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Mar 5, 2021 4:28 AM
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Oh boy, Summer Vacation is up and now we got opportunities of youth and development for the cast including idea of a training camp.

Personally, I think it's a good opportunity for Tomozaki. That was also a cute little date. A clever way to get the important characters together and build their bonds.
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Mar 5, 2021 5:09 AM
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Ai Kayano is just way too adorable as Kikuchi. Her interaction with Tomozaki on the train was sweet yet kind of heartbreaking because I'm not feeling that Tomozaki and Kikuchi do end up together by the end (just an assumption, haven't read the LN).

Tomozaki this episode was good as always with character development every episode, although it was a little cringey and funny seeing him do that small task with Mizusawa and his sudden change of topic while talking with Kikuchi.
Mar 5, 2021 5:31 AM
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Tomozaki's slowly becoming a more social person! Even made a good friend that he's on first name terms with. The date was kinda awkward to watch, but the ending of it was great.
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Mar 5, 2021 5:32 AM
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Both Mimimi and I got gay vibes from Fumiya and Takahiro, we really are made for each other. Kikuchi was so cute when they were talking on the train.
Mar 5, 2021 5:35 AM
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Tomozaki and Mizusawa are on first name basis now. Kikuchi was just too cute this episode. Also it's gonna be a big hassle for Tomozaki to spend night with normies.
Mar 5, 2021 5:35 AM
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Top notch episode imo. Not much else to say 😌
Mar 5, 2021 5:51 AM
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The date with Aoi was a fun one and I like how caring she is. Everyone visiting Tomozaki's house was a nice event for him. He got close to Mizusawa and now they are on first name basis, good for him.

Finally the movie date with Fuuka chan which went well. The train part was really sweet. Fuuka's so cute. At this rate I'll be starting to root for Fuuka x Tomozaki ship soon.
Mar 5, 2021 6:04 AM
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This was shown during the train scene when Tomozaki and Fuuka agreed to go on another date



Coincidence? I don't think so lol

Regarding the date. Well, the fact that Fuuka has trouble with the changing Tomozaki could be seen as evidence that he's successfully turning into a "normie" yet his new pace makes her uncomfortable and just being himself would make things easier for both. Furthermore, I'm afraid she will get hurt once she finds out about the "game" Tomozaki is playing and there will be one hell of a misunderstanding.

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Mar 5, 2021 6:09 AM
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Damn, Kikuchi is just so adorable. The train part was just so sweet. I love it. Really good episode.
Mar 5, 2021 6:20 AM
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Aoi and Fumiya are technically dating, that metal badge is Fumiya's first gift to Aoi. lol. Plus they have the same hobby, which is playing Tackfam.

Fumiya gained a new male friend because of that strategic meeting. Takahiro is really friend and kind for initiating to call each other in first name basis.

Fumiya and Fuuka's date kinda looks awkward, probably because they're both actually timid. Wonder if their relationship will go deeper. Next is the fireworks show date.

Mar 5, 2021 6:21 AM
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The perfectionist Hinami Aoi... finds it hard to say pants.. Kawaaaaaii..(。’▽’。)♡
Mar 5, 2021 6:25 AM

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Kikuchi is so adorable and it was a nice little date. ^^
Mar 5, 2021 6:26 AM
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this episode was actually pretty nice, that scene where they all came over to his house was cool and tomozaki's finally made his first friend. kikuchi was so cute and i loved her outfit so much, cant wait to see the barbecue and fireworks festival
Mar 5, 2021 6:46 AM

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It's Summer Break, but the normie goals aren't gonna stop Aoi from leading Tomozaki to come out of his normie shell.

The date rehearsal with Aoi in preparation for the actual date with Fuka, it's a meticulous game plan with a summer outfit...and a lil' bit of Smash. Sure is funnily awkward for Aoi to check on Tomozaki, but a good thing that the set-up is going at a "rather" fast pace between both him and Fuka, and also bonding more closely with the clique as is with the "meeting at a friend's house" objective.

Honest to god, compared to when both Tomozaki and Takahiro first met each other, there was a lot of disdain, but look how far both guys have come: from a last-name to a first-name basis. Minami sure loves to cook up rumours for a lil' bit fun.

At long last, the date between Tomozaki and Fuka is in session, and my dear lord, it's sweet and cute. Learning to give the shy Fuka space to coverse her thoughts for normie conversation skills is good, but learning to be truthful to yourself is another act of skill. From a movie date to the train ride home, another date is good, but the normie group hang-out comes first.

