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Apr 22, 2023 8:29 AM
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Well, Shiori and Ichirou's relationship is developing somewhat more. What I do find amusing is how inexperienced he is dealing with relationships, even if it's an "experiment". 

Shiori's excitement is still quite adorable for anything manga related. Speaking of which, I don't think Shiori understand exactly what love is yet but this anime isn't hiding her connection with Ichirou. 
Apr 22, 2023 11:01 AM
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Shiori trying hard with her welcome gift for all the residents it was nice to see and it seems they liked the presents.
The love part towards the ending was also nice and we met a new character.

The part on the train was also funny.
Apr 22, 2023 11:07 AM
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Oh, I love how they're breaking a stereotype on the gender of the author of specific genre. At first I assume that the Lion Boxer's author is male since it's such a shounenish manga, but that's actually female.
Apr 22, 2023 11:22 AM
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It's so great to see Shiori make friends with everyone she really is a sweetheart and so adorable
Apr 22, 2023 11:24 AM
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so she actually fell for kuga and kuga has a childhood friend of course goshiki wolud be threatened
Apr 22, 2023 11:39 AM
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Thank God they didn't have one of those 18+ doujinshis as an example for their "experiment" ... or not ? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Also, the manga industry of this world really need to invest in a recruitment and training of Goshiki's people.

Zaxphred said:
so she actually fell for kuga and kuga has a childhood friend of course goshiki wolud be threatened
Bro, she's married.
Apr 22, 2023 11:43 AM
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Aw a confession already! Shiori was so cute today. Waifu of the season candidate for sure. She’s so adorable when she gets jealous, but Moka is married so no need.

That manga they showed at the beginning reminded me a lot of dororo lol.

Just a really cute and chill episode.
Apr 22, 2023 11:44 AM
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Shiori finishing reading one of the manga series to sing of its praises to Ichiro, they definitely need to settle on how far their separation could go before karma strikes at the latter.

The train test which reveals that Shiori's mental state is passed onto Ichiro, and the physical contact test, which she gets the ideas from Shoujo manga, it feels like a cop-out for Ichiro having to experiment on her, from the hair touching to the kabedon...which has Ichiro's siblings notice his antics that's akin to flirting in the house. Nevertheless, having a journal of the list of things to do would help to sort out Shiori's feelings better, and Ichiro is forced to redo the plot for one of his recent Shoujo manga hit, which sends him into a tailspin. And for a start, greeting fellow neighbors is first, and despite Chihiro giving her tips, it's all good for the time being for all the tenants.

The request from Ichiro's editor still reeling, and Momoka "Beefcake" Morikuni enters to fanfare being the creator of her favorite series, other than Ichiro and his siblings calling her Moka-nee, and receiving tips from her about going full digital on drawing manga. At least, she helps Ichiro de-stress when he feels tensed up, but the thought of Momoka being a significant milestone in his life, Shiori feels jealousy and experiences love for the first time.

Subverting expectations, is the best way to tell of the anime.
Apr 22, 2023 11:52 AM
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Swagernator said:
Bro, she's married.
well i know that but by threatened i meant that she felt jealous that another girl was close to kuga but that gave her the push to realize her felling's for kuga (probably need to watch next episode to make sure)
Apr 22, 2023 11:54 AM

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Already a confession, nice! Thank god the childhood friend is married, so we won't get any weird love triangles. Just a bit jealousy. 
Apr 22, 2023 12:09 PM

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The end was cute…

It was a good episode, we learned more about the characters…
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Apr 22, 2023 12:33 PM
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I like how the both characthers develop their relationship in just 3 episodes.

As a person who read the manga i actually think they adapted it pretty well.
Apr 22, 2023 1:10 PM

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Nice episode. Got that confession early!

Nice comfy episode again.
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Apr 22, 2023 1:15 PM

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I can't believe that Shiori literally finished 15 volumes in the same day lmao, incredible. Ichirou wants to test some experiments since he gets all the damage whenever he does something or something happens to Shiori. Man that were some really tough experiments, Ichirou even got nervous.

