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Jul 19, 11:59 PM

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Hmm, Subaru doesn't look like a bad girl. I hope she can come to terms with Waguri being friends with Rintarou...
Waguri was cute today, too

Imouto suki

Tsundere-Chuuni-Imoutos save me...

Jul 20, 12:30 AM

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I'm amazed that people could think Saku was cool for that rant. Still, even though we won't see it in this season, there will definitely be
Jul 20, 1:36 AM

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Alright I'm getting to like the story now.
so, the last scene is she very protective about her best friend or some lesbian shenanigans happening there
Jul 20, 1:50 AM
Ceasefire NOW

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Nuuuu I want the next episode already TT

We get to see the anime be a little less cliche

Yay we finally get to see Subaru

Omg love Rintarou's hair down <3
Jul 20, 2:21 AM
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It is just cute and i like this season so much haha.
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Jul 20, 2:34 AM

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Rintarou has a kind heart, but it seems he doesn't have the smarts to match it. But I am sure Kaoruko can draw out his best effort on their study date.
Ah, but a childhood friend has appeared, the end scene seems to hint she might have feelings for Kaoruko...
Jul 20, 3:25 AM
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best grill subaru just appeared...
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Jul 20, 4:43 AM

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I was waiting this show to get animated so badly, and it has definitley not disappointed me! Kaoruko and Rintaro are just sooooo cute together.
I was also waiting Subaru to appear, she is also super cute !!! ^^
Jul 20, 4:59 AM

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I saw some glimpses of mature conversations in this episode that manga readers have been talking about. But these moments were quickly overshadowed by exaggerated overreactions and absurd rivalry setting between two school that is still hard to get onboard with.
Jul 20, 5:06 AM

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They are really cool to protect each other and say sorry if they are wrong. They are gonna be best lover :)
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Jul 20, 5:30 AM
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SUBARU!!! THEY NAILED THE VA SO MUCH!!
Jul 20, 5:41 AM

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It must've been a hard day for the group to study in a library, and Subaru is being a bit protective so I hope she can accept Kaoruko's relationship with Rintarou.

The moment when they protect and apologize each other was really cool though :)
Jul 20, 6:17 AM
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Pissed me off real bad that Waguri was going to confront Saku about being rude but didn't speak against her friend (in the moment at least). If the white haired girl was just a misandrist I wouldn't care that much, but she's straight up a classist too. Ratchet ass. Also Rintarou's hair when it's down is such a good look for him, that's the Sokka effect in action.
Jul 20, 6:21 AM
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So cute! I love them so far, very sweet and adorable
Jul 20, 6:28 AM

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This show is awesome! I couldn't stop grinning throughout the whole thing! Can't wait for next week!
Jul 20, 6:39 AM
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Why do they treat these two schools interacting like a nazi being friends with a Jew 😭 They’re so over the top and dramatic with it it’s hilarious

Very cute romance though
Jul 20, 6:43 AM
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ABSOLUTE CINEMA, Man I really love that show

yeah, the girl with waguri ( Subaru ) looks like she is just scared from men like there is a thing happened in her bcs what ? no way nothing happened but she is doing this to any man she sees like tf ?

in the I was just tweaking tbh, man what is that ? he's saying to her to stop using respect language or something like that idk Japanese, but it was so fuckin romantic like what ? and he was asking himself abt what waguri feeling rn? damn

5 / 5 PEAK ROMANCE ANIME HERE
Jul 20, 7:14 AM

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Waguri is the smart one while Rintaro is the dumb one. Still, Waguri is the top student at Chidori?! That's crazy. The dynamic is getting more interesting.

I wonder what the hell Subaru went through to say cringey shit like "all men are the same." It was satisfying to see Saku put her in her place lol. He was out of line but he was right.
Jul 20, 7:20 AM

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I dont get it, why are some people here on the side of these c*nts? The guys were minding their own business, they mostly do, but yet these h*es from the other school look at them like trash when they aint even doing anything to them. I dont care what past they have, the dudes are innocent yet why do they have to get ridiculed like this on sight? Glad Saku spoke up, thats a real bro! While Rintarou was fine being looked down on and still defending that ass, this mf is a simp.
By far the only likable characters are Saku and Kaoruko.
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Jul 20, 8:25 AM

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3 eps in, already my all time favourite anime
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Jul 20, 8:32 AM
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Remember its 10 year after we have our iconic 4 guys, nijirou days. Then we have this. And kouki voice both the cold guy
Jul 20, 9:36 AM

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Cliches and these two don't belong together
Jul 20, 10:01 AM
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Rintaro and Waguri are so cute!
Jul 20, 10:08 AM

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My God, they are so cute together, I want to see the next episode soon, there are some really cool scenes, I'm really excited
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Jul 20, 10:32 AM
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It's so worth it to watch especially all this time that I've been waiting fot
Jul 20, 11:31 AM
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absolute cenima ..........
Jul 20, 11:36 AM
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PEAK to people who say there interactions are so artificial i hope you meet genuine people next time
Jul 20, 12:27 PM
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very very good i like it
Jul 20, 1:23 PM

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Another sweet and heartwarming episode.

