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| Kazuya being Kazuya... what else can I say? -w-; Still dumb as ever, and honestly, I wasn't surprised to see him in stalker mode. He still adores Chizuru from all his heart despite his insecurities. Like he said, she's too kind for her own good! That was a cute phone case by the way :) |
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| I was legit expecting Mizuhara to deck this dude Kazuya for stalking her the whole day lol But instead she lets it go and gives him a new phone case. So what did we learn? Mizuhara is a sweetheart Kazuya is still a dumbass Mami is still trash Ruka is clingy and we still have yet to meet red head girl... |
| I feel bad for Ruka like she may be clingy but at least she's wanting to be a real gf. Then Kazuya says he'll spend another lonely Christmas knowing he has Ruka. Umi took that stalking reveal rather calmly. Was kinda expecting him to put Kazuya on blast for stalking. Chizuru is way too tolerant imo, she she deserves better tbh. |
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| Kazuya just dumped the best girl in the best moment? Were you kidding me, mate? Holy shit, the stupidity of her action needed to had some rehabilitation right about now. I mean, i knew he had some bad personality. But that stalking scenes, just, horrible. Even if i am such a trash on my reality love of life, i never done that stalking shit on my entire life. I am not a criminal. Lmao The nonsense felt embarassed, even the ending sequence was so predictable. Goddamned direction really try so hard to figuring Kazuya into a likeable MC. But for me, eventhough the plot felt simple as easy to be following up, the stalking idea was not my satisfaction. Obviously the same situations with Ruka-chan too. Oh, man, whatever. At this rate, everything can completely ended already. You know, Chizuru love that trashy Kazuya, same for that guy, case closed. So, if those twos of you did not ended up as a couple in the end of this season. I am surely give this show a 4 at my best. 4 or 5 episode left, i can't even had an idea how the last girl could contribute on their convoluted relations. Another shocking twist like Ruka-chan condition? So, yeah, idk anymore. I think thats it for now. |
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| An actress? Uh oh. I heard a saying about actors and dating. Its no bueno(good). |
| i hated this episode so much lol boy went from incel vibing into full stalker mode then finally white knight mode "for the boys" and the best part of it all he gets rewarded for it all! god Mizuhara is too kind he got off easy was expecting her to go off on him also Kazuya needs to throw out the fap trash that shit is piling up all over the place |
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| This guy is horny enough to beat the meat to shower noises! There is no way he wouldn't try to get into Ruka's pants!!! Not only that, he wants to get rid of her... This has to be the most unbelievable character ever made. Wtf? |
I think I don't know wtf I'm doing. Maybe. Probably. |
| Dam, if Kazuya was a real person he would probably be in Jail or some shit. this is some next level stalking. This show is even more unrealistic than most isekais out there its so painful to see scum like Kazuya continue to do what he does without any backlash. |
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| One of the most uncomfortable eps of a show I've ever seen. Only voted a 2 in the poll instead of a 1 because I thought the very end scene with the phone case was at least a little touching. But god. I hadn't really had an issue with Kazuya until now but god he's really a creep, huh? If I were Mizuhara I would've passed on giving him that gift (even if she insists its not a gift) and returned it to the damn store. His actions in the ep were crossing a line imo |
| This episode was so good. It was weird that Kazuya was stalking Chizuhara while she was hanging out with Umi-Chan. That ending tho holy shit it's so good. |
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| eeeeh pretty average episode i guess. Entire episode was basically Kazuya snooping around cus he let the jealously get to his head, and thought that, automatically if someone good looking was with Mizuhara, they'd be dating. Felt really iffy to watch, cus he definitely jumped to conclusion way to much this episode, well tbh that is kinda his character, but the whole "stalking" and sticking his nose in others people's private life felt over the top, and not necessarily on a cringe level, but on more of a uncomfortable one, especially with some of the erotic shit he jumped the gun to. That ending scene was, it felt a tiny bit over dramatic for my liking. I mean crying over an xmas gift from a girl, i guess i could sympathises with him to some degree? My thought's at the end were, it could of gone 1000% more worse, i mean i'm surprised the guy didn't call the police labelling him as a "stalker" after he admitted to eavesdropping on him in the bathrooms, or him even admitting to following them since they first met at the station is pretty sketchy. Tbh, for me this episode wasn't to bad, definitely made me scowl in certain scenes and not wanna watch anymore, but i'm 8episode in and i'm in the committed phase. |
