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| This show is so horribly slow and unrealistic. Do people really talk like that over there in japan? Feels like i'm watching robots. Is anyone really getting something out of this show or are they all simps waiting for a payoff slogging through this mud of unrealistic conversations and interactions. |
| This one was less dark and depressing than the first 3 episodes. Their interactions felt more comfortable and light is starting to shine in their eyes. I hope this upward progress continues and they don't force unneeded drama. |
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.  |
| Gosh. This show’s such an artistic piece. Being able to watch this on a rainy weather complements it quite well! Also, Saki and Senpai are gonna meet next EP?? |
| Very slow, but a nice little slice-of-life episode. The show is actually better when they aren't trying to (clumsily) do something dramatic or "deep." I'm not sure I like Saki's friend at school and Yuuta's senpai at work, though. They're somewhat cute characters, but they feel very "anime" compared to the two main characters, and in a way clash with the general tone of the show. |
| Mmm, that transition into the song was smooth. |
Reply to alphadrenaline
Can someone recommend some artists who make that kind of music they were listening to?
| @alphadrenaline https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljUh0R8_lxSrNiDe9J8Gfx5Pu6hl_Rnc Check that playlist out, before this series become a LN, it was an youtube series with short skits of the characters talking each other, become extremely popular thus got turned into a LN, the writer of the videos now writing the novel. The link above is a playlist for the two lofy videos this official channel for the series did a bit after volume 2 was released and brought more people to lofy. Aside this, the youtube channel with the girl studying with the cat is the most popular lofy channel outhere. @ejleon ejleon said: This one was less dark and depressing than the first 3 episodes. Their interactions felt more comfortable and light is starting to shine in their eyes. I hope this upward progress continues and they don't force unneeded drama. If you have seen Otonari, you can expect a similar payoff, in short who wants this for romance wont be disappointed, now due to the characters and the setting, you are just going to see a more grounded approach to falling in love and dealing with it. |
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@alphadrenaline
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljUh0R8_lxSrNiDe9J8Gfx5Pu6hl_Rnc
Check that playlist out, before this series become a LN, it was an youtube series with short skits of the characters talking each other, become extremely popular thus got turned into a LN, the writer of the videos now writing the novel.
The link above is a playlist for the two lofy videos this official channel for the series did a bit after volume 2 was released and brought more people to lofy.
Aside this, the youtube channel with the girl studying with the cat is the most popular lofy channel outhere.
@ejleon
If you have seen Otonari, you can expect a similar payoff, in short who wants this for romance wont be disappointed, now due to the characters and the setting, you are just going to see a more grounded approach to falling in love and dealing with it.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljUh0R8_lxSrNiDe9J8Gfx5Pu6hl_Rnc
Check that playlist out, before this series become a LN, it was an youtube series with short skits of the characters talking each other, become extremely popular thus got turned into a LN, the writer of the videos now writing the novel.
The link above is a playlist for the two lofy videos this official channel for the series did a bit after volume 2 was released and brought more people to lofy.
Aside this, the youtube channel with the girl studying with the cat is the most popular lofy channel outhere.
@ejleon
ejleon said:
This one was less dark and depressing than the first 3 episodes.
Their interactions felt more comfortable and light is starting to shine in their eyes.
I hope this upward progress continues and they don't force unneeded drama.
This one was less dark and depressing than the first 3 episodes.
Their interactions felt more comfortable and light is starting to shine in their eyes.
I hope this upward progress continues and they don't force unneeded drama.
If you have seen Otonari, you can expect a similar payoff, in short who wants this for romance wont be disappointed, now due to the characters and the setting, you are just going to see a more grounded approach to falling in love and dealing with it.
