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| Aaa, really good episode (≧◡≦) A bit of his past, quite sad. A coincidence also that it appeared in the same year 0.0 And again we are left at the most interesting part. Can't wait for next week to find out what he will do |
| he is not fit for this! emotions are always gonna be a burden no matter what situation! |
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| That's actually very clever. Didn't see that explanation coming. Enjoying this even with some rough translations. |
| he almost fucked it up but "thankfully" he didn;t change the past (although i kinda wish he could so he wouldn't have to suffer so much) |
Y'know, i thought about the pacing this episode - and also the last one, this arc has been going on for longer than the previous two despite the events being fairly mundane at a first glance. But I think it might've been done on purpose to build dread and intrigue and I gotta say it worked on me at least. Before they dropped the earthquake bomb and cheng xiaoshi's connection to it, I was honestly getting so confused about what's up with this case, like when he said that something feels off, I felt that. It does also make sense to spend at least some time on these characters, before telling the audience that they're all about to die and there's nothing to be done about it. That being said, lu guang, try communicating next time lmao that was one hell of a call he made |
| this show is just too underrated ... |
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| Wow, that big reveal near the end...everything makes sense now. I was initially dismayed at how white-hair kept claiming the future won't change no matter how much black-hair fucked up, but it's cause they're all gonna die anyways. What a tragedy. Interesting to see how it also ties into black-hair's past with his parents. Shame that the subs aren't very accurate/comprehensible which takes a bit out of my enjoyment, but overall I'm enjoying this anime and I'm getting more intrigued by the story every episode. Wish Chinese anime in general aren't so slandered by the Western anime community, this show definitely deserves more popularity. |
  "As promised, all that you seek, all that we desire, is prepared up there. On top of the Tower." |
| I find the white-haired at fault for this situation. He shouldn't have taken this case knowing about all these details. But well, then we wouldn't have gotten this amazing story. |
| 'I have no bonds tying me down. That's why I can see things as they are!!' - Yugami |
neamhnaid said: AOTS AOTS AOTS AOTSthis show is just too underrated ... |
| 'I have no bonds tying me down. That's why I can see things as they are!!' - Yugami |
| what the hellll i rly thought he was gonna confess to the captain lmfao with the classic bike riding, pretty scenery, supporting music and all. ah.. so the results can stay the same because they're gone in the end. fuck i didnt thought about that, its shit knowing that now damn |
Came across this twitter thread that mentions a few interesting details https://twitter.com/Iangqiao/status/1393101858797867009 :
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tenergy05May 23, 2021 8:53 AM
| Beyond the emotional impact, was really clever how they keep us thinking what character action would be revealed as the "node" when it was something outside anyone's control. |
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| This episode just kept getting better. In the first half, I thought they were just playing it safe with the whole "it's fine as long as you don't change the nodes" gimmick, so that complications of changing the past could be avoided. I'm glad that wasn't the case, and this actually overlaps with the mc's past. Good stuff! |
Damn, I had a feeling that things wouldn't make a difference. Wonder how Xiaoshi will react with his personality, seeing as he always alters the past based on his feeling. |
| So Cheng Xiaoshi is personally lied to these pasts events (real life Wenchuan eartquake), that end of episode was so shocking, I'm really hyped now |
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| Well they explained how the time travel works, quite useful. The timeline almost changed but because the ending results stayed the same, nothing happend. Well, an earthquake is about to happen.. And that's connected to his past too, interesting. |
SideCharacterKalJul 13, 2021 12:24 PM
   “You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!” ' |
| They're all gonna die anyways so the future cannot be changed! Amazing episode. |
| BANZAI NIPPON. Nippon is the Land of freedom. Nippon is the Land of Peace. Nippon is the Land of Justice and Prosperity. In Nippon, we trust. We love Nippon, we love Anime. Anime love us, Nippon love us. 日本 |
| holy shit, this episode got me on the edge of my seat!! so i guess this is where it really starts to peak... |
