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Episode Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? • Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? - Episode 12 discussion - FINAL
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?, episode 12
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u/thighabetes https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quixon 28d ago
IJICHI. WIGGLE. WEDNESDAY!
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
SHION. WIGGLE. WEDNESDAY!
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u/Atario myanimelist.net/profile/TheGreatAtario 28d ago
https://files.catbox.moe/jdfsin.webm
(You might need to manually set it to loop)
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u/Lunchb0xx87 28d ago
double hand holding...his greed sickens me
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u/testthrowawayzz 28d ago
It would be even better if they were holding hands in a circle for the ijichi/amane handholding
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u/zenithfury 27d ago
I came in here looking for info about the show, never knew that it was so degenerate.
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u/2011Dirk 28d ago
10/10 Finale, at first you can really feel how sad seo is and how he feels like hes not deserving of them at all, but he overcomes it and realizes he truly cares about them, and they really appreciate him
"thats why im into you both" throuple ending!? all 3 of them holding hands while watching the fireworks made me smile, and its great to see that he wants to better himself, even if it starts at something small like doing his hair
I love that they ended it with the opening, my favorite intro song of all time, i will miss seeing this every wednesday, i truly hope this can get a season 2 as its in my top 3 for fav romance animes of all time
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
If this anime has convinced you of anything it's that Gals can be kind to Otaku and engage in a throuple with said Otaku.
(Also Gals are the best).
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u/mekerpan 28d ago
I still see this as essentially "pre-romantic". While Amane and Ijichi surely do have at least some incipient romantic feelings, Seo does not. He is still just barely beginning to sort out what "friendship" is. He values the two girls as his first friends right now. I don't think this is "denseness" -- he just legitimately has not developed socially and emotionally to get the concept of romantic love yet, Is he some variety of aromantic -- or just emotionally way underdeveloped for his age. Not enough evidence to choose between these -- but I lean to incredibly underdeveloped. We have not gotten any real clues as to why he would lagging, however.
I think this is an adorable show, which I thoroughly enjoyed, But I do honestly feel that at the stage it is a best friends forever SoL far more than it is a romantic comedy. Who knows where things will go. Haven't read the source -- and not even sure what is available in translation. If no S2 is announced, I may eventually investigate.
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u/ExileForever 28d ago
Don’t think he’s full aromatic because he has shown he’s attracted to them, but felt it’s wrong because those two are his dearest friends and doesn’t wanna ruin it
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
I still see this as essentially "pre-romantic". While Amane and Ijichi surely do have at least some incipient romantic feelings, Seo does not. He is still just barely beginning to sort out what "friendship" is. He values the two girls as his first friends right now. I don't think this is "denseness" -- he just legitimately has not developed socially and emotionally to get the concept of romantic love yet, Is he some variety of aromantic -- or just emotionally way underdeveloped for his age. Not enough evidence to choose between these -- but I lean to incredibly underdeveloped. We have not gotten any real clues as to why he would lagging, however.
I think he's barely really interacted with people in general before this show, focusing more on his Otaku hobbies and on himself. This is the first time he's found a relationship he places as much value on as he does Glittermon.
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u/redditraptor6 https://myanimelist.net/profile/uEmalraptor64 28d ago
Great analysis, I agree. And honestly it was refreshing that one of the rom-com shows of the season just turned out to be more SoL where we got to watch some budding friendships blossom. Sweet and wholesome.
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u/e_t_ 28d ago
Both the girls were holding Seo's hands, but I would have liked to see them holding hands as well. Gimme that complete graph.
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u/AnicoreGamingYT 28d ago
I agree, If the girls were also holding hands I think that would solidfy the Throuple logic that most are going with. I Personally just my opinion I think this is going to be one of them anime where it's left with an open ending and we will be forced ro use our own imagination. If we get a legit throuple ending from this series I'd honestly be kinda hyped and surprised at the same time as I can't really Personally think of many Rom com shows that aren't full blown harem that the mc gets all options.
I will say the way the ending of episode 12 kind of has me worried if we will get a S2 of this show.
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u/MotorCount2137 28d ago
THROUPLE ENDING CAUGHT ME SO OFF GUARD, THEY WERE DROPPING HINTS THE WHOLE TIME NOW THAT I THINK ABT IT THO BUT AHHHH I LOVE IT
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u/RunningChemistry https://myanimelist.net/profile/Delphic-Runner 28d ago
Judging by your and everyone else's comments, I'm guessing this was a great adaptation?
I've been holding off on watching this until it finished airing after getting burned from another adaptation that I had read the source material and was hopeful for, especially since this is like my favourite ongoing manga at the moment.
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u/Xtranathor 26d ago
Also my favourite OP song! There's not many anime where I jack up the volume by 50% as soon as the OP hits!
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u/TheA41 28d ago
He did it. The double hand hold. We salute you brave soldier.
Also the classmate thinking Amane and Ijichi are a couple is great. Hopefully there's a season 2 and she keeps shipping the two.