Playcool said: If you have seen Otonari, you can expect a similar payoff, in short who wants this for romance wont be disappointed, now due to the characters and the setting, you are just going to see a more grounded approach to falling in love and dealing with it. I see, there are two "Otonari", the Students with the girl called "Princess" & ”Alien Princess” that helps draw manga, but I liked both so, if it is like them, them I am glad. |
ejleonJul 25, 5:27 PM
| Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
| - In case viewers somehow forgot what kind of series this is, Yuuta reminds us with his opening monologue of his relationship with Saki being in an ambigious place. - With how serious the opening monologue sounded, I was caught me off guard when Saki asks to be tutored in modern literature. How she asked Yuuta could have been mistaken for a romantic proposal in a different context. - "I can never rally understand how the characters feel..." This line feels like it is less about Saki's understanding of literary characters, and more about how she can't easily read other people's true feelings. - If this were a different show, Saki's talk of Yuuta knowing her weakpoints, and Yuuta replying he "should have put it more gently" might have been a sexual innuendo. 🙃 - So the book they're studying involves "the feelings of love but not acting on it due to social conventions." How meta.... - Yuuta and Saki find out another thing they both have in common: not having a romantic relationship before. - How Maaya approached Yuuta at school was... amusingly cute. The episode from this moment on until approximately the 18:30 minute mark would be a departure from the show's typical somber, moody tone. I don't mind it, as it helps in loosening the show's vibe. - I'm surprised that bookstore sensei didn't try to imply anything suggestive when she found out about Yuuta's quest to aid Saki in studying. You know, like the Private Lessons kind ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) - Didn't expect the episode to include a montage with lofi music. Glad we got to actually listen to the music that was recommended for Saki's study sessions. - Sorry Saki, but I'm going to have to disagree with your assesement that Yuuta's sensei has "encyclopedic knowledge." 4 episodes in, there's virtually nothing to indicate sensei is a walking encylcopedia. Unless Saki was referring to matters of romance, I guess? I do agree though that sensei has good taste in music. - The next episode's title sounds interesting in context of the characters. Who will be "the late show" and "the real deal"? alphadrenaline said: Can someone recommend some artists who make that kind of music they were listening to? Just like Saki's redhead friend, I don't have anything in particular to recommend. I just pull up this continuous livestream and let it play in the background: |
| I’m kinda surprised this whole episode was simply about helping Saki study and improve her literature score, but I gotta say it went by fast and was quite interesting, I like seeing Yuuta figure out what Saki was having trouble with and how to fix it. We also got a bit of Maaya in this one, her bright personality is a great contrast to the two leads and I really welcome it, it also helps that she’s super cute lol. But I gotta say, while I liked her recommendation of using background music while studying, it’s a bit of a shame she just listens to whatever the app gives her lol, I mean they have that option for a reason but I personally think it’s a lot of fun discovering great music yourself. And later Yomiura put her own recommendation in when it came to the background music and it was a very nice choice, we stepped into a music video for a bit there lol, but while I liked the music choice, I gotta interject that jam bands are absolutely the way, I love doing stuff to a long jammed out song, although Yuuta would probably give me a weird look if I played him one lol. But Yomiura’s pick was a hit with Saki, let’s see if her scores improve now, and we got the ED visuals finally on episode 4 but better late than never, they’re very nice, it fits Kitri’s hot jam. |
good Lo-fi recommendation <3 made by Shiori-san. By the way, I feel nostalgic about this |
| The visuals in this anime never disappoint. The lofi music playing along with the random events happening around the city was beautiful. I love the pacing this anime has. It's comfy in a way |
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| And so they start adapting volume 2, though they completely skipped the prologue of this volume as well as the scene with Tomokazu. |
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| This episode: Lo-Fi Beats To Study To! |
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Reply to alphadrenaline
Can someone recommend some artists who make that kind of music they were listening to?
