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Jan 23, 8:56 AM
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Is this too much for Mizuho to handle? It might in some ways look that way, at least for her physically. Mentally, she's dealing with the idea of falling in love.

Kizuki is again the main focus here and he does show a lot of genuine care for her. The aquarium trip was fun but not a date since all their friends went. A good chance to make memories this episode though.
Jan 23, 8:56 AM
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that moment when mizuho and shin share an intimate glance was really something the tension was palpable

being sick has its good points haha

waiting to see why kizuki looks so gentle really curious about their story

and the hype around the episode is real can't wait for more

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Jan 23, 10:25 AM
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I’m sorry y’all know I love shojosei but this shit is so ass. The story rewarding Kizuki over-aggressive borderline stalker ass is one thing, but the production values are also horrid. Like Why is the direction so weird in this show? The camera will hold a shot or angle for like 4 seconds before or after someone talks and it makes every scene so awkward and slow. The conbini scene being a perfect example of that. Felt so weird. There’s a ton of “dead space” In the ep if that makes sense. Gives very low budget and effort. Ojou to banken kun was another show that used to have these slow and awkward scenes and we all know how that one went.

Production issues aside, evidently all the boys must’ve clearly had some sort of agreement where they’d wait until Mizuho birthday to make a move on her cause why are they all so down bad now lmao. Shin making his move, Kizuki getting even thirstier.. the beach scene would’ve been kinda cute if it didn’t look like a damn slideshow.

Shugo like the only normal dude in the show and the only one that’s not simping over Mizuho.. for now anyway. He has a crush on the teacher, but I could see that actually pushing he and Mizuho closer if he gets heartbroken by that not panning out.. that’s further down the line though.

Mizuho thinks she’s in love with Kizuki because her heart is racing and they’re going on this solo date, but realistically I think it’s just her being conscious of him as a boy for the first time and just going through her first courting process. We’ll see. Mizuho face cards are hard carrying this rn.
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Jan 23, 10:54 AM
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I do not think I will come around to liking the cheap backgrounds and background characters animation, but animation quality is not my highest priority for enjoying anime.

Derriere in denim shorts and legs on a beach: very nostalgic for a Texas Evil Overlord. Approved.
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Jan 23, 11:01 AM
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Cute episode
It was sweet seeing Kizuki take care of Mizuho when she got a fever you can tell he really does care about her.
Jan 23, 1:44 PM
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I’m sorry y’all know I love shojosei but this shit is so ass. The story rewarding Kizuki over-aggressive borderline stalker ass is one thing, but the production values are also horrid. Like Why is the direction so weird in this show? The camera will hold a shot or angle for like 4 seconds before or after someone talks and it makes every scene so awkward and slow. The conbini scene being a perfect example of that. Felt so weird. There’s a ton of “dead space” In the ep if that makes sense. Gives very low budget and effort. Ojou to banken kun was another show that used to have these slow and awkward scenes and we all know how that one went.

Production issues aside, evidently all the boys must’ve clearly had some sort of agreement where they’d wait until Mizuho birthday to make a move on her cause why are they all so down bad now lmao. Shin making his move, Kizuki getting even thirstier.. the beach scene would’ve been kinda cute if it didn’t look like a damn slideshow.

Shugo like the only normal dude in the show and the only one that’s not simping over Mizuho.. for now anyway. He has a crush on the teacher, but I could see that actually pushing he and Mizuho closer if he gets heartbroken by that not panning out.. that’s further down the line though.

Mizuho thinks she’s in love with Kizuki because her heart is racing and they’re going on this solo date, but realistically I think it’s just her being conscious of him as a boy for the first time and just going through her first courting process. We’ll see. Mizuho face cards are hard carrying this rn.
Marinate1016 said:
The story rewarding Kizuki over-aggressive borderline stalker ass is one thing


I think this is probably the main reason why I'm dropping this show, the boys are much too touchy. It gives off very controlling sort of vibes.
Then the show has other problems like the background characters being polka dot cutouts, how lacking in character the boys are, etc.
Jan 23, 2:49 PM
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Two of them are already in her story, but she’s really undecided. So far, though, her choice has been Kizuki. There are some changes, though, because in the manga, that upperclassman Mizuho liked shows up in that room, but he doesn't appear in the anime.
Jan 23, 3:20 PM
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Animation quality went downhill in this episode...
Jan 23, 5:34 PM
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people don't matter in this anime.... the creator is too lazy to draw other people 😑😐
Jan 23, 5:40 PM
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This show is pretty mid, I might drop it. Or give it another episode.

It looks like a lot of drama and awkward moments are coming up. That’s really not my kind of show.
Jan 23, 6:47 PM
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Oof not me being the only one who thought it was getting spicy 🙊🙊
Jan 23, 9:29 PM

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Loved the episode, especially the part where Kizuki & Mizuho got outta the train, leaving us on a cliffhanger as we do not know what Kizuki has in mind, then IMMEDIATELY the preview for the next ep jumpscare-spoils us with "FIREWORKS 4 THE FUTURE", you serious Typhoon? Seriously TG? Now we know they gonna go on some midnight date watching beautiful fireworks amidst the beautiful full moon. Thanks, Studio. Appreciated.
Jan 23, 9:33 PM

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This show is pretty mid, I might drop it. Or give it another episode.