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| I had little sympathy for Kazuya complaining about being alone when Ruka was all over him. As a man who has endured being a desperately single first year college student, you take those chances when you get them man. I had some really shitty relationships my first year, so I guess I can't really throw stones. I think a lot of folks are missing the point- he's supposed to be difficult to watch and he's supposed to be a simp. He's a flawed protagonist, which is honestly a bit of fresh air in anime. Up until this point, none of his simping had been portrayed as remotely positive- and in this episode he only gets a free pass because he displayed genuine concern for Mizuhara's safety, and admitted that he was in the wrong. Is that necessarily realistic? No- but neither is introducing a rental girlfriend to your grandma, or a girl with a heart condition falling for you because you give her an adrenaline rush. That's how fiction is. If you don't like it, that's super okay. As for me, I'm going to enjoy twenty minutes of stupidity a week. I feel like I deserve it. |
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| This episode marks why Mizuhara is Best Girl. I was straight up laughing and cringing the whole time Kazuya was "stalking" her and Umi-kun. And the scene in the bathroom, that was so hard to watch damn. Personally, I don't like the way the MC always overreacts. The final scene would have been perfect without him bawling his eyes out. |
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| I figured Umi was her brother, grunt. I have no idea why he doesn’t hook up with Ruka-Chan, what a jerk. I hope next episode he gets his head out of his ass. |
aplacebeyondMAL said: i couldn’t agree more. Unless you have excellent looks, money or power those opportunities are few and far between.As a man who has endured being a desperately single first year college student, you take those chances when you get them man. |
| Ugh, god, my fucking head hurts from watching this. I'm gonna be honest, I know now why Ruka likes Kazuya. It's about her "illness" and honestly, I don't give a flying fuck. Her sob story is really cheap and stupid. They want you to feel sympathy for her despite her personality being nails on a chalkboard. She doesn't even know anything about Kazuya and is simping for him. Ruka's hot and gorgeous but fuck, her personality is garbage. She's the worst character so far, she's even got Kazuya beat. Urban Dictionary should put her face next to the word simp. She's dating Kazuya but he's basically being forced to. He doesn't like her at all. Mami is a way better and more interesting character than Ruka at this point. Mizuhara/Ichonose and Mami are my best girls. Ruka is a such a generic harem trope. I'd much rather see her in a hentai getting pounded than watch her stupid date stills with Kauzya or hear her voice. Kazuya was fucking creepy stalking Mizuhara and imaging her getting fucked by that hot guy. Seriously, what's his problem? Even if they were dating, it's none of his fucking business. Umi and Kazuya's buddy, the one who told them not to break up, would be better partners for Mizuhara. This entire episode was fucking cringe. |
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| Another amazing episode, it could have been better if Kazuya wasn't a little cringe but still, a great improvement. So Ruka is one of those, the always messaging ones, i feel you my man. The best part of the Ruka x Kazuya scene was Chizuru's reaction. At this point, i can't wait to see that episode when Kazuya will ask Chizuru why she is working. Yet the best part was probably the 2nd half, even tho there were some pretty cringey moments. But it was a great lesson for him and made him learn a bit and open his eyes for the first time. It was also expected that the yellow bag was Kazuya's present, it wasn't the prettiest case but holy s**! Kazuya will love that freaking case like...forever xD It's obvious that they will end up together, but until this anime reaches that point we will have to see a lot of character growth, a few cringe moments and ofc the key, jealousy xD |
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| I think I understand a little now why So many people hate Kazuya!! I feel bad for Ruka! Haha...... ShichikaAlter said: God damn, I had a hard time watching this episode, having to pause every few minutes, or even seconds. Same!!! |
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| when i read this part in the manga, im so fucking pissed and now seeing it animated i wanna lose my mind. i wish mizuhara atleast beat the shit out of kazuya after umi-kun leave goddamn this mc |
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| The fact that Ruka is an understanding girl in this episode shows that Kazuya is just a failure of a man. I mean if they're dating and Ruka is afraid of losing him, then why the hell wouldn't he just say that he's getting tired if they're going to text all day long, or just say that she's too clingy. This just concludes that the mc is a really f' up person, as a man, and as a boyfriend, never taking the rein of the relationship. It's no wonder Mami broke up with him, he never learned. And this episode cringe is just too high, I can barely watch the Christmas Tree scene. He keeps complaining about not having someone with on Christmas Eve and yet declined Ruka, then cry after getting a gift, I wonder if someone could relate to this pitiful mc. |
