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Aug 24, 2018 8:54 AM
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I'm actually pretty glad to see Oono again. The show felt different without her.

Not much as arcade gaming as some of the other episodes but I'm okay with it. I also find it funny seeing Koharu showing a more aggressive side of her personality. Again, I still like Oono and Haruo better together. They just have this really unique character chemistry.
Aug 25, 2018 11:16 AM
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I feel increasingly sorry for Hidaka, god damn it. But her smile at the end, i do have the hope that she will just treasure the moments with him and enjoy youth like this if it doesn't work out romantically.

Ono in angry/jealous mode is so cute. Her faces were great.
Aug 25, 2018 11:41 AM
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MC is unrelatable somewhat in that I'm sure at least nine out of ten boys would be attracted to Hidaka instead(not to say that I like her as a character any better, just in irl terms), which makes for an interesting dynamic between me and him(as otherwise, he is clearly designed as a relatable nostalgia machine)

Good week
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Aug 25, 2018 12:19 PM
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Just........great.!!
Really can't wait for the next episode.
Aug 25, 2018 12:26 PM
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I totally agree with you. I feel so bad for Hidaka now. I really want to see Haruo and Oono together but Hidaka 😢
Aug 25, 2018 12:58 PM
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Oono, you bitch why did you even bother to come back?????
Aug 25, 2018 1:31 PM
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Love them both. Save me harem/yuri end.
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Aug 25, 2018 1:38 PM
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JiangHaoyi1979 said:
Oono, you bitch why did you even bother to come back?????
JiangHaoyi1979 said:
Oono, you bitch why did you even bother to come back?????


Oono > Hidaka

Hidaka has no chance. lol
Aug 25, 2018 1:39 PM
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I cannot understand why Haruo cannot talk to Oono more normally. He came across like a bit of an ass at the end with her.
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Aug 25, 2018 5:32 PM

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^You know, the "Boys are mean to girls they like" thing.

Shyt, this episode got me excited and make me go click 1 page of random chapter
to check which chapter is this and saw something that cannot be unseen...aaargh!
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Aug 25, 2018 5:50 PM

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both ono and hidaka were really cute in this episode.
Aug 25, 2018 6:19 PM

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Im not already watched but i hope in this episode will tell agaib about Oono love story.
Aug 25, 2018 8:16 PM

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i did find it adorable that Hidaka bought Final Fight just to get closer to whats-his-face...only to find out the SNES version is one player. shame that this whole deal is one-sided against her, doesnt help that he's a dumdum lol
Aug 25, 2018 8:45 PM

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Dammit, I already watched this episode and I cannot wait to see the new one next week. I wonder if the game Darkstalkers will be featured in the show.

Again I feel bad for Hidaka, but sadly she has no chance agains Oono.
Aug 25, 2018 10:27 PM

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Oono in track-suit is just sooo cute!... after reading the manga, watching this adaptation is heartwarming, i'm just hoping for a good ending ...

ps. Hidaka in school uniform is adorable
Aug 25, 2018 10:48 PM

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This episode was sooooo good. I can't decide who is best girl.


I don't watch as much anime as before...
Aug 25, 2018 11:21 PM

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"You got the Super Famicom version of Final Fight!? Let me borrow it." LOL!

Ono being Ono...

Super Famicom Final Fight doesn't have two-player coop? RIPOFF!

An arcade after missing the train? How convenient...

Royal Milk Tea! I was so addicted to that when I was back in Japan!

There's an arcade in the hotel too? WTF?

THE BAIT! Ono tries to step on Haruo's foot, he evades...into a ponytail whip! Haha!

Hidaka's attempts to get closer to Haruo continues in vain...and Ono keeps getting cucked! What to do? What to do? Come on next episode, hurry up!
Aug 26, 2018 7:14 AM

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Yaguchi really is simple minded idiot. He never knows the right thing to say to Oono nor Hidaka. It does make me wonder if he actually will figure anything out by the end of the season. Oona increased her cuteness this ep anyway.
Aug 26, 2018 8:10 AM

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Good episode.

I do feel sad for Hidaka as well, she's a sweet girl but unfortunately Haruo doesn't have his eyes on her at all.

Ono's angry faces are absolutely adorable.

Farabeuf said:
I cannot understand why Haruo cannot talk to Oono more normally. He came across like a bit of an ass at the end with her.

+1 on this. Especially the part where he called her a thorn seemed extremely unwarranted and harsh. If only Haruo weren't so clueless. :(

The step dodge into the ponytail attack at the end was gold though.
Aug 26, 2018 9:34 AM

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Though Luck! I can't believe the train left them behind... well, at least Haruo could spend some time with Hidaka.

So it's Game Over at the hotel ^^; if only the teacher wouldn't find out, so the boys could enjoy some game together... but hey, the good thing is that the hotel have a Arcade Room so it's not that bad!