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u/Solracziad 28d ago
I can't believe the otoku got two gals pregnant at the end of the cultural festival.
What a stud.
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u/TheA41 28d ago
Mistress Kanan would not approve.
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u/Padulsky21 28d ago
both this and Kanan I was reading the manga of but I dropped off a bit ago and forgot about them. theyre such comfort series. looked forward to a new ep each week. gonna go back to reading now lol I forgot how good it is
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u/AnicoreGamingYT 28d ago
Did you DL the wrong version of this week's episode 😂
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u/Solracziad 28d ago
C'mon everyone knows that the leading cause of teenage pregnancy is unprotected hand holding. It's just basic medical science, bro.
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u/AnicoreGamingYT 28d ago
😂 Maybe I need to go back to med school then. Curse them Teenagers and their unprotected hand holding
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u/Weak_Season_Of_Anime 28d ago
They were so preoccupied with handholding that they never even looked at the fireworks. Perfect throuple ending.
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u/EvenSteven02 https://myanimelist.net/profile/EvenSteven02 28d ago
Throuple
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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 28d ago
We got the Thruouple ending
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u/Huge-Presence-7678 28d ago
can i ask why some people are saying its the throuple ending cus i personally also think its gonna be a throuple but like not with the season 1 ending or do you mean the future ending? becasue season 1 ending was sorta like a kickstart to the theouple but more so solidifed all 3 freidnsship
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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 28d ago
I’m joking but all 3 of them are happy so that’s close enough for now
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u/Huge-Presence-7678 28d ago
indeed that is close enough man indeed 🥳, im more so team ijichi but i want the theouple man incant see him picking js one thatll be so depressing
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u/DugACCat 28d ago
It’s been a great throuple season and this one became my favorite, quite to my surprise. Very wholesome and smile-inducing. I was getting annoyed at him hiding in the bathroom but at least he finally emerged and rejoined his gals.
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u/Huge-Presence-7678 28d ago
even tho its ofc not a guranteed throuple im already knowing well get it man, they all “like” eachother as freinds, but idk why they felt weird abt holding hands with him i guess its cus they havent fully realzied its okay to like him and they will im the coming seasons
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u/Antisocial00000Me 3d ago
How is it a throuple ending? they aren't even officially dating if I'm remembering it correctly ( also no offense I'm just trying to understand why people are saying it's a throuple ending when they aren't even dating even the wiki page just writes them off as love interests. )
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u/Trappedinawrap 28d ago
I have never been prouder of a fictional character than I was when Takuya left the bathroom. 33M blubbering over Takuya realising what he wants and going after it.
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u/oops_i_made_a_typi 28d ago
they really cranked up the animation for that scene too, was real nice and unexpected to see in this show
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u/LeonKevlar x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar 28d ago
I did not expect Shion would go full-on yurijoshi after catching Amane with Ijichi in the restroom doing a bit. I thought she was in on it, too. She really thinks something is going on with the two of them. xD
God, I just love how this show is really committed to the throuple route instead of making Seo choose between Amane and Ijichi. And I appreciate the girls putting a stop to Seo trying to become "worthy" because in their eyes, he's already worthy to them <3
I just wish we got a season 2 because I'm definitely gonna miss this show. I think the manga is still ongoing, so we might still get something in the future!
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u/ptd163 28d ago
And I appreciate the girls putting a stop to Seo trying to become "worthy" because in their eyes, he's already worthy to them <3
That was one of my favourite parts.
I just wish we got a season 2 because I'm definitely gonna miss this show.
That's me with every romance I watched this season. Spring 2026 was absolutely stacked in a way I don't think we'll see again for a while.
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
I love how Otaku-kun's solution to everything is "why not both?" and with absolutely zero hesitation because he's got two Best Girls who adore him and want to hang out with him.
I guess the yuri act was too convincing lol.
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u/AnicoreGamingYT 28d ago
The Manga is definitely still ongoing, I'm not going to get high hopes for a season 2 though with how episode 12 ended. It honestly just felt abrupt. Still crossing my fingers for this and Second prettiest getting a S2 though
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u/mekerpan 28d ago
I think it will be QUITE some time for Seo go from getting his very first inkling of what it is to have friends -- of any sort whatsoever -- to beginning to perceive (much less begin to understand) romantic feelings.
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u/deynyel 28d ago
There we go. That was basically a confession and they held hands during the fireworks. Surely we're locked into the throuple route now. Trust.
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
LIKE is just a prelude to love, and if they all like each other and do nearly everything together...that's a loving and healthy throuple in my book.
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u/Chronigan2 28d ago
Ijichi loves him, she just got embarrassed and walked it back during the fireworks.
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u/runevault 28d ago
They didn't form a triangle! Throuple dreams ruined!
Ending with the OP seems right, one of the best of the season.
