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| Gonna be honest, I didn't like this one as much as the first one. The main reason is that I felt lost through most of the episode, thinking that they were trying to convey something important, but not quite understanding what, and the more dialogues they added, the more lost I felt. I might change my opinion on this episode depending on the payoff in future episodes. Also, the scene where he 'saves' her at the end felt quite strange to me and came out of left field imo: I thought they were trying really hard the entire episode to avoid cliches/tropes as much as possible, which is pretty cool, and here we get that, and it seems it will get them closer (maybe?). This is not to say that I disliked everything about this episode. The characters feel realistic (even if maybe a bit too mature/philosophical for their age) for the most part, and I enjoyed the simple discussions at the tennis court, and the one where he gets confused about her 'job' in his bedroom haha. When all is said and done, I think I'll still probably end up liking the show, and I have no doubt some really interesting moments are coming, it's just that this particular episode writing felt really convoluted to me. |
MeguSae38Jul 11, 10:59 AM
| Again I can’t get over how much like a Jdrama this feels, and that’s great! It’s so grounded, mature and character driven rather than the usual fanservice, horny teens and gag comedy step sibling stories. This LN has been hyped for so long and finally getting to see what it’s about, I can say the hype was justified just from these first two eps. I keep wanting to learn more and more about Saki, they’ve done a great job of drip feeding information, but not revealing too much too soon. Makes her such an interesting character. I knew she’d been dealing with some trauma and given her gyaru aesthetic assumed that people at school were probably giving the good old “slut rumours”, but what made me even more sad was seeing that it didn’t just stop at her.. even her mom’s been given that treatment. People are so judgemental of others who they haven’t even spoken to or got to know, it’s gross. Hearing you and your mom talked about in such a way could lead any young person to kinda just embrace what people are calling them. Like how Saki doesn’t dispute the “rumours” when guys in school come up to her. The misunderstanding about “selling herself” with the MC was good, but the funniest thing in that scene is Saki asking for a job that she can work for an hour or two a week that makes 70 bucks ๐ if only.. donating plasma probably your best bet in that case. The OST is so good during the tennis convo scene! Love how understated it is and it just compliments the realistic voice acting style. Speaking of which, minor detail but I love Yuuta’s classmate’s voice is just a chill deep realistic tone when he’s describing the rumours about saki. Take kimizero for example which has some similar themes and the MC’s friends are a bunch of horny squeaker nerds getting excited about the rumours with Runa. It’s always nice when characters sound like real people. Ending scared tf out of me, thought she was gonna get isekai’d there, they skipped ahead a bit so I’m not sure how she got out of that..should’ve known something was up when she said at dinner it “would be easy if they weren’t so nice” Great ep |
Marinate1016Jul 11, 12:53 PM
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| Nice soudtrack, but what a boring anime. Gonna give it one more chance |
| If this really turns into a full blown romance between the two, i feel like it will hit different with all this methodical slow build, i'm excited if it's actually coming to that. |
| the production has been really good so far; i love this adaptation. |
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When I saw this scene, I found it highly comforting, as if I felt the warmth coming from this scene. But what came after a few meters I did not expect at all </3 why |
kitohaJul 11, 2:34 PM
| That truck-kun jump scare come out from nowhere for me, i was just vibe with the scene and music wtf XD |
| Goddamn, that final scene caught me off guard. Wasn't expecting these sort of themes tbh, this shit is probably gonna get to me lol, I have a sibling who is suicidal and not in a good place atm, unfortunately. |
| I’m ngl I thought Saki was trying to off herself when I first watched that truck scene, especially how the dinner scene ended with her saying it would be easier if Yuuta and his dad were terrible people, but upon a 2nd watch on my screenshot run I realized the walk sign was green and she just had earbuds in, definitely dangerous to cross the street like that, I can see why Yuuta was pissed afterward, perhaps Saki was cranking up the 7/9/95 So Many Roads lol, I’d completely understand not being able to pause that. But besides that, quite the interesting episode where we learn more about Saki and how she’s trying to be independent, I definitely get that, it’s just her reasons for it are sad but the hard truth, people are very judgmental. And when it came to those rumors about Saki, it started out as a serious situation when Maru filled Yuuta in on the rumors, but this lead to a funny scene of Yuuta completely misunderstanding Saki about “selling her body” which lightened the mood lol. And despite the whole secret relationship thing they were trying to pull off, I wonder what this red haired babe Maaya is gonna think when Yuuta walked out of the shower lol, perhaps she already knows but I’m still looking forward to the next one. And we got that Kitri ED this episode, it sounded nice but I’m waiting to hear it with the visuals, I gotta hear this masterful composition in the front of the audio mix! |
