Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki (light novel)
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Well, Minami has a vulnerable side after all. Especially after all the hard work of the election, it looks like she tries to hide her vulnerable side from others. Quite interesting to see more into her past. Tbh, I think she's lucky to have a friend like Tomozaki who is willing to talk to her when she needed the most. |
Stark700Feb 26, 2021 4:32 AM
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| Tama coming in clutch comforting Mimimi and making that frown turn upside down. Another nice episode, can't wait for Tomozaki and Kikuchi's movie date. |
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| "There is always someone who is better than you" (except you are really the number one of the whole world..) I think it's something Mimimi has to accept in the end...always do your own best. But that's what made Hinami so strong...even crying with the 2nd place. Not because of 2 but there is someone who is better... |
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| Another good episode. I love that the anime is nailing the progression of Tomozaki's character, wherein even in the later stages of the anime he still struggles to console someone; he hasn't suddenly become a god-tier character. I was lowkey hoping that he'd lose his smile or look mad when Hinami joked that she was in a relationship though, ngl—would've spiced things up! |
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| I like Tama and Mimimi’s friendship. It was a good episode, a lot better compared to the other episodes. I got baited by Aoi at the end. |
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| Mimimi really takes competitions seriously and I admire her for that determination... Hinami and Misuzawa are not dating... Confirmed And we get to see a hair down Mimimi💖  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kBasRUI5TBOYmmgfUomFZ8gkgKuqmXEb/view?usp=drivesdk |
IshigamimulongFeb 26, 2021 6:16 AM
| I have a slight feeling that aoi and tomazaki are going to have a fight, what with him saying he only competes against himself whilst she competes for the number 1 spot. |
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| Fortunately Mimimi didn't burn out completely. Pushing yourself won't always be rewarded and can easily lead frustation, especially if you have only one specific goal in mind. Trying to suppress or overplay this additional emotional burden or inner demon so to speak won't work in the long run. That's only one side of the coin, tho. The good thing is that you can choose to focus on your own growth and be content with it. Looking up to someone or simply a friendly rivalry can be beneficial in that regard and help getting the best out of yourself, this in turn can also inspire other people, namely Hanabi in this case. Thanks to her Mimimi came to an important realization and her conflicting feelings have mellowed out. If it takes more sexual harrasment to achieve that, so be it, that girl deseves happiness and all female bodies she can get her hands on xD |
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| In the battle between Minami and Aoi, the former always lags behind the popular latter. I'd feel that time and time again, the distance between both always grows closer but wider, as much as the rest are concerned. The adage of "There's always someone better than you" strikes a chord with Minami, as we explore her backstory against Hinami in a past middle-school prefectural basketball tournament. Trying to get Minami to talk out of her obsession with Hinami is often more hurting than not, much less swallowing pride and ego down her throat. Seeing Minami release her vulnerable side to Tomozaki, it may look like pep talk, but a character development moment. Add in Tama into the conversation, and it's a complete breakdown. Experiencing self-defeat and jealousy of victories, that's a lot to take in when you're feeling down a lot. "You are the world’s number-one idiot!" What a way to encourage the idiot Minami from an endearing friend like Tama. And it's back to more of Tomozaki's conquests from Aoi, though it sounds a lot more comical. This sure isn't cringe as hell anymore. |
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| Mimimi is a strong and kind girl. I'm glad her problems were solved in the end, well not completely, and it was nice seeing her friendship with Tama. Now, will we get the movie "date" with Kikuchi next episode? |
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| Good to see Mimimi wasn't so burnt out that even her friends' words couldn't reach her anymore. I'm glad Tama's words got through to her and she's back to normal. Thou she's teasing Tama even more now lol which is a nice fanservice. Tomozaki asking Shuuji about Mizusawa and Hinami's relationship was just hilarious. Also good to have confirmation that she's not dating. |
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| Hair down Mimimi is just as great as her regular ponytail. <3 It's hard to see someone has energetic Mimimi down in the dumps because of her never changing situation but I'm glad she was able to bounce back. At this point, it almost seems like Tomozaki struggles more when talking to guys than girls. xD |
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| So it’s a big toss up between Minmi and Fuuka for best girl for me. Minmi’s dedication to catchup and surpass Aoi is admirable to me. I think she’s very realistic in how she thinks and acts too. Yea, it’s not logical to hate someone because they’re better than you and nice to you, but it’s just human nature. Some nice Tomozaki development as usual this week too. Glad we got confirmation Aoi is still single. |
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| This episode was pretty sad in my opinion. Seeing Mimimi like that made me sad. A cheerful person like her is trying so hard to keep up with Aoi and because of that, she's going through so much stuff. You can see her sad inside even though she's smiling on the outside. Glad that at least Tomozaki is trying his best to cheer her up and trying to make her keep doing what she's doing so far. Also, Tama is a great friend. |