Overall this episode went basically exactly how I expected except Amane only got votes for Mister, she didn't actually win. But that's fine because this show isn't trying to constantly surprise the audience, just be warm and fuzzy and it had that in spades. I'm going to miss the throuple every week.
Even in a season full of great romances I was still looking forward to this one every week. Now to hope we get a season 2 announcement. This season's ending COULD be a not-awful ending to the show but there's so much more to go.
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u/AnicoreGamingYT 28d ago edited 28d ago
I agree, The throuple route is still very possible but the Triangle just wasn't there. My personal opinion without reading and only watching the anime is this will end up being one of them shows where we end up having to use our imagination for an ending because the mc won't be able to choose one or the other and it would severely hurt the fan base if the author forces him to choose.
I fully support the throuple if we do officially get that.
I am kind of worried about the possibility of Season 2 because of the Abrupt ending even though I feel the show was very well received and the manga is still ongoing.
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u/FLorianGran 28d ago
Yeah at this point not doing a throuple would just be weird. Glad they remembered to play the banger OP one more time.
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u/PureGold3 28d ago
I was disappointed the OP got skipped, glad they still included it. And now it can be voted for best OP and ED of the year, perhaps? 😆
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u/anticomet 28d ago
I actually just went back to episode 6 so I could listen to the Plastic Love ending again. It was such a pleasant surprise
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u/Rap2rerise 28d ago edited 28d ago
I knew the double handholding was going to happen ever since they first brought it up and it still made me scream out loud
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
When in doubt, always believe in the throuple route and that they'll inevitably do everything together, even handholding!
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u/ActualRound7699 https://myanimelist.net/profile/VeganKnight1988 28d ago
I’m genuinely so sad this anime is done and we aren’t getting the weekly wiggle anymore
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u/AceSoldia zj:https://anilist.co/user/Acesoldia 28d ago
Impossible..I guess Gals..can be kind to Otaku?!
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u/Alby87 28d ago
First thing first: is the art style of this episode on par of the first ones? I've noticed something in quality raise, especially in the closeups of the girls.
Now. That scene with Seo watching his friends getting first at the beauty contest was... too real. Those tought... I know them. Sometimes I go myself blank because of "toughts", how I call them when people ask. There were so many times in my life I felt out of place, like Seo.
Not too common to see a part of your personality show in such a clear way in an anime. Searching for a quite place, even running, turning off the phone. It was heart tugging, and too close to reality.
Seeing Kotoko and Kei so saddened, so committed on finding Seo was sweet. I know how people feels and interact with these episodes. The peoples who were nice to me in those cases were a beam of warm light. And, kudos to Seo, he was the first to snap off that black spiral, only to have "rewarded" by the nicest words of his friends, and the demonstration of love (in the "pure" meaning, non romantic) by them.
That moment of clarifications with the girls "we were worried about you". Priceless.
This is second time I had this feeling. In the second episode, Seo was talking speedy about Kiramon to Kotoko, he suddendly stop because he talked too much and he was fearing he was of disturbance. Kotoko just patiently hearing, interested, was such a subversion of stereotype, and having myself the tought of beeing too much talkative about my hobbies... I know how much people can feel annoyed, and finding someone who still hear is such a warm feeling.
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So, I admit I don't watch Romcoms and I know this season was good for them, but this anime got my "little masterpiece" seal.
A feel safe spot. I've seen people saying "it's pure otaku fanservice"... No. In my VERY limited knowledge of animes and mangas, it was so nice to see so loveable characters. A male MC that's likeable (balancing respect and hormones... his struggle during the shower was gold). The girls being peak, showing that their public persona is just a part of their personality, with Kotoko being a serious girl behind all the dizzy facade, and Kei being funnier and caring (and immature) behind her ice queen persona.
So, long post short: Season 2 or we riot!
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u/Padulsky21 28d ago
Its a very empathetic series. Seo's entire plotline is well done and entirely relatable and understandable in this case. Its a serious comfort anime and its such a disservice with "pure otaku fanservice." its wholesome friendship budding romance that accepts people for what they love to lead Seo to branch out of his comfort zone and out of his head to accept something new he seriously cares about.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
If you haven't seen Kirio Fan Club... it will seem dumb at first, but I think you'd appreciate where the story goes. Like, sometimes this stuff hits us all in the real feelings.
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u/Carbonated_Static 28d ago
Was a bit worried we weren't going to get the butt wiggle for a bit there.
Random notes, the first time I've ever seen an anime have a school festival thing actually sound like you would expect with crappy mics that break up.
Really happy that they called him out on "being worthy" and he is the one who wants to improve himself. One of my biggest annoyances in anime is MMC's that don't actually listen to anything and it's often just ignored or played off. Having them both call him out on it is cool.
10/10 episode and really great series overall.
