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Jul 27, 2013 4:13 AM

#51

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Such a lively bunch they are together. :P

Sayori's really not letting Riko get away with pretending she has love experience huh She's the only one who saw right through it from the beginning and is only trying to make it worse! On top of that: she's the only one with an actual boyfriend, albeit long-distance. xD

So are they really going to broadcast the results over the intercom? That can only turn out well, right?

Jul 27, 2013 4:13 AM

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jugann

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The Lingerie song had me laughing so bad, Maki's fathers a boss XD

Jul 27, 2013 4:39 AM

#53

Hydnlife

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That song ahaha why would anyone write that?

Jul 27, 2013 5:08 AM

#54

WhiskeredNya

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Dat trollface

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koleareAug 7, 2013 10:09 AM

So what?

Jul 27, 2013 5:29 AM

#55

twistz

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Almost didn't watch Love Lab... glad I did now! Every episode has been fun so far.

Jul 27, 2013 6:27 AM

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MorningGlory

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okanagan said:
MorningGlory said:
The "33-4" reference lol

What is 33-4 ?

I tried to Google it, and Google gave me 29 !

What part of the episode has the 33-4 reference?

Its the part where Riko show her test score.
http://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q12108943817
The root came from Lotte vs Hashin and the score is 33-4 .Now its a symbol to describe hopeless situation.

Jul 27, 2013 6:42 AM

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Eien-Story

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lol that lingerie song so genius..

is that song included to OST cd? :D

Jul 27, 2013 7:36 AM

#58

-MgZ_

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LOL. Another hilarious episode. Poor Huggy. Also that lingerie song. ROFL.

Jul 27, 2013 8:54 AM

#59

symbv

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Maki's dad himself is one with lingerie !!

So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.

Jul 27, 2013 9:06 AM

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This is really fun! I like Riko, I wonder what she'll do next time, Love Sniper :D! and what about the way Suzune admires Riko and Sayori? LOL.

Jul 27, 2013 9:23 AM

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Huggy drank 5 cups of tea ^_^

Jul 27, 2013 9:33 AM

#62

GREW

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What was funny in this episode? I did not get it.

Jul 27, 2013 12:24 PM

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Outside of the "lingerie song" not a funny episode.

Jul 27, 2013 5:16 PM

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OMG dat Lingerie song XDDD

Jul 27, 2013 5:20 PM

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egnaro315 said:

LEGOF said:
Wow, those freaking glasses characters make me wanna drop this anime. They're so annoying, and they are hard to look at. If it weren't for how good everything else is, this would have been dropped by now.

I lol'd when they were singing about tsundere and lingerie. Oh, why is such a great comedy ruined by those shitty glasses people?

Do you like, have something against glasses people or something?
*Looks at favorite anime*
Wait what?

I don't mind glasses characters (hell, I wear glasses), it's just that the characters who wear glasses in this anime are terrible characters. I wish they never existed.

Jul 27, 2013 6:00 PM

#66

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God they play off each other so well. More characters doesn't hurt Love Lab at all. <3

I have my own anime blog. It's called Anime Viking. Hope you'll you read it!

Jul 27, 2013 9:22 PM

#67

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lol XD riko is still lying in this episode XD

LOL XD sayo has a boyfriend XD nice nice.. XD

lol sayo making funny with riko XD really funny XD

I wonder what is riko plan in the end :3

Jul 28, 2013 11:05 AM

#68

Axelucard

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epic lingerie song is epic and i'm in love with Sayori she's such a troll

Jul 28, 2013 1:29 PM

#69

yasyas

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Someone pointed out one of the first guys! The glasses guy sitting at the front.

It seems we'll be seeing him with the rest very soon.

yasyasJul 28, 2013 3:36 PM

Jul 28, 2013 7:57 PM

#70

MrAwesome2018

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Riko's lies are piling up and i want to hear the full version of that lingerie song lol.

Jul 29, 2013 6:33 PM

#71

Ryomin

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Pretty good episode, the lingerie part was pretty funny.

Jul 29, 2013 8:09 PM

#72

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LEGOF said:
I don't mind glasses characters (hell, I wear glasses), it's just that the characters who wear glasses in this anime are terrible characters. I wish they never existed.