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| The whole time I was waiting to know what the messages were but it didn’t even matter because in the end everyone was going to die and them muting the messages when they we’re being said was like an indication that all of this is useless information to us and it changes nothing and I immediately thought of the guy who told them to do this job he knew doing this wouldn’t change anything he just wanted to get his peace and not regret anything |
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| China really step up their game its seems |
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| That explanation at the beginning was all I needed to be content with how the time travel worked. So in this world, you can kind of manipulate a certain period of time without any consequences. But if you go beyond that, and alter things in a more major way, THEN things will start to change. As long as the end event of a certain period of time isn't changed, the main timeline won't be changed either. JUST LIKE IN LOKI! They explained in well in the scene when they go back to Pompeii, if you watched the show. They go nuts and mess everything up right before the eruption, but it doesn't affect anything because right after, everything in the area is destroyed, an ending event, a node, if you will. So in this case, the crossroads was either losing or winning the game- or so we thought. Seems that the outcome for his team was inevitable as the basketball hall was going to be torn down either way. Deadass I thought when Guang Lu wasn't responding, we were going to get some Fight Club shit where one of the main characters was never real, only a hallucination. Man Xiaoshi's got LEGS though. He just finished playing a basketball game, and is now cycling home, UPHILL, with what is probably a 180-pound dude on the backseat. wTF I'm glad that apparently the node just required Xiaoshi to argue just for a little bit with the host's mother, before Guang Lu allowing him say more comforting words afterwards. AND THEN he proceeds to chow down on an entire fish and an entire chicken and rice, with his mom preparing noodles for him right after. SHEEEEESSHH So, death is a node that CANNOT be changed no matter what... since it really is an END event. I was wondering if Xiaoshi ever considered entering a 2008 photo prior to the earthquake to save his parents. But apparently it isn't possible, but part of him still believes he can change things I guess. He did rush out to try and save the girl after all- but her fate has already been sealed. |
BetaMaleUltraFeb 10, 2022 1:27 AM
  NYANPASU  whiskey tango foxtrot |
| Haha going from Kuroko to Your name. Gotta love this show. |
| :( Welp... So their mission was to send final messages from the guy to people he loved that died in the earthquake. Wonder what will happen next episode. |
| Lmaoo the Bilibili comment and anode/cathode references were perfect. What is with all the cliffhangers? I can't take it anymore!! Why is this anime so underrated? More people need to watch it! Its been great so far. I guess white haired guy was giving subtle hints the entire time which sucks because of dead parents and other people :( I do have to say that I wish they would've written what the guy said to everyone :( |
cooldogmomJan 31, 2023 4:06 PM
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"  |
| Chen Xiao prepares for a decisive shot while Cheng Xiaoshi grapples with the consequences of altering the past. The basketball drops into the hoop, igniting Motor Factory High School's celebratory atmosphere and intensifying tensions with the Long Yang team. Cheng Xiaoshi's longing for Lu Guang's guidance adds a compelling layer of emotional depth, as their exchange exposes Lu Guang's purpose in teaching Cheng Xiaoshi a profound lesson about the risks of tampering with the timeline. Meanwhile, Chen Xiao receives his camera back from the chemistry teacher but faces disappointment when his hopes for more games are shattered. Before delivering a crucial message, Cheng Xiaoshi accompanies the injured Lu Hongbin home, showcasing his unwavering determination. At Lu Hongbin's house, a touching encounter unfolds between Chen Xiao, Liu Meng, Lu Hongbin's sister, and their client's former love interest. Cheng Xiaoshi yearns to express his feelings, but the interruption by Lu Guang adds to the complexity of the situation. As they walk together, Liu Meng opens up about her family, and Cheng Xiaoshi recites lines dictated by Lu Guang, amplifying the ambiance during the sunset. Chen Xiao's nighttime journey prompts Cheng Xiaoshi to question the repercussions of his words. At Chen Xiao's home, a heartfelt conversation led by Cheng Xiaoshi paves the way for reconciliation between Chen Xiao and his mother. In a pivotal moment, Cheng Xiaoshi uncovers a critical detail about the unchangeable time node, deepening the understanding of its significance. A flashback reveals a young Cheng Xiaoshi seeking solace from Qiao Ling after an earthquake tragedy, forging a stronger emotional bond between the characters. The episode concludes with Cheng Xiaoshi's sudden departure from the photo, propelling the narrative forward with a sense of urgency and suspense as he races out the door with his bicycle. |
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