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Aug 8, 2018 1:48 AM
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Ah, Kanata and Haruka are going up against the two girls (Ai and Mai) they previously met at that store. Interesting. I thought the episode was thrilling as we see even a bit of their
past.

The emotions also felt very real and relatable for these girls.
Kanata and Haruka also has a close chemistry where they really trust each other.

Haruka is also improving every time.
Aug 8, 2018 6:43 AM
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I like where this is going, Both Haruka and Kanata are developing well their chemistry on the field.
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Aug 8, 2018 6:51 AM
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My only issue with the episode is that Mai's dramatic flashback went all too sudden.

The episode otherwise is a sample of everything this shows does right regarding its depiction of the sport. It really makes a difference between the pro players and the amateurish or not completely well-established ones and that's perfectly fine. Haruka is a natural talent and Kanata an advanced and experienced player but even then their combination doesn't run smoothly against Mai and Ai, who are clearly not as talented as Haruka or as experienced as Kanata. Haruka having zero experience and Kanata being out of shape for so long do have an effect in their game. I like how for both couples it's a constant stream of short-lived strategies, errors and a back-and-forth that is reflected in the scoreboard. It is realistic, even if less spectacular. This match feels refreshingly amateurish and full of alternatives instead of being a mere exhibition of one side while the other struggles to catch up.
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Aug 8, 2018 6:58 AM
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Even if it was only for a moment i enjoyed part with Éclair more.

Dont judge me im a simple man, ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Aug 9, 2018 1:21 PM
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Man looks like Kanata had underestimated those floral printed bikini girls skill, Ai and Mai when it come to playing beach volleyball, thinking that they only play indoor volleyball.

It almost looks like that Ai and Mai wore this kind of Bikini:
Aug 9, 2018 7:45 PM
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Good episode

Kanata looks good at the begining of the match, but her demons appear again, Haruka also has trouble in the match since she´s still a rookie

Emily and Clair are locals and have alot of fans (im also fan of the Eclair Team)

i don´t worried that harukana team will lose (is obvious they will win), but Kanata need more confidence and Haruka must support her partner in this tough match
Aug 11, 2018 12:41 AM
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Haha wow. The four hit was a surprise, and it was good on how they showed it.

They still haven't showed us what the hand symbols behind the back mean...

Conditioning...My guess is that Kanata is going to keep poking...and then she's going to switch to spiking which will force Ai and Mai to adapt...Well we'll see what will happen...
Aug 12, 2018 1:36 PM
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AAHHHHHHH THAT WAS GOOD. That was a very intense game of volley ball right there and quite a damn well animated one too. Now to figure out those hand symbols.
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Aug 15, 2018 8:53 AM
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I liked the episode, lots of action. I’m surprised Kanata hasn’t realized her pockeys are in the air too long. Idk why not make good use of Haruka’s size and have her go on the offense. Ai and Mai know Kanata’s game plan too well know since all Kanata is doing is pockeys.

Claire and Emily are gonna be tough to beat. I wonder if we’ll see Narumi play as well soon.~

Aug 24, 2018 9:17 PM

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What tf with that slow motion plays, unnecessary flashback & drama.
Aug 25, 2018 11:18 PM

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Finally, some volleyball!
It will be so hard for them to win against Eclair team xD
And yeah, i do have to agree, that flashback drama was really unnecessary xD
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Aug 30, 2018 1:03 PM
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Ok this whole height insecurity trend is getting really old.
Sep 3, 2018 5:14 PM
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Flat is not justice.

This was fun, Harukana finally scored by themselves! The part I didn't like was the flashback
Jun 7, 2020 4:33 PM

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C'mon lesbians you can do this I believe in you. Facing off against the other lesbian couple, A entertaining episode

But instead of high five you should kiss each other for every score you make,,,Give me some lesbian kissing ,,YEEEEEEEES





Aug 26, 2020 1:03 PM

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That match was really weird to watch. I mean if you use a pokey every single time, it's not a feint anymore. She should strike when they don't go for a block and else use that pokey. I hope her strategy will be to alternate between attack and feint next episode, because it's so damn obvious.
Nov 27, 2020 8:15 PM
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A match during the whole episode, and they really finished the episode on this tense moment xD now I definitely need to watch the next one
May 5, 2021 9:30 AM
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Excellent match. Both Haruka and Kanata are showing some nice development. Their chemistry on the field is getting better.
Sep 3, 2022 12:20 PM

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Huh... I came for the butts but I'm ending up staying for the actual plot.
Mar 30, 2023 5:25 AM
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This show is a bit carried by fan service haha
Sep 18, 7:02 AM
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The blonde sisters won their first match!
Our girls are in the second set, and won the first, and this second seems complicate!!!
strange Kanata strategy!!!
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Nov 6, 8:46 AM

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i could recognize a few reused scenes here...
now how will they turn this around when neither of their things are working
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