Favourite anime = Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai -_-
sounds like your just watching to piss yourself off

Jul 30, 2013 8:12 PM

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canders5 said:
Easy Mr./Ms. Japanese expert. I never said that there weren't such schools or beliefs in Japan. In fact, I dont' remember even remotely saying such a thing. I was merely pointing out the flaw in the plot wherein the entire anime thus far has been focused on an all-girls school settings, with nothing outside of school. And given the fact that the school also prohibits dating, it just seems like an oxymoron. So again, where the hell can any romance even happen? The "hurdle" to overcome int his case is overcoming that the entire anime is focused on school life where it's all girls. Where exactly do they have a chance to "overcome" it?

So are you saying that because they spent 4 episodes at school they have to spend EVERY episode at school? I hadn't realized that you had to have foreshadowing for setting as well as plot.....

They already mentioned going to a go-kon, so they have already set up how they could meet boys outside of school. And we already know that one of them already has a boyfriend, so it isn't like he couldn't find some friends to take with them. Plus we know that there is already going to be a boy at the school next episode. So plenty of establishment has already occurred. Just liberate yourself from your strange spatial fixation and the possibilities suddenly become endless.

Okay, I am convinced you want to argue. But luckily for you I will comply to your childish retorts. For one, will you for once read what I am saying before responding? If you read my statement, it was obviously based off of what has been shown as of yet. There were no future predictions or ultimatums said. Even at the end of your quote... it was in the context of of what I had already said... thus far.

"I was merely pointing out the flaw in the plot wherein the entire anime thus far has been focused on an all-girls school settings, with nothing outside of school."

And your argument of going outside of school once is good, however, there needs to be substantial amounts of time outside of school in most cases (relationship wise). Without detracting from the comedic school atmosphere, I'm not sure how it can juggle both AT THIS POINT. You say "only" four episodes.. but in the context of this season, it is 33% of the season. I'd say that's pretty substantial.

Yes yes, a boy will be at school, we know, we know. Is he a student? No. Again, unless they cut time from the established comedy setting to focus on outside of school stuff in substantial portions, I'm not sure how it can actually work. My main point here is that from what I have been reading, people love the comedy aspect. Am I really the only one pondering about what will happen to that comedy if the established setting switches?

I do not have a spacial fixation, rather I am a pragmatic person. I'm not even sure spatial fixation is the right term for what you are describing, but I'd rather not get into that.

Unless I am missing something here, the meat of this anime takes place in a school setting. Unless Love Lab becomes substantially more balanced in it's settings (one trip is nothing) I still don't see anything happening. And some advice for you, stop being so defensive and arrogant. Your points are valid, but your argument is not, in that you are arguing about something that was not even said... twice.

And it seems like you think I am anti-romance. To clear this up, I like romance fine and was simply expressing my opinion on what we have seen thus far.

canders5Jul 30, 2013 9:05 PM

Jul 30, 2013 9:22 PM

#74

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canders5 said:
Okay, I am convinced you want to argue. But luckily for you I will comply to your childish retorts.

That is mightily adultish of you.

canders5 said:
For one, will you for once read what I am saying before responding? If you read my statement, it was obviously based off of what has been shown as of yet. There were no future predictions or ultimatums said. Even at the end of your quote... it was in the context of of what I had already said... thus far. "I was merely pointing out the flaw in the plot wherein the entire anime thus far has been focused on an all-girls school settings, with nothing outside of school."

You are trying to point out a "plot flaw" that only exists in your head. They showed Riko at cram school this episode (and that she is extremely popular with guys, but only as "one of the guys"), so they aren't tied to only showing their school life. They have also gone out of their way to explain the family relationships of every girl, this also prepares for a transition out of school. We know that Sayori has a boyfriend already (who is remarkably similar to Suzune -who has a younger brother), that Natsuo has an older sister and a father who loves lingerie, and that Yukio has a deadbeat brother she obviously adores: that's more than we discovered in 2 seasons of "K-On" (not knocking K-On, just making a point). I am not "arguing" with you because there is nothing to argue. Your statement is patently false: they haven't trapped themselves into a "school" only show, they have laid a ton of ground work for when this show moves off campus. I am only pointing this out because you dissed the writing and plot development that has occurred up to this episode.

canders5 said:
And your argument of going outside of school once is good, however, there needs to be substantial amounts of time outside of school in most cases (relationship wise). Without detracting from the comedic school atmosphere, I'm not sure how it can juggle both AT THIS POINT. You say "only" four episodes.. but in the context of this season, it is 33% of the season. I'd say that's pretty substantial.

