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| Tbh, I don't think it really matters who "won" at the cosplay event. Both 753 and Ririsa gave it their all and had fun with the crowd. It looks like they simply enjoyed the art of cosplaying even as rivals. Also feels like Ririsa is improving in her style and talent with each episode. I'm kinda impressed. |
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| With Nagomi back on track, the 2-way rivalry showdown begins between her and Ririsa as Liliel as avid otaku photographers continue shuttering their cameras at her various poses, and that is Ririsa's strength as a hardcore Liliel otaku. Both cosplayers showing the gist of their ways that rubs on each other to do their absolute best, and the crowd just doesn't stop coming in droves with the potential for Liliel to become the next Heavenly Queen. All's well that ends well for Ririsa, who's the bona fide MVP of the event, and Mayuri's momentary return has fellow friends like Eri going all ham against her willingness to quit, though her cosplaying spirit still stands to reconcile the two together. More than the rivalry, Nagomi and Ririsa are just 2 hardcore Otaku nerds who've turned their rivalry into friends...and Nagomi finally seeing the Kai of her dreams through Okumura, he's just as puzzled lols. Just when Nagomi still lingered the worst of her professionalism being the ego cosplayer, the fellow cosplaying crowd gives her yet another reason to believe and love her fellow cosplayers and not act like a bitch as with her dark past. It was certainly an eventful Comiket, and Ririsa being so tired to the point of resting on Okumura, he's fine and proud of her achievements...if only Mayuri didn't eavesdrop on them lols, being the cosplay version of Giji Harem's Eiji and Rin in denying their love for one another. And just when things are looking good for Okumura and Ririsa, the school...or rather, Ririsa gets a rude awakening. What could be the game-changer in her cosplay plans now? |
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| So this time the "confession" was in front of their advisor, which quickly made clear to her that they are in-fact wholesome idiots. So Nagomi got both her rivals and her 2.5D version of 2D loves digits. Looking forward to some Okumura cosplay, though his characters are less special. Ririsa runs away yet again, without sharing anything or selling any romcoms (or whatever called) LOL 4/5, absolutely love everything but have mixed feelings with the camera-people. I wonder what they put on the blackboard LOL. Now both of Okumura's girls (that go to his school since Nagomi wants him too) are popular "models". |
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| So happy to see Ririsa being able to shine while cosplaying and her confession to Okumura on the train home was adorable. |
| Damn... I really hate cliffhangers. As for Mayuri, the insult and the punch got me rolling. That was so funny. Also, there were a ton of cute moments in this episode. |
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| So much fun happened this episode. Eri gut punching Mayura, Nagomi fingerling on Ririsa, Ririsa/Nagomi selfie, and the lovely confession in the train. I think the issue with sensei is with the concept of putting superficial titles on relationships. People can be in a relationship without saying they are a couple. It's just something society dictated. They can be lovers without being called lovers Ifyouknowwhatimean. Peak episode    |
| The real rising Queen is Okumura for making Nagomi's husbando dreams come true with absolute bare minimum cosplay effort. Also, our dude barely flinching from Ririsa's "confession" this time is lowkey hilarious. Love how they're on such the same wavelength as adorable idiots to automatically assume any sign of affection is strictly professional. |
| So in Nagomi's eyes Okumura = Kai so I guess he will also join the cosplaying party at some point rather than just being a photographer. Regarding whatever was written or drawn on the chalkboard, I'm not sure if the students even realize that Ririsa = Liliel so I think it is something directed at the character and not the cosplayer but we'll see. |
| Such a beautiful episode man these last two where we’ve seen Nagomi and Ririsa really come into their own not just as cosplayers, but as people has been great to watch. They’ve both reignited the fire in one another and pushed each other to be better. All the greats need a rival and these two have each other. “Cosplay is such a beautiful thing. It gave me the courage to be myself” I know it’s an ecchi anime, but I think this is such a beautiful life lesson that people can take away from this series. Be true to who you are, pursue your passions and remember you’re the one who has to live with yourself every day so you might as well be happy. Mayura and her friend making up was so good. Silly sensei thought her only value to her friends was cosplay? Cmon now! They love you for you. So I know Nagomi had no bad intentions and just wanted to help give Ririsa a boost on social media with the posts, but she should’ve asked before posting that stuff first especially considering Ririsa is still a minor in HS and all the shitstorm we saw at the end of the episode. Definitely a nice idea to help her out but sadly people can be assholes A CONFESSION?!!! “I love you so much senpai, please stay with me forever” yea idk about yall but that didn’t sound like a photographer confession. We won! And of course that happy mood sadly went down the drain with the ending of the episode.. now that the whole school knows about Ririsa it’s truly gonna put all the development she had in this last little arc to the test. She’s comfortable in her skin, but how will that hold up when everyone knows what you do in your private life |