| I think as long as they don't end up sitting on a couch the whole fucking time, I'll be okay with this one. Looking at you, Otonari no Tenshi-sama. |
| I'm so invested in this anime already. The atmosphere and background music just elevate it so much |
| The perfect blend of commentary & character driven plot. Each & every scene have minute details that tell us more about the characters. From the background lighting to the music choice. Every aspect of this show is immaculate. Reminds me of other melancholic shows & how they handle dialogue and atmosphere. Bonus points for this episode having a raining scene.  |
| Still not sure how to feel about this show. It kinda tries to give context and message about how these teens feel, but at times it has the subtlety of a sledgehammer, like when Saki has to explain word per word about her attire and how it serves as armor for every day endurance. Same issue using her mother as an example of society and it's views on people with no higher education. There's also how lifeless their house environment feels, from the exact same static shots reusing the same backgrounds (almost feels like I'm watching a prehistoric Hanna & Barbera cartoon). Along with the lack of background music on their in house conversations, if at least their dialogues were more interesting/substancial it would kinda feel justified, but imho they aren't. There's the juxtaposition where the senpai gets all the sakuga effort with detailed and playful animation. I do get it that the director is trying to convey the message of life outside those 4 walls, but it's a bit too much on the nose. |
| I love how relaxing this episode to watch in the evening. There's not much of that grand music in the first episode, but now it allows conversations not to be drowned by background music and leaves some subtle and almost quiet sounds to match the mood. The highlight really is their conversations, though I wouldn't want a SHAFT treatment here. Deen is good enough. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't explain why Saki is on her earphones. Hint: It's not music. Perhaps it will be explained in the following episode. |
| This was a beautifully crafted episode, I loved the lingering focus on smaller details. The dialogues also felt very substantial, definitely something to think about. We got to know a bit more about MCs personalities, and both seem rather likeable. |
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| This second episode had such a weird ending I feel like. I wish they spent a little more airtime on after the accident, just felt a little weird and rushed to me how it ended. Nonetheless I did like the episode, just mildly confused by the last part |
| this is so goooddd !!! |
| The truck scene just confuses me so much. The way he scolds her afterwards make it sound like she's purposefully walked in front of the truck, but it sounds like that only in this specific scene, so idk if I'm reading too much into this and then we cut to their P.E. classes (I don't really know if it's even supposed to be the same day), fmc doesn't skip the classes this time and honestly idk if there's any significance to that change at all or if this is somehow supposed to connect to the other scene |
| This is a strange one—it's really good, and I have no idea why, but it is. The pacing and mood are very different, and it's left me with so many questions. The characters are interesting, though I'm assuming a lot more will become apparent as time goes on. |
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| I knew it. The suddenly relaxing music is a TRAP! I was forking startled! Oh and, SENPAI IS HERE! |
| Both Saki and Yuta are so attractive lol this anime is starting to get boring though, its too slow IMO. Is this actually a romance? (Date stamp: June 10th) also, why didn't they just share an umbrella lol But Saki is so right, people just hate women for existing. Like either way, we aren't going to win. Does anyone know why CR is an episode behind? |
As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"  |
| I'm somehow liking this slow and dim atmosphere, as if there was some hidden sadness behind it. I would have been really surprised if that truck did its deed in barely episode 2 but oof, close call! I guess this is going to be the pace for a while, they're barely getting acquainted to each other after all |
THANKS SENPIEX  |
| For me it didn't give a suicidal look, it took me by surprise. |
-Trippwire- said: I think as long as they don't end up sitting on a couch the whole fucking time, I'll be okay with this one. Looking at you, Otonari no Tenshi-sama. Three episodes in, Studio Deen hasn't slacked off with the show's visual presentation. If only Otonari no Tenshi-sama had the same level of care for its adaptation. |
| Everyone in this damn show is so insufferable. I cannot stand either of the two main characters and their incessant, pointless and awkward fake deep conservations instead of just acting like normal people. |
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