Not at all, they spent 4 episodes developing the plot. They developed the characters in a way where they are now almost completely independent of school. Where school was what brought them together, we now know they are friends ready to assault the larger world. We know that Riko is friends with Natsuo who is friends with Yukio who is friends with Sayori who likes to torment Riko but is weak with Suzune who has a crush on Riko. To use K-on again as an example, it took 5 episodes before Yui could even try to play the guitar. So once again I want to point out that you are knocking a flaw that doesn't exist. You just need to pay more attention to what the writer is accomplishing.

canders5 said:
Yes yes, a boy will be at school, we know, we know. Is he a student? No. Again, unless they cut time from the established comedy setting to focus on outside of school stuff in substantial portions, I'm not sure how it can actually work. My main point here is that from what I have been reading, people love the comedy aspect. Am I really the only one pondering about what will happen to that comedy if the established setting switches?

Why do you think they have to "cut the comedy"? The essence of situational comedy is that once you set you the characters and their relationships, you move them into situations that become funny because we already know the characters. Love Lab spent 4 episodes doing this, so why should we expect the transition to be a problem? Come on, use your imagination: Natsuo actually trying to impress a guy, Riko ending up as the "friend", Yukio competing with Natsuo, Sayori having fun with all three, and Suzune making Riko self-conscious about being "the wild one" .

canders5 said:
I do not have a spacial fixation, rather I am a pragmatic person. I'm not even sure spatial fixation is the right term for what you are describing, but I'd rather not get into that.

Don't see why it doesn't apply. You seem obsessed that moving away from the "school environment" will transform this series. Don't worry, it won't. This show has been about characters, not their location.

canders5 said:
Unless I am missing something here, the meat of this anime takes place in a school setting.

There you go with your "spatial fixation". Setting is not the story. No, the "meat" of this story is the relationship between the five characters, not that this occurs at school. They could have set these five at an office and still been funny. And if in the next episode the five of them went to the mall to try to "find a man", do you think that either the story or the comedy would suffer? Of course not.

canders5 said:
Unless Love Lab becomes substantially more balanced in it's settings (one trip is nothing) I still don't see anything happening.

For someone who claims not to have a spatial fixation, you continue to bring it up over and over and over and over again.

canders5 said:
And some advice for you, stop being so defensive and arrogant. Your points are valid, but your argument is not, in that you are arguing about something that was not even said... twice.

Advice to you, don't get your panties in a bind. As for my being mistaken, look in the mirror. I don't put words into your mouth. I pointed out your spacial fixation, and you spend 4 paragraphs, first denying it, and then the next three showing how obsessed you are with the "setting". I would say that this was highly ironic, but you don't have the self-awareness for it.

canders5 said:
And it seems like you think I am anti-romance. To clear this up, I like romance fine and was simply expressing my opinion on what we have seen thus far. This is the point of a discussion board...discussion. I think you may misunderstand this concept

Never made a point about romance. You are projecting. And again I would say that it is "ironic" that you bring up the "point" of a board at the end of your post after you started it bitching about someone who challenged your "opinion"

Jul 30, 2013 9:47 PM

#75

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Not the best episode, but the last few mins very pretty funny.

Onyxthegreat said:
Such a lively bunch they are together. :P

Sayori's really not letting Riko get away with pretending she has love experience huh She's the only one who saw right through it from the beginning and is only trying to make it worse! On top of that: she's the only one with an actual boyfriend, albeit long-distance. xD

So are they really going to broadcast the results over the intercom? That can only turn out well, right?

I had a feeling that were going to use the intercom. They don't need to announce the results actually. They could be like: The girl who sent the letter come to the sc room to pick up the results. But that wouldn't be good for comedy.

Jul 30, 2013 11:27 PM

#76

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Best jokes since the first episode. I'm actually liking this a lot more than I thought I would. It's not as funny as Yuru Yuri, but it still makes me laugh. And I like that it has little sub-plots and isn't entirely episodic.

Jul 31, 2013 11:23 AM

#77

Arigatoful

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oh my god the lingerie song tho

Jul 31, 2013 5:50 PM

#78

Falcomster

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That tsundere song killed me.

Jul 31, 2013 9:35 PM

#79

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Laughed so much this episode. Definitely the best episode so far.

Aug 1, 2013 5:37 AM

#80

Mogami-kun

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What a waste that it's not yuri...Riko would make a great harem lead with so many girls admiring her.

The truth behind the "lingerie" thing was funny as hell and I loved how Mizushima was trying to trap Riko every second. I still hate Enomoto though, such an obnoxious brat. 4/5.

Aug 1, 2013 5:57 PM

#81

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Tsundere nani sore~. Laugh with the performance.

Aug 2, 2013 6:14 AM

#82

Kanorin

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lingerie.~

講廢話,被撞到.

