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Apr 14, 7:57 AM
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Well, we got to know more about the characters on that island. Tsumugi also makes her character appearance.

Hairi also met Shiroha again although she seems more grateful this time. They seem to be giving the duo small segments for now. There's a very nostalgic summer vibe to this show imo at the moment. Not just the setting but just the way of following Hairi's steps on the island and the cast. Tsugumi might also be someone to keep an eye on.
Apr 14, 8:37 AM
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So Aoi is the fanservice girl.
Speaking of which the amount of fan service of the male characters stood out this episode and the all have trained their abs pretty well.
Miki also seems to be very good at detecting half dressed male, an interesting skill to have.

We got more introductions and there is still a girl left which we don't know much about but it's nice to see things progressing.
I wonder what more we can expect.
Apr 14, 8:38 AM
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Really nice episode with lots of exploration of the island and meeting more of the people.
Apr 14, 8:48 AM
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It's like Japanese Island Vacation Vlog but turn into anime, love it so far! VN is also peak, please check it out!
Apr 14, 8:57 AM
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Finally got to meet the rest of the main cast and supporting characters as Takahara gets invited to his welcome party.

Lol, we got Ao’s hot ass view paired with cold shaved ice—a delicacy worthy of my taste. And I can’t believe Takahara is out here showing his half-shirtless, naked body to the pure little angel Umi.

The people in this town are lively and fun to be around—so for now, I’m loving the show.
Apr 14, 9:16 AM
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Apparently not even a hot summer's day can stop you from having a snowball fight as long as you've got a shaved ice machine and a vendetta.

Assuming they're outsiders too, I wonder if lighthouse girl and suitcase girl have had their own welcoming parties already.
Apr 14, 9:17 AM
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in the ED, Blessed
Already 10/10 for me.
Apr 14, 9:19 AM
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Just good vibes and the island is pretty!
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Apr 14, 9:27 AM
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As a fan of the VN this is so peak
Apr 14, 9:29 AM
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Now that the prologue is over, I wonder who's route they'll adapt first?
Apr 14, 9:36 AM

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Loving the vibes so far....this episode really hits. It makes me feel like I wanna pack up and just head to a quiet island too. But let’s be real, even if I did, it wouldn’t feel the same... those high school summer days, that carefree energy...it’s all in the past now. Kinda hurts, ngl.

The OP? It totally gives off that “life is a fleeting fantasy” kind of feel....like a soft, wistful dream wrapped in warm light.

this was definitely intentional....

Apr 14, 9:42 AM
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aaaaaaand we are done with the prologue
when I read the VN, it was the talk with shiroha that made me realize I was reading peak
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Apr 14, 9:47 AM
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what an idiot! lives with a kawai loli but...
Apr 14, 10:21 AM
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This seems really great. I love everything about it.
Its a little random scene hopping, but the ost, the mood, the melancholic vibes. Loving it.
Apr 14, 10:26 AM

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another good ep

it was funny

for the moment I enjoy it, it's not rushing etc

E2 (7/10)
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Apr 14, 10:54 AM
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For some reason, this anime feels nostalgic to me—it's hard to explain. The summer, the characters, the way they interact—it all feels so nostalgic.
Apr 14, 10:56 AM

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Fun episode, It's good for Hairi to get to know many people on the island. It always feels so good to get back to the summer vibes. And Hairi step is one of those things to keep an eye out for.

I also thought about Umi, it felt weird to see her at home like that, especially her father. Hopefully this is just my feeling and nothing happens.
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Apr 14, 10:56 AM
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Not a fan of the fan service tropes but overall it was a decent follow-up to ep1.

Looking forward to where the shows goes in the future.
Apr 14, 10:56 AM
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If only real high school girls had been this friendly in my past. Or maybe I also should have gone to a tropical island in the middle of nowhere.
Apr 14, 11:03 AM

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This episode concludes the prologue part of the game, there were some cuts, but not too many, the only really big one I can think of is the first encounter with Kamome, but I'm not worried about it as I imagine we'll still see it very soon.

I had almost forgotten how funny these first interactions with Ao were, between her behavior at the welcome party and them throwing ice at each other.
I loved the 'Lucifer' nickname, the tennis table with Tenzen and the 1 million yen joke from the grandma, bits I also liked in the game.
Surprisingly, they did include


A great episode once again, loved in particular the speech of Hairi on remembering how to enjoy summer, and this banger soundtrack of course.
As a side note, it makes me happy to see so many people who haven't played the VN enjoying the anime so far.
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Apr 14, 11:04 AM

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Solid follow up episode, could do without the fanservice, but I like that we got to see more of the island and got some good worldbuilding in this. I also really like Ao, pretty design and she and Hairi have some great chemistry lol. Just keep him away from where she changes her clothes.