That idiot! If only he couldn't dodge his feet but at least Oono got a trick under her sleeve XD I can't wait for next episode! :3

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Aug 26, 2018 10:36 PM

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I smell an original ending
which is normal, but I can't help not to feel upset about it
Aug 28, 2018 8:23 PM
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Lanz said:
MC is unrelatable somewhat in that I'm sure at least nine out of ten boys would be attracted to Hidaka instead(not to say that I like her as a character any better, just in irl terms), which makes for an interesting dynamic between me and him(as otherwise, he is clearly designed as a relatable nostalgia machine)

Good week


Haruo is like that because he is self-aware I think, even in the episode he said something like "aren't you bothered if people starts a rumor about you being together with me?".

He knows he's a trash, society think he's a trash, most people do, thus the thought of someone liking him probably never pop-up on his mind.

Farabeuf said:
I cannot understand why Haruo cannot talk to Oono more normally. He came across like a bit of an ass at the end with her.


Probably because he wants to be familiar with her and just acts like his kid self, like if he just suddenly change and talk like a normal person it'd be pretty awkward. Seems like he really want to retain their old "gamer frenemies/rivalry" relationship with her.
Aug 30, 2018 1:25 AM

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oh man! still can't choose between the two...Haruo X Hidaka or Haruo X Ono
5/5.


Aug 30, 2018 2:05 PM

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Hidaka already understands that Haruo is not interested in her, wich is fine to me, would be nice to see a direct game competition with her and Akira

btw, that sensei outfit is a reference to Tao Pai Pai (?)




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Sep 1, 2018 10:26 PM
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Someone please tell me who is the seiyuu of Haruo's mom.
Sep 2, 2018 5:58 AM
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Someone please tell me who is the seiyuu of Haruo's mom.


Arai Satomi according other sources
Sep 6, 2018 2:53 AM

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I keep liking Hidaka as a character more and more.
I find her love/hate relationship with video games interesting. How she says that she's glad it brought them together, but how it's driven a wedge between them as well. Kind of a realistic portrayal, really.
I do dislike how she somewhat feels like she wants to change Haruo into something other than a game-addict, but something tells me that will go away over time, as she begins to appreciate games more, herself.

The single-player Final Fight gag was pretty good, too. I wonder if she'll end up getting Final Fight 2 later on, since that actually does have co-op. :P

As for Ono, Haruo just keeps messing things up with her, calling her a thorn in his side, and generally just giving her a passive-aggressive attitude. I'm sure things will go well for them down the line but currently it just seems like Haruo enjoys being around Hidaka more, which I'm honestly fine with.
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Sep 11, 2018 2:40 AM
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Hidaka is such a sweatheart and her voice really reminds me of Makino Yui's lovely soft voice. Makes me a little sad that it's mainly Haruo x Oono. Not to say that Oono isn't lovely herself though.
Sep 14, 2018 10:27 AM

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the blonde girl really tries hard…I feel bad for her… well that led ot a date good for them.. I wish Ono was more honest with her feelings
Sep 20, 2018 2:31 AM
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Sep 26, 2018 9:26 AM

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Poor Hidaka, she loves Haruo.
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Oct 10, 2018 10:08 PM

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Progression is mediocre, it's pretty average in general and starts to get repetitive. But oh well the retro games sure do it for me! Let's see what's next.
Oct 13, 2018 3:30 AM

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The first 6 episodes were pretty good, this one is pretty boring tho.

3/5
Dec 13, 2018 1:40 AM

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Poor Hidaka, plans ruined
relatable

Damn, Ono and Haruo need to actually talk to each other
Dec 26, 2018 1:32 PM

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Haruo calls Oona a 'thorn in the side' in front of all those guys and then wonders why she's mad at him? :|
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Jan 27, 2019 9:24 AM

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OMMMGGGGGG. I USED TO WHIP SLAP MY IDIOT EX WHENEVER I GOT PISSED OFF AT HIM TOO HAHHAHAHH XD Sometimes boys/men are so dumb and don't get why we get angry at them =____="

At least they gain more experience as they get older or after being in multiple relationships.

Aren't these kiddos middle schoolers though? Even dumber, RIP xD

Cute girls liking an idiot gamer boy anime lolol
Feb 12, 2019 10:39 AM
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Damn, getting left behind like that...at least they had fun though. Oono was so jealous though hahah
Apr 20, 2019 7:42 AM

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this was quite a beautiful episode. i actually felt bad for hidaka here,seeing how much she unrequitedly loved him :(.
still dont get why ono was mad last episode though :/
Sep 21, 2019 6:14 AM
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Farabeuf said:
I cannot understand why Haruo cannot talk to Oono more normally. He came across like a bit of an ass at the end with her.

He is a very naive boy that mostly only understands about games, cant really understand the heart of a girl.

That is no excuse what so ever to say something like you are a thorn on my path, wtf---
Oct 8, 2019 1:55 AM
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There's a picture of Oono next to the entry for Tsundere (Gamer) in the dictionary...

I, too, really feel bad for Hidako. She's got it bad, but the odds of it working out in her favor just aren't good at all.
Nov 27, 2019 8:12 PM
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Hidaka sure is trying her best, Haruo is dense af lmao. Idk who cheer for
Oct 29, 2020 1:19 PM

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Man I really wish there were better characters in this series. Harou is getting on my nerves now.
Jan 15, 2023 11:32 AM
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fuck fuck fyuck fuck
Jun 12, 2023 7:00 PM

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Another great episode

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