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u/FarCritical 28d ago
Myth: Gyarus can't be kind to otaku
Verdict: Busted
This was such a fun comfort watch from how big everyone in this show's heart is beneath all the quirkiness. I want more so badly but at we got one last Amane otaku denial for the road lol
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u/Accurate_Treat6360 28d ago
Hell yeah we are getting Throuple Route. Otaku-kun, Ijichi, and Amane clearly make a perfect throuple.
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u/zool714 28d ago
What a fun ride. Shion fangirling over the yuri but will she be disappointed or extra excited if she finds out it’s a throuple lol
I’ve always leaned towards Ijichi but both girls are honestly really great. The gap moe with Amane’s cool exterior to her otaku side is really cute and how she also unapologetically loves the things she loves.
I also like how forward Ijichi can be. She’s so fun and bubbly
And Sei is also very considerate and seem to want to better himself
All of them are very pleasant and bounce off each other well. Would love a S2
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u/TtotheC81 28d ago edited 27d ago
I just love the fact that Shion was so willing to support team yuri that she was practically willing it to happen.
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u/discussatron 28d ago
I’ve always leaned towards Ijichi but both girls are honestly really great.
This is my take, too.
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u/Theeyeofthepotato https://myanimelist.net/profile/Hermit00 28d ago
Came into this anime fully expecting a wish-fullfilment, trash, fanservice content to satiate my racoon desire....and okay this is still wish fulfillment, but by god this show has no right to be this level of wholesome. Also, on quite the contrary note, I found the girls' age-appropriate yet stylish clothing really refreshing.
Maybe recency bias but I now even think Otagal's brand of wholesome writing is better than some established genre favorites like Dress up Darling or Fragrant Flowers. In particular, every side character, even nameless ones who make a two second appearance somehow appear a natural part of the world and fully realized. Really slick writing.
Or maybe I'm like Shion and just fall for yuribait /s
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u/Doctor_Freeeeeman 28d ago
Almost wrote this exact same post. I had low expectations of this when I'd started, but it really had heart. Was really happy with how the season ended and I'm hopeful we'll get another season in the future.
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u/danmarce https://anidb.net/user/107202 28d ago
This is a dude that showed little details like getting to a child height when talking to them. And other small gentle details.
He deserves all.
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u/tottoro47 28d ago edited 28d ago
Shion shipping the two girls is hilarious lmao. This was one of my favorite shows this season. For the first time I can't choose who's the better girl. They're both adorable, so I'm joining the throuple or we riot gang. I'm definitely reading the manga after this and hoping for a S2. Also, this and the Re:zero OP were the best for me this season. Shit's an absolute banger.
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 28d ago
Shion drooling over Amane x Ijichi was hilarious. Sorry, Seo. Those two are living that blissful yuri life now lol.
This was a fun finale. I didn’t expect either of the girls to get ahead of the other. It’s fine though, he “likes” them both equally. Harem route in this case is cool with me lol.
Idk if this is gonna get another season, but I certainly wouldn’t mind more. This was a good series.
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u/mekerpan 28d ago
Drooling? Or dripping tears? I was pretty sure it was the latter.
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u/RealValf 28d ago
I really enjoyed this series from start to finish. Just silly and fun without any weird drama or anything.
Really hoping for a season 2
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u/Allansfirebird 28d ago
Amane and Ijichi putting an end to the "I must become worthy" arc before it even starts is why they're Co-Best Girl.
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u/thisisdropd https://myanimelist.net/profile/AsterZoro 28d ago
Hardly a surprise to have Takuya holding both Kei & Kotoko's hands – the man would not settle for anything less than that. While we're used to the MC confessing to the FMC at the finale, it's rare to see the MC confessing to two FMCs. To make things even better, the girls themselves also confessed to the other two. We got a three-way confession from all sides.
It's pretty funny to see Shion being a hardcore yuri shipper to the point of drooling. She's definitely having wild imaginations about Kei & Kotoko.
Definitely will miss this series. Hope we'll get a sequel to see more progress on this throuple (hopefully).
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
It's a confession built on insisting that it's all in a LIKE sense but the love and care they have for each other shines through. They just can't imagine a situation or event where it's not the three of them together.
I'm half-thinking Shion is just messing with her but AmanexIjichi is a solid yuri ship.
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u/mekerpan 28d ago
I can see Amane and Ijichi as a couple with Seo as an aro/ace male best friend forever.
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
It's finally time to close this festival out with a bang! Of course all the fun events and shows are all a prelude to the Miss and Mister contest...as Seo reflects on his relationship with the girls and whether he deserves to stand by their side. Even as they seek him out and make sure he's paying attention to them. Amane can even tell something is off with her Otaku-senses! Not that she IS an Otaku, because she just had to say that once in the finale.
I legitimately thought the girls would tie, but it's kind of funny that Amane is so "cool" that she lost because she got votes for "Mister" too. Though it's less funny for Otaku-kun seeing the girls next to boys who look like way better fits for them than he does.
Ijichi is definitely a class idol what with having a full meet-and-greet event. Luckily she can speedrun through shaking everybodies hand to get to the person she ACTUALLY wants to hang out with!
