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| While Yamazaki's story had a more serious tone, it truly ended in a heart-warming manner. It was almost bewitching. The Kawamoto family's raid to the sweet store was utterly charming as well. I am at a loss whether to envy or dread the ability of female Kawamotos to devour sweets... Regardless, it made the heart-warming episode even sweeter. |
| Hina and Ray I was mad about how slow they are being at the beginning of the first season but now I got sucked into their pace. I am so loving this show. I respect Raychan so much for what he did. Soooo cute all of them |
She should not be shocked at this point lol
| based on the previous episode, why does it feel like Junkei Yamazaki is seem like a villain against Nikaidou & Kiriyama...whereas this episode, you feel like you want to root Junkei because we saw a bit of his perspective in terms of his everyday life... But we've seen Nikaidou's willpower is far greater than Junkei! Also, good thing his Silver (name of the pigeon) came back to him! 2nd part was great and fun as well because Kiriyama treated Gramps, Momo, Akari, & Hina! All of the food it was on him of course! congratz Rookie King! 5/5. |
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| Great Episode - Loved it |
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nicoyaasawa said: any chances Rei and Hina might end up together or is it just me who has been feeling a connection between them lately? Taking into account current state of things in manga, |
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| Great episode! I love how this show can really make me love the side characters. Pigeon racing, really?! That's so unique XD Plus the first half really showed Junkei's struggle with the game and how seeing Nikaidou and Rei sort of inspired him. Second half was great too, oh my gosh that dessert looks delicious!!! I have fallen victim to the cycle of delicious food and dessert and getting too full to move ... I understand T_T However seeing Rei help Hina recover for her trip was great as well. Oh man, is Rei going to play Souya?! That's gonna be great to see :O |
| the care put into writing the each character's emotions made me love the show even more! I find this show to be really relatable and inspirational at the same time 5/5! |
| Salvation comes in a way, nobody expects it to. Even though Junkei worked his way on and got swept by the times, he still moved on after he found his salvation. And damn that Nikaidou's smile in the face of despair was chilling! |
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because. |
| The Jumpei questions, in off, was hilarious too!! |
| First half was good, got to know him well Second half was sweet |
| Idon't feel anything for Junkei...he stretched out the match to put him in the hospital. |
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| Amai! Shoppai! Amai! Shoppai! ...Been there. |
| well back story of minor characters is awesome...but the bit about Rei and hina is so awesome...enjoying it to the fullest |
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| That was a weird back story of Junkei, about his fears, love for pigeons ,shogi, his desire to win and admiration for Nikaidou and Rei. I like his scary looking face and hidden sensitive awkward side( especially when Gin came back). Great ep with a deeper meaning and acknowledging your opponents determination |
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
| Damn you Shaft, my opinion of Tsujii just did a 180 with this episode. Do you make sympathetic characters grow on trees or what??! |
"At some point, I stopped hoping." |
| While the first part was a story about someone we totally don't know and also got no relations with it was still nice for a chance. But the real good part about this episode came afterwards with Rei and Hina! Really lovely scene and I am so glad with such an ending for this episode. Looking forwards to see what the next episode has to offer. |
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| Yet another great episode!! |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| It's obvious at this point that Rei and Hina are perfect for each other, and I'm glad Rei is able to make her smile outside of school, but something needs to be done about the horde of bitches at the school they were making her trip miserable as she sat all alone before Rei came along. |
| "No, son, you may not have your body pillow at the dinner table!" |
| This show. I wish I could hug it. Wonderful episode. The story about Junkei was so sweet and he is a genuinely nice person. How he left some hydrangeas at the hospital and his anguish after losing his favourite dove and then there were Rei and Hina. So precious. |
| Awww, man, this is the best episode in my opinion. Despite how short Junkei's appearance in the show is, his backstory was really solid; it sucks that he dragged the match vs Nikaido though; he really seemed like a cool guy. And the sisters!! It made me so happy seeing them happily eating to their hearts content. The scene with Rei and Hina was the best one: at the end, those two with Momo looked like a couple. 10/10 |
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| Junkei is a cool guy, I can't hate that type of character. So sweet, Rei is getting better and better and making them feel safe and happy, those sweets were also yum. |
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| Both parts were stellar on their own. Amazing episode in both getting your mood down, to then lift it up BIG. |
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| I was surprised that we got the perspective of Junkei for the first half of the episode. It turned an unrelatable side character into a real human being with an understandable and realistic perspective on life. I enjoyed his opinion on the "If you believe, your dream will come true" catchphrase. It added a ton of depth to his character. I only saw his "friends" asking him those questions once and got annoyed. I imagine as a shogi player he gets those a lot. Shogi and pigeons are an odd mix, that's for sure. The symbolism of him diving to discover new depths to shogi was really interesting, as was his fear of Kiriyama and Nikaidou surpassing him. I guess this solidifies that he wanted to, from the start, play a game of stamina to take advantage of Nikaidou's ailment. Silver returning was super heartwarming. Rei telling them they could get any toppings they want is a recipe for disaster. I guess he has to spend his money that he was going to use for Hina somewhere though. I think Akari and Hina went a bit too overboard... Akari and Hina blaming Rei and Someji for their sweet tooths was funny. Hina smiling after all that she has been through made me happy. I really do believe think Rei saved her this time. |
| Interesting to see Junkei's perspective and how Rei and Nikaidou brought his passion back due to their strong will I bet Rei spent all his whole prize money on those sweets |
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| Hina is so lucky to have Rei <3 and also Rei, to have the three sisters who cares of him too. |
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| Really nice episode, loved to see Hina finally happy :D |
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| I smiled throughout both parts of this episode, it was sweet and calm :) |
| The random focus on Junkei this episode was really refreshing and lovely ;w; aah |
| Did not expect any focus on Junkei but holy shit i really liked his backstory. And aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh Hina looked so fluffy with her hair down. |
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| Aw Hina is adorable when her hair isn't tied. |
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| The reunion of Yamazaki and his pigeon Silver was a touching moment, this goes to show how good the storytelling is in this anime. They even gave a glimpse of the other character’s perspective and story. |
| Junkei's pigeon is also top waifu haha I also really liked Hina's perspective of the situation :) |
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| The first half was so good, I'm glad Gin came back. |
Didn't know I needed a hair down & glasses Hinata in my life until now  Silver Wings was probably one of the best written chapters of this season so far. Felt very reminiscent of Ping Pong the Animation writing wise mixed with Dragon's look within Junkei. |
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| Why this totally under 26 guy from the final even drinks with those guys anyway?.. Well.. Maybe he is friends with them.. Until they get drunk.. And then they become uninteresting to them.. Something like this?.. I can understand something like that, I guess.. Drinking makes people the worst after all, really.. |
Septeus7 said: No, it was more like, Junkei played that way because that way had the most chances of leading to Nikaidou's defeat. Nikaidou smiled maybe because he acknowledged what Junkei did. "you can only beat this way." Tbh, what Junkei did was definitely not wrong, the bald dude has my full respect. You should do whatever you can to win and I don't see what is wrong with that, of course, without braking rules. |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| Definitely concerning about Nikaidou. I am hoping for the best, but the way this season is going it seems like we could see a very tragic ending for his character as it is progressing currently. |
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| First half succeeds in making you feel for a character whom we just met in the last episode (I mean the pigeon which he thought was long-lost returned to him, come on man. But more importantly, even when playing dirty in a sense, he still has silent respect for Kiriyama and Nikaido), and then the second half just makes you feel all good and warm and fuzzy inside. |
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| I'm glad Rei is taking that position to help the sisters, the situation is reversed compare to s1. He is the assertive one now. |
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