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Dec 22, 2022 12:09 PM

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Inexplicable said:
also, wtf is that preview, are they all gonna just like, pity fuck each other ?

It's not a preview of what's happening next. That were just some scenes from earlier episodes. Kinda like a summary of some closer moments that the characters already had together.

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Dec 22, 2022 12:21 PM

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Minami is such a nice dude. He definitely deserves someone better. And, then we have all these idiots who can't even be honest with their feelings. Such a frustrating show. I hate it but I love it. That feeling of constantly being on the edge not knowing if I'm gonna get NTR'd at any moment is the worst. I hate that feeling so much in a romantic setting.

Shiori... F*CK OFF!!!
Dec 22, 2022 12:50 PM

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the_cure said:
Inexplicable said:
also, wtf is that preview, are they all gonna just like, pity fuck each other ?

It's not a preview of what's happening next. That were just some scenes from earlier episodes. Kinda like a summary of some closer moments that the characters already had together.

omg you're right, my bad for not paying enough attention, thanks for pointing  that out
Dec 22, 2022 3:30 PM
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I'm really hoping our boy gets with Akari. Hoping and praying over here.
Dec 22, 2022 4:47 PM

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The last kiss of Shiori and Jirou was very wholesome though, on a rainy night, under slight rays from street light in a lonely footpath and the ending theme playing was really beautiful.
Dec 23, 2022 1:49 PM
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Man that no from Minami is legendary
Dec 24, 2022 10:21 AM

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This is such a roller coaster! prev ep Akari's going full throttle and this ep its Shiori's turn this time with a banger of a nice kiss! well...it's up to Jirou's decision and hopefully its not halfassed...
4/5.  


Dec 24, 2022 10:55 AM
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Y'all, I saw ep 11 is from chapter 26 in the manga while the manga is currently on chapter 55. The manga is released monthly, so I guess there's not enough materials yet for season 2.
Dec 24, 2022 2:43 PM
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everything, just everything. It was a lonag time since my heart race so much. love it
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Dec 24, 2022 4:49 PM

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Damn I didn't realize there was one episode left. I wish Shiori would just speak what she's thinking instead of saying "nothing" its so annoying. How is she supposed to get anywhere with Jiro if she dismisses her feelings. Kamo really puts Jiro in his place lmao At times like that, aren't you glad find your iPhone exists? I'm happy Shiori and Jiro kissed again. I truly hope their love wins <3 Minami is a boring character, but I do feel bad for him and his background. Image seeing the girl you like fucking someone? Oof that would crush me. I wonder why he dyed his hair blonde? Also weird that Minami doesn't like Shiori considering the lady looked a lot like her. Weird that Akari got over Minami so quick and was like yeah thx I'm gonna fully commit to Jiro now 
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Dec 24, 2022 4:52 PM

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blitz005 said:
Shiori>Akari. If Shiori doesn't win, I riot
I'm right there with you!!
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Dec 24, 2022 10:37 PM
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GOOD episode i think this anime is very good
Dec 26, 2022 1:56 PM
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This way our main character will make me stop liking him.
Dec 26, 2022 9:37 PM
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Touching. Loved the music. Storyfilled.
Dec 27, 2022 2:25 AM

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Minami's monologue with the song and the scene transitioning to their kiss feels so perfect like it elicits an emotion that makes me think it's so epic.
Dec 27, 2022 3:55 AM

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Sheesh that was one of the moments I was waiting for.

Never ending plan to watch list...

Dec 27, 2022 8:33 AM
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Wow! That was really unexpected. I don't know who more i feel sorry for, Akari or Shiori. And Minami is such a good boy, I wish him all luck.
Dec 27, 2022 3:23 PM

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I don't care about Shiori ffs i have low hopes for the 12th episode not gonna lie.
Dec 27, 2022 10:49 PM

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Minami is a fine man.

Wouldn't mind reading a short side story about him eventually finding happiness as well, considering what he went through.