The tensions between Kikyo's aumnas and Chidori's students are still present, but we finally saw some apologies. It was really touching how Rintarou took the blame for Kaoruko to avoid any more misunderstandings.Their next study date? I'm already swooning. Seeing them blush was adorable, and Kaoruko's smile? It's the kind of beauty that purifies souls. She's a real gem.

As for Subaru, I think his attitude towards Kikyo's students might change over time. I don't think she has romantic feelings towards Rintarou, based on their interaction and her little spat with Natsusawa, something could form. And Kaoruko's bespectacled friend, I still don't know if she'll be very relevant or if she'll end up paired with one of Rintarou's friends, but since she's close with Kaoruko and didn't react negatively to the boys, I have a good feeling about her.
Jul 20, 2:04 PM
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Wtf subaru will actually fall in love Saku not Rintarou wtf i thought it was obvious like love triangle since i didn't real novel or manga. Damn i was delulu
Jul 20, 3:08 PM
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I’m sorry, ts is making me emotional Bruh. Waguri and Rintaro are 2 really innocent people just anytime I heard them talk to eachother my mind’s just like “Awww”.

Also 3rd episode in a row Rintaro really went Protective boyfriend mode when Shohei went closer for her and even made Subaru shocked.

Rintaro really is a Kind person.
Jul 20, 3:11 PM
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Rintaro and Shohei are told by their homeroom teacher that if they score a failing grade on the midterm exams, they won’t be allowed to participate in the upcoming sports festival. They ask Saku and Ayato for help, but are rejected, so after school the two decide to study in the library to avoid failing. Partway through, Rintaro moves to a bench outside to study alone, where he runs into Kaoruko, who had also come to study. They begin talking, but their interaction is spotted by Kaoruko’s friend, Subaru Hoshina who dislikes Chidori and things take a turn.

Subaru tells Rintaro to not involve himself with Kaoruko anymore, Rintaro's friend group arrives, and he blocks Shohei when he gets too close to Kaoruko. Rintaro disapproves of Saku's actions when he starts insulting Subaru's silver hair.
Upon recognizing Kaoruko as the girl standing outside the school gate, Shohei and Kaoruko respectively apologize for the trouble they caused. Subaru refuses to say sorry and leaves in anger. When Subaru asks Kaoruko about Rintaro, she describes him as "a very kind person". Later in the evening, Kaoruko calls Rintaro to confirm the date for their study session. He requests for her to speak to him the same way she does to her friends. Little does he know, both of them are equally looking forward to the upcoming study session.


The Last part just My heart can’t take this much innocence In a single scene. Those 2 are too good for eachother man❤️
Jul 20, 4:20 PM

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Solid third episode with a nice development in the relationship between Waguri and Rintarou.

Though, Subaru, Waguri has better grades than you and is at the top of the class, don't be butting in for her.
I'm sure everyone in the show has some perception of Waguri being a gentle, needs-to-be-protected perception of her. Not sure if I'm fully on board with that (I think Waguri being the top of the class would make her seem very strong and resilient among others), along with the whole disputes between the two schools. In my opinion, while I'm sure kind of thing is reality, it does not feel very immersive nor believable in this anime.

Otherwise, the romance in this anime is crazy cute. How long will this slowburn be...?
Jul 20, 5:40 PM
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Great animation, the story is great aswell so far. I've read the manga and the anime has the same feel as the manga, in my opinion.
Jul 20, 6:20 PM
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Subaru calls Rintaro’s friends as “Barbarians”? Ahahahhahahaha…

You utter fool, YOU JAPANESE ARE BARBARIANS THROUGH OUT YOUR ENTIRE HISTORY! YOU CALL YOUR OWN PEOPLE AS BARBARIANS?!?!? HOW RIDICULOUS YOU ARE, SUBARU!