Ichirou gets called and asked if he can revise his manga. He doesn't know what to do so he goes cleaning the house and poking his little brother cheeks. Meanwhile Shiori tries to make more friends or make contact with other people, Shiori also wrote an to-do list as to what she wants to do and achieve. Shiori then decides to write letters towards the other people who live in the house because they're not around much. Chihiro helps Shiori with what other people like. Everyone was glad with the gifts and wrote on the whiteboard, all is good. Ichirou seems distressed so the sister does what she does best, calls in for help from another manga artist, named Momoka. Momoka is the author of "Lion Fist" and that got Shiori excited, she even wanted an autograph. Momoka even is gonna lend out an drawing tablet for Shiori to practice.

Wow that ending, I didn't expect Shiori to say that she likes him, that was fast lol.

Apr 22, 2023 1:17 PM

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She's just so simple. "You two are so close, so I think I'm a bit jealous". LOL.

But yeah that's not something to really mind about or rather it feels good to see someone so open about their feelings instead of doing things in the usual roundabout way. So yep about the contract.. it's here to stay.
Apr 22, 2023 1:50 PM
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Ahhh, so warm and wholesome, quite the iyashikei palate cleanser.

Since they can't be more than a station apart from each other, I guess they're 'doomed' to be stuck together and live a quiet, peaceful life at home. Doesn't seem like such a bad trade-off for being blindsided by weird alien juju lol
Apr 22, 2023 2:00 PM
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Goshiki’s weird space effects on Ichiro are still a mystery for the most part so it was fun seeing them test it, there were several cute moments that came from it too, I especially loved the wall slam immediately followed by Ichiro’s little siblings walking in lol.

And Goshiki giving everyone gifts and a letter since she moved there is definitely going above and beyond what she needs to but it was very wholesome, especially after seeing everyone’s appreciation on the marker board. I also liked the addition of Moka, Goshiki’s reaction to her being a mangaka of a series she loves was great lol.

And damn, Goshiki has already realized she loves Ichiro this early, I wonder how she’ll start acting now that she’s realized that. It was a cute moment for sure tho, great ending to the episode.
Apr 22, 2023 2:26 PM
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Damn what a way to get in a confession.....also the kabedon sequence was cute
Apr 22, 2023 2:32 PM

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Better than the previous two episodes. Shiori giving presents to the other residents was sweet.
Apr 22, 2023 3:34 PM
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This is very sweet series, great episode
Apr 22, 2023 3:51 PM

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I"m glad the gal felt a bit jealous, i was starting to get a bit worried. I was also hopin this momoka gal wasn't married and would further make things complicated and imo twould have been better that way and add more suspense to the anime. owell

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Apr 22, 2023 6:28 PM
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Shiori didn't get the memo, you're not supposed to say "I love you" this early


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Apr 22, 2023 6:36 PM

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a mood connection is pretty interesting. feels kinda soon for goshiki to be feeling jealous but i guess that kinda thing is uncontrollable huh.
a confession of sorts at the end, decent stuff.
Apr 22, 2023 6:40 PM

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Getting a headache because your significant other is having a moment, not too different from real life.
Apr 22, 2023 7:04 PM
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Awwwa, a confession already.
Apr 22, 2023 7:34 PM

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This is the result when MC touched shiori's tail.. and she realized that she falling in love to the MC without thinking...
Confession will be happened in the instant
Apr 22, 2023 8:12 PM

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I'm still getting used to the mental connection that both Goshiki and Kuga now have after Kuga touched that "stinger" of hers. By this connection I guess Goshiki will have to be honest with her feelings since they affect Kuga like when she felt jealous from his female childhood friend. At least that led to an early confession but I'm not sure if it is worth Kuga being at the mercy of her mood AND distance, this man is stuck but at least Goshiki is pretty lol.