| @alphadrenaline Nujabes. He's considered one of the greats. His music was featured heavily on Samurai Champloo. A quintessential tune from Champloo: Aruarian Dance And one my favorites Another Reflection |
| some nice cinematography and lofi music. i might have underestimated this show at the start. |
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| Nothing much to say, but I definitely liked this episode more than the last two episodes overall solely on the fact that nothing dramatic happened. The directing and calm atmosphere of the show continue to be the best aspect of this anime. Really like the lo-fi track, that's definitely my favorite kind of music to listen to while studying. |
  "As promised, all that you seek, all that we desire, is prepared up there. On top of the Tower." |
| More bonding time, less depressing from previous episode. |
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| Somewhat boring episode about nothing in particular, I feel like this problem didn't really warrant the whole episode dedicated to it, although them getting a bit closer through it is nice, I guess. |
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| After that bombshell past episode, we're back to the pretty chill episodes It's hopefully building something we all would enjoy. Their greeting good night felt meaningful, despite no visual cues that emphasise it. |
| The MC and FMC just don't have fun banter like how the MC has with the other characters |
| Humans only live for a hundred years, it is as unreal as a dream that ends in an instant. What is the point of a person living in this world? No more than just being on a journey, and witnessing interesting things. Although I do not want to die, I do not fear death. I am already on my right path, I have no regrets even if I die. — Fang Yuan (Reverend Insanity) |
| Not much happened in this episode at all yet it went by so fast. How did they do that? I was so invested |
| one of the most budget, forced to make anime i have seen. didnt know you can draw several images and prelong them to make 20 min episode of poor quality and yet call it aesthetic biggest insult i have seen in anime so far |
| I can really only ship Yuuta and Shiori. That other girl is either a total robot or severely autistic if she's literally incapable of interpreting basic emotions in literature unless she's experienced them herself. It's all so tiresome. |
| and again nothing happened but it was so damn captivating |
| What a chill episode, also really interesting how they use the song. anyone else also got interesting in read Sanshiro? |
| Ahh yes, some good ole' lo-fi. Man, this anime is so slow and makes me sleepy. I'm watching it sped up but it doesn't help. Saki likes Yuta but can't come to terms with how she feels. |
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Reply to 6u6u
I fell asleep while they were studying and when I woke up they were done studying and the episode ended. lmao it was so boring I couldn't stay awake and didn't care to go back and watch what I missed. 😴
| @6u6u Thank god I'm not the only one who's been falling asleep lmao |
| This never updates so that's cool |
Reply to Marinate1016
Another extremely well directed episode. 24 minutes of Saki and Yuta talking and Yuta trying to help Saki improve her grades, but it breezes by because of the natural feeling conversations and direction.
Saki is slowly but surely opening up to Yuta more and their interactions feel a lot smoother now. Can you imagine saki from a couple episodes ago getting in Yuta’s face and asking for help with modern lit? Their heart to heart last week really helped.
It’s a bit ironic that Soseki’s soshiro is the work they’re going over and Saki talks about not understanding people who aren’t direct with their feelings while she herself isn’t honest with Yuta about how she feels for him lol.
Narasaka was only in the episode a couple of minutes but man she brought a fun energy that contrasted to the usual muted and subdued vibes. She might be a lil slow and have a brocon fetish, but she’s actually pretty smart academically and should be able to help Yuta improve Saki’s scores. Would never have guessed that from her sniffing fetish 😭
Yuta’s senpai’s music recs should also help. Sometimes good music can help you retain information as well. Another really solid episode and we are gradually seeing progress with Saki and Yuta’s relationship. Can’t wait for the next ep
Saki is slowly but surely opening up to Yuta more and their interactions feel a lot smoother now. Can you imagine saki from a couple episodes ago getting in Yuta’s face and asking for help with modern lit? Their heart to heart last week really helped.
It’s a bit ironic that Soseki’s soshiro is the work they’re going over and Saki talks about not understanding people who aren’t direct with their feelings while she herself isn’t honest with Yuta about how she feels for him lol.
Narasaka was only in the episode a couple of minutes but man she brought a fun energy that contrasted to the usual muted and subdued vibes. She might be a lil slow and have a brocon fetish, but she’s actually pretty smart academically and should be able to help Yuta improve Saki’s scores. Would never have guessed that from her sniffing fetish 😭
Yuta’s senpai’s music recs should also help. Sometimes good music can help you retain information as well. Another really solid episode and we are gradually seeing progress with Saki and Yuta’s relationship. Can’t wait for the next ep
| @Marinate1016 may i ask how yuuta and saki's conversation breezed and felt natural? I was under the complete opposite assumption, could it be related to the translation for you maybe? |
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p1ec3ful said: @Marinate1016 may i ask how yuuta and saki's conversation breezed and felt natural? I was under the complete opposite assumption, could it be related to the translation for you maybe? I can’t explain social conventions to you, anyone who’s talked to a woman should get it. Extremely common sense |
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Reply to Marinate1016
p1ec3ful said:
@Marinate1016 may i ask how yuuta and saki's conversation breezed and felt natural? I was under the complete opposite assumption, could it be related to the translation for you maybe?