Marinate1016Sep 13, 2024 12:12 PM
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| In the end, the duel between Nagomi and Lilysa had a positive outcome, as they found in each other a rival who strengthened their love for cosplay. It even led to them becoming friends though, since Okumura resembles the character Nagomi is fond of, perhaps not entirely. I have a pretty big question, and it might be a bit silly: how on earth does Okumura get photos of Lilysa when he's hardly seen taking any? And if he decided to, there would likely be a crowd surrounding her, making it difficult to snap a decent picture while stuck at the back. Anyway, there's still the matter of the student council approving Lilysa and Okumura's report. I agree with the principal’s sentiment that it might be best to keep the club's activities a secret from the other students. |
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| Is it crazy if I care more about MayurixEri than our main couple ? <3 |
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In the end, the duel between Nagomi and Lilysa had a positive outcome, as they found in each other a rival who strengthened their love for cosplay. It even led to them becoming friends though, since Okumura resembles the character Nagomi is fond of, perhaps not entirely.
I have a pretty big question, and it might be a bit silly: how on earth does Okumura get photos of Lilysa when he's hardly seen taking any? And if he decided to, there would likely be a crowd surrounding her, making it difficult to snap a decent picture while stuck at the back.
Anyway, there's still the matter of the student council approving Lilysa and Okumura's report. I agree with the principal’s sentiment that it might be best to keep the club's activities a secret from the other students.
I have a pretty big question, and it might be a bit silly: how on earth does Okumura get photos of Lilysa when he's hardly seen taking any? And if he decided to, there would likely be a crowd surrounding her, making it difficult to snap a decent picture while stuck at the back.
Anyway, there's still the matter of the student council approving Lilysa and Okumura's report. I agree with the principal’s sentiment that it might be best to keep the club's activities a secret from the other students.
Narizor said: I have a pretty big question, and it might be a bit silly: how on earth does Okumura get photos of Lilysa when he's hardly seen taking any? And if he decided to, there would likely be a crowd surrounding her, making it difficult to snap a decent picture while stuck at the back. Anime logic dude. He could've been at Mars and somehow took her pictures lol |
| Scene 1: The Cosplay Catastrophe Nagomi's strutting around like she owns the place, surrounded by a gaggle of fanboys snapping pics. Ririsa, in her Liliel cosplay, is hiding in the shadows, traumatized by Nagomi's previous insults. Me:"Seriously, Nagomi? You're gonna steal the show like that? Leave some crumbs for the rest of us, would ya?" Scene 2: Mommy Mayuri to the Rescue Mayuri, in her Lustalotte cosplay, swoops in like a knight in a shining armor. Me: "Oh, snap! Mommy Mayuri's here to save the day! And let me tell you, she's got major mommy material. I'd be her son in a heartbeat." Mayuri: Smirks "Don't be so eager, Austin. I've got a job to do." Mayuri helps Ririsa change into her cosplay. Me: "Aww, isn't she sweet? Almost as sweet as my imaginary friend's homemade cookies." Scene 3: Nagomi's Ego Gets a Reality Check Ririsa starts cosplaying, and Nagomi's jaw drops. Me: "Oh, snap! Ririsa's got game! Even Nagomi's impressed." Nagomi: Muttering "How could she be so... cute?" Me: "Hey, Nagomi, maybe it's time for a reality check. Your cosplay isn't just about looking cute; it's about having fun and expressing yourself." Scene 4: A Friendship Blossoms After the event, Nagomi and Ririsa become friends. Me: "Well, well, well. Looks like someone's found a new bestie. Who knew Nagomi could be so normal?" Scene 5: A Love Triangle Eri is upset with Mayuri for leaving her alone. Me: "Aw, Eri. Don't be so dramatic. Mayuri's just trying to be a cool sensei. Or maybe she's just a little lost." Meanwhile, Ririsa and Okumura are getting all lovey-dovey. Me: "Oh, boy. I think we've got a budding romance here. Or maybe they're just really good friends who share a love of naps." Mayuri witnesses their cuteness and blushes. Me: "And there's Mommy Mayuri, all flustered. I wonder what she's thinking. LOL" The End Fade out with a shot of Nagomi, Ririsa, Mayuri, and Okumura all smiling. Me: "And that, folks, is how a 2.5D seduction adventure should be done. Special thanks to WhisperingCloud9, Mommy Mayuri, and my waifu Mikari, the hottest anime girl. Oh, and one more thing. If you ever see a guy in a black shirt with a white yukata, running around with a wooden sword, that's probably me. So feel free to say hello. Or throw a chocolate parfait at me. I won't mind. And if you're really lucky, you might even catch me cosplaying as a yorozuya. Just don't tell my therapist."  |