Anyways, this ep was good so far. Rintaro really likes her and so as Waguri-chan. That Kaoruko jumpscare lol, and the she speaks the line yay!
Jul 20, 6:47 PM
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W episode, gives me motivation to do better.
Jul 20, 9:14 PM
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Kaoruko and Rintarou are cute, but the other characters and their prejudices are annoying as hell.
Jul 20, 11:03 PM
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Jul 21, 12:10 AM
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Getting bored with this. Just seems to be stagnating.

Will give it another couple of episodes as the art style is lovely and the animation is beautiful, and I love Rintaro, but if there's not much progress within a couple of episodes it will be a drop for me.
Jul 21, 12:30 AM

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Amazing ep

Being stupid in the stupidest school can be a hassle. Hopefully the motivation of Sports Day and ice-cream can help.

Begging Saku is a must at this point.

Rintaro and Kaoruko have such a beautiful dynamic. The way Kaoruko wants to make her family proud is so relatable.

We finally meet our icy queen, Subaru. Quite mean, isn’t she?

Rintaro and Kaoruko doing well as the middleman's, making sure no conflict happens. Ik some of yall think Rintaro is captain save bae or sum rn. 😂

This series really makes me happy, haha.

This ep adapted ch 3-4. At this point, I am questioning the director's way of pacing. 3-4 is fine, but if the goal is to get to 39-41, they must move faster. Or they might rearrange some events. Though, Bisque Doll is getting 3-4 chapter adaptions for the last 3 eps so idk the problem besides the fact that Kaoru Hana has more dialogue in each chapter. Idk, I feel like the rearrangement is inevitable.

10/10




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And Kaoruko's bespectacled friend, I still don't know if she'll be very relevant or if she'll end up paired with one of Rintarou's friends, but since she's close with Kaoruko and didn't react negatively to the boys, I have a good feeling about he

Glasses girl is called Madoka, but she

WienGirl said:
Will give it another couple of episodes as the art style is lovely and the animation is beautiful, and I love Rintaro, but if there's not much progress within a couple of episodes it will be a drop for me.

It's a real slow burn, makes The Angel Next Door Spoils me Rotten look like speed dating in comparison, but don't give up on it just yet because if it follows the manga exactly (a big assumption though given the pacing so far) the next episode or two will be concentrating on

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This ep adapted ch 3-4. At this point, I am questioning the director's way of pacing. 3-4 is fine, but if the goal is to get to 39-41, they must move faster

Agree entirely. Unless it's split cours and they're keeping it secret.
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KEEP GOINGGGGGGGGGG
Jul 21, 4:31 AM

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I must say Rintaro's circle of friends is very lovable and they're the reason why I adore this episode a lot. The characters---especially the MCs---are truly created beautifully (Rintaro being super handsome, for me at least since I like blondes and earrings in a guy; and Kaoruko, well obviously she's beauty & brains; also the fact that she's not one of the rich girls and only got into a prestigious school through scholarship made me love her more; plus I also dig the tall & short troupe) This might honestly win as anime of the season though it's a bit too early to say since we had a lot of promising list this Summer, but wouldn't be really surprised if it were to happen seriously.
Jul 21, 5:13 AM

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Ah wow, so Kaoruko and Subaru are childhood friends huh that picture of them is so cutee

Wholesome ep as always.
Jul 21, 5:36 AM
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I watch my anime while very high. As such my emotions are all over the place when watching these romance animes. I never been so giggly LMAO. The plot reminds me of a lowkey Romeo and Juliet vibe. 3ep in and I feel its not too much and not too little. Some anime put some unnecessary scenes but this one just feels right.
Jul 21, 5:46 AM

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Conflict between them was inevitable without too much bother thanks to Rintaro, Kaoruko and Usami. Can't blame Saku as you need to put ignorant people in their place. But Subaru will be a mc so she will probably mellow out later.

Just more Kaoruko and Rintaro cuteness. These two are so adorable as always..

Her determination and background made me like her even more than before. Peak waifu peak romance..
Jul 21, 9:40 AM

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FINALLY, a little peace between Chidori and Kikyo started! Kaoruko and Rintarou can change the rivalry to a good friendship relationship; I believe in it!
Jul 21, 10:02 AM
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IM STILL FOAMING FROM MY MOUTH AHSHDJAGSNXHDJSNDHGBFHSH 😭
Jul 21, 1:19 PM
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Our couple is getting closer
Jul 21, 2:05 PM

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Coming to this series I knew that all of the characters are going to be cucks, but this episode exceeded my expectations lol.
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