Pre_YumFeb 26, 2021 7:03 AM
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| This show is way too ridiculous I can’t go on like this anymore 🤣. Straight up feels like a parody at this point especially when it’s taking itself so seriously |
| At least Mimimi's issue is somewhat resolved now. I just didn't like the awkwardness in the last part though lol |
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Justinian2324 said: At least Mimimi's issue is somewhat resolved now. I just didn't like the awkwardness in the last part though lol Lmao same, I had to pause and walk away because of how badly I cringed. I didn't cringe because I hate the show, but because of secondhand embarrassment |
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| Even when Mimimi was at her breaking point, she was still able to keep a strong face. Sometimes you gotta let out all your emotions. Glad Tama was able to bring out Mimimi true feelings. Mimimi is as good as new as she was able to release everything that was on her mind. |
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| Great episode. I would have preferred to see more of Kikuch. But the background story with Mimimi was nice as welll. And with this dealt ... the anime now can focus on other stuff. Also the present for Nakamura got screentime. So more focu son Kikuchi soon I guess. And the 4 (Aoi, Mimimi, Tomozaki and the other girl) seem to be good friends now. Maybe they can include Kikuchi somehow. Nakamura, the other guy and the girl that likes Nakamure ... seem to form the the other big group in the class. |
| Finally, a great episode where we see more of Minami. We learn more about her past and her interactions with Aoi. We also see more of her personality. Rather than a happy-go-lucky person, she often suppresses her hidden desires to be number 1 with an energetic attitude. This episode revealed a lot about Minami and Aoi. It certainly was an information overload. Overall, this episode was great. |
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| It would seem mimimi is being over dramatic and taking winning way too seriously. But when you’re at the top of the food chain with a highly competitive spirit, winning may mean much more than for the rest of us. She was probably thinking “why’d it have to be her, why is she the best, why do I want to rival a good friend?” It may be slightly extreme, but it still makes sense. But dang did this episode really make aoi look like a top tier character in the game of life. Oh man, it looks like I’ve been caught up in the cringe. That said, I think the cringe is completely behind us now, tomozaki is putting in work. Maybe mimimi is super emotional and easily swayed, but I think she got over her jealousy problem just a bit too easily. All it took was a “you’re MY number one” from a friend and that’s it? I mean sure that should work but I’d think that her problem runs a little deeper than that. This is just a really small nitpick, but I think she got over it too suddenly. Or perhaps she just needed to let all her feelings out and that did the trick. Still, what I would have liked is her staying to listen to what tomozaki had to say at the train station, before claiming she had to get something and then leaving. I liked the direction that was going, he was probably going to tell her that being first doesn’t matter and that she’s freaking out about it too much. Anyhow, what we got was decent enough, and got the job done for the most part. |
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| Judge: What have you to say in your defence? FMmatron said: If it takes more sexual harrasment to achieve that, so be it MiscString said: This perfectly describes how I felt watching, especially, the first two episodes but just that it happened every 2 fucking minutes...my body still twitches everytime tho whenever I hear him say "I've sure gotta respect for being [...] as a tRuE gAmEr"😭 This show has been giving me goosebumps for the wrong reasons lmaoJustinian2324 said: At least Mimimi's issue is somewhat resolved now. I just didn't like the awkwardness in the last part though lol Lmao same, I had to pause and walk away because of how badly I cringed. I didn't cringe because I hate the show, but because of secondhand embarrassment |
asapabriFeb 26, 2021 12:31 PM
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| Tama with the huge clutch in saving Mimimi during her character arc. Tbh i kind of relate to her. I'm glad that Mimimi and Tomozaki are close friends with one another. DAMN that ending making fun of Tomozaki like that xD Now they all have matching keychains which is cute of Mimimi. |
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| Mimimi's character arc is done and honestly hated to see her in the dumps like that. Luckily Tama managed to set her straight again, even if it did end up with Mimimi harrassing her more often now XD Truly the #1 idiot! Tomozaki had a pretty awkward situation at the end, how did he even manage to think that bringing that up would make for a good conversation. Atleast we got a confirmation that Hinami and Mizusawa are not dating. Tomozaki must be relieved. Atleast those keychains is his proof that he's making friends! |