No longer a cringe-worthy series, but a heart-warming satisfaction.
Mar 5, 2021 7:05 AM
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Good ass episode but can’t wait for Yuzu Best girl for me.
Mar 5, 2021 7:25 AM

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Alright funimation is finally working again.

What a great episode. Tomozaki finally getting called by his first name by someone outside of his family, bringing friends over and a date with Fuuka. I’m glad he got to test out some of his skills today too whether it was conversational topics or phrases. Those little details show you how much he’s grown since we first met him in ep 1.

I think I’m ready to declare Fuuka as best girl too. The whole train scene with her asking to hang out again was adorable. Can’t wait to see the fireworks scene.
Mar 5, 2021 7:25 AM

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After a couple of very solid episodes focusing on Mimimi, we are back on the normie course 101 with Aoi Hinami!!!

This episode we got more developments on Fumiya and Takahiro's friendship, as they slowly connect with each other. I love the yaoi joke Mimimi, I love it! We also got Aoi Hinami pretending to be the date of Fumiya as they buy some normie-related essentials in the city and some good ol' Tackfam session. It's actually nice and somewhat weird that we're back with Aoi teaching our MC.

But the highlight for me is the short but sweet date between Fumiya and Fuka. OMG, they look cute together, if Aoi x Fumiya doesn't succeed, I will let the Fuka x Fumiya ship SET SAIL! (I might jinxed something a little bit). Of course the date did not cruise flawlessly, but one thing's for certain, there will be more dates between these two in the future. And I love to see more!!!

Before we get to (a potentially romantic) fireworks festival date, we had to go through first to an all-nighter event. Objective: To get Yuzu and Shuuji into a solid relationship, with Fumiya on the sidelines. This looks it's going to be a solid latter episodes for Tomozaki-kun!!!
Mar 5, 2021 7:41 AM
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Good episode. I'm planning to read the light novel of this anime and also I love how Tomozaki is slowly developing now.
Mar 5, 2021 8:13 AM

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It's the summer break, and we're back to Hinami teaching Tomozaki. Tomozaki finally goes on a date with Fuuka! Even though the date was awkward and the outcome wasn't the best, I felt like it was very cute! Tomozaki continues to develop his friendship with Takahiro and Minami.
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Mar 5, 2021 8:16 AM

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Kikuchi Fuuka supremacy. She's the only reason why I'm still watching this.
Mar 5, 2021 8:17 AM
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That moments Tomozaki had with Misuzawa and Kikuchi, that shit is too sweet and wholesome man, it's too much for my heart. I like everything that happened in this eps, but that 2 moments are just special. Misuzawa learn more about Tomozaki and cheer for him, Tomozaki Kikuchi awkward date which is super cute, and not only thay, what I also like most about these 2 moments is that Misuzawa and Kikuchi talk about Tomozaki's personality which is there this whole time but they just never knew because he close himself before he meets Aoi, this means that he's a good guy and people like his true self, and this make me so happy for Tomozaki.
Mar 5, 2021 9:01 AM
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By far the best episode so far, I had a smile on my face the whole time. I'm so proud of Tomozaki, he's really getting results!
Mar 5, 2021 9:08 AM

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Nice episode.

Aoi, Mimimi and Takahiro coming over to Tomozaki's place was great and he even got on first name basis with Takahiro. In the words of Mimimi and Aoi, something's fishy is up and about.

The date with Fuuka was adorable especially the train scene. Damn, all the girls in this show are great.
Looking forward to the fireworks.
Mar 5, 2021 9:24 AM

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This episode semented Kikuchi as best girl Ai Kayano as always does an amazing job
Mar 5, 2021 9:53 AM

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Things are looking good doe Tomozaki. He's able to complete tasks Hinami is giving him with ease now.

Looking forward to the barbeque and the fireworks display!
Mar 5, 2021 10:40 AM
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are we going get some kind of turning point or something, i mean things are going too smoothly at this point it is becoming repetitive
Mar 5, 2021 12:22 PM

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My man Tomozaki moving up the social ladder, he's gonna become a normie soon!

Watching him force conversation with Fuka, then blame his poor conversation skills made me wanna beat him up.

