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| That ending! That kiss! Just wonderful all those emotions in this episode! Really loving the progression, up to the last two episodes. |
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| The dream of becoming a novelist down shrinked to minimal ambitions: a future creator of fast-food writing? The more episodes go by, the more the hero is reduced to its sole status of "boyfriend". At least, the girl can distinguish herself on her own. Nice bridge scene, a classic who looks good here too. Too bad I was totally detached from what happened there, after my laughing crisis induced by the boy's sense of ownership over HIS girl. 4/5 I laughed but I recognize that this kind of stupid jealousy for nothing and the way he manifested it seemed real for little middle-schoolers. If the girl was really "loving him", she should immediately convince him to find a proper orientation for his own life goal (and no, staying with your middle school crush isn't a life goal who should determine the rest). |
clannadlover said: She had no reason to see a confession coming, but she also didn't do anything wrong. She was hanging out with her friend who she's been friends with for 3 years. Fred seems bitter about it and doesn't seem to want to give her any wiggle room which is kinda weird.FredFriendly said: So, instead of spending time enjoying the festival with her boyfriend who only has a limited amount of time before he has to perform again, you think Akane should spend that time alone with some other guy who is just her friend. "Oh, my boyfriend is coming to meet me but screw him, I'll hang out with you instead." Yeah, sounds like the proper thing to do, right? I disagree, as many some have pointed out Akane is rather inexperienced and naive, so she had no reason to see the confession coming. We can see throughout the various episodes that she had never seen Hira in a romantic way at all. As for her going off with another guy, once again I have to give her the benefit of the doubt in not seeing Hira that way and that she was tempted by her favourite food and its not like she wasn't waiting for Kotarou the entire time, she was basically checking her cellphone for the entirety waiting for him to contact her. If she had been with literally anybody else no one would even bat an eyelash. I may be one of the few people who side with Akane here and I rather think that she is mostly blameless aside from naivete. I argue that Kotarou should've been less a dick and confronted her instead if it bothered him so much. He could've asked about the conversation and stuff. I mean when Akane realized why he might've been mad she tried to make amends and told him about the confession, and his reaction was to blow her off and ruin what may be one of their last private moments together for awhile if the Koumei thing doesnt work out. |
| I liked the episode. It was nice to see the festival. I really like this anime because of all the things I recognise from my own trip to Japan. These MC's really act like a Japanese couple and it's really interesting to see it from such a realistic aspect. Moreover all the scenes are extremely realistic and kind of give me that warm feeling I had when traveling Japan. That said, I must say that I still can't get over their shyness. It's definitely realistic, but it sometimes gets me so annoyed because I'm practically the opposite of it lol. So don't mind me sometimes yelling phrases as "grow some balls, d*ckhead"... to the screen ^^;" |
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| Fairly well handled I think. The conflict is a little ham fisted but oh well, not impossible or anything Hmmm...if I hadn't done a certain thing this episode would have been better. |
| i almost punch my monitor for him made akane cry lol |
| Seven blessings on you ma boys. That 2 hours trip to school though.. |
| once Hira said its not fair i loved u longer i stopped feeling sry for him did u love him or her longer or were u childhood friend or whatever doesn't mean u have more rights to him or her its ur fault for being late & also life isn't fair so stop bitching Hira only sore losers bitch & whine like u did even Chinatsu was more man then u Jak said: clannadlover said: She had no reason to see a confession coming, but she also didn't do anything wrong. She was hanging out with her friend who she's been friends with for 3 years. Fred seems bitter about it and doesn't seem to want to give her any wiggle room which is kinda weird.I disagree, as many some have pointed out Akane is rather inexperienced and naive, so she had no reason to see the confession coming. We can see throughout the various episodes that she had never seen Hira in a romantic way at all. As for her going off with another guy, once again I have to give her the benefit of the doubt in not seeing Hira that way and that she was tempted by her favourite food and its not like she wasn't waiting for Kotarou the entire time, she was basically checking her cellphone for the entirety waiting for him to contact her. If she had been with literally anybody else no one would even bat an eyelash. I may be one of the few people who side with Akane here and I rather think that she is mostly blameless aside from naivete. I argue that Kotarou should've been less a dick and confronted her instead if it bothered him so much. He could've asked