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| That time of the year...Christmas Season. Well, it was a very energetic episode with a lot of silly moments in time for the holidays. I wasn't expecting to see all the interview segments though, but they really pushed the comedy moments into those. Merry Christmas to the cast! It's a great time for them to enjoy the days they have together. |
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| Ah, that cherished time of the year - the classic Christmas episode. As December unfolds, the city is adorned with the enchanting ambiance of the festive Christmas season. While making their way home after a fruitful meeting with a business partner, Shiori and Takuma unexpectedly cross paths with Hoshi Ayukawa, a street-side video distributor engaged in an intriguing interview. The interview's focal point revolves around a captivating scenario: "A Startling Incident: Trouble Strikes the Neighboring Couple!" Seizing the serendipitous moment, Shiori and Takuma step into the roles of a couple and enthusiastically participate in the interview. As the days inch closer to Christmas, a fresh chapter unveils itself. In the wake of the company's year-end gala, the duo embarks on their homeward journey, where a brilliantly illuminated Christmas tree captures their gaze. The whole part with the news reporter also drew hearty chuckles out of me. Followed by a Kanojo, Okarishimasu-esque feigned kiss, orchestrated secretly with a purse concealing their lips. Evidently, our two central couple is forging even deeper bonds, a sentiment reinforced by their presence beside the lit up Christmas tree. With the festivities of Halloween and Christmas now behind us, I think its clear that next episode, will be a New Years episode. |
IzanaSolosAug 5, 2023 2:01 PM
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| Does she has no decency mentioning those poor plushies after what she has done to them D: Christmas in August certainly is not something unusual from anime (I mean, we had a halloween themed episode last week, duh). Still they need to hurry up and give us an actual summer season, so we can have a beach episode ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Wonder if we'll gonna get a full circle of all the event episodes, like the valentine, white day, summer/kimono/fireworks/festival ones. |
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| Well the are so much like a couple that even Youtubers mistake them for such and it was funny how the where begged to for that video. It was obvious that the video would be seen by there coworkers tho. The others seem to be getting along as well which is nice. |
| December's Christmas celebration, and Shiori is feeling all Santa-y, though Hayakawa will not be that to Manager Akina. Shonizaki's still not used to meetings, though the bear and bunny loungewear would match them both to the level of cute lols. But having their relationship forced by a YouTuber with little views, they would play pretend dating, though not having an idea about how couples work. They answer to the best of their abilities, though Shinozaki answers like a possessed playboy on the inside. As dead serious as he can be, avoiding a kiss is that, but thankfully she has her handbag to protect their sanity. Turns out, it went viral lols. The company's typical Christmas meal, and both Shiori and Shinozaki spend the festivities together in a space of couples, though they did honor the loungewear as presents for each other...though Manager Akina and Hayakawa caught their moment together. Such good wingmen and wingwomen, blessed on Christmas. Nice. |
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| Decembers always an interesting time in work. The fantasies that they ahd as they saw those outfits lol. That was a rather desperate reporter that they stumbled across. The little show they created to help her though was hillarious. Coming first is the company xmas party. Always a fun time. The boss sure made quite the rookie mistake on his snooping. Sweet ep as always with the show at the start adding to lot to the tension between the two. |
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| Interesting Christmas time for Shiori and Shinozaki it was hilarious seeing them pretend to be a couple for the youtuber and shiori just looked so cute in her Bunny Loungewear |
| My fave episode so far for sure. What a cute and fun watch this was. Ruka.. I mean, Toyama Nao at it again messing with happy couples 😂 that YouTube interview was hilarious. I’m surprised Shinozaki was able to put that playboy act on, even as an act it was impressive. Katase’s imagination running wild during it was great. Couldn’t have a Christmas themed episode without a Christmas lights date. Very sweet and wholesome moment between Shinozaki and Katase. Exchanging gifts and just reflecting on what’s been a great year for both of them. Hayakawa not wanting to give the boss her contact info has me dying 😂 she can play matchmaker for everyone but herself. |
Marinate1016Aug 5, 2023 12:51 PM
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| The first half was a 10/10 super funny and sweet, and for the second half, Akina you fool, they were just about to go to a love hotel. |
| Yo why did Takemitchy have utorrent on his work computer. That doesn't seem safe lol |