Mimimi during that discussion was so funny, she was an actual squiggly line ~~~
Mar 5, 2021 12:24 PM

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things are going perhaps too smoothly for my guy tomozaki, i feel something's going to come up soon.
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Mar 5, 2021 1:45 PM

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Lets goo summer vacation starts, Tomozaki bonding with Takehiro in the bathroom was funny but the bromance they made.

YES LETS GO MY BOI TOMOZAKI MAKING HIS MOVES ON KUKICHI. Kikuchi was mega cute when she told him why it was hard to talk to him but it was wholesome af as well.
Mar 5, 2021 2:23 PM

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Was nice seeing everyone going to Tomozaki's place and his family going absolutely nuts cause he brought people over. Also, Hinami stared into the box of controllers and it didn't go unnoticed by Mizusawa.

Kikuchi is pretty cute and Ai Kayano is doing a great job voicing her. Date was fine, however I already fear they probably won't end up together.

Now I am looking forward to this barbecue. Eventho they are trying to pair Yuzu and Shuuji together, but I sense that another couple will get some development instead.

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This was shown during the train scene when Tomozaki and Fuuka agreed to go on another date



Coincidence? I don't think so lol

Wait, how the hell did I not notice this? That's too funny XD
Mar 5, 2021 3:37 PM

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Yes... This anime getting better and better with each episodes. Tomozaki had two dates in one eps? You're no longer be a bottom-tier character hahaha.

Tomozaki and Fuuka having a movie date? Best date in the series. Fuuka is cute, innocent, not showing much skin is what I like from her. Best girl in the series and for Tomozaki. Hope you just be with her.

Last eps was Mimimi singing the ED, and now time for Fuuka to shine. Her voice is so soothing. Perfect ED.
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I love how the series is little by little introducing the idea that gaming, even If you strive for be the best, should be a thing where you have fun. Finding the perfect balance is key for enjoying your passion to the maximum limit.

Same goes for the game of life, and It seems It is something that Tomozaki will have to understand to keep growing.

I mean,Its curious that in Fuka's case, she is more comfortable with him when he is just being him than when he is tryharding with canon social topics.
Mar 5, 2021 8:03 PM
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Can I just say how elite Jaku is? It's sooo good. I can see this being better then Oregairu. Jaku is simpler (In a good way) and still has the same over arching themes that make a show like this so relatable to so many people like myself. Animation quality could be better overall but the lighting was so good this ep! Kikuchi needs a bit more character development but looking forward to it. Tomozaki's interaction with Mizusawa was also really good. As well as the first half with the mock date. And I love that Aoi brought up the lack of Tomozaki's male friends, as this is always the most unrealistic part of these kinda shows (It would be more realistic if Tomo and even Hiki made male friends first and expanded to females later on) but thats nit picking at that point. Looking forward to next week!
Mar 5, 2021 8:20 PM
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Hx10 said:
I love how the series is little by little introducing the idea that gaming, even If you strive for be the best, should be a thing where you have fun. Finding the perfect balance is key for enjoying your passion to the maximum limit.

Same goes for the game of life, and It seems It is something that Tomozaki will have to understand to keep growing.

I mean,Its curious that in Fuka's case, she is more comfortable with him when he is just being him than when he is tryharding with canon social topics.


I mean its a bit different on the gaming front. He could be a Japanese Ninja and make a living or even millions off of playing games (esports, streams etc) so him taking it seriously makes sense beyond the hobby view. He's trying really hard to become better socially and I guess that can come off as "fake" to Fuka. Tomo is so relatable because I usually take life and my hobbies very seriously although I haven't benefited all that much from doing so... but I also feel like if I don't take it seriously Im gonna mess up my life worse then it already is. College is a struggle rn FR.
Mar 5, 2021 8:31 PM
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Criticiza said:
Tomozaki's slowly becoming a more social person! Even made a good friend that he's on first name terms with. The date was kinda awkward to watch, but the ending of it was great.


Idk if you're actually being critical or just making an observation but any moment that is "cringe" in a show like this is intentional and written that way. Although I don't "cringe" because I understand the purpose of the writing and I'm too immersed to react. Unlike with RAG where its basically "it's so bad it's good" kinda vibe so the moments actually ARE cringe but its at least entertaining on that level.
Mar 5, 2021 8:58 PM
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Man feels like we haven’t seen Tomozaki’s sister in a long time lol, and that Kikuchi date was great. I like seeing that Kikuchi prefers Tomozaki when he’s not trying to be different, she likes him more for who he is. And at the very end, seeing Tomozaki light up to her wanting to go out again was heartwarming.