about the conversation and stuff. I mean when Akane realized why he might've been mad she tried to make amends and told him about the confession, and his reaction was to blow her off and ruin what may be one of their last private moments together for awhile if the Koumei thing doesnt work out. well i wont take sides on this one, both are dummies also like Gem below me said & what i said to FredFriendly Gem said: aaAAAAhhHHHHHHHHHHH the ending was so cute! Tbh, I don't blame Kotarou for being upset, I mean for one, she's moving, and two, she's being confessed to right in front of him while being alone with her 'closest' guy friend (aside from himself of course) but taking it out on her was definitely not the solution.. but I'm just glad that they got it all resolved in this episode. I'm so glad that Kotarou wants to be apart of Akane's future, but damn like, they're only middle schoolers.. that would suck if they break up in the future lol, then what. Hopefully, she doesn't end up moving at all, since it's not confirmed, that way, happy ending for everyone lol. Also, can we just have a moment of silence for Hira, who tried to get out of the friend-zone but didn't succeed? i am with u on this one FredFriendly said: ufufufu said: i just wanted akane to yell at him JUST ONCE or to tell him off or some shit jesus it was insufferable to watch him do that to her It's quite likely that the reason she didn't was that, right after he said, "I'm annoyed. Another guy... Not that I care." she realized that she made some pretty stupid choices in the previous half hour that were the reasons why Kotarou was upset with her. You can actually see when she realizes this, like a light bulb going off in her head. It was only after that moment that she decided to tell Kotarou the whole truth, which she did not do when he first asked about Hira. It was also probably at that moment that she realized that Kotarou must have seen her alone with Hira (after all, why did he ask) and not with the track club team. not to mention even her friends asked are u sure (when Hira made plan for hole club to go there) like saying this mite be a land mine & ur stepping on it & that's exactly what happened but u could blame both Akane & Kotarou of it i mean their inexperience cause they are still quite young they both made mistakes here example she should have gone straight to the point right away when he asked her about Hira her response made it look like she is trying to hide something & that lowered the trust he had for her Aversa said: Jealousy can ruin a lot of things and it seems someone still has to learn how to deal with it, he regretted his actions so he probably learned a thing or two from it. For now tho tho couple still has to learn a a few things about their relationship and how things are going to worn out ones Akane's moves. yep they both have a lot to learn, some take sides here but i say both are to blame u can read above to FredFriendly said: Top_Sergeant said: That boy had better get over that jealousy tendency of his, because that gets old fast. He's still very young, but if he wants the relationship last he'd better learn lesson. And what about Akane? Are you giving her a free pass? She is no less prone to jealousy than Kotarou. Look how jealous she got when he was with Chinatsu even before she became his girlfriend. I don't deny that Kotarou needs to learn a bit of control, but I think it's unfair to single him out when Akane is equally guilty of reacting negatively when she gets intensely jealous. On another subject, as to whether or not Akane did anything wrong when she went off to enjoy the festival with Hira after they had thrown out the trash, I've summed up my opinion on that here. i agree |
Sugram22Jan 6, 2018 11:41 AM
| These two are so quick to get jealous. It's gonna be one hell of a short relationship once they get to High School. |
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| Akane crying broke my heart. That final scene was heartwarming:) |
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| Fuck Hira... I so hate that dude... |
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| This just keeps getting better, honestly. |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| One of the strongest episodes so far, seeing Koutarou and Akane go through the little hiccup then making up was so sweet. This series has a strong realistic feel to it, something different from other romances |
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| Mou! Kotarou no baka! He was really not nice in the middle of the episode. Poor little Akane. I was extremely relieved and happy to see the two lovers reconciled at the end. :) Did you notice that one scene at 15:50 where Kotarou walks away moping? In this shot he looks very much like one those ugly CG robots in the background. Maybe that is the creators trying to say "look what an unthinking dumbass he is being right now". :D  |
| best romance anime ive seen in ages. :^) |
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| So glad they made up. |
| Ive seen a lot of romance anime mixed with all sorts of genres, this by far is the most emotionally moving romance slice of life I have watched. Can't thank my friend enough for recommending it to me :D |