It looks like a lot of drama and awkward moments are coming up. That’s really not my kind of show.
@90293otaku Yeah, fax. Pretty mid. I don't mind the budget they put, like the browny pointy mob characters. But it's just SLOW PACED AF. I'm seriously thinking about dropping it, cuz of 3 episodes, i feel like we haven't progressed in anything so far. Girl kept overthinking till she burnt out, then we back to the usual routine, except the preview for the next ep jumpscare-spoils us with "FIREWORKS 4 THE FUTURE". Now we know they gonna go on some midnight date watching beautiful fireworks amidst the beautiful full moon. Amazing studio, seriously.
Jan 23, 9:37 PM

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people don't matter in this anime.... the creator is too lazy to draw other people 😑😐
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Jan 24, 12:11 AM

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This show is pretty mid, I might drop it. Or give it another episode.

It looks like a lot of drama and awkward moments are coming up. That’s really not my kind of show.
@90293otaku not even mid. below mid. smh

even the most generous reviewer I know thinks this is ass. lmao
Jan 24, 12:14 AM

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I’m sorry y’all know I love shojosei but this shit is so ass. The story rewarding Kizuki over-aggressive borderline stalker ass is one thing, but the production values are also horrid. Like Why is the direction so weird in this show? The camera will hold a shot or angle for like 4 seconds before or after someone talks and it makes every scene so awkward and slow. The conbini scene being a perfect example of that. Felt so weird. There’s a ton of “dead space” In the ep if that makes sense. Gives very low budget and effort. Ojou to banken kun was another show that used to have these slow and awkward scenes and we all know how that one went.

Production issues aside, evidently all the boys must’ve clearly had some sort of agreement where they’d wait until Mizuho birthday to make a move on her cause why are they all so down bad now lmao. Shin making his move, Kizuki getting even thirstier.. the beach scene would’ve been kinda cute if it didn’t look like a damn slideshow.

Shugo like the only normal dude in the show and the only one that’s not simping over Mizuho.. for now anyway. He has a crush on the teacher, but I could see that actually pushing he and Mizuho closer if he gets heartbroken by that not panning out.. that’s further down the line though.

Mizuho thinks she’s in love with Kizuki because her heart is racing and they’re going on this solo date, but realistically I think it’s just her being conscious of him as a boy for the first time and just going through her first courting process. We’ll see. Mizuho face cards are hard carrying this rn.
@Marinate1016

I appreciate long takes. This, however, is not the way to do it. They're just there for the sake of it, and what should be animated is static without reason or rhyme.
Jan 24, 12:14 AM

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Reply to Marinate1016
I’m sorry y’all know I love shojosei but this shit is so ass. The story rewarding Kizuki over-aggressive borderline stalker ass is one thing, but the production values are also horrid. Like Why is the direction so weird in this show? The camera will hold a shot or angle for like 4 seconds before or after someone talks and it makes every scene so awkward and slow. The conbini scene being a perfect example of that. Felt so weird. There’s a ton of “dead space” In the ep if that makes sense. Gives very low budget and effort. Ojou to banken kun was another show that used to have these slow and awkward scenes and we all know how that one went.

Production issues aside, evidently all the boys must’ve clearly had some sort of agreement where they’d wait until Mizuho birthday to make a move on her cause why are they all so down bad now lmao. Shin making his move, Kizuki getting even thirstier.. the beach scene would’ve been kinda cute if it didn’t look like a damn slideshow.

Shugo like the only normal dude in the show and the only one that’s not simping over Mizuho.. for now anyway. He has a crush on the teacher, but I could see that actually pushing he and Mizuho closer if he gets heartbroken by that not panning out.. that’s further down the line though.

Mizuho thinks she’s in love with Kizuki because her heart is racing and they’re going on this solo date, but realistically I think it’s just her being conscious of him as a boy for the first time and just going through her first courting process. We’ll see. Mizuho face cards are hard carrying this rn.
@Marinate1016

I appreciate long takes. This, however, is not the way to do it. They're just there for the sake of it, and what should be animated is static without reason or rhyme.
Jan 24, 12:18 AM

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patkarunungan said:
@Marinate1016

I appreciate long takes. This, however, is not the way to do it. They're just there for the sake of it, and what should be animated is static without reason or rhyme.

Exactly, Gimai Seikatsu is an example of how to do it well.
Jan 24, 3:27 AM
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I didn't particularly like the series beforehand, but this episode was rough. I'm pretty sure there was a significant drop in the art and animation quality this episode. I would have to check episode 2 to confirm, but can't be bothered. We also got a sleep creep this episode and some more borderline physical behavior. Also, I'm pretty sure that was a Great White Shark in the aquarium, which would be the worst offense of all. I probably should just drop this show, but I've watched too many good shows lately. I need some nice 3's or 4's to regain some balance. :P
Jan 24, 4:45 AM
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Im not really liking it, but im also not hating it.