Generally feels like Hairi is making the transition from a visitor, to a proper member of the island community now that he’s got some friends! Even had his first proper convo with Shiroha, but just what caused his “wings” to get clipped and why was he “drowning” clearly was suffering from some sort of depression, but I wonder if any event precipitated it. Given its KEY, I’m sure we’ll be crying soon lol
Marinate1016Apr 14, 12:53 PM
Apr 14, 11:16 AM
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well thank fuck this isn't as wholesome as i thought it would be

now when is the loli's turn

Marinate1016 said:
Could do without the fanservice


shut up lol

why don't you complain about the guy with no shirt on? all of a sudden its a problem when its a girl?

i guess we know fanservice is only an issue when its aimed at men... smh...
EcchiGodMamsterApr 14, 11:19 AM
Apr 14, 11:30 AM

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Soeun2007 said:
Now that the prologue is over, I wonder who's route they'll adapt first?

Going by first scene. Probably Umi route
Apr 14, 11:34 AM

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Got most of the character's loaded now.

Lighthouse girl Tsumugi disregards railing. Perhaps it will help her find her purpose.

Suitcase girl Kamone is still unexplained.

"The what? Weren't you embarrassed to be called that?"
That was rude, pool girl.

Shave ice was a welcome addition to the old open door on undressed girl trope.
"Watch where you're aiming"
I believe he was.

Imouto cousin did not get invited, too you for that group I guess.

Oh my! Miku the keep covered up girl showed a lot of tan lines in her swim suit shot in the ED. She is not a main, though.
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Apr 14, 11:38 AM
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another great episode, visuals are great and really capture the old anime feeling, opening is genuinely beautiful and vibrant I kinda wish the actual anime had that exact color palette since it seems like something the other studio 'P.A. Works' would do

i almost forgot that this was a Key anime, so seeing the calm drama moment towards the end reminded me that this will not be a sunshine rainbows show.

5/5 episode
Apr 14, 12:03 PM
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I loved the episode, especially the beginning. The visuals in this episode turned out great, and the characters were really enjoyable. There were some very funny moments in this episode, and it really captured the visual novel very well, especially the shaved ice scene. The ending visuals are so good to look at, and the characters' designs were unique and beautiful. I can't wait for the routes of the four main girls.


The BGM at the beginning... Damn, this hits hard after reading the visual novel.
Apr 14, 12:08 PM
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Great episode. Honestly makes me wanna read the vn again.
Apr 14, 12:13 PM
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just realized. anime ao looks a lot like renge
Apr 14, 12:44 PM
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I wonder where this is going but cool episode especially the moments with the many different characters. It seems like MC is here for the summer vibes but there's probably more hidden secrets... Also I wonder if the VN is initially an eroge like many Key adaptations? The ecchi moments were pretty enjoyable lol
Apr 14, 12:46 PM
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this show has such good chill and relaxing vibes I love it
Apr 14, 12:49 PM

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EcchiGodMamster said:
well thank fuck this isn't as wholesome as i thought it would be

now when is the loli's turn

Marinate1016 said:
Could do without the fanservice


shut up lol

why don't you complain about the guy with no shirt on? all of a sudden its a problem when its a girl?

i guess we know fanservice is only an issue when its aimed at men... smh...

I will not be shutting up but thanks for the suggestion lil bro
Apr 14, 1:10 PM
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I'm really glad I came across this anime it feels so nostalgic but makes me feel so at ease
Apr 14, 1:20 PM

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Her ass was hot so he cooled it with ice such a man of culture. Then her boobs and other parts too. Damn...
Looks like Ao will be most interesting one.
Apr 14, 2:42 PM

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Another good episode.

Got to know new characters this episode. Ao reminds me of Kyou, literally don't know why but she does. That also applies to Umi too, she reminds me of Ushio (IM BEGGING NOTHING HAPPENS TO HER). So far, Shiroha and Takahara aren't too close still and are still having little talk sessions. The ED was really good visually.

Next week is going to be nice. :)

5/5

Apr 14, 3:07 PM
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I am glad Hairi got to know most of the youth from the island, except the blue hair girl (Kamome) he drove by and the one in the lighthouse (at least he has brief conversation with)

I like the vibe of this anime, I think I will really enjoy it
Apr 14, 3:17 PM

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Reply to Ashhk
I wonder where this is going but cool episode especially the moments with the many different characters. It seems like MC is here for the summer vibes but there's probably more hidden secrets... Also I wonder if the VN is initially an eroge like many Key adaptations? The ecchi moments were pretty enjoyable lol
@Ashhk No, by Summer Pockets Key had long stopped doing 18+ stuff. It's all ages.
Apr 14, 3:41 PM
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EcchiGodMamster said:
well thank fuck this isn't as wholesome as i thought it would be

now when is the loli's turn

Marinate1016 said:
Could do without the fanservice


shut up lol

why don't you complain about the guy with no shirt on? all of a sudden its a problem when its a girl?

i guess we know fanservice is only an issue when its aimed at men... smh...