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| Although I agree that the focus on Mimimi was a little longer than I would've liked, I actually almost teared up this episode. The flashback of Mimimi and Aoi's meeting in high school, I could really feel how Aoi's words saved her. Of course, it's not as if other people didn't notice or acknowledge her efforts, but to have someone who's "better" than you and on the same wavelength as you say that they know how much you've practiced and that they respect you, I think those words worth a lot. Additionally, at first, I thought Mimimi's obsession with beating Aoi wasn't interesting, but the second conversation between her and Tomozaki made me understand her better. It was extremely relatable to when I was in middle school, where I had a friend who was always better than me at everything. She was (still is, lol) one of my best friends, but I simultaneously respected her and felt a bit resentful towards her. Just like Mimimi, I hated myself for thinking that way, and I even distanced myself from her for a few weeks. Of course, thinking about it now, it was dumb, and it's of no importance now (well, even in high school, I no longer cared). But back then, it sure felt like a big problem ^^; So again, I really relate to Mimimi's feelings towards Aoi, and I think it's a realistic take on some things people around that age can feel and experience. That being said...I'm still don't like Mimimi's sexual harassments... Aside from that, I like seeing Tomozaki wanting to help and worry about others. At first, he really could care less about his classmates. I'm sure back then, he would've saw all this "drama" as nothing worth thinking about. Oh, I also liked how he said that for him, being number one isn't the most important, it's beating himself that is. I hope that's true, because that would definitely be something that separates him and Aoi, and I like his point of view. Speaking of Aoi though, Fuuka said Aoi is hard to read, and that makes me a bit curious as to who Aoi really is on the inside. There must be more to what she said about why she wanted to change herself? |
| Does anyone know if there is a gonna be a s2 |
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| I'm fine with a Minami centered episode and an explanation as to why she is so obsessed with Hinami. It all stemmed from that one middle school basketball tournament game. Battle of the aces (hard work and dedication vs natural talented). Don't know if this was correct but how I interpret why Minami wanted to quit the track team was because at first Minami though Hinami was just naturally talented (going back to that scene where she said something alone the lines of she can do anything?). She then see Hinami training in the rain and was like she's also training so what is she doing that I not doing or lacking. Sort of like a defeatist attitude (like what's the point), where you lose to a person in a sport thinking they are just naturally talented but later find out they are just putting in the same amount of effort outside as you or less(?) but the gap in skills is just to great. Her statement about how she loves Himani because she get her because she recognized her skills and also seeing her cry when getting 2nd place. Like to be the best is to come in 1st. Also at the same time jealous because if you really cared or get me than you should just quite the club. Why are you putting up a front and happy all the time. I know you were angry because you got 2nd place is what she's probably thinking kinda thing idk What Fumiya said is kinda true. You don't need to be 1st to feel special as long as people recognize that you are putting in the effort. Hinami certainly acknowledges that, Hanabi for sure (I'm really happy that they are friends) as well as Fumiya. In the end I'm glad Minami decided to rejoin the track club. |
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| I should be the one who aware Fuuka has a beautiful smile towards Tomozaki. The "huh" in the end is so weird. Why's he cracking? And you're the only male in the group. The ED is nice. |
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| Usually, the one who's the happiest outside is the saddest inside. Poor Mimimi. She's been carrying that emotion since middle school. But, good thing that she's a bit okay now. Thanks to Tama and Tomozaki. So, Aoi and Misuzawa aren't dating. And she said that while looking at Tomozaki!!!  |
| I dunno... one pat on the head and her issues were resolved? Then again, she is probably someone who craves for praise yet acts as she never needs it so it could work. Anyway, it wasn't bad ep overall. Bit strange for him talking pretty much normally with all the girls yet reverting back to his former self when giving gift to Nakamura (still don't understand why he asked him about Misuzawa). But I don't think Hinami was showing her colors here, she may as well as lie here for her reasons. They may not dating yet. Either that or they dated before. Or he is yet another AttaFami player teaching her. Or... Mizusawa actually is what Hinami is to Tomozaki - she was completely introverted before and he is giving her goals like she does to Tomozaki. That would explain where she got the idea. No matter what Tomazaki would have to prove that she is actually better than him. |
| I really do not know how to feel that Tomozaki had little to no impact on Minami in the end. I just don't understand how the word "Rival" never showed up...isn't that what Aoi and Hinami are? Minami was working hard with Tomozaki like "Okay well keep going" Even though he saw her struggling. It's nice he's lending an ear for her to talk to, but having Tama be the one who solves Minami's problems by calling her a "Number One Idiot." Eh it felt like this arc was two episodes too many. Which pains me to say because I like Minami. Seems like Aoi is angry that Tomozaki only plays Tackfam for himself. |
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| Idk what is this show trying to accomplish. Its already 8 episode and I'm still not getting the romance scenarios |
| Real question: how do you hit the front of the rim from below like that and make it in? That honestly upset me lmao |
| I really liked this episode, and I think it’s placed Mimimi as my best girl, it was a heavy situation for her and it’s good to see her friends came through and solved her dilemma, and I understood her feelings but it’s good to see her happy again. If you ask me, 2nd place is usually the best lol, at least when it comes to my waifu taste. And wow, Hinami’s reaction to Tomozaki saying he plays Takfam for himself was kinda wild, perhaps my theory could have some truth to it. |
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