And since i watch everything that doesnt bore me ill keep watching i guess xD
Jan 24, 5:10 AM
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there will ne no good ending for this anime
Jan 24, 10:09 AM
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I don’t usually notice bad animation, but this episode it was glaringly obvious that there were too many scenes that held a still image for an uncomfortable amount of time.
Jan 24, 2:10 PM
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The animation is weird. Love the watercolor effect but it kinda ruins it in some shots. They seem to animate Mizuho lovely (the majority of the time) but this all is still a downgrade from episode 1.
Also hate how this anime portrays Kizuki’s actions as lovely and romantic..
It also appears Shin tried shooting his shot. Now this friend circle will be very awkward and it’s already episode 3. Shuugo doesn’t seem to be interested in Mizuho that way and so does Airu, which is refreshing to know it won’t be a confusing harem.
Just wondering why it takes place in COVID yet everyone’s super close to eachother and no masks are being worn
Jan 25, 9:54 AM

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The animation has gone down. What’s with the still shots with no movement and a blank expression? 😭

The scene with Airu felt very out of place

Why does Shin care if Mizuho has sex appeal? lmao Shin is a complete weirdo for not taking off his shoes

I need more alone time with Kizuki and Mizuho!!! I don't understand why people are saying Kizuki was creepy during this episode shm

So what was the mold remover for? What did Shugo mean by he's no different than Mizuho?
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Jan 27, 3:10 AM

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The animation has gone down. What’s with the still shots with no movement and a blank expression? 😭

The scene with Airu felt very out of place

Why does Shin care if Mizuho has sex appeal? lmao Shin is a complete weirdo for not taking off his shoes

I need more alone time with Kizuki and Mizuho!!! I don't understand why people are saying Kizuki was creepy during this episode shm

So what was the mold remover for? What did Shugo mean by he's no different than Mizuho?
cooldogmom said:
So what was the mold remover for? What did Shugo mean by he's no different than Mizuho?

From what I understand the mold remover was really supposed to mean no sense, to show how Kizuki was bad/going overboard with choosing his get well soon gifts for Mizuho (I imagine Airu/Shugo chucking that out from the grocery basket), which was followed by his overbuying of bananas haha. I think Shugo meant that they are the same with having struggles/difficulties with love matters, because his crush is likely that teacher he sees at the end of the episode.

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As this is mainly still a romance show, I appreciate the friendship bits like i.e. Shugo and Kizuki supporting Airu after his encounter with his ex-friends, and Shin and Airu telling Kizuki that he was the boss for the day (to cheer them up). Also the part of them playing with the waterhose haha, so cute

So now, it seems only Shin and Kizuki have feelings for Mizuho, Shugo likes someone else (a teacher, I kinda love the bittersweet, almost always unrequited crush on person of authority trope haha). Airu dotes on Mizuho but it being romantic is still not sure (I don't think it is though). The latter two seems to know about the group's dynamics re: romantic interests.

Mizuho is getting conscious of Kizuki, but is hesitant to fall in love because she values her group's status quo. Kizuki is getting most of the screentime, but Shin skipped class to have some too (lol). Another old trope was seen - wanting to kiss the sleeping crush. I feel bad somehow that his advice is getting applied by Mizuho to someone else 😅 haha
Jan 27, 7:31 AM
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I like Shin since a while. He seems nice and symphatic.And he doesn't afraid to show Mizuho his feelings but still doesn't force her into anything, like Kizuki does. Airu doesn't seem like a serious potential love interest though. Or he is simply the unserious one from the four boys. It takes place in 2020 and I barely see any hints of covid. Only that text on the wall. I just have had that guess that it is because of the covid, she doesn't seem that happy as an adult. Or it just didn't work seeing how she get sick when her crush touch her.
Jan 29, 7:48 AM
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this show is pretty awful. it's trying to paint multiple characters as innocent nice guy love interests for Mizuho while at the same time, these same "nice guys" are constantly throwing themselves at Mizuho and have zero concept or respect for someone's personal boundaries. "hey I love you so I'm just gonna flat out kiss you and then never stop touching you even though you didn't want me to or don't want me to"
plus this show is animated very poorly and the entire show is boring as hell.
Jan 31, 8:14 AM

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i like the anime but the bad animation is kinda putting me off. . . it feels like a powerpoint ≧ ≦

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Feb 8, 11:09 PM
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I loved this episode and we're getting her first date next episode which is exciting!!
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This show just barely passed the three episode test for me. I'm still not completely into it, but now that the other guys are starting to think about Mizuho a bit more, it's bound to get more interesting. Some of the dialogue is still bizarre, though: especially "What were you worrying about so much that you gave yourself a fever?" and "It's a day of firsts for Kizuki" (or something like that; no additional was given)

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