Only thing I think that could be bad about this is that he’s doing it for his objective, and not because he seriously wants to pursue her as a romantic interest, maybe he’ll change tho, he does seem to like her. We’ll find out I guess.
Mar 5, 2021 9:48 PM

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I hope this show focuses more on his relationship with kikuchi with the remaining episodes
Mar 5, 2021 11:35 PM
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Good eps, our guy just need to be less strict and more honest esp towards Kikuchi
Mar 5, 2021 11:53 PM
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Tip for those who are having some 1st date etc...

As seen in this episode, kikuchi said on tomozaki that sometimes she feels he is hard to talk to with...

On the said date, you could see that the conversation is flowing freely then when he realized it, he changed the topic into mor like of scripted one..

Well it is indeed true having some date is a hard one (especially if it's 1st time), so make the conversation looks like a typical one and enjoy the said date.
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Mizusawa is really a very cool dude.

Mar 6, 2021 1:15 AM
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Decent episode, had fun watching it, camera angles sure love aoi’s legs, nice ever-so-slightly awkward but also cute and wholesome date, not much else to say. Show went from super cringe to half-decent actually


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Mar 6, 2021 4:15 AM
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Cobalt-Blue said:
Can I just say how elite Jaku is? It's sooo good. I can see this being better then Oregairu. Jaku is simpler (In a good way) and still has the same over arching themes that make a show like this so relatable to so many people like myself. Animation quality could be better overall but the lighting was so good this ep! Kikuchi needs a bit more character development but looking forward to it. Tomozaki's interaction with Mizusawa was also really good. As well as the first half with the mock date. And I love that Aoi brought up the lack of Tomozaki's male friends, as this is always the most unrealistic part of these kinda shows (It would be more realistic if Tomo and even Hiki made male friends first and expanded to females later on) but thats nit picking at that point. Looking forward to next week!


The show is very much underrated, i genuinely believe if oregairu season 1 can get an 8 rating then this should as well. The great thing i like about tomozaki is, he understood his lack of social skills and wants to learn which makes a great character development. I WANT A SEASON 2 ALREADY
Mar 6, 2021 4:27 AM
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When mizusawa said that out boy here took thing too seriously, i think that points out tomozaki's similarity with aoi. Both really took everything very seriously especially on games, but what they actually need is to chill out a bit.

Mizusawa have actually becoming a great supporting character in the series.
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I can't get over Kikuchi's outfit. Dude, she looks so freaking cute. I really hope Tomozaki ends up with her even though she's not the main heroine lol.

They look so good together!



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Mar 6, 2021 6:02 AM

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So Mizusawa is actually best boy. I like how he respects Tomazaki & is so friendly with him!







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Mar 6, 2021 8:56 AM

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It was pretty hilarious to see Fumiya's sister overreacting to the group coming over to his place.
I wonder of we will see some change in her behavior towards Fumiya
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Criticiza said:
Tomozaki's slowly becoming a more social person! Even made a good friend that he's on first name terms with. The date was kinda awkward to watch, but the ending of it was great.


Idk if you're actually being critical or just making an observation but any moment that is "cringe" in a show like this is intentional and written that way. Although I don't "cringe" because I understand the purpose of the writing and I'm too immersed to react. Unlike with RAG where its basically "it's so bad it's good" kinda vibe so the moments actually ARE cringe but its at least entertaining on that level.


Yeah I see your point for sure! Like I said it was awkward to watch, with tomozaki dominating the conversation (at least that's what it seemed like) and bringing in some odd topics that didn't flow with the conversation lol. Probably took them straight from his revision cards xD!
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Mar 6, 2021 9:51 AM

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Oh, c'mon Tomozaki, things were already going great and you still have a hard time dealing with "Normies?"
Mar 6, 2021 1:41 PM

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It seems the moments when Kikuchi finds it easy to talk to Tomozaki are when he's being himself but he's definitely misunderstood that. I really hope he doesn't end up messing up his blossoming relationship with her trying to follow Hinami's advice because they're so cute together!

Misuzawa seems like such a great dude with the way he helps Tomozaki and has been really kind to him but I can't help feeling like there's something off about him. It just always seems like he's feeling Tomozaki out...
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Enjoyed the ep but it is becoming increasingly clear that Fumiya is actually most comfortable with Aoi and that if he ends up with anyone it will be her.
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