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May 9, 2017 10:05 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Nyanko sensei to the rescue immediately. Then another one... this time Ishida-san's character is there. A hole with scratch?... The owner is back. So he senses them even though he cannot see them anymore. The shiki inside wanted to take care of the matter peacefully.

The two thought they got abandoned because the daughter put the seal and they cannot get in. Freeing them just like Natsume did for those on the book but with proper exorcist way. Nice, he was able to see his own shikis outside the last time. Ishida-san's character is actually curious about yuujinchou now (oh, no at the evil smile, having bad feeling even though out of caring him).

About his normal friends next.
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May 9, 2017 12:27 PM
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aaand I teared up again
I hope Natori will not find out Natsume's secret soon (though a lot of youkai know about the book, I don't know how exorcists don't know about it yet)
May 9, 2017 12:45 PM
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Natsume looks dashing with his actions in this one. Nyanko-sensei, in spite of himself, is a jumpy scared-cat. Those servants are so nice, a bunch of good intentions came into a negative results. :/

Each arcs of Natsume Yuujinchou gives you different feels. This one gave a sad one for me.
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May 9, 2017 1:25 PM
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this story was sad overall, they just wanted to be with Takuma but they couldn't ;_;

fuck man, Don't go telling me that Natori is going to betray Natsume's confidence over him? I hope that he doesn't find about the Book of friends
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May 9, 2017 1:53 PM
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Strong episode.
I really liked watching it tho the ending was a bid sad still it was nice of Natsume the help out.
Seems like their might be trouble on the horizon tho judging from Natori's reaction at the end.
May 9, 2017 1:55 PM
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That was a wonderful yet sad episode. Loved it, as usual.

That ending though.... I didn't expect that. I just hope Natori won't stab Natsume in his back....


May 9, 2017 1:59 PM
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I wonder why exorcists shouldn't find out about the book?
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May 9, 2017 2:05 PM
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And the feels hit me again.;^;
I hope that natori is jut concerned considering Natsume's trouble streak. He is not going to betray Natsume. Right? Right? RIGHT? I'm going to be in denial forever.
May 9, 2017 2:07 PM
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I wonder why exorcists shouldn't find out about the book?


They said that things like the book of friends are forbidden for reasons like humane yokai treatment I guess. It's forbidden and the exorcist world is full of shady people who would love things like the book of friends power. : /
May 9, 2017 2:44 PM

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I have had less than zero trust in Natori since day 1.
May 9, 2017 2:46 PM

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bruh. Natori, don't make me break the BroTP
May 9, 2017 4:01 PM

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Don't betray Natsume, Natori. I never really liked Natori that much, to be honest. And who is he to decide what Natsume can and cannot be allowed to possess?

Next episode is the side chapters on Nishimura and Kitamoto! I loved those chapters sooo much, so I'm looking forward to it.
May 9, 2017 4:06 PM
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Very sad Felt like both sides were losing Natori may be a threat to Natsume
May 9, 2017 4:10 PM

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I agree. I really hope Natori doesn't do something stupid and shake Natsume's trust in him. Natori's going to find out about the book but I hope he doesn't steal it from Natsume. I kinda get the feeling he'll try to take it from Natsume saying it's dangerous as an excuse.

I liked this episode but I wanted to see more of the release ritual. I always thought the release scenes he did for the yokai from the book was beautiful but it didnt really show much of it in this episode. I feel like the emotions was a bit rushed for this episode. The emotions could've been built up better, I think. But all in all I still liked this episode.
May 9, 2017 5:41 PM

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I just love this show so much... and the ending was just 0.o

Is Natsume going to be betrayed?

This finale is going to be pretty good!
May 9, 2017 5:55 PM

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i really can't with Nyanko sensei expressions in this episode, makes me laugh so hard haha but damn with the end, looks like Natori is gonna betray him, he went all evil mode in there, i just hope Natsume is not gonna let his guard down with him :/
May 9, 2017 6:18 PM

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I wish this show went on forever.
May 9, 2017 6:49 PM
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Natori has always been cast in a light that makes you doubt him. Nyanko Sensei's glaring is a big factor in that. But it's not as though Natori is evil, simply that he can't be trusted with the book of friends. I hope that soon we'll get to see how it all goes down.
May 9, 2017 7:34 PM

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Natori's motives are always ambiguous. I think that's why Natsume also hesitates to tell him about the Book of Friends. But I don't think Natori would betray Natsume, that would shock me.
May 9, 2017 7:56 PM

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Aw, man, this felt like a break-up no one wanted, but needed to be done or else the suffering was going to continue :(
It's even sadder that one of them gets to stay and watch over someone who can't acknowledge her existence anymore :(
I swear if Natori breaks Natsume's trust...>:O
May 9, 2017 8:01 PM

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I have been fearing we would have a moment like this... Not happy if that betrayal actually happens.