ExticeSep 14, 2024 1:44 AM
| Nice episode, with some really cute moments for both Ririsa and Nagomi. |
| This episode covers chapter 32 which is the last chapter in Volume 4 and going into Volume 5 covering chapters 33, 34, and a little bit of chapter 35 hence the cliffhanger at the end. Nagomi and Ririsa are new bff's after cosplaying together for the first time. The two of them have a lot in common as fellow otaku nerds. Nagomi can barely keep herself together after meeting Okumura who is the spitting image of her beloved Kei-sama. First Ashford and now Kei-sama, I wonder what other fictional protagonist Okumura will be for the rest of the girls? It looks like Mayura has made up with Eri after receiving a Falcon Punch to the gut. We also get to see another confession between Okumura and Ririsa with Mayura as a witness, but it looks like Ririsa was just talking in her sleep only for both of them to pretend like nothing happened like a bunch of wholesome idiots. Meanwhile, Rirsa's cosplay seems to be making its way around the school thanks to Nagomi sharing a photo of her on social media and being featured on the school newspaper. At the same time Mayura has submitted the club's report to the schools headmaster, but the student council president will have the final say. It looks like Ririsa has ran into another problem at school after seeing the classroom chalkboard. |
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| Ririsa finally got her moment and she shinned so beautifully. She finally able to find a answer to Nagomi. Cosplay gave her courage and helped her express her love for Lilleal in a way she wants. "To me Cosplay is enchanted armour that transforms me to someone else" Nagomi's redemption arc is complete. Although she started as jerk over the last 2 episode she grown a lot and finally able to enjoy cosplay. Good for her to receive the love and recognition from other cosplayers where she thought she was hated. After years of blinding herself she was able love herself again. This is top tier character writing of both, never expected this sort when I started this anime.  Atleast both were able to reconcile and became friendly. Looking forward to seeing Nagomi again. She didn't really simped much on Okamura/Kai-sama I thought she gonna do more actually impresive maturity for harem anime standards. They tried to blueball a confession again at the train, but they didn't? These two idiots don't even know Ririsa confessed and Masamune accepted lol.  I am represented by Mayuri in this scene. Well they don't need to jump immediately these two are so cute as is. This show has really outdid my expectations in everyway characters, developement between main duo and also cosplay elements. Last 3 episodes have been specially excellent. |
WaterMageSep 13, 2024 3:58 PM
| Very nice end to this Nagomi arc, Ririsa really began to own that whole show, just give her a few more hours and she’d have everyone there with her endless array of poses and expressions lol, of course most people were still around Nagomi, but this ended up being a huge moments for the both of them and ultimately made them become friends/rivals, I really loved their interaction after all that went down, super cute. And finally, the moment we’ve been waiting for, Nagomi found her husbando in real life aka Okumura, bro got a beautiful cosplayer’s number just because of that lol, he might have three cosplay girlfriends in the future at this rate, and if this means Okumura will be cosplaying too I’m definitely looking forward to that. There was also Hanyuu’s reunion with her old cosplay friend Eri, was not expecting that gut punch lol but it’s nice that they’re back together again, I’m glad Hanyuu realized they were friends for more than just cosplay. And there was also the train ride home, Ririsa and Okumura said some very romantic things for simply a photographer and cosplayer, Hanyuu’s reactions were great tho until she realized they’re both dumb lol, but they now have quite the supporter in the corner thanks to that display. And although it was nice to see Mikari again after all this time, apparently there was something untoward on that blackboard, I’m betting it’s something exposing Ririsa’s cosplaying hobby but we’ll find out for sure next time, such a shame we had to have a bomb drop like that after such a heartwarming episode lol, but sometimes that is the tastiest drama of all. |
| Mayura getting punched in the gut by her ex was so satisfying. |
| I hate that the episode with a cliffhanger. Glad that Nagomi had the most growth this episode. |
| 'I am the world's most selfish man.' (俺のわがまま世界１だ) — Ten'ouji Haru |