Hopefully if they end up together permanently the mental connection can be severed or weakened to give Kuga more breathing room but who knows since she came from an island where distances aren't as long.
Apr 22, 2023 8:43 PM
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Goshiki's innocence is so bubbly and pure! Somehow,  Kuga's osananajimi suddenly caused some friction, and made Goshiki jealous of Kuga and Momoka's bonds as the osananajimi. Well we're not completely sure yet if Goshiki truly like-like Kuga, it must be just that certain naivette and Goshiki's longing to be connected with someone that is doing this, but that was just so cute! Goshiki just became a true otome heroine in that mere moment!
Apr 23, 2023 1:02 AM
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"好き"!!!
this episode is too wholesome
Apr 23, 2023 4:41 AM
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The relationship between shiori and kuga is steadily and slowly progressing. Looking forward to see how it will be handled in the upcoming episodes.
Apr 23, 2023 6:05 AM

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So the girl is in love with the guy.. how predictable. Well just go out already and get married don't waste time try to undo the "prick" thing
Apr 23, 2023 7:36 AM

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The beginning had me wondering if I had mistakenly put on another anime sdfjakkdlf. Well... that moment... didn't expect it to get a declaration so quick. This episode was good, I really like the peaceful and calm tone of the anime but I hope they explore more about the mental connection between the two characters in the future.
Apr 23, 2023 9:41 AM
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slow pacing compared to last few episodes

Apr 23, 2023 2:08 PM

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She got jealous, that's cute. Is this love?
Apr 23, 2023 2:32 PM

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Holy damn didnt expect the confession so soon! 

Goshiki is so adorable! I love how innocent and polite she is. This is definitely gonna be the cutest show of the season. 
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Apr 23, 2023 5:26 PM
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The first half of the episode was very uneventful, but this episode deserves five stars, because Goshiki-san's escalation into to love was absolutely hilarious.
Apr 23, 2023 6:41 PM

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The story seems to be progressing slowly, or sputtering along. It may be the music, which I feel is inappropriate for this story. Or maybe it is the art, which is really bland, especially for a show that is about manga artists. The scripting of the anime often doesn't give clear motivations for the characters' actions. Are we meant to accept the strange requests and declaration of love from the Princess simply because she is from the extraterrestrial equivalent of the boonies? But there is time to get this story moving. Nine episodes to go!
Apr 24, 2023 12:07 AM

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I don't know one half is weird and the other is a little boring/uneventful.

But I do like that she prepared some gifts for her neighbours.
You're the light shining over The black and gloomy nights
So long I've been waiting To run into your arms
Oh, my only one desire You're the one I need
Through the thousand years ~ Evermore

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Apr 24, 2023 2:57 AM
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Looks like she’s falling in love for real this time! ❤️
Apr 24, 2023 3:10 AM
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So, this is what happens when the 'object' and 'subject' roles are reversed. haha I'm loving how straightforward Goshiki is. It will really get ANY guy off-guard.
Apr 24, 2023 4:17 AM
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It's nice that she confessed this early since I dislike it when we have to wait till the end for any kind of romantic progression. Let's see where this goes!
Apr 24, 2023 4:26 AM
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The discovery of the feelings of love is a very beautiful feeling. It is a warm story.
Apr 24, 2023 7:14 AM
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I love the surprise confession at the end!
Apr 24, 2023 7:16 AM

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That confessionat the end *chef's kiss*
Apr 24, 2023 10:10 AM

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I can't say I'm really interested in this anymore :(

It had a nice start, but the whole stinger thing is just plain weird and unnecessary in this story. At this point I'm just here for Ichiro's cute younger siblings. Think I'll be dropping this one here
Apr 24, 2023 5:40 PM
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I've decided to drop this show. It just wasn't very interesting. Too slow paced and uneventful. Plus I just wasn't buy how the relationship was forming. Even going by the idea she is basing her falling in love off silly romance manga.
Apr 24, 2023 6:32 PM
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muito bom! o desenvolvimento foi bem rapido. Não achei que ela fosse se confessar logo no terceiro episódio.
Apr 24, 2023 6:51 PM
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Shiori jealousy is cute
Apr 24, 2023 8:02 PM
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She realizes she is in love with him
Apr 25, 2023 2:26 AM

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Oh boy, how lucky Kuga is

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