Amazing series.
May 9, 2017 8:25 PM

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Don't think Natori would have any ill intentions toward Natsume. Hopefully the smirk and line delivery were intentionally misleading, though that bad in its own way.
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May 9, 2017 8:31 PM

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I'm pretty sure if Natori finds out about the book of friends he'll try to take it. Not for his own gain but because he wants Natsume to live a normal life and not be restricted by it.

Of course Natsume won't be on board with that and there will probably be a fight, but in the end things will work out. Natori isn't bad.
May 9, 2017 8:58 PM

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What a strangely sad episode, I even teared up a bit... and like everyone else is saying, I hope Natori won't betray Natsume 😭
May 9, 2017 9:25 PM

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Natori is evil now? Not sure how I feel about this twist...
May 9, 2017 9:27 PM

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NATORI BETTER NOT BETRAY NATSUME


May 9, 2017 10:20 PM
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as a manga reader, it's so interesting to watch everyone's reaction regarding this ep's last scene lol
next week's ep will cover the 2 specials chap about how nishimura and kitamoto be friends with natsume
May 9, 2017 11:01 PM
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Wow, was not expecting this one to end up being emotional. It started out more or less creepy, but as we learned about the two shiki, it turned out a bit heartbreaking. They seemed simple-minded, and just wanted to help and stay with Takuma. Unfortunately Tsukiko's talisman made them misunderstood things. I'm glad they listened to Natsume and Natori and allowed themselves to be freed from the contract. For them, they would probably feel sadder about not being able to be seen by their master, whereas for Ginro, she would just be content being able to stay by Takuma and Tsukiko's sides.

As for that ending, Natori almost seemed a bit sinister, but I really believe that he's not ill-intentioned, and that he does care for Natsume. He's probably being portrayed this way because it's funner to have some drama and doubt :P I hope that's the case anyways. I agree with the people who think that if he finds out about the Book of Friends, he'll want to take it away from Natsume in order to protect Natsume. Although really, Natsume's been doing pretty well by himself and having the almost constant protection from Nyanko-sensei. But yeah, who knows if he'll be in danger from say other exorcists who finds out.
May 10, 2017 1:43 AM

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shit's about get real, and with the weird camera angle to hiragi, seems like hiragi knew about the books already
May 10, 2017 1:54 AM

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Nice episode.

Glad to see Natsume help those two familiars become free, although sad that Takuma can no longer see them.

Natori keeping an eye on Natsume.

Oh nice next ep on Kitamura & Nishimura when they met Natsume.
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May 10, 2017 2:41 AM
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Oh, right. I can totally see Nattori try to free "gentle, reckless" Natsume from influence of foul youkai. Good intentions and all that. I don't believe he's evil, but I do hope to see Sensei beating some sense into him.
May 10, 2017 3:45 AM

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This hit me in the feels so hard, even though I'd already read the chapter for this. There was just something about seeing Takuma's shiki keep calling out for him that made my cry in the inside. Makes me really worry about how likely it is for people to stop being able to see youkai over time, no matter how powerful one is.

And oh boy, Natori's smile in the anime is far creepier than in the manga. So much for respecting Natsume's privacy lol.
May 10, 2017 5:17 AM

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Ah the feels of this episode. Personally, I thought this was fairly well executed to wrap up this short arc.