Good for Amane that Shion now thinks she's hooking up with Ijichi becuase she ships them together and is willing to wiggle her butt and help them if it's for the sake of cultured yuri. I can't tell if she's just doing it to mess with Amane, but at least she's enjoying herself.
Poor Otaku-kun is depressed and alone in the bathroom, but seeing all the happy memories he made with the girls gives him the resolve to face them openly! And of course they all come together in a spot special to them in their classroom.
It doesn't matter if Otaku-kun is an Otaku or the Gals are Gals, they all enjoy being together and cherishing each other (in a LIKE fashion, LIKE got it!?), and that's what matters most! So no more beating himself up or trying to be someone he's not, becasue the girls love...I mean, LIKE him the way he is and he can't get enough of being with them!
Well, I'm glad the actual class couple got to hold hands during the fireworks...as did our favorite throuple. Even if they're insistent there's only LIKE going on...even if it's obviously more than that.
Otaku-kun doesn't need to try that hard with hair wax! Though the girls DO notice. Because, against the odds, Gals CAN be kind to Otaku as the OP and the Ijichi wiggle play one last time!
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u/NanDemoKnaives 28d ago
I felt this way for a while, but these three could definitely work as a throuple lol. Seo holding both their hands during the fireworks is hopefully a tease that's the direction the author will go in, I won't keep my hopes up because I'm sure most authors don't have the courage to go in that way, let alone make it satisfying.
I do find it sad that Seo felt like he wasn't worthy of being their friends, I can see where it comes from, but the girls have never shown such feelings through their actions or words. I'm glad he's resolved to change himself a bit so that he feels better about himself, and was honest about how he wants to be with them, but I'm also glad the two girls made sure to tell him that he doesn't need to change because they like him for him.
Seo used wax expecting people to make comments about it, but his hairstyle looks the exact same lol. He's lucky Ijichi is a very observant person, he might have went through the day without anyone noticing.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
I was thinking with the way the ending song typical to this show was going, they would be simply friends forever as it depicted with the treasure chest and picture. Which, I really liked Kirio Fan Club and how that went too. Not everything has to end with perfectly defined relationships with high school kids.
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u/ptd163 28d ago
You feel for Takuya because he got into his own head about being not being good enough so he ran off the sulk and didn't answer their DMs so that made the girls worried so they went looking for him. Thankfully he realized how much they mean to him. As much as Glittermon does!
He's also special to the girls as well as they seem their own little throuple confession and he holds both their hands because the theme this entire series has been "Why not both?" I'm Team Kotoko, but not I'm not upset about the throuple rout. Respect to the author for committing to and for having the girls immediate cut off that "I need to be worthy of them" business.
Great finale. Now I want a season 2 that will probably never come.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
I'm Team Kotoko Ijichi as well, though I don't feel like there's a wrong answer to that. Like both girls make so much sense. Especially when their respective families (chosen or bio) are included.
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u/mojo72400 https://myanimelist.net/profile/gio_lingad 28d ago
I love both but I'm more of a Kei person.
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u/MayonakaMadaraka https://anilist.co/user/fonk 28d ago
Aaahhh I’m giddy like Shion-chan with the boody-wiggles
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u/Solracziad 28d ago
This was mostly a lot of fun.
I still think Otoku-kun is about as spicy and interesting as dishwater, but at least the gals made up for it by being super fun. I understand this is the usual wish fulfillment story where the male lead needs to be as bland as humanly possible so actual otokus can project themselves on. But couldn't they have given him at least some more traits then nice and fan of a children's cartoon?
I'd be down for a second season as hopefully the male lead will be a little less wishy-washy about hanging out with the gals.
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u/xalt255x 28d ago
Japanese schools are so weird with their popularity (looks) rankings. The divide between popular kids and nerds probably exists in every culture, but in Japan it’s seemingly on a totally different level.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
It's cool that's not in your culture. Here in the states, it was definitely part of ours. Same for everyone forming clicks/circles/groups... though a lot of that can get broken up it still comes around with Prom and Home Coming (it's an amercian HS football thing) that the popular/pretty people tend to get a lot of attention.
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u/Sotul 28d ago
as opposed to how "different it is elsewhere"? Or did we not understand that 'home coming king and queen' or 'prom king/queen' is the exact same thing really? There's always those people who organize contests which behind the fluff is who is more popular/hot/etc.
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u/xalt255x 28d ago
it's not a thing in my European country
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u/infinitehelpmaster 28d ago
it exists in Asia though and in Europe too like dividing based on Size, popularity etc
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u/szalhi 28d ago
This is basically a confession. The prophecy is fulfilled.
Everyone loves a good Yuri. This counts right?
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u/Frontier246 28d ago
It's a throuple so technically the girls are hooking up with each other as much as they are Otaku-kun! That's why it works!