| Wholesome Ending for Nagomi and Ririsa. Did the principal just saying let the Student Council decide? I swear they always make Student Council so powerful in Anime lol I was so invested in this Anime and they end it with that cliffhanger. For goodness sake. |
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| - "Today you were the main character of the story." Thanks genius. Ririsa's name is after all in the Japanese title of the series.... - Eri is right. Just because you withdrew from a hobby, doesn't mean that the relationships that were forged are to be thrown away as well. - At last, Nagomi finally gets to meet Okumura in person. The one guy who conveniently looks exactly like her Kai-sama. I liked how unfazed Okumura acted when Nagomi asked for his number. Her status as one of the Four Heavenly Queens of Cosplay was inconsequential towards him. Proving once again that Liliel is his one true love. - Love how supportive once again the other cosplayers are depicted. All the negativity that Nagomi received online was little more than just trash talk. Paranoia got to her, which thankfully was disproven when she got compliments and support from the other cosplayers. - "I'd freak out if she were Liliel, but she's just Ririsa!" Thanks for reminding us that you love 2D girls. - "Whew, it's warm in here." Yes sensei, the train's temperature wasn't the only thing that was heating up. That was until the conversation being eavesdropped turned out to be anything but a love confession. - After a prolonged absence, glad to see Mikari again. Though too bad she shows up only at the very end. |
| I'm just happy Mikari got some screen time. Nice cliffhanger there. |
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| It was a good challenge for 753 and Ririsa, neither held back with 753 defining her character and Ririsa remembering so many Lilel poses from the manga and anime. He said he took pictures of her but it's weird the anime didn't show any until Mayuri sensei headed the club's report to the principal. 753 momentarily became a JoJo character. Being introduced to Ririsa's photographer, 753 finally meets her Kai-sama's real-life doppelganger and insists that they stay in touch (will he be cosplaying one day?). Because she was behind schedule, 753 had to use the public changing room like all the other cosplayers. But people are much nicer in person than they are online. Like Ririsa's first cosplay event, everyone was helpful, she is reminded to love herself. Mayuri walked into the two of them being as dense as ever. They have something both truthful and substantial to submit as a report, but what do the other students think? |
Fortress_MaximusSep 15, 2024 1:29 PM
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| Okumura as Ririsa's photographer just stands there chatting instead of taking photos for two events already. |
| That was a daaamn good episode! :3 |
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| Lilysa's love for Liliel could be seen from her cosplay and all those poses. Nagomi met her Kai sama, someone's jealous. Wholesome moment between Mayura sama and Eri and also Nagomi and Lilysa. Fantastic conclusion to this event. Nagomi finally came to love her cosplay again. |
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| Nagomi meeting mc kun went more painlessly than I expected. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| That was a weird way to say "I love you as a photographer" lol |
| Student Council Prez is low key best girl. She's really underappreciated on this episode. |
Nooiiiccceee reference🗿i see |
| Ririsa did really well, she and Nagomi became easy friends. Nagomi's reaction was a bit weak, I thought there would be more excitement. |
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| Nagomi and Ririsa getting friends was so cute to see, I definitely did not expect for it to go that smoothly. I am so glad Nagomi finally realized that not everyone hates her, most cosplayers look up to her even. It touched me to see her say sorry to herself for the hate towards herself. I also loved seeing Mayura and Eri finally meeting each other again |
| She found kai sama irl |
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| That was good especially for Nagomi's development, she saw that there's a difference between what is being said on social media vs real life, and that she's actually loved among cosplayers there :) |
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| These past two episodes have been so wonderfully bittersweet, I'm liking this show more and more. |
| Ririsa's assortment of Liliel poses translates well in the cosplay scene. The photographers couldn't keep their cameras off her. It's nice of Nagomi to see her as a rival as well. I'm glad the hate comments she received from trolls online aren't at all the reality for her in the cosplay scene. She's truly loved by her peers! Mayuri might have gotten hit with a surprise gut punch upon reuniting with Eri, but she now knows her friend is there for her and their friendship is stronger than cosplays. I'd say this was a successful comiket. Maybe too successful since Ririsa's involvement is buzzing around at school. Only the next episode will tell how well this turns out. |
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