farlyxAug 29, 2020 1:55 AM
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| Legit so true. Sadhoe666 said: Thank you for this reaction, it's very needed for an episode like this.I just had it up to here with this fucking loser, this is some tier 3 level of simping, dude has spent over 100k yen on this bitch that angers me to a similar end. Dude crying about being alone on Christmas but kicked to the curb his actual girlfriend just to go stalking OMG like dude grow a fucking pair. And the tsundere reaction at the end was forced as hell, I guess plot. I refuse to believe there are people like this in real life |
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| Kazuya is overthinking, but I agree that we should protect Chizuru. Haha Is Chizuru jealous of Ruka? I guess she's also starting to have feelings for Kazuya. That phone case may be simple, but that's so special!  |
| I'm glad I'm not the one who had a really hard time watching this episode especially. And then at the end of the episode, it ends all well for the MC for being a stalker??? There is really so much things in this episode that it literally hurts my head just writing this and thinking about this episode. The only reason I am still watching this show is for the heroines. |
| Only peasants don't understand the true beauty of this show. That scene between Kazuya and Chizuru was pretty cute btw. |
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| The cringe is real but luckily most of it turned into Kazuya's favor at the end I do wish they showed us more about the Ruka x Kazuya dates they mentioned. Ruka deserves some screen time too! Even though they might be forced dates they would probably more entertaining than this stalker episode. xD Chizuru is just too good, giving Kazuya a (Christmas gift)token of her apology. |
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| I can't finish the episode at first, even if I already read the manga. It's pure cringe lol. Still this episode highlights Chizuru's secret and shows her tsundere side now |
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| That might have been the most pathetic I've ever seen an MC act during a full episode. That took it to a whole new level. |
| Ngl Episode 8 is probably my least favourite episode, Because of how much I cringe in that episode Like half way through the episode I was like “Please don’t jump in-.” I don’t like Rent a Girlfriend anime in general But episode 8 was my least favourite episode so far. |
IssyBoyDec 29, 2023 10:05 AM
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| Some of the great quotes from this episode, "I must do it for the bros" "Give me strength, bros" XD lol the embarrassment when Kazuya's cover blown up. |
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| It is just bad. So agonizing to watch how they just keep stretching and stretching that boring stalking saga. Just a waste of good airtime, if you ask me. They already did so much better in previous episodes... that set a pretty high watermark, for me. |
| OH GOD, Kazuya just got a "girlfriend" (that's Ruka), but she's the CLINGY kind (of which is quite irritatble TBH even from a guy's POV). ALL OF THIS, out from a blackmail...how low can Ruka go. Christmas comes and goes like any other, but Chizuru shows up booked with another guy (of which Kazuya immediately had second thoughts of tental girlfriends having outside private boyfreinds, like BRUH who'd ever question work over personal life?). Kazuya's stalking of the guy (Umi) and Chizuru throughout Christmas DAY AND NIGHT truly made him extra SIMP, and everywhere for a contrived and misunderstood leading point. MomoSinX said: Well played words. *clap*This part was cringe in the manga too but the anime heightened it to a whole new level lol. Kazuya achieved Ultra Simpstinct. In the end, all that stalking reveals Chizuru's side job of being an actress with Umi in acting school...what a bomber of a misunderstanding. With that outta the way, am I glad these two patched up? HECK YES, even if I'm cringing from the inside out. FMmatron said: Sora Amamiya's performance is just TOO GOOD being Chizuru, same here to simp for her.And happy belated birthday to Amamiya Sora, would definitely simp for her. |
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| the cringe continues |
| LMAO! So if you stalk a girl who doesn't even like you for a whole day on her "date", only to get caught in the end, it means she would feel embarrassed and flattered that you stalked her for a whole day. Only in a simp's wet dreams. I was actually able to put up with Kazuya for most of the series, but this episode is making me hate him. Kicking his actual gf, Ruka, to the side just to stalk Chizuru. Just when you think this guy can't sink lower. |
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