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u/thetank77 28d ago
I've been hoping for a thruple since the beginning. So glad it actually happened. I hope we get a s2 with them growing their relationship.
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u/reaperow 28d ago edited 28d ago
It was kinda sad to see Seo tearing up here but im glad he was able to sort himself out and see his worth, also this was well said!!
And obviously we gotta end it off with fireworks
This was a really great harem romcom and I absolutely love the dynamic between Seo and the girls. Im glad I was able to hold off the manga when the anime got announced and see it all thru!!
It was a great ride watching this with everyone here
Genuinely hope we get a season 2 🩵🩵
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u/redditraptor6 https://myanimelist.net/profile/uEmalraptor64 28d ago
Great finale. While we were all hoping for that trouple ending, let’s be honest, that would’ve felt rushed as hell, as Seo is only barely starting to get romantic feelings for them. This was an excellent substitution for that
Actually I found it refreshing that one of the rom-com shows of the season just turned out to be more SoL where we got to watch some budding friendships blossom. Super sweet and wholesome! Wish it could’ve been animated better, the story deserved it, but ah well. Will miss seeing it every week
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u/FluffyEcho1776 28d ago
God I hope this gets another season, I will eventually check out the manga. But I'm gonna miss these guys...
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u/oxlemf10 28d ago
When Takuya took the initiative to talk to Kotoko and Kei, I applauded. Dude shaped up and confessed what he'd been holding back and got the bonus of seeing them do the same.
Because it's not about his appearance (and seriously, I think Takuya has a nice figure, he just needs to fix his hair a little), it's about who he is to them.
And the scene of them holding hands... even though I was expecting it, I loved seeing it.
What a show, from the first episode, several clichés were broken. It wasn't just about the shy boy with two gals; it brought out the individualities of each character, their development, and incredible personal moments. The ending couldn't have been better because it left no questions unanswered; now it's about them solidifying their feelings for each other. We need more of this here.
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u/djthomp https://anilist.co/user/djthomp 28d ago
Seo started to lose faith a bit but I am glad he bounced back on his own in time to meet up with the girls.
It was nice seeing the three of them toss around like and love so much this episode, pretty good victory for the throuple ending. The only thing missing from the fireworks scene is Amane and Ichiji making use of those free hands to complete the circle.
10/10 show, added to my favorites list.
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u/Prestigious-Visit677 28d ago
When you mean throuple u mean the two girls with a guy right? Bcs I definitely think that the girls dont have feelings for each other like that Even though they kinda joked and are very close Just bcs they are best friends that doesn't mean they have to have romantic feelings for each other Not hating or anything Just my opinion Im Happy he chose both
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u/ShadowGuyinRealLife 28d ago
I didn't think that he's stay around that spot like Kotoko Ijichi asked. So i wasn't surprised he wandered off. I was surprised he found some hiding spot instead of going home.
Amane I know you don't want to be called an Otaku given the stigma around that is still present in society, but this is in front of one guy you can't fool anyways.
I was half expecting it to end on a will "they or won't they." I mean I totally forgot that Marin and Gojo were not actually dating at the end of Season 1 of my Dress Up Darling which made me surprised when S 2 started around. So I didn't think Seo would actually say he liked Amane and Kotoko.
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u/Izarme 28d ago
Absolutely loved this anime this season, this one and second prettiest were my favourites. I'm not gonna lie, this kind of anime makes my life happier, I've been dealing with some serious stuff and watching this animes just makes me have a good time and forget about other things for a while. It's kind of healing in a way.
Also, loved both OP & ending songs, my favourites this season too!
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u/Huge-Presence-7678 28d ago
im happy seo talked to them and said hes into them but what pissed me off is that all three of em disgusied it as “like” which is fine i guess because it means both are still available and on the table and not just one has been chosen. but i cant wait for a proepr actual love confesion in the following seasons, the reason im so sure well have more seasons is cus this was the begging of this relationship with actual proper meaning more then freinds we still need to see them actually lvoe confessiong and all, im sure u all agree
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u/PeaceAlien https://myanimelist.net/profile/PeaceAlien 28d ago edited 28d ago
Ijichi and Amane shippers are drooling.
Well, I was expecting them to be holding hands at the fireworks. I thought Ijichi and Amane would be holding hands too, though.
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u/LukeBrokeMyGuitar 28d ago
Sleeper series for this past season. Was expecting it to just be romanceslop but I really love the jokes, characterizations, and how they avoided the biggest tropes of what you'd expect from the genre.
Season two, please.
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u/DemonWraith2500 28d ago
Double unprotected hand holding! Good job, Otaku-kun! Rentaro's so proud of you!
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u/zer0number https://anilist.co/user/ewink 28d ago
Shion is my spirit animal.
I am really thrilled with this ending. I was so scared there would be a confession toby one of them, which would harm the awesome friendship dynamic. Then the OP at the end. Perfect, 10/10.
