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Jul 31, 2023 8:28 AM
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Botan is so lucky to have trustworthy friends and allies to support her. Since that attack on her, she hasn't been exactly the same but thanks to her friends, she's able to rebound back again.

On Hyouma's side, it looks like he was also able to gather himself again. It's a slower paced episode but also important one for the cast to realizes the dangers ahead. Seeing everyone united is also important for their survival. 
Jul 31, 2023 10:36 AM
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Hyouma is starting to level up he will now improve himself to become stronger to protect the ones he cherish.
Jul 31, 2023 10:39 AM
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Tsubaki sure knew the perfect way to kill her papa's tension. Seeing the umbrella again must be an unusual experience for Hyoma. While his initial life goals were focused on vengeance his time by Botan's side sure changed him for the better. The scene when he unveiled his own door pulls though was done pretty well. Given what happened its a given that the great families would find the need to advocate for changes to Botan's care. It would be interesting to see how things play out between the summons and Botan being without the team on hand to protect her.
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Jul 31, 2023 11:00 AM
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Baby Botan is soooo cute!!! As for the episode it does justice to the plot pace.. I like the story development so far.. Eager to see what difference Hyoma's own door pulls make to his abilities.. Also the Bg music and theme are so pleasant to the ears..
Jul 31, 2023 11:04 AM
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A lot was packed into this week’s episode, wow.

First off we have the fallout from last week’s big fight. Really hate that Kushige is incapacitated right now, especially considering how close he and Botan are it’s got to be eating at she and everyone else.

But there’s really no time to grieve since the Yachimata’s want to meet with the Bridal Trousseau , I can’t wait to see how that goes next week. Considering it was one of the musical trio that helped Hyoma protect Botan last week I don’t think there’s any need to worry about her being left in their care.

Speaking of Hyoma, I love that he’s now committed to using his own power to protect Botan. He’s lived so long fueled by pure hatred and revenge. Now he has a new, healthier purpose and needs a new power to fulfill it.

Tsubaki was great today too. I can never tell if she’s just teasing Hyoma or if she actually likes him, but she’s so cute lol
Jul 31, 2023 11:18 AM
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One thing I like about this anime is that the main leitmotif is very noticable and even found its way to the ED song.
Jul 31, 2023 11:27 AM
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hyoma is finally going to be using his own door pulls so he can use his full power to protect botan. mini training arc coming up? probably not, but maybe.

a little worried about the yachimata's wanting to meet with the bridal trousseau. of course the traditional music bureau will be watching over botan so there shouldn't be anything to worry about there. the main thing im worried about is if they'll decide botan cannot continue to be under the care of the bridal trousseau. and that something might happen to them-although i have no doubt they'd be able to hold their own. just hoping everything will work out in the end.
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Jul 31, 2023 11:47 AM
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Hyoma finally gonna use his own doorpulls. Hope it's a good powerup for him. He definitely needs it. Something probably gonna happen when Botan's tsukumogami won't be there but lets see.
Jul 31, 2023 1:46 PM
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Finally Hyoma uses his own strength to level up more. Even if it seems that that will not be as easy as fought at the start.
Botan has to be really lucky to have such people around her who will help her at any time.
Jul 31, 2023 2:14 PM
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it was hard to fully enjoy this one

the brother part was annoying...


at least the end of the episode was not bad...
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Jul 31, 2023 2:36 PM

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Tsubaki & Hyoma feel like the ultimate power couple. They might be the strongest duo of their generation just like Kusui & Hayato were.
I hope he somehow ends up with her. But that's just my opinion. Tsubaki>Botan.
Jul 31, 2023 5:55 PM

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the hyouma and botan moments keep being the best thing about this show, hyouma's passionate drive lowkey killed the mood there though lmao.
Jul 31, 2023 10:28 PM

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So this episode dealt with the fallout from last week's episode and it sucks that Kushige is currently out of commission and that their home was damaged. Tsubaki's father usually looks suspicious and its hard to know what his motives are but I think they mostly align with helping out Hyoma and Botan (although I don't think he cares as much for Botan as he does for Hyoma).

Hopefully the meeting next week will be resolved both peacefully and with Haori and her gang still watching over Botan, maybe with only a minor change.
Jul 31, 2023 11:26 PM

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A very welcome power-up for Hyouma! Well, it's his own power after all. It looks like he's training to use its full potential. I'm excited to see how will he use it in the battle.
Aug 1, 2023 5:45 AM

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im so glad didnt skip this show !!
Aug 2, 2023 5:48 PM
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Overall great episode, plot is progressing at a nice pace. A much needed Hyoma power-up incoming, it makes sense why it felt like he was lacking. Bro was nerfing himself the entire time

4.5/5
Aug 3, 2023 9:06 AM

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Hmmm I sense foul play is afoot with this summons. Hyoma now has something to protect rather than just his blind rage fueling him. Awesome ep
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Aug 14, 2023 3:59 AM

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Botan is far from recovery, though she's fine, and laments the near-loss of Kushige, though she has hope that he'll awaken soon. The only thing to do now is to expense the power that Hyoma has kept in wraps for long: his new door pulls.

Kei and Natsuki are fine and don't remember a thing, though now Hyoma must ascend to the next level, just like his older siblings Hayato and Kusui by using hos own exclusive door pulls. But Botan under the scrutiny of one of the big 3 Saenome Marebito Management Office families of the Yachimata, it's a serious call. And with the Bureau taking the reins from the Kyoto Saenome filling them in, they have to protect Botan in their stead.

What's the call going to be?
Nov 4, 2023 9:05 PM

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Every episode should have an obligatory Hyouma and Botan scene.
May 29, 7:56 PM

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Botan obviously his soul mate but his dynamic with Tsubaki is so much fun
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