Kinda hard to root for one side or the other, really. One nice thing about the series is almost none of the characters are one-dimensional villainous or are worthy of being hated (closest would be Mei, probably).

I do lean more towards a Jirou/Akari ending too though.

Dec 28, 2022 7:47 AM
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What if Minami accepts Akari's confession? How will the story continue, is Jiro just option 2?
Dec 29, 2022 12:20 AM
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The GOAT!! The absolute GOAT!!! this was the best episode in entire anime containing all kinds of emotions. and anime quality was also better than other episodes.
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this has created a whole web
Dec 30, 2022 9:50 PM
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Well damn, Minami really has interesting choice of words but I understand where he is coming from to some degree. I am kinda starting to prefer Jirou X Shiori but honestly it could go either way. I do like Akari optimism tho.
Jan 5, 2023 8:34 PM

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Finally they are showing true feeling :)
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Jan 9, 2023 6:13 AM

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I'm late to the party as I've been watching the dub. I had hoped the scene with Minami's older brother and his wife would have been a bit clearer, but it was just as vague in the manga, so I don't blame anyone for being confused (for ages I thought it was his step-mother 😳). 

It was a good episode, although not the most satisfying if you're an Akari fan, but next week should make up for that. Hopefully we'll get a Season 2 announcement pretty soon as well. 
Jan 11, 2023 4:48 AM
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I love the story.<3
Jan 11, 2023 7:50 AM
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The thing is what they probably felt towards each other is attachment the reason why akari comes to like jirou is because he is always there when she is down and need someone when he saw tenjin getting far away with shiori but is actually a misunderstanding that leds to akari getting farther away from tenjin and the reason why akari like him is because they have been together more than she is with tenjin, if only in the manga they would actually change couple minami x akari and shiori x jirou where akari can totally see where she feels towards to whether its jirou her previous partner or tenjin if tenjin keep doing the same thing as jirou, if we see tenjin personality he is a good person like mc, i wish we can see that kind of development
Jan 17, 2023 2:17 AM
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ilmushotensei said:
What if Minami accepts Akari's confession? How will the story continue, is Jiro just option 2?

Jiro is nr2 indeed. She's just vulnurable and desperate after feeling constantly rejected and latches onto the safe choice. Realistically Minami will be "the one who got away". I wish the development would be that Akari figured out that Minami was just a superficial love and figured out who she actually loves, but nope. She was turned down, time for backup plan!
Jan 17, 2023 2:24 AM
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SkyhighCFC said:
Piromysl said:
Shiori is literally the fifth wheel in this show and dragging it all down by herself.
We all know who is going to win this love triangle since episode one, so her and Jirou getting along is just boring and a waste of screentime, because it's obvious it won't go anywhere. This screen time could be used to develop Akari and Jirou relationship further.


Bruv I have to be real with you...

What you're saying really isn't true. Yes, it's kinda obvious that Akari will win in the end, but this Shiori scene isn't "a waste of screen time". This is literally character building for Jirou lmao...

It's not character building for Jirou. If she wasn't there he wouldn't need any character building like this. He'd just be the lone gaming nerd who'd learn to deal with unreasonable teenage girl
Jan 18, 2023 5:56 AM
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SkyhighCFC said:


Bruv I have to be real with you...

What you're saying really isn't true. Yes, it's kinda obvious that Akari will win in the end, but this Shiori scene isn't "a waste of screen time". This is literally character building for Jirou lmao...

It's not character building for Jirou. If she wasn't there he wouldn't need any character building like this. He'd just be the lone gaming nerd who'd learn to deal with unreasonable teenage girl
Considering you think that Jirou was the "backup plan" for Akari after this episode, I can't really take you seriously. Minami literally acknowledged the fact that Jirou was Akari's #1 at that point. It was only after the "confession" that she finally accepted this fully. It goes even further in the manga. Minami literally says "I was rejected before I could even reject her" and he felt a little bitter about it as well.

