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| Ah, this anime is so simple and yet it feels so great to watch it. Before I noticed I had a smile on my face and relaxed to no end. Heh... there are so many series that ended up at my watching list this season but somehow before I started this episode, this series was already at the top. Looking back at it I was wondering whatever it's truly right to put it at ATOS, but after finishing this episode I don't feel like taking it anywhere from that position. |
| tsumugu is so kawai... I liked how she made a ridiculous pose while wearing the apron |
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| Tsumugi and Kotori's smiles. The world's biggest and most beutiful smiles!!! |
| Tsumugi watched way too much Puella Magi Madoka Magica. |
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| Such adorable episode, loved Tsumugi's faces <3 |
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| Can't hide my disappointment after this episode. The first one was really good, but this one was just your average SoL. |
| LOL That wink. How adorable, Tsumugi. God damn, everytime Kouhei sees Tsumugi happy and almost cries, I get a tug at my chest. So...Kotori seems to be having family problems, or she seems to be lonely since no one's there with her. Kouhei and Tsumugi to the rescue Kotori's stupidly cute too |
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Spot-on reaction, fine sir. It may have been only my imagination but I feel like Tsumugi's seiyuu was toning it a down a bit for the second episode. The enthusiasm that could be heard last week was missing in this week's voice. Instead she seems to have been trying to put more emphasis on the cuteness. Whatever the case, that's just me being overly picky. I thoroughly enjoyed the episode otherwise. |
| The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made more urgent the necessity of solving an existing one. - Albert Einstein |
Rachmaninow said: Spot-on reaction, fine sir. It may have been only my imagination but I feel like Tsumugi's seiyuu was toning it a down a bit for the second episode. The enthusiasm that could be heard last week was missing in this week's voice. Instead she seems to have been trying to put more emphasis on the cuteness. Whatever the case, that's just me being overly picky. I thoroughly enjoyed the episode otherwise. It's a good relief after episode 15 of Re:Zero. Also I love Rina Endo, she has the best little girl voice I've ever heard. Shame she's only really been in Barakamon before. |
| Another heartwarming and splendid episode. This show is probably one of my favorites of this season so far. It's such a pain to wait a week, and like some others said, definitely a healing show after watching Re:Zero. |
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rsc-pl said: Yes. Definitely my top 3 of the season. Yes! It's amazing isn't !? |
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| More cuteness :) honestly, this anime is more like Barakamon than Handa-kun, which really makes me like this anime. This episode answered my question from episode 1, which was "is there going to be anything other than cuteness?" It seems Kotori will probably have some interesting character development, and I enjoyed the conversation between the dad and the other teacher or principal or whoever that was. |
danieltortoisee said: I hope that the mother not being able to be there won't become a running gag or anything of the sort, Olem said: So...Kotori seems to be having family problems, or she seems to be lonely since no one's there with her. I'm starting to suspect that Kotori's family troubles are a bit more severe than they're made out to be, and I doubt her mother actually wrote that letter. Either that, or her mother is having issues, like e.g. coping with depression causing her to close the restaurant, rather than "other work". I could be completely wrong though, maybe her mother is actually something of a celebrity chef, and Kotori is just struggling to impress her. |
| "I'm a middle schooler bartender!" - Mishima Hitomi |
| better than sokugeki soma. that anime never illustrates the cooking process in details |
| They didn't show Kotori eating in the clasroom! XD I really like how the anime is being done so far, the OP and ED are lovely :) |
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| Looks like I'm getting used to Tsumugi's voice. Anyways, this was a really relaxing episode and it's really cute. I think I'll be enjoying this a lot more than I expected I would. Kinda interested in Kotori's family problems seems it's obviously affecting her a lot. My assumption is that she's just alone a lot really but who knows. |
I was laughing so hard at this part, reminded me of Gugure kokkuri-san |
| Damn, I'd become a master knife-cutter for Kotori. She's so sweet and fragile... This episode wasn't as intense as the first one, but I like this direction. Please, Sensei, take really good care of Kotori. . . . Pat her on the head, PLEASE! |
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| Great episode. The double cute face at the start is so freaking adorable. Love how Kouhei is making an effort to cook a good meal for Tsumugi. Tsumugi posing & making that face in an apron is funny & adorable at the same time. The simple preparation of the food is just so lovely to see & real relaxing. Kotori is afraid of knives. I wonder what happened. The Pork soup & rice look so delicious. It's making me hungry. Looking forward to seeing more delicious meals as well as other characters. |
Santoryu_XBurnerJul 11, 2016 4:29 PM
"I’ve set myself to become the King of the Pirates…and if I die trying…then at least I tried!" Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) |
| Enjoying this a quite a lot right now. Watching a few more intense anime, so this is a really good contrast. Can easily just sit back, relax and watch this. I wonder if we'll be introduced to the other characters from the OP soon. Hell, I'd really like to see the mother as well. |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
| That wink attempt was so cute. Ima die |
