2012 9:07 PM
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheDulcineaEffect

The first sentence says it all:

The Dulcinea Effect is the strange compulsion many male heroes have to champion, quest for, or even die for, girls they met five minutes ago.
Mar 10, 2012 11:22 PM

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Toreno said:
It's just stupid. Think about it. As I said in a previous thread, he doesn't know anything about her and they never even talked much. She's a "foreign" beauty with big boobies. Some may call this love, I call it hormones of a pubescent boy.


Haha! You can say that again. I didn't find Ichika attractive at all until after her "fourth" kiss.
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Mar 10, 2012 11:46 PM

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Awesome. Kanna telling Ichika off was the best part. Most emotionally stimulating scene so far.
Mar 11, 2012 12:04 AM

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I really like how everyone of them is around hiding somewhere whenever one of them is feeling sad. Also all of them are really great friends, crying for one another
Mar 11, 2012 6:53 AM

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Loved this episode so much! <3
Mar 11, 2012 11:09 AM

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Amazing episode. Ichika x Kaito... lovely. :D Poor Kanna :( but....
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Mar 11, 2012 1:46 PM

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I don't think I have to say anything about this ep anymore after 11 pages of posts, but I'm still curious what's exactly the case with Remon. We still only know some little bit that she discussed with Manami about "repeating it every year" or something like that. Also the sci-fi problem has to be solved yet, but only two outcomes are pretty much possible actually... I hope they will go for something unexpected I didn't think of.
Mar 11, 2012 9:42 PM
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randywmorgan17 said:
Amazing episode. Ichika x Kaito... lovely. :D Poor Kanna :( but....
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I doubt it, she seemed to be hiding. It's more like she still feels Tetsurou's feelings for Kanna are too much of a challenge for her, especially now that Kanna decided to give up her impossible crush (even if grieving). She also probably doesn't want to do the same thing to Kanna that Ichika and Kaito did which would indicate she's giving up. So yeah, she's crying because she feels like she's about to lose, but whether this loss is because she feels Tetsurou will go for Kanna or because she doesn't want to face off against Kanna is anyone's guess.

BTW, love is ultimately selfish which is why I don't fault Mio for pushing Kanna to keep trying, evidently in her best interests. Kanna has never looked at Tetsurou in a romantic way anyway and what girl in love would seriouly listen to someone who told them to give up. At best the only thing Mio could do was keep quiet or soften the blow, which she was unwilling to do due to her personal stake in this.

I do have fault in the Kaito/Ichika romance however. Kaito's attraction for Ichika has always been portrayed as very physical. He's literally just a guy who became attracted to this mysterious hot chick who ended up living with him. He literally knows NOTHING about her, and in a big way it's more or less shown that Ichika's reasons for liking Kaito aren't very deep, beyond him being nice to her and lending her aid when in a bad situation. Honestly, Mio, Tetsurou and Kanna show deeper reasons than those two lovebirds.

Mar 11, 2012 10:55 PM

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So, after this most recent episode, who still thinks Remon is an alien?
Mar 12, 2012 6:04 AM

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That was so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Mar 12, 2012 12:38 PM

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Well Kanna just got more points in my book for that. and the ending is so sweet. :3
Mar 12, 2012 7:38 PM
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This anime is actually quite good.
When I started watching it I thought this would be just an average anime, but I had a nice surprise.
I hope the next 3 episodes are also great.
Mar 15, 2012 7:52 PM

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Aww that ending was pretty sweet and very heartwarming. Looks like their relationship is officially settled.

Poor Kanna... was rooting for her over Ichika but there was just no chance whatsoever for her. Ouch it was really hard to watch her cry like that and push Ichika towards Kaito even though she loved him. ;( The preview shows the new couple acting all lovey dovey together, oh god its going to really suck for Kanna.

Very curious as to how the remaining three will play out. And lol Lemon still up to her usual ways at the end. I wonder if she's really just there to help these kids blossom their love.
Mar 17, 2012 4:49 PM

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I want to drop this really.

I don't like Ichika at all. alien? give me a break. she looks or acts no different, except for that stupid weird animal thing. she drew out this whole thing for no reason.

Kaito is a JERK. he was told about Kanna but couldn't even man up and face her. he didn't even think about her for 5 seconds. he couldn't talk to her.

