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Sep 7, 2018 8:55 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Glad to see Oono and Haro spend some alone time together and it's not even at an arcade.

Felt like one of the less exciting episodes imo and pacing slowed down a little. However, I'm just glad everyone is still in good spirits. I like where Oono and Haruo's relationship is going especially with the hand holding scene :>
Sep 7, 2018 10:42 AM
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FAILED Entrance exams well it was expected thought .

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Sep 9, 2018 2:07 PM
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Tbh, I don't remember this part in the manga.
But we're definitely heading towards one ship, which is sad for the other girl, but it can't be helped.

I dread the day when this has to end. For I love both Oono and Hidaka. All laughs will be sad and all tears will be happy.
Argh I don't know how to think about it.
Sep 9, 2018 10:02 PM
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Hey, anyone got that link for the English subs for us scrubs? They're lacking again it seems.
Sep 9, 2018 10:34 PM
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L0G1CK said:
Hey, anyone got that link for the English subs for us scrubs? They're lacking again it seems.


Doesn't seem like they're out yet from /a/non so you'll either need to wait or watch it raw.
Sep 10, 2018 9:27 AM
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Best relatgionship Ono x Haru
Sep 12, 2018 9:12 AM
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Cillu said:
L0G1CK said:
Hey, anyone got that link for the English subs for us scrubs? They're lacking again it seems.


Doesn't seem like they're out yet from /a/non so you'll either need to wait or watch it raw.

where can i watch it raw.
Sep 12, 2018 8:01 PM
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why the hell is it taking so long to be subbed?

I don't watch as much anime as before...
Sep 13, 2018 12:08 PM
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Fuck me, this atrocious CG turned out to be the most charming romance in a long time and a show I'm actually looking forward to each week. From J.C.S. nonetheless. What is this madness...

On a more serious note, I'm actually kind of glad Haruo failed the entrance exam. Everything going smoothly at that point would reek of happy-go-lucky bullshit and would remove any weight past episodes had.
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Sep 13, 2018 2:28 PM
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Seeing from the list number on the announcement board.. I guess he failed at the entrance exam.. too bad for him
Sep 13, 2018 2:32 PM
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i think he failed at test and it was somewhat expected. but i hope they both will change their schools if that nigga fails. this episode was great.
Sep 13, 2018 3:49 PM

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I love and adore this series, and I love and adore Ono and Haruo... The way he makes her feel, every blush and expression he elicits from her, makes me smile from ear to ear. It both warms and breaks my heart to see how perfect they truly are for each other, clashed with the thought that obstacles will always find a way to get in between them. This episode actually got me misty-eyed, seeing how happy Ono was to learn how happy Haruo was to spend so much time experiencing so many new games, with her. Dammit, man!
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Sep 13, 2018 4:11 PM

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This episode was so cute and well done, I really love this development.
Sep 13, 2018 4:18 PM
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Well there has been some real character development for Haruo. Comparing from how he used to be an autistic screeching narcissist at the beginning. Haruo actually maturing is nice to see.

I can appreciate that Haruo didn't pass, otherwise the direction could've been heading downhill. And I do not want to see this show become a trainreck, CG shows get enough flak already.
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Sep 13, 2018 4:30 PM

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Haruo resolution, the music and the slow appearing of the results at the ending was really beautiful (and hard to handle T_T).
They made something really touching with just the minimal.
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Sep 13, 2018 5:15 PM
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FAILED Entrance exams well it was expected thought .


So that's how these boards work, never saw that in detail in an anime before.

Well, they have to fill three more epsiodes and drama is always a good way to fill an episode (I could've used the *cough* joke now as an ironic example, but there are so many examples that I would just die from all that coughing)
Sep 13, 2018 5:19 PM
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Haruo resolution, the music and the slow appearing of the results at the ending was really beatiful (and hard to handle T_T).
They made something really touching with just the miminal.


Yeah kinda weird that one the best and the most touching episode has the least gaming in it. But tbh the whole surreptitious gaming advertising was the least favourite thing for me. I'm just here for the fun of the anime not some prehistoric twitch moments...
Sep 13, 2018 6:58 PM

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Yeah, surprisingly cute episode. I was looking forward to this show, but I didn't expect such a development.

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Sep 13, 2018 7:15 PM
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Really enjoying the anime, follows the manga pretty close too. Only 3 episodes left, not sure at what point it will end as the manga will end with volume 10. This episode was at around vol 6 or 7 I think
Sep 13, 2018 7:20 PM

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They did slow the pacing for this episode, but it was for the better.