| Classic Christmas episode, I've really warmed up to the cuteness and comedy this anime brings, despite my mixed opinions at the start of this series. The interview part was pretty hilarious, and who better than Nao Touyama voicing that interviewer? Hopefully the momentum this show has had with its comedy can continue, even with the break, yet again due to a golf tournament next week. |
| This keeps getting better and better, the utubing couple interview was well done. And damn I got a boner when the senpai was asking to show each other them outfits. |
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| Great Christmas episode, contrasts nicely with the warm weather I’m currently experiencing since I watched it outside lol. That interview was something else man, Katase already had some wild answers but then Shinozaki turned it up a notch lol, gotta respect his dedication tho, and Katase’s reactions were gold lol. I’m glad she noticed Shinozaki was just giving it his all too, I was afraid she’d think differently of him because of that situation but she knows her kouhai well now. And of course you can’t have a Christmas episode in a romance anime without viewing the Christmas illumination together, the two of them got recognized as a couple for a second time too which brought them back to reality lol. I had a feeling they’d both get each other the loungewear they talked about at the beginning of the episode and so they did, and we were blessed with the view of Katase wearing hers at the end of the episode, if Shinozaki saw that his eyeballs would probably shoot out of his head lol. |
| what the what. christmas episode eh i mean, it's alright. |
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| Cute Christmas themed episode! What I found refreshing was that there were multiple instances in the interview portion of the episode for tired clichés to happen, but they didn't. This shows that this cast is older, and more mature than a standard high school cast. I thought they would freak out when the Nya Tuber asked if they were going out, and they calmly said they were co-workers. Took me by surprise, if I'm being honest. It was cute how they both ended up getting the bear and bunny loungewear for each other. Perhaps one day they'll see each other in them? Really enjoyed this one, it was lots of fun. |
| Show takes place in the future. December 2023 😮 |
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| damn I kept chessing the whole episode. Thank God for the manager and his flash on and pulling me back to reality. 🙃 |
| What is it with animes and their cliche of cute girls (regardless of age) never having a boyfriend and always being pure? Am I suppose to believe that two cute girls like the female MC and the short blonde hair girl have never had a boyfriend and are pure? |
| Pretty good Christmas-themed episode with both Shiori and Takuma getting gifts for each other that they saw while window shopping. I knew that the Youtuber was bluffing when she said that they hardly have any subscribers and hardly get any views lol. Anyways, Santa Shiori sure does look pretty hot huh:  |
| Heh it sounded like Shiori was inviting Shinozaki over to her place when she was talking about showing off the onesies. Why did I only now realize Takuma has "kuma" in his name lol Must be hard to sneak photos in Japan. From what im aware their phones all come with the camera sound loud as fuck and unable to turn it off. Akina adding flash to it is even worse. |
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| This episode had so many funny and cute moments which now makes it my favourite episode so far. =D The Youtuber's voice, Nao Toyama, was easily recognisable as she was able to convince both Shinozaki and Shiori to act as a couple for her interview, which had me smiling and laughing seeing how the pair "acted". Shinozaki in particular was VERY bold with his acting which led to some great moments, but the best part was Shiori placing her handbag in front of her and Shinozaki's face during her pretend kiss. Still, it wasn't long before the video was uploaded on the internet and their fellow co-workers found out about it! XD The Christmas segment of the episode was also very cute and wholesome. It felt fitting that both Shirori and Shinozaki both bought each other the animal-themed loungewear that they had their eyes on earlier in this episode. Shiori's loungewear looked great on her, although she was a bit embarrassed at how the shorts was, well, very short in length, which in my opinion, suits her more since she does have some beautiful legs. So yeah, this episode was very satisfying in many ways! Hopefully future episodes will have more wholesome and amusing moments that'll get close to what this episode had. |
| I recognize Touyama Nao's voice anywhere. She's just using Ruka's voice this time. |
| Sometimes it's hard to imagine that these folks WORK 9 to 5 for their salaries in a corporate and aren't some chummy school going kids. Though that's anime being anime lol. |
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| Of course we won't be missing a Christmas episode. That interview was not I expected though. |
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| Damn being a Youtuber is really hard huh, fake content LMAO Yay it's the Obligatory Christmas Episode. Ain't no way, they haven't got each other contact this whole time? WTF |