| Another great episode as always. Kota being mad about Hira was completely understandable but I don't think he should have treated Akane like that since Hira confessing to her wasn't her fault either. That said, they're just kids and I guess he didn't even know he was feeling jealous right there so his "childish" reaction wasn't something completely unexpected if I'm honest. Regarding the drama his attitude caused, I personally liked how it was handled and that reconciliation scene at the end was indeed precious to see. And on a side note, Kotarou applying to Koumei is indeed something sweet but not something I would completely agree with since it seems he's about to leave everything just for a girl. But well, we will see how things will go with that decision. Two more episodes to go. |
| Damn this episode was amazing |
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| jealousy can make a dick out of anybody at the heat of the moment...love that Kotaro overcame with that clutch shot at the end tho. also “i know you way better. from the beginning...” gave me an eyerolling...shoulda shoot your shot more mofo lol |
| In the same way, many people noticed how Akane's inexperience showed when she ended up following Hira around (I'm pretty sure she only thought of him has a friend, that's why she went with him), Koutarou's inexperience also shows in the way he stupidly lashed out on his girlfriend instead of having a mature conversation with her. I like this, shows they are not perfect even though they love each other. It's clear he regrets this decision dearly but doesn't know how to approach to make amends. Akane also really wants to make amends but is too afraid that Koutarou hates her now. However, when she sees that he has secretly been planning to apply to a school two hours away from his home, against his parents wishes, just to be with her...All the love the comes from that action overwhelms her and she cries on his chest, followed by a passionate kiss. What perfect resolution for a kind of cliche fight, through actions not words, showing not telling. Great episode 10/10. |
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SpectrumDT said: Mou! Kotarou no baka! He was really not nice in the middle of the episode. Poor little Akane. I was extremely relieved and happy to see the two lovers reconciled at the end. :) Did you notice that one scene at 15:50 where Kotarou walks away moping? In this shot he looks very much like one those ugly CG robots in the background. Maybe that is the creators trying to say "look what an unthinking dumbass he is being right now". :D I know this is a two year old comment but no one else in this thread commented on it, it was so freaking stiff and I loved your take.. Amazing animation for the Hayashi dance and then suddenly you get this lol |
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KunM said: SpectrumDT said: Mou! Kotarou no baka! He was really not nice in the middle of the episode. Poor little Akane. I was extremely relieved and happy to see the two lovers reconciled at the end. :) Did you notice that one scene at 15:50 where Kotarou walks away moping? In this shot he looks very much like one those ugly CG robots in the background. Maybe that is the creators trying to say "look what an unthinking dumbass he is being right now". :D I know this is a two year old comment but no one else in this thread commented on it, it was so freaking stiff and I loved your take.. Amazing animation for the Hayashi dance and then suddenly you get this lol Oh yeah! I vaguely remember this moment. :) Too bad my picture is no longer available. |
SpectrumDT said: KunM said: I know this is a two year old comment but no one else in this thread commented on it, it was so freaking stiff and I loved your take.. Amazing animation for the Hayashi dance and then suddenly you get this lol Oh yeah! I vaguely remember this moment. :) Too bad my picture is no longer available. Yup, they never are in these old anime discussions tho, damn shame! Thanks for being so cordial to this 2 year plus reply lol |
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| Damn, I hated Azumi so much this episode, I'm glad the ending changed that. |
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones! |
| i think i’m like the only person who actually wonders what she’ll be like with hira, i enjoyed their interactions especially so when he was giving her advice on schools & they have a lot of things in common, theirs would be an interesting & well-rounded relationship as compared to this passive one she has with kotarou now. they are really cute together & growing together but i don’t hate hira, not at all also really glad that the pace really picked up, many relatable scenes overall. |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| Hira being around gave me anxiety but, I am also glad he confessed so he could move on and so that I can move on as well from the anxiety lmao. He definitely isn't a bad guy though. And I understand Kotarou's actions jealousy do be like that. But, seeing Akane cry was heart wrenching. I really loved that ending scene though, it gave me some little tears. I don't know why I am really being hit by this anime emotionally, it's probably because I really relate to the characters. Another fantastic episode. |