Tetsurou knows Mio likes him and it's too soon for him to make a move on Kanna. after the resolution to to the first triangle I couldn't even care.

the last 3 episodes are just going to be some stupid crap where an alien, that doesn't look or act alien comes to take her back. blah blah drama. probably stays with Kaito on Earth. possibly leaves dramatically. Kanna still has no chance. either way this had gotten so predictable and boring.

I feel compelled to finish with only 3 episodes left, but this got pretty bad fast.

you could have this same story without the alien stuff and it wouldn't make a difference. just feels pointless and tacked on.
Mar 17, 2012 6:41 PM

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The scene at the end where Kanna told Ichika to grow the fuck up was amazing. Such a powerful scene.
Mar 18, 2012 8:41 AM

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It's a good thing they're cool with her being an alien. I feared that some sort of discrimination would come after this. I guess they're more of the "our friend is an alien, that's cool!" types. Kaito's right that Ichika being an alien wasn't the problem. It was that she was eventually going to leave someday that bothered him. That was a good move on Lemon-senpai's part by throwing back Kaito's question at him.

Kanna just made the ultimate sacrifice (well, in terms of romance, anyway). That was incredibly admirable of her, even knowing that she was helping her rival with this. She wanted Kaito to be happy, so even at the cost of her own happiness, she did it. Can't say that didn't resonate with me. With this, the OTP of this show is officially sealed. My god, another incredible episode. I keep enjoying episode after episode of this. I love it.
Mar 21, 2012 8:15 PM

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FFFUUUUCKK I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO FEEL
Don't forget.
Always, somewhere,
someone is fighting for you.
As long as you remember her,
you are not alone.
Mar 22, 2012 6:36 PM

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The scene where Kanna was crying may have been my fav part of the series. Awesome episode
Mar 27, 2012 12:27 AM
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cliche moment of rival giving talk to heroine who's confused of their love, but still goddam good.
also, the moment with kanna crying was cute, especially with tetsurou
glad i saved up my time to hold my self back from watching this until it ended, now i can watch it straight without being impatient
this anime so cliche, but refreshing to watch, since it gets pretty predictable but nice to watch depending on the characters you favor ofc.
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Mar 28, 2012 8:15 AM

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I seriously want some delicious watermelon.
Mar 31, 2012 11:34 AM

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It wasn't that bad really it was just dragging a bit.
And now it somehow feels like it will al be a bit predictable like a agent that will come the fetch Ichika and force them apart or something like that.
Or maybe even the others forcing them apart.
Mar 31, 2012 10:29 PM

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I have never seen so many people love eachother in an Anime before, dayum. o.o"

The ending was... cute... I guess...? Kind of corny, but whatever... I sort of like Kanna better surprisingly. Usually I'm all for the main couple arrangement, but I'm just not feeling this one.
Apr 1, 2012 6:14 PM

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Sh*T I aknost cried when Ichicka confesses her true feelings for Kaito. Good Good Good! Excellent Episode and Series. Perhaps, This is the only series that made me laugh and cry. It's an all-in one love packed series that shows what happens in real life.

The only thing is that i really felt bad for Kanna 'cause i know it's very hard for someone to get over the person whom she/he really loved and for Mio too... TetsuroxKanna. How I wish that i could be the male protagonist. I want to be loved by a human-alien too lol

So Far, It has gone pretty well. A dazzling 5/5 for this episode and for those episodes that i didn;'t have the chance to comment, I'll leave it once i'm finish with the series. WHew. I'm Really loving this series now. Too Bad, It had to compete with Another which was very much popular i guess.
Apr 2, 2012 12:02 PM

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DELICIOUS KANNAFAG TEARS

Apr 30, 2012 8:06 PM

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Cirris said:
The Kanna vs Ichika scene was rather epic. Kanna was fighting back the tears while screaming at Ichika. I don't blame her. How dare Ichika throw away Kaito's heart after winning his affection away from Kanna. Kanna can truly say she loved Kaito by doing what she did. Selflessly fixing the situation even though it pretty much means she has to let Kaito go. very intense moments and well done.


Exactly. Thank you for already stating it so I could just quote lol!
May 16, 2012 12:04 AM

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So now the other love triangle needs to be resolved. I noticed the only one who hasn't come out with his feelings was Tetsurou so basically it's on him to decide who he wants.
Jun 4, 2012 1:35 AM

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mystik said:
I want to drop this really.

I don't like Ichika at all. alien? give me a break. she looks or acts no different, except for that stupid weird animal thing. she drew out this whole thing for no reason.