I will not be shutting up but thanks for the suggestion lil bro
@Marinate1016

then complain about both

I'm not your lil bro 🤷‍♀️
Apr 14, 3:47 PM

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EcchiGodMamster said:
@Marinate1016

then complain about both

I'm not your lil bro 🤷‍♀️

I didn’t specify any one character when I said I could do without the fanservice and I’m a grown ass man so no I’ll do whatever tf I want lil bro.
Apr 14, 4:01 PM
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EcchiGodMamster said:
@Marinate1016

then complain about both

I'm not your lil bro 🤷‍♀️

I didn’t specify any one character when I said I could do without the fanservice and I’m a grown ass man so no I’ll do whatever tf I want lil bro.
Marinate1016 said:
I didn’t specify any one character


.... sure you didn't....



aite jit
Apr 14, 5:14 PM
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It's only started now, from this point we will see what they want to lead the Story now. As I remember about this VN is Nostalgic and Summer. 8/10 I really like interaction with Umi in this episode. I hope they make arc Table Tennis Tournament Minigame lol
Apr 14, 5:19 PM

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Ao's scene was perfect lol
And now, the prologue is over, time to go to the routes

Imouto suki

Tsundere-Chuuni-Imoutos save me...

Apr 14, 5:32 PM

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My guess is they do Kamome's route first because of how they skipped her prologue scene. They'll probably open up with that next week.
Apr 14, 5:48 PM
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That ED is the stuff dreams are made of, not only was the song amazing but those visuals were beautiful, very unique too with the sideways bits.

And from the looks of other posts, the prologue is done now, that makes sense, I think at this point every character has gotten some screentime and we have an idea of what they’re about, except for that black haired girl who Hairi just drove by, I’m curious about her but I guess it ain’t her time yet. Let me just say tho, Ao’s scene was wild lol, was not expecting that but it was both hot and hilarious, Hairi was downright devious with his plays there, and his chemistry with Ao was great. I don’t wanna call a best girl this early, but Ao’s case is very strong lol, it’s always the blue haired ones that get me.

And the end of the episode with Shiroha was a very good true starting point for the show, we didn’t really know much about why Hairi came to the island before this, but now we got an idea of what it is, this was something a buddy of mine was complaining about for episode 1 but hopefully he’s satisfied now, if not then oh well lol. I also really liked what Hairi said here about summer breaks, the best ones truly are when you are a kid, for me it woulda been the middle school years, I have such good memories of those times, I think it’s interesting that Hairi is finding that again here at the island, it certainly is a good place for it, I’d say this show takes me back 10 years even, although it feels closer to 20 years ago lol, but I do love that feeling.
Apr 14, 6:14 PM
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i love the summer vibe ☀️⛱️
Apr 14, 6:23 PM

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"I'm invincible, yeah!"
Apr 14, 7:08 PM
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Reply to Marinate1016
Solid follow up episode, could do without the fanservice, but I like that we got to see more of the island and got some good worldbuilding in this. I also really like Ao, pretty design and she and Hairi have some great chemistry lol. Just keep him away from where she changes her clothes.

Generally feels like Hairi is making the transition from a visitor, to a proper member of the island community now that he’s got some friends! Even had his first proper convo with Shiroha, but just what caused his “wings” to get clipped and why was he “drowning” clearly was suffering from some sort of depression, but I wonder if any event precipitated it. Given its KEY, I’m sure we’ll be crying soon lol
@Marinate1016 your already crying you offended karen xDDDD you don't need anything sad for that LOL
Apr 14, 7:20 PM

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niconiconii27 said:
@Marinate1016 your already crying you offended karen xDDDD you don't need anything sad for that LOL

You sound pretty upset
Apr 14, 7:30 PM

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Now that the prologue is over, I wonder who's route they'll adapt first?
@Soeun2007 Most probably Kamome's since her route's the least connected to the overall story
Apr 14, 7:41 PM
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for the people who have played both the VN and watched these first 2 eps... will I miss anything or any nuance by only watching the anime?

I went into this not knowing it was an adaptation, but I don't want to keep going if I'm going to miss things...

I'll play the VN first
Apr 14, 7:50 PM
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Shiki spotted.

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