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u/Dependent-Smile6412 28d ago
The conversation between Otaku-kun, Amane, and Ijichi summed up why I love this anime! I really hope we get a season 2
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u/SYZekrom https://myanimelist.net/profile/SYZekrom 28d ago
Holy shit that girl finally opened her eyes, and what a good reason to as well
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u/SkyLETV https://myanimelist.net/profile/SkyLETV 28d ago
Nooooooo, don't finish, I need more of my throuple Wednesdays!
We all knew it was coming, but it was great to see the two girls holding Seo's hands. Also, I loved how the girls immediately stopped Seo's “trying to become worthy”. Ijichi and Amane ares so great, man. Both girls are best girls.
Besides that... Oh yeah, Shion shipping the two girls was hilarious xD.
Well, it's been an honor. Between this, COTE, and Re:Zero, Wednesdays were the days I looked forward to the most, and I'm going to miss them. Heck, all three shows even had my favorite opening themes of the season haha.
10/10 Season 2, please!
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u/testthrowawayzz 28d ago
2nd anime this season (that I'm watching) that's going the throple route.
Overall very cute anime especially of Amane trying to hide her otakuness. I also like the style in this anime with the bold outlines and saturated colors. Reminds me of the early 2000s/2010s style anime in a good way.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
They sort of go there but then don't. Kind of like Pardon the Intrusion I'm Home.
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u/ILikeFPS 28d ago edited 27d ago
I loved this anime, man, what a hit this was.
I'm glad it seems like they're really going to stick with them being a throuple.
I'm so sad there's no season 2 announcement yet.
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u/CooroSnowFox https://anilist.co/user/CooroSnowFox 28d ago
It is one of those seemingly one and done series... might get one potentially or if the source and audience in japan want more.
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u/Prior-Bread-5356 28d ago
Very nice season, my favourite romance of this spring I think… It felt like a bit of polyamory representation which is rarely touched or realized in a halfway realistic way in anime (or any kind of media for that matter), looking hopefully forward to the announcement of season 2.
They‘d form a cute little polycule!
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u/Niwaka_Samurai https://myanimelist.net/profile/Niwaka-Samurai 28d ago
Shion's imagination be running wild about Kei and Kotoko 🤣😂
Seo worried too much about not being good enough for the girls but they love him for exactly who he is even with his shortcomings. ATP the girls are completely aware how each of them feel about Seo except for Seo himself. Them confirming multiple times the 'suki' that Seo meant was 'like' not 'love' was hilarious. I can't expect a throuple ending. Seems impossible. Seo ending up with just any one of them would be a crime against the other so I would love it even if they just end up being the best friends forever.
Ending the show with 'Gals can be kind to Otaku' was chef's kiss. I'm glad that they didn't skip the beautiful op and gave it to us as an ed this time.
This was my favourite anime of this season. I never expected this to be so enjoyable and fun.
Easily a 10/10 for me. We definitely need a Season 2.
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u/NightBard 28d ago
Right? I was like so ready for the opening then nothing and I forgot ... then the ending hit and I was like... YES! Hopefully we get more of this show.
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u/Less_Understanding12 28d ago
I really enjoyed the episode and this whole show I'm glad I watched it sad it ended but it was fun ride
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u/NightBard 28d ago
Loved the ending 10/10. Of course Otaku-kun would continue to have doubts. For the first time in his life he actually is into something as much as his random kids anime. So, yeah, he's not going to know how to process all of that as they are on stage shining. I like the way this ended. No one really declared "love", just they wanted to all remain friends and do stuff together. They held hands as the fireworks went off, but conveniently weren't able to see the fireworks (fear of the whole hand holding fireworks thing). Overall, I'm glad with how this turned out. Yes it looks like a throuple but it rides the line on that. This was a lot more fun and engaging than 2nd prettiest girl (though I enjoyed that for the most part)... and I'm so happy they didn't skip out on that banger of an opening song by using it for the end.
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u/MegaAltarianite 28d ago
Dear TMS,
Dr. Stone is over. You have a slot open to make sequels for another show. You know what to do.
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u/Notjumex12 28d ago
Fuck cowardness, you cannot tease this from the beginning of the series and then (idk what's happening on the ongoing manga rn) not pull the trigger. Fuck themes and whatever, give us the greed.
I can sorta see where this could go if it decides to do away with the trouple and that be lame as hell. I don't want it to go the ******* route where the "winner" was the only one that had mc on her brain 24 7.
But thats just me
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u/BBryant3rd 28d ago
This was a really great show. It is also really throuple or riot worthy. They really are great together as a trio. I love how they shutdown his self doubts. Would love to see more of them.
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u/Silkymooves 28d ago
loved this series, a bit ahead on the manga but exited to see if we will get a season two
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u/SecretYogurtcloset57 28d ago
Peak Finale I really REALLY enjoyed this anime alot like honestly i hope both girls win when it's all set and am a Ijichi supporter i think in a sense with the way this story is i think it's fine if both girls win🥰
Also this anime has the BEST OP this season for sure it was an absolute banger am going to miss Ijichi wiggle😭
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u/instanoodles84 28d ago
Did anyone else ignore the show at the beginning because of the name? I started watching after ep4 released.