Kaito is a JERK. he was told about Kanna but couldn't even man up and face her. he didn't even think about her for 5 seconds. he couldn't talk to her.

Tetsurou knows Mio likes him and it's too soon for him to make a move on Kanna. after the resolution to to the first triangle I couldn't even care.

the last 3 episodes are just going to be some stupid crap where an alien, that doesn't look or act alien comes to take her back. blah blah drama. probably stays with Kaito on Earth. possibly leaves dramatically. Kanna still has no chance. either way this had gotten so predictable and boring.

I feel compelled to finish with only 3 episodes left, but this got pretty bad fast.

you could have this same story without the alien stuff and it wouldn't make a difference. just feels pointless and tacked on.

This pretty much sums up my thoughts too, I love romance anime but even I found that last scene to be so damn cheesy :l I'm actually happy that Kanna didn't end up with that tool Kaito (I find him to be so annoying) he can go and get lost in space or get sucked by a black hole for all I care.
I really want to see if this anime redeems itself in these last episodes (cause if this were the last episode I would totally give a bad rate).

So far this is like a poor mans version of Toradora, you have sci-fi alien nonsense, some pretty annoying characters, more angst than romance and shit makes no sense at all.
Jun 26, 2012 5:42 PM

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Well Kanna has officially become my character in this series. Someone needs to give her a big warm bear hug =(.
Aug 13, 2012 10:36 PM
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Really sweet and awesome episode. But now I can't help but wonder how this is going to end happily. Surely she won't actually get to stay? I guess i've been thinking this whole time that this series will have an AnoHana-style ending. Hopefully that's wrong, but this would of been a great ending point. Considering there are still 3 more episodes, clearly everyone won't be that simple.
Sep 5, 2012 12:36 PM

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TowardsTheStars said:
I seriously want some delicious watermelon.


Same here :/
Sep 29, 2012 10:28 PM

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nicee episode. :3

Oct 7, 2012 10:27 AM

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Dammit THIS IS LIKE ONEGAI TEACHER ALL OVER AGAIN!

GREAT EPISODE!
Oct 9, 2012 9:03 PM

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exs120 said:
Sigh...


'Nuff said.

Sigh for bittersweetness.
Sigh for romance.
Sigh for unbearable awesomeness.
Oct 28, 2012 10:53 AM

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Are all of them able to teleport? They stalk each other very well...:)
Oct 30, 2012 5:17 PM

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Poor Mio.
Dec 22, 2012 6:59 PM
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I want to hug Kanna so much! She's on such a pain while Kaito and Ichika already confessed their feelings to each other. I want her to be happy too. :c On the side note, Remon is a PAPARAZZI.
Feb 21, 2013 10:17 AM
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I'm happy that finally main couple settled down, But my fav chra like Tetsurou still suffering from his onesided love..How could they two be happy, when others are crying?....Hoping for the best!
Mar 22, 2013 5:01 AM

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Felt like this wouldve been a good ep12. Will finish the rest :) Remon caught everything on film! fufufu...
Mar 27, 2013 7:26 PM

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I'm disappointed because I love the idea of kanna x kaito more than ichika x kaito. I feel so bad for Kanna, and I feel she deserves some love.

Kaito's an idiot imo, I would've wife'd kanna immediately
Jul 11, 2013 9:22 AM

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serious episode..
and happy in the end.. but kanna. :/ really sad for her :/
Aug 14, 2013 8:22 PM

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So still another 3 episodes to go even after the main couple has been settled. I'm hoping for Tetsurou and Mio now.
Sep 22, 2013 4:58 PM

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poor Kanna. poor poor Kanna
Sep 29, 2013 8:36 AM

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Tears everywhere.

And Kanna helping the enemy again. I bet alien girl is going to stay in the end, isn't she? And they'll be all happy. Except they won't. Because they can't be. Because Ichika gets in the way of that. Not that the love polygon they have going on is one that could be happily resolved for all parties anyway.
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Dec 25, 2013 1:28 PM

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Oh, Kanna.
Dec 29, 2013 10:49 PM
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YES! YES! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally... yo that 5th Kiss....

NOW There's everyone else's little romances that need to be "FULLY" resolved...
iF YOU KNOW WHAT i MEAN... :P
Dec 31, 2013 6:43 PM

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SO CUUUUTE
SO CHEESY BUT SO CUUUUTE
i love how remon was there filming the whole thing lol
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