But back to the reply I'm quoting... whether you like Shiori or not doesn't change the fact that the scenes involving her and Jirou only serve to develop his character. He's learning more about himself and gaining experience with romance. The kiss pretty much forced him to put a lot more thought into his current situation. You don't have to like the development or direction of course, but it's objectively not there "for no reason"
Jan 18, 2023 7:26 AM
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SkyhighCFC said:
Stormen said:

It's not character building for Jirou. If she wasn't there he wouldn't need any character building like this. He'd just be the lone gaming nerd who'd learn to deal with unreasonable teenage girl
Considering you think that Jirou was the "backup plan" for Akari after this episode, I can't really take you seriously. Minami literally acknowledged the fact that Jirou was Akari's #1 at that point. It was only after the "confession" that she finally accepted this fully. It goes even further in the manga. Minami literally says "I was rejected before I could even reject her" and he felt a little bitter about it as well.

But back to the reply I'm quoting... whether you like Shiori or not doesn't change the fact that the scenes involving her and Jirou only serve to develop his character. He's learning more about himself and gaining experience with romance. The kiss pretty much forced him to put a lot more thought into his current situation. You don't have to like the development or direction of course, but it's objectively not there "for no reason"

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Jan 21, 2023 5:39 AM
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Cute and romantic
Jan 21, 2023 10:30 PM
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The test of courage episode. Will the two star crossed lovers get paired up or not? One more episode to tie up all the loose end.
Jan 23, 2023 1:37 AM

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I never knew I hated the sight of two characters kissing so much 
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Jan 26, 2023 2:12 AM

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Deym. Shiori made the first move.
Jan 27, 2023 3:20 PM
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Really curious to see what'll happen in the last episode of this season with all the development we got in this one. Everyone is becoming open and clear about their feelings with themselves and the ones they love. It looks like everything is cleared up on Akari and Minami's side, Akari telling Minami that she loves him, and Minami sparing her the pain of heartbreak before it gets too great by telling her that he knows what it's like to have an unrequited love- and doesn't want her to go through that as well. Minami helps Akari really come forward and be honest with her feelings toward Jiro, which he immediately recognized when she had called out his name. And he also makes it clear that he feels nothing for Shiori. Yes I think everything is good on this side, and I'm glad all that happened before at least this season of this anime ended, because you never can know whether or not you'll get another. 

Now on Shiori's and Jiro's side of things, it looks like things have been cleared up over here as well. Shiori's case is pretty simple, she likes Jiro, and made it clear that she does as they kissed in the haze of the lamp light under the rain. And it seems obvious that Jiro had responded with what he believes is his own genuine feelings as well, as he shares in the kiss Shiori gives him. That said, Jiro still is a wild card in this game. He says he loves Shiori and that is true, but to say he has no feelings developed for Akari would also be an utterly blatant lie. He almost didn't hesitate at all when he heard Akari was missing, and went to go look for her despite Shiori's pleas. And when he found out that Minami and already found her, I believe that was a look and response of disappointment on his face. He wanted to be the one to find her, and I thought it was just going to follow the cliché route and indeed have her find her in the rain and share an intimate moment, in which maybe Shiori stumbles upon and complicates things. But no, they subverted MY expectations at least, and it feels more mature this way; especially Minami. Minami was a big boy in this episode. 

But now it begins, two girls fighting for the eyes of the not-a-total-wimp that is Jiro. And man, Akari better leave no prisoners alive and rise victorious, making it clear and decisive who the winner is and leave nothing to the judges. 

Just want to discuss Shiori for a bit, sorry Shiori and Jiro shippers, but I find her just to be so dull and boring when cast under the fiery scorching light of the super giant Antares (or whatever those big stars are called) of Akari. Yes she is a much better girl and much more of a sweetheart, I mean she went out to look for Jiro in the rain and brought him an umbrella. But Akari's just got the FIRE you know? And let's be real, who besides a select few really care about Shiori, she's just the typical side character childhood friend thrown in there to spice things up. Except in this case, she kind of takes AWAY from the spice which is Akari herself. Shiori deserves a good man, but leave Jiro and Akari alone and let them go crazy for each other. Honestly make Shiori lesbian and pair her up with that red-haired chick, Mei I think her name is. I'm no Yuri/Yaoi shipper, but I legit feel more chemistry between Shiori and Mei than Shiori and Jiro lol.