Aug 2, 2013 8:18 AM

#83

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I agree with Sayori about the lingerie song. The song needs to be on CD, but it will probably make Maki feel even sadder. My poor little delicate flower, she was embarrassed and ashamed of the lingerie song.

This episode was great and funny. I cannot wait to see what episode 5 will bring.

Anime is my reality.

Aug 2, 2013 10:42 AM

#84

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the lingerie part was so unfunny. i really couldn't even smile a bit. i was just about to skip it. actually that whole episode was rather average for me.

i really hope riko won't cut her hair. her current hair style is nice and she changes it nearly every day/scene, so it's fine. the short hair didn't really suit her.

i'm also a bit worried about sayo. i like that someone knows riko lies and i also like that sayo teases her all the time, but i think she's on the edge of getting annoying. or maybe it's just because i don't really like her as character, hmmm...

Chokko said:
Can I point out that

She has 6 fingers..?

how the hell did you even notice? o_o

Aug 2, 2013 8:03 PM

#85

Peureux

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sayo is amazing haha

Aug 7, 2013 7:42 AM

#86

Monad

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Stark700 said:

Nice sniper. I just got this Watamote's GITS reference vibe from that

It's a Golgo 13 reference. It's clear from the eyebrows.

Aug 11, 2013 9:14 PM

#87

Zekkenshin

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This series is really fun, the characters just fit so well together. Eno seems to really be into the love research and Riko is just still awesomely cute.

Aug 17, 2013 7:26 AM

#88

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Riko is now the Love Sniper. Too bad she keeps lying. I wonder when she'll tell them the truth. Sayo seems to know.

Now we know what they mean by "lingerie". Lol at that song. No wonder Maki feels that way.

Favorite quotes from this episode:
"How about we make some handmade money?"
"Tsundere, how beautiful~"
"Asleep or awake, thinking of lingerie!"

I’m always searching for something, for someone. This feeling has possessed me I think, from that day… That day when the stars came falling.

Aug 18, 2013 12:08 AM

#89

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God. I laughed hard with this, specially with the Maki's father song haha. Hilarious.
Nice ep

Sep 12, 2013 3:13 AM

#90

Farabeuf

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Some truly funny stuff in this episode, but nothing topped Mr. Lingerie. And dat cliffhanger.

"Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii

There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov

Sep 12, 2013 6:57 AM

#91

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I'm glad it didn't go pure cringe comedy. It looked like it was going to at one point there.

There is no such thing as shit taste. Only idiots who think everyone should have the same taste as they do.

Oct 8, 2013 12:57 PM

#92

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Haha that ending :p Pretty funny episode, lets see what's next and how they'll complete the request!

Poor huggy :(

Nov 20, 2013 6:56 AM

#93

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5/5

Chokko said:

WOW! O_O

Very cute this episode, I miss so much this series, too bad it is so far back as fansub! D:
Narrative is always pleasant, thanks to the mimicry of Maki and company, but today is great merit when it was revealed the segeto of Maki. Very beautiful people who already show great qualities of characterization. Sayo dominates as Riko but also Maki no joke. The design except that little error, it remains very pleasant and well finished, the same is true for scenarios well made.
As for the animations Doga Kobo has worked well.
Even the dialogues are very funny.

Dec 20, 2013 12:10 PM

#94

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I can finally watch some Anime again after 4 days of not watching :3

This episode made me laugh, it was fun!!!

I'd love to hear the full "Lingerie Song" and "Tsundere Song" ahahaha.

They're all so cute to watch!!!

Well, time to sleep, I'll just continue this later since it's already my Christmas break :3

Jan 14, 2014 1:29 PM

#95

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Sayo cracks me up, if the rest of the season is just her winding up Riko I would still be happy!

Apr 19, 2014 12:11 PM

#96

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Lol'd @ the lingerie part.

Mogami-kun said:
What a waste that it's not yuri..

+999

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Sep 12, 2014 7:38 PM

#97

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Was that sniper a reference to Hitsugi no Chaika? The big eyebrows made me think that.

That lingerie song. LOL

When Huggy said "ouch" when he hit the floor. That was funny.

Another great episode.

Oct 15, 2014 6:31 AM

#98

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I can't single out any of the scenes 'cos everything in this EP is very funny haha! I lol'd at this one..
The imaginary Maki's dad scene though..

I'm really enjoying this anime!

XiferVPOct 15, 2014 6:35 AM

Dec 29, 2016 5:58 AM

#99

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Nice episode, I think I like this one the most so far.

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