Haruo really excelled as a character here with his development and this was a bloody great episode.

Him failing the entrance exams was pretty predictable tbh. No way a guy who never gave a shit about studying would make it to a big school with barely any time.

That kinda reminded me of another show I saw and loved to death.
Sep 13, 2018 7:31 PM

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Great episode! Virtual Fighter introduced, and I was very happy to see it, cuz I remember playing it in the arcade X3 Also Playstation and Sega Saturn was mentioned. Nice! I would be super happy if Dreamcast will also be introduced. So what is/are the next console they will talk about? :D Can't wait to find out!

The moment in the limosine was very sweet ^^ If only Ono talked, but we love her anyways. She really doesn't need to talk at all, her actions and caring is what matters the most :)

So Haruo failed? Can't say I wasn't expecting. Getting away from our comfort zone for days straight is though! His head was full in gaming mode that was consumed for all those years, but at least he tried his best to focus on his studies.
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Sep 13, 2018 7:39 PM

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Damn...my man Yaguichi sacrificed everything and ended up with nothing. Dude...I hope this doesn't affect him that bad. I wonder what next's episode will deliver.

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Getting away from our comfort zone for days straight is though! His head was full in gaming mode that was consumed for all those years, but at least he tried his best to focus on his studies.


It was Months he sacrificed. I mean yeah cramming in years of work in Months is still somewhat unrealistic but that makes his failure more impactful imo
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Sep 13, 2018 8:12 PM

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Well, after the violent and cathartic episode 8 (and waiting for who knows how many days) comes this quiet and serene episode 9.

That last plane showing the test's results and missing Haruo's number was sad, almost poetic, but yeah a bit predictable, I wonder how things will get next episode.

By the way, Darkstalkers appears!!!!! How I love that game.
Sep 13, 2018 9:25 PM

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Ughhhhh that ending feelsbadd

being serious though, usually shows don't drag me around like this anymore. this is some real great stuff. too bad its prolly only a 1 cour :(
Sep 13, 2018 9:33 PM

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One of my favorites shows this season, that holding hand ending got me into tears, even though i've already read the manga
Sep 13, 2018 9:51 PM

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This is proof positive that good writing, direction and soundtrack work can overcome hard to watch CGI(which is either getting a lot better, or I'm getting used to it) :' )

5/5.
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Sep 13, 2018 10:00 PM

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Fantastic episode, especially the last few minutes.
Sep 13, 2018 10:08 PM

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My favorite episode so far!

That holding hand scene was heartwarming, especially that it's Oono who initiated it. <3

Felt really sad that Haruo failed to succeed going to the same school with Oono.
He sacrificed his gaming addiction just to have time for studying, which he hates.
Well, people who worked hard are not always rewarded.
I wonder what will happen to this development.
Sep 14, 2018 2:13 AM

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Damn the way that ending just hits you when it shows the numbers and you look for Haruo's number and it's not there...
Sep 14, 2018 6:07 AM
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Oh my, this was some serious feels Episode, especially towards the end. Oono and Haruho’s little scene in the limbo sure was touching and also heartbreaking all the same. I’m guessing Oono will probably be moving away for College and whatnot, so that’ll be saddening. I’m hoping that won’t be the case, but my fears are only being convinced by every passing episode since the 6th. On another note, Seeing Haruho fail in the end there though was predictable but hence all the more depressing. I hope this doesn’t take a toll on him.

I’m so glad I gave this show a try yesterday because I’m really enjoying it, despite the horrendous CGI Animation.

I’m looking forward to the next Episode! I wonder how many episodes of this show we’ll be getting but by the looks of it thus far, I’m assuming it’ll probably be 12/13(one cour).
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Sep 14, 2018 7:17 AM
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Sleeper of the season. so cute. Loved the scene were she holds his hand and then boom, we're hit at the end with finding out he didn't pass.
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Sep 14, 2018 9:55 AM

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Feelsbadman. I guess it's kinda expected, but it sucks after you know he basically did nothing but study for those months. Idk exactly how high school entrance exams work so maybe there's a re-test for near misses. Or he could just go to a school nearby. I don't think we we're told how far away this school actually is.
Sep 14, 2018 12:49 PM

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loots of oono and haruo development this episode..feel bad for the guy..I guess he didn't make it...
Sep 14, 2018 8:48 PM

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This show gets better and better. Also, brutal ending. T__T
Sep 14, 2018 9:38 PM

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Great episode!!!
This kind of romance is really one of a kind!
The mom of Haruo on this episode is very entertaining!
I thought Haruo is extremely dense, and then suddenly he had a script on this
episode -> "I will tell Oono my true feelings" ... Looks like i'm wrong after all!
Haruo didn't pass the exam...too bad! I wonder what's gonna happen next!?
5/5!