Anyway, whether it ends on a good note between Akari and Jiro or a bad one, I'll be happy either way. If it ends on a good note, obviously that'll make me happy. If it ends on a bad one, I'll appreciate the ballsy move made by the studio, and it will also give me more hope that they intend to follow it up with another season. I just hope it won't end on a "meh" note, you know? Right now it's a very high 7 out of 10, if the last episode delivers, it'll easily push it to an 8 for me. Maybe even a 9 if they go batsh*t insano mode. Heck it looks like they even have a new ED for the final episode if I'm not mistaken.

Speaking of the ED, I liked what they did here with it: we got to hear more of it this time. It started playing earlier, but the ED visuals itself remained at the same length, so we heard more of the song as compensation. Something special for the ED, since something special happened in this episode. 


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Jan 29, 2023 9:22 AM
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I didn't expect the confession in the series
Feb 5, 2023 7:57 PM
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You definitely have to kill Jiro. Since episode 9 I have a bad feeling about what was going to happen and it did. As part of the Akari team this is unacceptable.


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Feb 15, 2023 7:22 AM
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Is Minami Tenjin gay? It was a little bit hard to understand this cut scene.
Mar 5, 2023 8:10 AM
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Each episode gets better and better.
Mar 15, 2023 10:22 PM
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I don't know if this has been discussed, but I felt that Jiro was always an afterthought for Akari and I can't help but be annoyed by Akari's behavior. I mean if Tenjin would have reciprocated to Akari's feelings, it would indeed turn out to be that Akari was a spoiled girl who just wanted to tease and play with Jiro's feelings. It was pretty clear that Akari still wanted Tenjin and would have gladly went to him if he reciprocated, but she decided to go after Jiro only after Tenjin made it clear nothing will happen. Since, the first episode Jiro showed huge restraint and tried to stay out of Akari's conquest to get Tenjin as much as possible but Akari just wanted to make it much more difficult and want Jiro as backup probably for example Jiro was leaving the dorm without giving her kiss until she berated him, she kept on asking how he liked the things in bento only to dismiss his inputs for making it better and even calling his inputs childish/immature, teased and berated him for being alone during the firework festival, wanted him to call her by her first name, see her swimsuit etc. 

I think clearly everything done by Akari was the reason Jiro even had a change of heart towards not staying on target of being with Shiori, had Akari not wanted to treat Jiro as an afterthought, Jiro would have ended up with Shiori way earlier. 

Well, I guess this is his SIMP nature to blame as well that he is fine being an afterthought.
Mar 16, 2023 1:27 AM
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THIS SHIT FIRE!!!!!!!
Mar 20, 2023 12:44 AM

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Tell me why Minami's unrequited love looks like the teacher from Kuzu no Honkai? I was about to flip.
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Mar 25, 2023 2:02 AM

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Jirou you honestly don't deserve sh*t, just go back to your psp games and stick to being alone forever, which will probably be the case. And Akari is pissing me the fk off too... Shiori deserves a MILLION times better than dealing with any of these 2.
Apr 9, 2023 12:21 AM
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Puta Shiori de mierda casi me vomito del coraje
Jun 9, 2023 1:39 PM
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I liked this episode
Jul 28, 2023 12:05 AM
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best romantic anime♥
Sep 7, 2023 7:46 PM
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Melho anime q eu já vi
Oct 9, 2023 7:29 PM
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This anime is really made on the basis of misunderstandings
Well, Jiro likes Shiori but thinks about Akari, Shiori likes Jiro but she is automatized, Akari likes Minami but thinks about Jiro, they are very crossed hahahahaha
The friend is a true friend, all that for some gems hahahaha
Oct 29, 2023 12:52 AM
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NOOOOOO L BRUHHH L SHIORI NOOO WHY DID THEY KISS
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