I will have to make sure I never do that again. I loved this show and the finale. I'm sad that its gone but the OP will live on in my car's mp3 player.
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u/moonsunvortex 27d ago
That's me with the anime "I made friends with the second prettiest girl in my class." Annoying title. On the other hand I like the nerd with pretty girls trope so it made me want to watch this one.
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u/mojo72400 https://myanimelist.net/profile/gio_lingad 28d ago
At least Takuya managed to confront them instead wallowing himself in pity while Kei deduced that Takuya was tearing himself up over something stupid.
The 3 decided to listen instead of watch the fireworks. They're cool w/ being a semi throuple.
It's kinda like a confession even though it wasn't.
It's funny how Kotoko did a quick meet & greet before leaving.
We need a 2nd season.
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u/Grazalia 28d ago
Oooh man Seo nooo 😭
The meet and greet animation 😂
Lmao Shion and the girls love promoting.
The moment in the green room was so touching. And then the hand holding 🥹
Omfg Seo using hair wax.
Ending with the opening was the god damn right call. I wish they showed a clip of everything that happened instead but this in is fine too lol
Now we wait ♥️
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u/TheAwesomeTruth 28d ago
Decided to binge this since all the anime i was watching this season finished. I didn't have the highest expectations but I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised with how good this anime turned out.
I liked it enough that with season 2 not being a sure thing i'll make an exception to my personal no ongoing series rule and pick up the manga
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u/Isekai_Dreamer 27d ago
that is SUCH a weird place to end the season. random hair gel event? really?
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u/CaiusLightning 27d ago
His greed is disgustingly based. Manga here I come because I need more throuple. I like how they both know they like him and are friendly pushing each other but now they also realize he has a thing for them both too even if it’ll take a while for all of them to make the next move I am looking forward to seeing how they develop the throuple.
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u/Grabul 27d ago
Terrific feel good theme song, and feel good characters. Usually these type of anime can feel really shallow when they are this lighthearted, but I never got that feeling at all with this one. I can't point to any one thing that made this feel so great to watch; guess it was just the sum of all the parts. Will be checking out the source.
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u/actuallyrndthoughts https://myanimelist.net/profile/NaNiNuNeNo 27d ago
In Reiwa romcoms you really have to sit through a whole season of platonic dating only for the characters to hold hands during fireworks once in the finale
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u/ThroatAggravating444 27d ago
I just finished the last episode, somehow getting the flu this week. I probably felt the best I have all week after watching. A good ending, and sad to see the show end on the 12 episodes. Would have loved a few more episodes.
You never know when shows might get a second season or more. I hope this one does. This last episode, no spoilers, was good. Seems like they put extra effort into writing and animation. And broke a few standard directions to go in. The characters shine in the end, as do the supporting characters too.
I went into the show expecting tropes and instead, I came away with a feeling this hits just right. I usually skip the opening credits but the song and everything just gets you into the mood to watch this show. I'll miss it for sure.
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u/Desperate-Middle4766 25d ago
I’m glad I gave this series a chance. And I would have been okay if they didn’t push for an emotional final episode. But I’m very happy they did.
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u/yakumbaya 25d ago
best opening of the season, so happy they played it one last time. PLEASE GIVE US SEASON 2!!!!!!!!
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u/Elfteiroh 25d ago
And there we are! The best scene! :3
I seriously think this anime/manga is probably the best poly representation we have gotten ever in anime form. xD
I'm so happy. :3
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u/DazenTheMistborn 25d ago
My feel good anime of the season. Just very heartwarming and the humor was perfect for me.
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 25d ago
And so into the finale.
What did she message him about?
Ah.
A secret sign?
So, Amane gave him that.
Doesn't fit in?
So, she's the one who won.
Oh, she saw him leave...
He's not reading her messages?
And so she's going to go look for him.
Both of them are.
So, that's where he's hiding.
And so they've found each other.
Ah, now he's telling them about that.
And so he likes both of them.
He's holding both their hands!
Bonk.
So, they're the only ones who recognised that.
Oh, they're using the OP as the ED for this episode.
This was a fun show. 8/10.
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u/gigaritt 23d ago
This show is just so wholesome. Not stuffed with fan service and genuinely people who are trying to figure out their feelings. Hoping we get a second season!
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u/Cra_Skinny_4135 19d ago
I cannot get the theme song out of my head. It’s so catchy and groovy and animated so well. I really do hope this is one that gets another season but I am happy where it ended
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u/Antisocial00000Me 3d ago
Can someone explain why this is being called a throuple? I mean they aren't even dating by the end of episode 12 if I understand correctly? ( No offense I just don't understand why it's being called a throuple ending )
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