Sep 15, 2018 1:55 AM
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Aw dude, what the fuck?! He failed!

I was really confused there for a second, because it really seemed like a series finale until that final shot at the end of the episode.
I mean, if the series goes on, I ain't complainin. I fucking love this show.
Sep 15, 2018 3:06 AM

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finally, Ono touched Haruo's hand for the first time right? I thought when the scene in Haruo's car would reveal his feelings to Ono but Haruo was reluctant to say it, during the Haruo and Ono exams only the difference between two exam numbers was not a fortune, Haruo's passion was great he was willing to leave the game's routine and prefer to study in high school above the same as Ono, this enthusiasm that should be an example of where there is kamauan there is a road as heavy as any obstacle if done with the will then the obstacle is just a stone sling. Is that a ranking that passes the exam? if I see Haruo's number is not displayed.
Sep 15, 2018 12:45 PM

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Great episode, very cute and really compelling.

Well after years of neglecting his studies, there's no way you'd be able to clear the exam of a top school but at the very least he tried his best. Yaguchi my man, respect!

Oono's blushes in this episode were so extremely cute. <3
The game stuff is always fun to watch.

I wonder how the story's gonna continue on now.

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Fuck me, this atrocious CG turned out to be the most charming romance in a long time and a show I'm actually looking forward to each week. From J.C.S. nonetheless. What is this madness...

Madness indeed. XD
Sep 16, 2018 9:07 AM

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Really enjoying the anime, follows the manga pretty close too. Only 3 episodes left, not sure at what point it will end as the manga will end with volume 10. This episode was at around vol 6 or 7 I think


this is Volume 3 ma dude, we might get more than 13 episodes

he takes what he's lost and discards what he's won, he's every bit as alive as you and I
Sep 17, 2018 8:43 AM
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Half a year studying for nothing. Well Haruo you still have Hidaka.
Sep 19, 2018 11:16 PM

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Vampire = Darkstalkers

Virtua Fighter!

It's a courtesy to lose a round on purpose so that the match can last longer for the other player on a single coin.

Hehe, I remember reading a newspaper one day where in the classified ads section, one person was looking for a pro street fighter player to challenge him. It was weird that it was there, but it existed...

I expected Oono to pick Morrigan. Guess she sticks with the heavies...

Study character combos!!! And stop consulting Geese!

He has to start all they way from Primary School? This is sad...

Oono speaks no words, and yet you can just feel all the emotions between her and Haruo. Despite being an anime centered on games, High Score Girl is really good on jerking on some tears especially with that music. And then we see the reveal on Haruo's exam...This hurts....
Sep 27, 2018 7:40 PM

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Haruo failed in the entrance exam lol. I like his character development.
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Oct 7, 2018 7:19 AM

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How odd, this felt like a series finale towards the end even though there's still 3 episodes remaining.

Anyway, it's really touching to see just how hard Haruo is pushing himself to stay with Oono-san.

I also really like the pacing of this series. Each episode has so much content in it that even after only 9 episodes, it feels like we've grown up alongside these characters and have gotten to know them over the course of a full series. Really well written and well directed.
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Oct 11, 2018 12:06 PM

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That ending was actually very great! Lovely to see what he'll do for the exam and what kind of romance development will proceed from here!
Oct 17, 2018 10:35 PM
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Ommmfmfmfmfmfmfmfmg this is amazing. Fucking shit he didnt pass thoooooo
Dec 15, 2018 1:21 AM

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This was a strong story arc, well done. Got a little case of feels seeing Haruo try to improve himself to stay with Ono. This is the best the show's been, it even made me forget that I'm backing Hidaka.
Dec 26, 2018 1:35 PM

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Haruo going to that school was a highly ambitious, admirable, but likely bad idea. A top-notch school would have expectations that he wouldn't be able to meet. He may not be able to play another game, either by himself or with Oono, ever again, driving him to an early suicide.

It's probably for the best he failed that entrance exam.
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Dec 29, 2018 9:14 AM

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He didn't get in! T-T
Dec 31, 2018 12:07 AM

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Not seeing 1942 on that list hurt me very much

He worked so hard for this chance, but still failed ;_;
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