Busou Shoujo Machiavellianism Episode 8 Discussion

THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Geez, that green haired girl seems to be fond of Nomura now. Even keeping him all to herself in the bath.

Mary seemed cute this episode compared to some of the others. Inaba also gets more screen time although she doesn't look well with a fever. Got a good dose of laughter from Rin's reactions this episode. So fucking priceless Looks like we find out a bit about her past too and I'd say, it's about damn time.

Warabi trying to control herself while everyone was talking was amusing. Got to learn about Fudou's and Rin's past. Rin thought he was going to something to her, but he took off her mask. She does look cute without it. Both had messed up lives.

That was a weird episode, the mix of kinda sad backstories and Warabi's "tsukkomis", felt like the episode was out of place with all of the rest.

Poor Tsukuyo, she got fever after waiting all the time. :(
So that's the cause of Rin wearing the devil mask. I wonder what will happen if she w ear a Tengu mask instead. LOL

its not "that green haired girl" its

Not a completely terrible episode, I expected the girls to beat him up again, I'm glad I was wrong.

Both Rin and Nomura have sad backstories. It's sad that Rin had to wear the mask because of her mother. She looks cute without it.

Kyo-bo sliding in that bucket for Warabi was funny to see. She's a lifesaver I guess.

filler episode literally, no fight.

Warabi needing to piss while Nomura and Rin laid out their backstories LOL

The backstories itself were pretty sad, especially Rin's. Nomura finally likes this school and the girls.

That serious talk overlayed with the pee gag worked out surprisingly well XD
Rin and nomura both have family problems but they make up :)

that's called a breather episode, not a filler episode.

Its funny to see Warabi holding up while Nomura and Rin telling their sad backstories.

After the non-stop action and hilarity of previous episodes, some meaningful character moments between Nomura and Onigawara are what the show needs to make for a compelling narrative. It's also good to see the other girls providing some levity in the background. Episodes like this prove viewers have to get invested in the characters to make the show work.

Least eventful episode but it was impactful.

I really enjoyed this episode and it gave me a lot of laughs.

I like this episode. Both Nomura and Rin traded their own backstories, which was really nice. Now Rin can surely sleep well for the night all relieved without feeling any guilt. Warabi with the tsukkomi while holding it in on the bed was very hilarious. And now Nomura possibly gets along with Sanae Kochiya Satori as well.

Only Tsukuyo and the Empress left to befriend. x)

"My Mother Called me Ugly" Well shit that was a little bit of a surprise. That kind of caught me off guard, sad backstory for Rin.

Kinda figured that for Nomura as well. Figured maybe it was his grandfather that trained him, but a random old guy works as well haha.

Kyo-Bo was one of the stars of this episode, the bucket slide had me crying lol.

Tamaba is great, hopefully we can see her teamup with Nomura next arc.

I wonder who the girl was behind the mask???

This was honestly a really good episode. This show is turning out for the better and I'm glad I stayed put.
Some interesting background story of the Oni and Nomura. Worked surprisingly well with the pee scene. I would think it detracts from the emotions but it didn't.
So a pretty sad past for both of them. They weren't tear-jerking but it definitely is a more serious topic and a nice change of pace. It was funny, Warabi had to go pee but can't because it would be awkward to interrupt on such a serious conversation. Kyou-bo gave a bucket.
Still love how Nomura attracts he opposite sex regardless of species.

Tamaba is definitely interesting and a pretty well fleshed out character. I grew to like the characters. Oni seems to be main girl.
Kikakujou seems to be just for laughs. everyone else is rather interesting to see.

Rin is definitely the being set up to be best girl here.... Kikakujo isn't gonna win.

Very enjoyable episode, I like how serious most of it is.
Nice progression too.

This show really needs to learn when to use jokes. Yeah, watching Blondie struggle with pissing herself was funny but it really took away any emotion the rest of the scene could've added.

I would have rather Warabi pissed herself.

The little moment between Nomura and Onigawara was pretty nice. I was actually surprised to see them pull it off. Normally in scenarios like that something often gets in the way before one can finish.

Poor Mary got rejected again. She even takes the assertive route by taking it off then asking and still fails.

1ST OF ALL DID WARABI JUST PEED IN THE BUKCET X'D

aaand ermagherd Rin x Fudou haha

also Kikakujo got rejected... again xDD

Its sad that the golden ringlet hair is on the losing end, oh well.

Surprisingly, so far Tamaba is the nicest when dere

MC is a gay feminist, obviously he'll reject her

Sad indeed, this already lame MC has favoritism

MC is a gay feminist, obviously he'll reject her zz

Ya think captain obvious?

First heroine winning percentage = 99.99999988889899898%

One of the better episodes, actually, might be my favourite episode so far. Things just developed nicely.

Somehow Rin got there first yeah logic

I don't like how the anime is been setting up Rin as the end girl.
I'd prefer that villain girl who beat down Nomura before lol
But honestly, harem ending is the best. It's so rare to see it happen nowadays *Sigh*

Its good we got to see some back story of Rin and Nomura

Nomura is right Rin is cute w/o her mask

its funny to see Warabi holding it xD but I applaud her she knows not to interrupt when something important is being discussed

Who would have thought? MC having his little harem :D

Great episode! Who knew Rin and Nomura had such deep dark secrets in their past. I can't wait to see him take on the final girl from the 5 swords next week

Hmm, a better episode, I liked it. Had some sad backstories as well.

Something's fishy with now Kusuo Masukodera acts on this episode...
3/5.

A nice Episode without any fight. Finally understand what's Onigawara and Nomura's backstories... Onigawara is cute without mask tbh.


And lol at Hanasaka when 'She's holding up' just to not interrupt the scene.
Next Episode we might return to the fight scene again once more. Can't wait...

This episode felt like the complete resoultion of the whole Satori thing. Everyone getting recovered and understanding explanations. Entertaining. as this anime has been.

Mostly talking, but still enjoyed the episode. Thought Nomura was going to get emotional on us with his backstory, but turns out it was just trading secrets to make Rin feel at ease.

green fish girl>loli blond girl with straight hair>the mask girl>the french girl>the samurai girl>the pink haired girl>the girl with black hair> the guy>the shit other blond loli with curly hair >the fat guy

and that is only the mains characters list

seems like mirrored breathing has another use, lol
how about mirrored climax?

*wink to doujinmakers out there

Really good episode in my opinion!

Tamaba has proven herself to be best girl

Well, AT LEAST there's an apology scene for the torture Nomura endured

Quite interesting backstories to be honest! Lovely episode, up to the next one.

Seems Rin started to worship Nomura D (she bowed to hes D) 😂

Warabi needing to piss while Nomura and Rin laid out their backstories & Kyo-bo sliding in that bucket for Warabi 😂

Nice episode, looking forward to seeing how he'll get the last stamp!

I have now watched this episode.

Rin's backstory was kinda dumb tbh and I don't get why he didn't do something to the blonde?