@Marinate1016 may i ask how yuuta and saki's conversation breezed and felt natural? I was under the complete opposite assumption, could it be related to the translation for you maybe?
I can’t explain social conventions to you, anyone who’s talked to a woman should get it. Extremely common sense
| @Marinate1016 I've had about 6 relations so far and am 25 years old, I'm not asking about "social conventions", I'm asking what felt so natural about it? I watched this anime raw since I know Japanese and from a Japanese context it felt nothing but unnatural forced speech between two uninteresting hollow characters. I'm asking you if it was the translations fault that you felt the conversations they had were flowing naturally? Yes the reasons for the conversations were there but nothing said was natural and was it flowing in a natural way either.. |
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Reply to Marinate1016
Another extremely well directed episode. 24 minutes of Saki and Yuta talking and Yuta trying to help Saki improve her grades, but it breezes by because of the natural feeling conversations and direction.
Saki is slowly but surely opening up to Yuta more and their interactions feel a lot smoother now. Can you imagine saki from a couple episodes ago getting in Yuta’s face and asking for help with modern lit? Their heart to heart last week really helped.
It’s a bit ironic that Soseki’s soshiro is the work they’re going over and Saki talks about not understanding people who aren’t direct with their feelings while she herself isn’t honest with Yuta about how she feels for him lol.
Narasaka was only in the episode a couple of minutes but man she brought a fun energy that contrasted to the usual muted and subdued vibes. She might be a lil slow and have a brocon fetish, but she’s actually pretty smart academically and should be able to help Yuta improve Saki’s scores. Would never have guessed that from her sniffing fetish 😭
Yuta’s senpai’s music recs should also help. Sometimes good music can help you retain information as well. Another really solid episode and we are gradually seeing progress with Saki and Yuta’s relationship. Can’t wait for the next ep
Saki is slowly but surely opening up to Yuta more and their interactions feel a lot smoother now. Can you imagine saki from a couple episodes ago getting in Yuta’s face and asking for help with modern lit? Their heart to heart last week really helped.
It’s a bit ironic that Soseki’s soshiro is the work they’re going over and Saki talks about not understanding people who aren’t direct with their feelings while she herself isn’t honest with Yuta about how she feels for him lol.
Narasaka was only in the episode a couple of minutes but man she brought a fun energy that contrasted to the usual muted and subdued vibes. She might be a lil slow and have a brocon fetish, but she’s actually pretty smart academically and should be able to help Yuta improve Saki’s scores. Would never have guessed that from her sniffing fetish 😭
Yuta’s senpai’s music recs should also help. Sometimes good music can help you retain information as well. Another really solid episode and we are gradually seeing progress with Saki and Yuta’s relationship. Can’t wait for the next ep
| @Marinate1016 and to add to that even further; Marinate1016 said: Narasaka was only in the episode a couple of minutes but man she brought a fun energy that contrasted to the usual muted and subdued vibes. She might be a lil slow and have a brocon fetish, but she’s actually pretty smart academically and should be able to help Yuta improve Saki’s scores. Would never have guessed that from her sniffing fetish 😭 how are you so sure that she isn't playing jokes on the Japanese tropes where people have fetishes on those stuff but she ACTUALLY has the fetishes? Where are you getting these little cues that for example, "this character is a fetishist"? It is definitely not made clear in the anime has it been made clear even in the light novel itself. Deducing this and that just from little jokes and taking them as an actual real-life cue just from what is given until this point feels very weird and insufficient to me to say the least, it just felt like a delusional amount of bias so i asked if it was the fault of the translation/translator to your language. |
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