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| Cute as ever but it's getting repititive |
oooo3333 said: What is it with animes and their cliche of cute girls (regardless of age) never having a boyfriend and always being pure? Am I suppose to believe that two cute girls like the female MC and the short blonde hair girl have never had a boyfriend and are pure? As sad as is it to say, it's not uncommon for people to reach relationships milestones later and later in life. Especially the youth now. Not a lot of dating and forward type personalities are out in the dating world to put it midly. Atleast here in the west(America) |
Mariklyn said: Which is why I also said "pure". oooo3333 said: What is it with animes and their cliche of cute girls (regardless of age) never having a boyfriend and always being pure? Am I suppose to believe that two cute girls like the female MC and the short blonde hair girl have never had a boyfriend and are pure? As sad as is it to say, it's not uncommon for people to reach relationships milestones later and later in life. Especially the youth now. Not a lot of dating and forward type personalities are out in the dating world to put it midly. Atleast here in the west(America) In todays world, especially in the west, especially woman because of dating apps and social media, woman do not reach one of those two milestones later in life, but they actually reach one of those two milestones (if not both) real early in life in todays world. Especially if they are as cute as the female MC and the short-hair-blonde. Maybe the culture is different in Japan. |
oooo3333 said: Mariklyn said: Which is why I also said "pure". As sad as is it to say, it's not uncommon for people to reach relationships milestones later and later in life. Especially the youth now. Not a lot of dating and forward type personalities are out in the dating world to put it midly. Atleast here in the west(America) In todays world, especially in the west, especially woman because of dating apps and social media, woman do not reach one of those two milestones later in life, but they actually reach one of those two milestones (if not both) real early in life in todays world. Especially if they are as cute as the female MC and the short-hair-blonde. Maybe the culture is different in Japan. hmm, it depends on what you mean by "pure," but both characters are not pure in thoughts, maybe innocent? Is a better description for the girl characters. The blonde chick draws BL comics on the side, and the sempai is knowledgeable in such things she just lacks expirence. As for the differences in dating cultures between the West and East. I agree that social media and dating apps play a huge role. If I had to guess, I would say women who grew up in a strong religious upbringing turn out innocent and lack expirence. Mainly Muslim and Middle Eastern religions (Ironic). Funny enough, I've heard Japanese dating culture is cut throat. Cheating in the sense of seeking out partners is normal but are slow on making the relationship physical. is my basic understanding of Japanse dating. |
| Totally Loved this latest ep Chinatsu and Chihiro are so funny playing stalkers 😆 Man, that "fake karekano thing" Definitely Gets it Going! I just wish that they gave us Santa Shiori san and Santa Chinatsu chan Just like Santa Touko and Santa Futaba from Senpai Ga Uzai back then hehe Anyway This Anime is Definitely, Adorably Awesome Plus its manga is Also Great 🤘🏼🔥🩷🔥🤘🏼 |
Alfredo-Sauce said: Pretty good Christmas-themed episode with both Shiori and Takuma getting gifts for each other that they saw while window shopping. I knew that the Youtuber was bluffing when she said that they hardly have any subscribers and hardly get any views lol. Anyways, Santa Shiori sure does look pretty hot huh: @Alfredo-Sauce Yes Indeed! 🤘🏼🔥🩷🔥🤘🏼 |
| "Are these two seriously not dating?" This show in a nutshell (along with a lot of others, lmao) I know both Katase and Shinozaki are chill but they had the patience of a monk when it came to that YouTuber. Pretty sure the CGI crowd were thinking the same thing.  |
| Shinozaki and Senpai getting caught off guard at the start there, but looks like they were able to pull off the fake couple a bit too well! Christmas also went really well for the most part, maybe better if they didn't get interrupted by manager and Hayakawa, but at least they got each other gifts and exchanged contact info. |
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| Is it just me, or are the characters on this show acting more and more bizarre with each new episode? |
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| 5/5 episode. First half was absolutely hilarious and that no-kiss from Shiori sure caught me off guard. Kind of a shame the episode didn't conclude with them sexting exchanging photos tho. |
| This sweetness was exactly what I needed before going to work. Preferably we'll see some development between them and not just them being cute together but I'm not gonna be picky. |
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| A cute Merry Christmas. Having each of the main characters giving one another the costumes was heartwarming. This episode would also give a nice season finale. Sweet. |
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| How good is a Christmas like this. |
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