Is it wrong for Makabe to Reject Neko?

Feb 24, 2017 7:33 AM

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I've been reading some comments here and there and a lot of people seem to dislike what Makabe did to Neko. Can somebody explain to me why it is wrong for him to reject her?

From my point of view I think he did the right thing cause he doesn't love her and he doesn't seem to have any plans on dating her. For me it would be much worse for Makabe to give her false hope that they can have a relationship cause he's so consumed by revenge (and he probably likes Aki).

Feb 24, 2017 7:34 AM

G_Spark233

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If he has no intentions on being with her of course he would reject her.

Feb 24, 2017 8:43 AM

fedos

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No. It's not wrong if he doesn't want to be with her.

But here is the problem. And I say "problem" realistically speaking because we wouldn't have a romantic comedy plot otherwise.

Masamune's entire motivation is dumb and he would be much better off pursuing something else. Like a relationship a girl who likes him. He may not trust Neko or be in love with her but if he wasn't so obsessed with his revenge he could have given dating her a chance.

It's not like he doesn't like her at all. In fact it's been made pretty clear that he is drawn to her. Not only he thinks Neko is cute but she hits him straight in the heart especially this last episode. She had him melting away on the spot there. But it's like he is actively resisting because any time his feels are fluttering when he is with her, he describes it as being "in trouble".

If he'd given it a chance it's highly probable he'd be head over heals for her given the effect she has on him. And he'd be much happier than trying to get back at someone else for a childhood heartbreak long ago.

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Feb 24, 2017 4:04 PM

HolyDeathMacabre

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Nah..

It is clear that Masamune has feeling for Aki regardless of whether he'd like to admit it or not, aside from his "revenge"

Furthermore, while neko does seem to like masamune, we haven't been given a real logical reason for why neko even likes masamune. It is implied, but she never shows this to masamune. So as far as he should be concerned she is just a random creepy stranger pretending to be in love with him, albeit a hot one.

Feb 24, 2017 4:36 PM

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I don't get Neko's obsession?
Did he know her during childhood?
Why is she pursuing Him?
i don't get her motives
Can someone explain????

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Feb 24, 2017 5:24 PM

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talkingbout said:
I don't get Neko's obsession?
Did he know her during childhood?
Why is she pursuing Him?
i don't get her motives
Can someone explain????

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Your Bones Will Follow......

Feb 24, 2017 9:17 PM

HikiNEET021

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Wellll The problemm here is she didn't like Makabe for who he could be... Although he's fat

So Makabe has a reason...

Since all of his friends from the past where just a big jerks.. who only care for the money...

Technically... like Neko She's different from the rest... with conniving devious smile with a fake emotions...

But Running awayyyy forever is such a baddddd idea... You know?

Man this episode just reach onto it's certain degree

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Feb 24, 2017 11:30 PM

fedos

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Masamune's mom remembers Neko. So she is probably someone from his past.

Feb 26, 2017 10:08 AM

RisingSun452

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It's wrong that the reason he gave her was his revenge.

On the one hand that could easily be interpreted wrong. Neko could get the idea that she did something to him and he's returning the favor.
On the other hand it could lead to Neko making up her mind on what Makabe could possibly mean. That wouldn't make it easier for her to let go.

But yeah, I'm glad that he rejected her. It didn't fit or they didn't know each other well enough yet. Just the choice of words is driving me nuts.

Feb 26, 2017 12:23 PM

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Well it's his current mindset that's the issue. I'm sure if he wasn't consumed by his revenge with Aki he would try getting to know Neko better and not flat out reject her. Wasting opportunities to get close to others just because your hellbent on revenge...

Feb 28, 2017 1:33 AM

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Of course he wasn't wrong. Only desperate guys think that they HAVE TO score if there is a chance. Or sh*tty ones who are playing with girls just to pleasure their groin area.

Neko looks a pretty decent girl, she will easily find a guy who loves her back. (But of course it won't happen because of the anime/manga laws :D)
Or in case of she is a bitch just like Aki, than who cares what happened to her :D

Feb 28, 2017 5:45 AM

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Takala said:

talkingbout said:
I don't get Neko's obsession?
Did he know her during childhood?
Why is she pursuing Him?
i don't get her motives
Can someone explain????

And I don't think it's wrong, but at the same time I do. If he knew the truth about her, he probably would like her. But I also don't think it's wrong because he is obviously catching feelings for Aki

Feb 28, 2017 6:31 AM

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Biisoo

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In My Opinion Makabe Did The Right Thing,Neko Was Being Too Overly Attached But Makabe Has Already Fallen For Adagaki :)
So Yeah He Had To Refuse Her....

Feb 28, 2017 6:54 AM

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In My Opinion Makabe Did The Right Thing,Neko Was Being Too Overly Attached But Makabe Has Already Fallen For Adagaki :)
So Yeah He Had To Refuse Her....