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Laionidas said: danieltortoisee said: I hope that the mother not being able to be there won't become a running gag or anything of the sort, Olem said: So...Kotori seems to be having family problems, or she seems to be lonely since no one's there with her. I'm starting to suspect that Kotori's family troubles are a bit more severe than they're made out to be, and I doubt her mother actually wrote that letter. Either that, or her mother is having issues, like e.g. coping with depression causing her to close the restaurant, rather than "other work". I could be completely wrong though, maybe her mother is actually something of a celebrity chef, and Kotori is just struggling to impress her. Go with your second assumption and you'll be alright. This entire show isn't meant to be super dramatic or anything. There's always an underlying current of feels, but it's not the "all the characters in this show have major issues" sort. When reading the manga, I too felt like Kotori's mom being absent was sort of a running gag.... until she actually showed up and graced us with her presence. The author did well in letting this story build as organically as possible, so you'll get to meet other characters in and around Kouhei, Tsumugi and Kotori first. If the directors do this right, you will actually get to see her and feel out her presence and character long before even Kouhei and Tsumugi actually get to interact with her. This made her appearance all the more impactful when she did arrive on the scene in the manga. She is something of a local celebrity after all. Just like how they planned to make hamburgers and spaghetti this time round, but in the end only managed the pork soup, you'll notice how things don't always turn out as planned on this show. But that's what makes the actual hamburger and spaghetti episodes even better (the anticipation). Even in the manga, this episode of sorting out arrangements and asking for permission was a bit of a lull in the narrative, though still very fun to watch. Things sort of pick up after this, and I for one am looking forward to it. Am just glad so many other people have discovered and are enjoying this show as well. |
L-RyoshiJul 11, 2016 5:39 PM
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| So much sweetness... I was grinning (not creepily, mind you) the entire episode. |
| I need sleep. |
Series needs ecchi tag. |
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| Another splendid episode. The dynamic between Tsumgi and Kotori is adorable. Tsumgi is starting to look up to Kotori and she repeats Kotori's phrases here and there. I get super hungry watching the characters prepare food. |
| Another great episode and the time just flew by. Xenocrisi said: Can't hide my disappointment after this episode. The first one was really good, but this one was just your average SoL. Huh? there wasn't even that much difference from the first episode. Both same in quality imo |
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| Yet another set Haven't shared this much since Gate and Himouto :P |
L-RyoshiJul 11, 2016 7:43 PM
HESTIA APPROVES |
| The episode was super good, I can't wait for more! |
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| Another fantastic SOL episode. Tsumugi adorable as always. I sometimes ask myself why can't families be like this in real life. So Kotori's mom is divorced. I wonder if the father will get with Kotori's mom or it will be just a friendly going over for food. Kotori eating at lunch was cute. |
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| They should show the story from Kotori's point of view too. It would make the interactions more satisfying. |
| I swear the cuteness will kill me one day |
| Of course he's having trouble cutting. He's holding the knife too far from the heel. The closer you are to the heel, the more control you have. This is how you're supposed to hold it: I used to be afraid of knives when I was younger. I got over it after I got older and started cooking. |
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| I need gifs. Please. I need them. |
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| This series truly has the sweetest and most adorable characters :) |
| that pork soup looked delicious :> another good episode~ |
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| I'm in love with this. |
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 it's all about this |
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rsc-pl said: Yes. Definitely my top 3 of the season. For sure. Though, there isn't much competition this season. lol Poor Kotori. She's so lonely. |
| Good episode again, wonder where it's going. |
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| Cuteness overload.Probably gonna be the cutest anime this year at this rate |
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| Hm dropped halfway through the episode. I loved Barakamon and Usagi Drop but this show just feels like it's trying too hard to be cute and heartwarming. It comes off as forced and boring imo. |
| Really cute This is really nice and relaxing |
| "I lost all of what you could call feelings of love. They weren't sealed, so they can't be released. They weren't broken, so they can't be fixed. That which is lost, cannot be recovered." Shiba Tatsuya "There are no regrets. If one can be proud of one's life, one should not wish for another chance." Saber "No matter what happens, no matter how crazy things get, I'll always try to restore balance." Korra "It's madness to let others take what's yours and accept it blindly." Baatar Jr "Instinct is a lie, told by a fearful body, hoping to be wrong." Zaheer "Partner in crime, partner in time" Chloe Price and Max Caulfield |
| This series is so simple yet entertaining. Tsugumi is so god damn adorable that it melts my heart. Kotori is pretty cute in this episode too. Seems like she's always alone so I'm really happy for her to have some company with the likes of Tsugumi and her Father. The most adorable part, as seen with pictures already posted here, is Tsugumi doing a pose and tries to wink. Enjoying this series thus far! |
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| Nice ep. I just love the BGM. Reminds me of Harvest Moon or something. Also Kotoro looks like the Highschool version of Kirie Motoba.   |
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