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| Found myself hurting a bit for hira. He just wanted to get his feelings out there instead of bottling them up inside. Man needs a hug Thought our mc was being quite the ignorant dick but I guess he just really really loves his girl. It’s good of course that he said sorry, but what I don’t like is how akane says that she’s sorry too... sorry for what? She turned hira down like a total girl-chad and stayed 100% loyal to her mans and he just makes her cry... w/e at least they made up in the end Hot dam didn’t expect to get this invested in this sheet |
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| Good on Hira for getting his feelings out there, no regrets. I doubt Azumi would have the balls to do the same in his situation, sweet little boy that he is. Watching him using the Housewife's Guide to Arguments on Akane was painful though! At least he realised he was being a little bitch by the end , and that kiss made it all worth it! The animation was really beautiful in this episode. You can see where the painfully evident scrimping and saving in the last few episodes paid off, the CG crowds actually improved the scene for once! It's a tragedy that this show got such a tiny budget while plotless OVAs from the 80s were quite literally drowning in cash. It seems to be a trend with most anime: awesome animation: average plot or mediocre animation: incredible story. Hopefully they've still got some lieft over for that last couple of episodes and haven't spaffed it all away before the big finale. ;D |
| Old is Gold "Look, look, we can do spinning shots without wasting our entire budget" "Did you see? Look, it's all smooth and everything !" "You're not looking, please, it's SO AWESOME LOOK AT HOW SPINNY IT IS!!!!" - All anime animators since the invention of CGI. |
| Kotarou put in quite the performance at the festival there and Akane loved seeing him in action like how he loved seeing her run in that track meet. Too bad that festival performance though was clouded a bit by Hira's confession to Akane, cause even though she rejected him, the fact that Kotarou saw them together again while he was really confused about the future with Akane already announcing her potential move to Chiba on top of that was a bit tough on him. While he was annoyed, he still had solid resolve that never wavered when it came to trying his best to study and prepare to apply to the same school as her no matter what, and Akane crying on him feeling relieved that he was still okay with her and didn't dump her shows how much she cared about him and vice versa. The kiss only sealed that in the end. Kotarou's not book-smart so he has a lot to do to try and get this to work out, especially when trying to convince his parents for him to go to Chiba for high school, not even college. |
| I love this series so much! I'm not sure whether to hate Hira or not. I mean he's not trying to steal Akane away, he's just trying to confess his feelings rather than regret it. But what that led to... I understand Kotarou's feelings but at the same time I felt really frustrated at him for treating Akane that way when all Akane wanted was to just spend time with him during the festival. I guess I hate Hira for having put them in that situation. Glad that it all turned out great in the end! I went full fanboy mode at the end when they made up. The hug, the kiss. Oh my goodness it was way too cute! I love this series so much. Even with drama like this they still leave me with such warm and fuzzy feelings seeing those two. My only regret is that this only runs for 12 episodes... Looking forward to what I assume will be a great ending ^^ |
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| WTF drama for absolutely nothing, at least it got resolved quickly |
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| Drama is too forced but nice episode nonetheless. I wish we could see Azumi's dance more but I bet the animators' backs would break doing that |
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thiagopv said: God that was pretty hard to watch, but the ending was soooooo cute, went crazy when they kissed. Hira is a total ass, going for a girl who's in a relationship is always pathetic. I'm glad Akane just politely turned him down, and happy he's out of the way. I have a grudge against him since episode 1. Indeed I was uneasy watching, but I m not blaming that kid entirely, he was friends with her, and just wanted to tell her, if I was in his position I would do the same, so I could move forward. The ending really made the episode, was leaving me really nervous during the middle, which was probably the point of whoever directed it. |
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| PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK ROMANCE. This is my second time watching this and my enjoyement is same as when I watched this an year ago. These two are adorable. |
 The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama. Feeling half happy, half sad. Kawaii waifus and precious best girls <3333 |
| Oh man I'm so happy that Akane resolved this quickly. Things like that have to be resolved quickly otherwise it becomes a bigger deal than it should be. Either way, if Akane didn't do anything, Azumi wouldve. He just wanted to bring up good news in regards to Koumei when he apologized. |
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| First love is very nice, but you feel like you're sinking when it's the first argument/anger. I got too happy in this scene  |
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