Feb 28, 2017 7:02 AM

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Orcane said:
It's wrong that the reason he gave her was his revenge.

On the one hand that could easily be interpreted wrong. Neko could get the idea that she did something to him and he's returning the favor.
On the other hand it could lead to Neko making up her mind on what Makabe could possibly mean. That wouldn't make it easier for her to let go.

But yeah, I'm glad that he rejected her. It didn't fit or they didn't know each other well enough yet. Just the choice of words is driving me nuts.

I think the choice of words is interesting though. By far the most interesting aspect of the show so far has been the unreliable narrator approach. We know from the first scene of this show that he is terribly insecure. We see that when he is asked out by that girl in the 3rd or 4th ep, rather than ever considering her feelings, he feels more in power because he rejected her and views it like a challenge rather than something real.

Which is why when he feels something real with Neko, he dismisses it because of his insecurity and assumes Neko isnt serious about her infatuation with him and thinks she is trying to play him like hes trying to play Aki. Idk what her real motivations are but i hope it doesnt go the typical harem approach where he saves her from her problems and she goes back to exactly how she was before (this is definitely happening tho)

Feb 28, 2017 7:51 AM

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VKDOOM said:

I think the choice of words is interesting though. By far the most interesting aspect of the show so far has been the unreliable narrator approach.

I've read the manga for this. How they tell the story is similar to Steins;Gate but not the same. They give you usual 1st episodes with little hints and clues scattered around, most people will mistake it for "cliche" but it's actually a mix of unique and cliche (you know what I mean, basically something like a low-key mystery). Then when "THAT" episode hits it will suddenly make a huge landslide. And the puzzle will complete itself from there.

Feb 28, 2017 9:51 AM

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He rejected her splendidly. We still don't know about their past so I couldn't say for sure if he did the right thing.
I'm proud of him nonetheless.

I agree. He proves to be a really likeable character there in my opinion.

Huex3 said:

I've read the manga for this. How they tell the story is similar to Steins;Gate but not the same. They give you usual 1st episodes with little hints and clues scattered around, most people will mistake it for "cliche" but it's actually a mix of unique and cliche (you know what I mean, basically something like a low-key mystery). Then when "THAT" episode hits it will suddenly make a huge landslide. And the puzzle will complete itself from there.

I don't know what arc / scene from the manga you are talking about, but I assume it might be chapter 38. Unfortunately we won't get there in the anime unless there will be a continuation someday.

But I agree. This scene is packed with hints.

VKDOOM said:

I think the choice of words is interesting though. By far the most interesting aspect of the show so far has been the unreliable narrator approach. We know from the first scene of this show that he is terribly insecure. We see that when he is asked out by that girl in the 3rd or 4th ep, rather than ever considering her feelings, he feels more in power because he rejected her and views it like a challenge rather than something real.

Which is why when he feels something real with Neko, he dismisses it because of his insecurity and assumes Neko isnt serious about her infatuation with him and thinks she is trying to play him like hes trying to play Aki. Idk what her real motivations are but i hope it doesnt go the typical harem approach where he saves her from her problems and she goes back to exactly how she was before (this is definitely happening tho)

His insecurity definitely played in, however there are really some aspects about her personality that she is hiding from him. I think all that will be addressed in EP9.

Feb 28, 2017 4:39 PM

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Orcane said:

I don't know what arc / scene from the manga you are talking about, but I assume it might be chapter 38. Unfortunately we won't get there in the anime unless there will be a continuation someday.

But I agree. This scene is packed with hints.

Actually it's episode 8 of anime (chapter 16 or maybe 18 for the manga), where the tone shift happened.

Dec 16, 2017 1:13 PM

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Yes, it's wrong because she's best girl. She is kind, had big boobs and didn't care if he was fat. She accepted Masamune despite knowing the way he looked.
Adagaki can go and disappear

Jan 19, 2018 3:37 PM

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JOELbedulla said:
Yes, it's wrong because she's best girl. She is kind, had big boobs and didn't care if he was fat. She accepted Masamune despite knowing the way he looked.
Adagaki can go and disappear

I completely agree

Jan 19, 2018 3:50 PM

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GoldenCrimson20

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I also do not think is wrong.

Jan 19, 2018 6:09 PM

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Frivolove

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It would not be wrong if I had a good reason, the revenge planning took away from many things.

Aug 17, 2023 6:38 PM

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Im a little disappointed that Makabe rejected Neko. Even though his situation with Aki was a misunderstanding, Fujinomiya imo was the better choice even though some of her emotions were fake at first. She saw him for who he truly was on the inside and didnt ridicule him for being chubby. If Makabe wasnt so obsessed with his revenge on Aki, he would have gotten to know Neko better and they could have had a nice relationship. Aki is the generic tsundere archetype that Makabe should have ignored.

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