Kono Oto Tomare! Episode 7 Discussion

Fayrin said:
We are supposed to feel bad for Kurusu because her relationships were ruined by the lies of a random and cunning girl, but she became what that girl was. She started ruining people's relationships just for the sake of it. You might say that "if it was ruined it was because it wasn't real" or something silly like this and have somewhat of a point, but this doesn't justify her ill-intended actions. Being hurt doesn't give you the right to hurt people. I like how Takezou was angry at first though, but I really don't like how everyone was ready to receive her with open arms like that after what she did. I mean, there is no reason to berate her or something, but they could've reproached her somehow at least. Welp, at least this part is over I guess.

Fayrin said:

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I really don't like how everyone was ready to receive her with open arms like that after what she did. I mean, there is no reason to berate her or something, but they could've reproached her somehow at least. ...

Fayrin said:
I loved the first part of this episode. I mean, it was sad, but really good. Houzuki had a happy family until her father died. People started to jump ship because her mother wasn't as talented as her late father and they didn't even try to give her a chance in the trying time she was going through. But her daughter had the talent and the motivation, and people started to pressure her because of it. It was something cruel, they weren't seeing them as individuals, just as the classic and honored school they represented. Houzuki just wanted to reach her mother, to make her proud and shut up the insensitive outsiders, but somewhere along the way their relationship started to deteriorate until the breaking point. Houzuki is no longer the heir. On the bright side, I loved how Kudou stayed with her because she was sick, and even prepared some breakfast, he is the best, such a considerate guy. She was ready for questions, but he said that she only had to talk about her circumstances if she wanted to, like a real friend, like someone who cares but knows how to respect your boundaries.

Then the insufferable Kurusu takes the stage again. Ready to expose Houzuki, trying to ruin the bond the club had. "Why aren't you telling everyone the truth?" Are people supposed to tell their new friends everything about their lives and circumstances right off the bat? It wasn't even like she bragged about being the heir or something, she never lied, just a bit about the reason she joined, but not to "put on airs", but just because she couldn't admit she wanted to play while having fun with others. We are supposed to feel bad for Kurusu because her relationships were ruined by the lies of a random and cunning girl, but she became what that girl was. She started ruining people's relationships just for the sake of it. You might say that "if it was ruined it was because it wasn't real" or something silly like this and have somewhat of a point, but this doesn't justify her ill-intended actions. Being hurt doesn't give you the right to hurt people. I like how Takezou was angry at first though, but I really don't like how everyone was ready to receive her with open arms like that after what she did. I mean, there is no reason to berate her or something, but they could've reproached her somehow at least. Welp, at least this part is over I guess.

PastFuturist said:


Takezou: "Yesterday, I was the one that wanted to cry after what you said, but why were YOU crying, Kurusu?"
Hiro: "Are you going to comfort me or something if I tell you?" (smiles snarkily)
Takezou: "Are you kidding me? I just thought if there's a reason, I should ask. If you talk to me seriously, I'll hear you out."

WolfDFireBreidi said:

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Since the death of his beloved father, his mother changed completely and let what people thought about her and Koto's school is affected by what completely distanced her from her daughter. She cared more about school than her own daughter, what kind of person does that? She lost sight of what she said to Houzuki once. " You should always have a smile on your face. "It is a pity that your relationship will end that way.
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fortunated said:
as much as i adore this series having read the manga and everything, i do think that hiro's past doesnt justify her actions. however, she does grow to be a lovable character so idk maybe thats just a flaw in her character design.

also i would just like to take the time to appreciate how the drama in kono oto tomare (at least this arc) isn't carried by misunderstandings and miscommunication, like how chika and the rest of his friends were quick to accept satowa and they didn't let hiro change that about their relationship. it's really annoying seeing drama happen in anime simply bc people aren't talking, so it was refreshing seeing chika dismiss rumors about satowa because it didnt come from satowa herself.

Sten_PT said:
What a great episode! Satowa and Hiro backstories in one episode without feeling too rushed. Havent read the manga so im hoping that theres more development to this two characters. Also Satowa is really cute :)


I agree. Hiro actions turned things to the best to the club friendships, but it happened because the others trusted Satowa since she came with the truth and they need her to teach them Koto :D. If it were to ended like what she intended, she would keep ending relationships later on her life. Just like Satowa says to Hiro, they are both alike, by feeling jealousy in their own ways they joined Koto club as an escape from their own problems. But yeah, Hiro getting the "green card" from everyone like that shouldn't be okay.

Elakir said:
wow .. that girl is such a bitch really ?!?! ...eh I hope she gets a personality soon ...
the sad part about this anime is people like her exist pitiful...

Elakir said:
nope ... I dont prefer a "mary-sue" ... Houzuki, Satowa is not perfect but still is a loveable charachter in my opinion......but she is not

nachtweiss said:


Maybe you will love her in later episodes, her real personality will show later.Just maybe though

Animefairy11 said:
Btw episode 8 preview shows two new characters.
Fun fact about them - one will be the biggest Chika-Satowa shipper and the other one will be Chika's rival for Satowa's attention. Guess who? :)

PurpleGirl203 said:
It was nice to see both girls background :) It was sad to see that Hozuki's mother didn't seem to love her like she used to and acted selfish towards her future goals :( That old lady gave her mother bad influence and by seeing that scary look, it gave me shivers, I thought "Oh, no... that doesn't look good" X(

Kurusu is the worst! How can she say something like that? Her heart is as cold as ice! Is that her true nature? It's not cool the way she treats everyone just because of some bad experience from the past, but that wouldn't make her any different from the others.


I would like to see Takezo rip Hiro's club membership right in the face, but he's just too kind to do that so Chika would do the job ;) If he does that, that'll be too hillarious! But that didn't seem to happen in the end, instead, she woke up to reality... People like Kurusu have no empathy, which is sad :(

It was a nice episode! ^^

MOB_ABOMINATOR said:
I guess Sensei is the rival and that other lady is the shipper.

Mich666 said:
So it was as I thought, Hozuki approached her, and for the rest - one apology and they are okay with it. I guess Chika is hard to get angry by something like this and the rest are too dense to be offended by something like that. Even Kurata seems to be okay with it. Not really realistic but whatever, at least the club can go on.

I got her backstory but that doesn't mean she has to act like bitch and do the same, right? Not really fan of this resolution afterall.

As for the first part, Houzuki's backstory was good one, including Chika in her house and her embassed moments (that were pure gold). And with Kurata reaching out for Hiro, it seems like the future pairings are now set in stone.