Regarding Natori, I have a feeling that he'll find out about Natsume's secret soon but what kind of action he'll take will remain to be seen. Doubt they'll become bitter enemies though.
May 10, 2017 5:49 AM

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really touching episode...
This tsukiko girl, Taki, Sarada, glasses girl (natsume junior high friends?). hmmm... I wonder, Which one will natsume pick as girlfriend. lol
May 10, 2017 7:08 AM
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I have a feeling that hiiragi would be the one to discover the book of friends and not stab natsume on the back, she has always been on team natsume, she wont betray him even tho its against natori, she wont lie on natori, but she wont tell the whole truth either.
May 10, 2017 9:25 AM

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Hmm, looks like Natori is going to try and "confiscate" the Book of Friends from Natsume, which would be an interesting development but it would be a shame after how well the two have been developed together up to this point; even more so because of the sheer amount of progress Natsume has made towards happiness because of Natori and everyone else. Let's see where that goes, I suppose.
May 10, 2017 10:07 AM

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In the end, everything was about having to focus on the secret that Natsume hides. Who knows if we are coming to the very heart of history. Or it is not, but the certainty is that this stage of the plot is very exciting. However, even though it is a diversion, this episode has been a further opportunity to show a small splash of life in which humans and youkai, show their convivial indole.
May 10, 2017 10:15 AM
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I told in the last episode, and repeat in this one, don´t like Natori, and he is a good person don´t order his yokai investigates Natsume!!!
Was a nice end story, when one more time, Natsume bet for the "love" and he does the acts, even to risk his health, takes the way of the best for humans and yokais.
Great episode one more time.
May 10, 2017 11:48 AM

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I teared up here. Some solid voice acting. Damn this show knows how to give these emotional punches.
May 10, 2017 11:50 AM
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Most likely natori will find out about the book of friends.
The question is how far he is willing to go.
As long as natori doesnt know about reiko and how important the book of friends is to natsume he will probably think its better to take it from him. But its most likely gonna play out well in the end. Natori doesnt seem very trustworthy but i dont realy think he will actually betray natsume. At least i hope.
May 10, 2017 12:32 PM

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Right in the kokoro, again! This show is absolutely perfect when it comes to dealing with and showing emotions...even in the youkai. The part where Takuma's familiar with the face mask looked at him as it was being released. *sobs*

What happens to familiars after they have been released?
May 10, 2017 1:22 PM

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i'm seriously gonna cry if natori betrays natsume. its not like i cry every episode anyways but then i will cry even more.
May 10, 2017 1:29 PM

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A really strong episode. We got the point of view of the familiar. It started creepy, but it got sadder after that. Really sad that they couldn't be with Takuma. The familiar always love and care about their master. Feels train indeed ;-;

And the ending is kinda surprising. Never thought Natori has that kind of thinking.

Natsume season 6 starts really strong tbh. This arc is already better than season 5. Next episode preview, can I order the ticket for another feels train ;-;

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May 10, 2017 4:06 PM

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All my tears

and haha,poor Natori,none of ya all trust him:')
May 10, 2017 7:29 PM
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the probability of Natori taking away Book of Friends from Natsume is certain. But the story how he try to take it from Natsume is what I want to know since it will affect their relationship.

god this story is so strong at playing human emotions and how they deal with it.
May 11, 2017 7:37 AM

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sadly i think natori won't ever give up on taking away the book of friends if he ever finds out about it . another friend that natsume will lose :(
next episode will probably be very sad and heartwarming at the same time , i can't wait .
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May 11, 2017 9:17 AM
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I love the episode. Natori is my fav character since the first time he appeared. I like how shady he is but I hope he will not become downright evil.
May 11, 2017 5:24 PM

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NO DON'T YOU DARE, NATORI! DON'T YOU EVEN DARE TRY TO PRY INTO NATSUME'S BUSINESS AND TAKE THE BOOK OF FRIENDS FROM HIM. I KNEW IT. I KNEW HE WAS SKETCHY SINCE DAY ONE AND THAT HE CAN'T BE FULLY TRUSTED. GOSH DANGIT, I THOUGHT THE EPISODE WAS JUST GOING TO END LIKE THAT ON A HAPPY NOTE BUT NOOOO WE'VE BEEN GETTING A SHIT TON OF CLIFFHANGERS LATELY FOR THIS SEASON AND MY HEART CAN'T TAKE IT BECAUSE NATSUME TRUSTS HIM SO MUCH AND I DON'T WANT MY POOR CHILD TO GET HURT T^T
May 12, 2017 6:51 AM

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What a bittersweet episode, I actually teared up. The next week's episode looking good, my all-time favorite chapters are being animated.
May 12, 2017 6:59 AM
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Natori please, could you fucking not .-.
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