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DragoonKain3 · 2008-04-20, 15:30

Major fail of last episode was spending 2.5 minutes on the recap alone. Wow... just wow...

That said, it's still enjoyable. Slap was so cathartic, it ain't funny. It ain't a fist, but I'll settle for it.

FuzzyWuzzy · 2008-04-20, 16:39

Aaaawwww that's so cute......

nanafan · 2008-04-20, 18:13

it was a good episode i laughed hysterically when she was running with the baton.

iwubanime · 2008-04-20, 20:27

Liked episode 3, but I really wished that they had done more with the slap. It was like, slap, ok I'm all better now! And then she falls for him again >.<

bbduece · 2008-04-20, 20:39

Irie seems like the type that projects the opposite of what he really feels to put himself in a social comparative advantage.

littlekitty · 2008-04-21, 00:02

I thought episode 3 was cute. But what was with that crazy hairstyle?

Chase · 2008-04-21, 03:17

Great, she got at him this episode

Loved every minute of it. 9 out of 10.

juss · 2008-04-21, 04:33

This show is going from strength to strength; episode 3 was pure perfection for me (Ok, in a generic kinda way!), I love it. This is turning into one of the best shows of the season.

Silverwyrm · 2008-04-21, 06:04

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Originally Posted by littlekitty

I thought episode 3 was cute. But what was with that crazy hairstyle?

yea that silly hairstyle didn't go over with me :P but I enjoyed the episode and it was nice to see Irie get a bit of backfire too

SuperKnuckles · 2008-04-21, 08:19

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Originally Posted by juss

This show is going from strength to strength; episode 3 was pure perfection for me (Ok, in a generic kinda way!), I love it. This is turning into one of the best shows of the season.

If anything, this show has at least one genuine tear-jerker, heart tugging moment each episode.

Just to see Kotoko laying down with the love letter and Naoki finding her in tears.. wow.. that was just such a sad scene to watch, even with Naoki's predictable coldness towards it.

mangalowres · 2008-04-21, 11:40

That slap was the climax of this ep and he really deserved it.
And it felt good to see her in the upper position

at the end.

Deathkillz · 2008-04-21, 11:55

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Originally Posted by littlekitty

I thought episode 3 was cute. But what was with that crazy hairstyle?

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Originally Posted by Silverwyrm

yea that silly hairstyle didn't go over with me :P but I enjoyed the episode and it was nice to see Irie get a bit of backfire too

You guys mean Kotoko's hair during the day?

I thought it was one of the best examples of how to do pigtails correctly out there. Kotoko is so cute :3

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Originally Posted by juss

This show is going from strength to strength; episode 3 was pure perfection for me (Ok, in a generic kinda way!), I love it. This is turning into one of the best shows of the season.

There is nothing wrong with generic as long as it is done well, and this is done well imo ^^

Like SuperKnuckles said, when it comes down to the emotional side, they sure have that covered. That scene was the highlight for me, poor Kotoko ;___;

SkoolRumble4Ya · 2008-04-21, 14:55

I enjoy this episode big time. Especially the part where Kotoko run into Irie and try to say Irie name during the race where she has to grab somebody she loves it was pure comedy. Irie is still being a bully but he is definitely starting to change alittle. He now knows Kotoko feelings and stated he can hate dat person today but he might love dat person tomorrow. Good episode overall.

Vexx · 2008-04-21, 16:59

This is kind of like watching an old movie -- and I mean that in a good way. One of those "curl up on the couch in a blanket with popcorn" romance dramatic comedies from the 40s or 50s.

This series is surviving my 3 episode probation far better than several others....

Oxtail · 2008-04-21, 17:25

The fact that I'm approaching this series as an old school throwback allows me to overlook one glaring flaw: the fact that Kotoko's initial love for Irie is based simply on his looks and his brains, despite the fact that he has a horrible personality. In a more modern love story, that would strike me are really shallow. Like a guy falling for a girl simply because she looks hot and can cook.

But in the context of this show, I'm willing to give that a pass.

I agree they do seem to be able to throw nice little emotional scenes into each episode. The shot of her curled up asleep on her bed with her love letter and the dried tears on her face was very nicely done.

ThoHell · 2008-04-21, 17:32

"You should just get married" that line will never grow old......

germanturkey · 2008-04-21, 17:34

i'm wondering how they'll pace the show, because the overall story (unfinished as it may be) encompasses more than 10 years

KholdStare · 2008-04-21, 18:23

I really liked episode 3.

9/10

Yeah, I was going "wtf" at the recap, but other than that, it interested me from beginning to end. What I like most about it was their fast development, and this won't be a cliché "I hate you I love you I hate you more I love you more" series for more than 10+ episodes.

Vexx · 2008-04-21, 18:57

Nice shift of the balance of power in episode 3.... now Irie is off-balance

FuzzyWuzzy · 2008-04-21, 19:43

The relationship development is very nice. The ending of episode 2 and the ending of episode 3 is basically the same where Irie is screaming or getting mad at Kotoko for the posters about them but this time there's like a better bond between them that they can argue like friends.

I didn't like it when she went to dream mode and forgot about about reality in the race. I hate dumb girls also just like Irie.

But I love the scene in the living room where Irie is reciting Kotoko's letter. It was nice. Although I think she over reacted when she slapped him. A hand in the mouth or a tickle or pinch in the body to shut him up would have been more realistic. It was still pretty good since the slap led to nice lines and action.

2008-04-20, 15:30	Link #201
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Major fail of last episode was spending 2.5 minutes on the recap alone. Wow... just wow... That said, it's still enjoyable. Slap was so cathartic, it ain't funny. It ain't a fist, but I'll settle for it. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2008-04-21, 16:59	Link #214
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	This is kind of like watching an old movie -- and I mean that in a good way. One of those "curl up on the couch in a blanket with popcorn" romance dramatic comedies from the 40s or 50s. This series is surviving my 3 episode probation far better than several others.... __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2008-04-21, 18:23	Link #218
KholdStare ISML Technical Staff Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 35	I really liked episode 3. 9/10 Yeah, I was going "wtf" at the recap, but other than that, it interested me from beginning to end. What I like most about it was their fast development, and this won't be a cliché "I hate you I love you I hate you more I love you more" series for more than 10+ episodes. __________________ Kholdy's MAL, ISML Chat, Saimoe Blog, Saimoe Wiki

2008-04-21, 18:57	Link #219
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Nice shift of the balance of power in episode 3.... now Irie is off-balance __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2008-04-20, 16:39	Link #202
FuzzyWuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Aaaawwww that's so cute......

2008-04-20, 18:13	Link #203
nanafan horo fan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: missouri, usa Age: 39	it was a good episode i laughed hysterically when she was running with the baton.

2008-04-20, 20:27	Link #204
iwubanime FMP wubber Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 39	Liked episode 3, but I really wished that they had done more with the slap. It was like, slap, ok I'm all better now! And then she falls for him again >.<

2008-04-20, 20:39	Link #205
bbduece Ultimate Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco	Irie seems like the type that projects the opposite of what he really feels to put himself in a social comparative advantage.

2008-04-21, 00:02	Link #206
littlekitty Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: somewhere in your heart Age: 33	I thought episode 3 was cute. But what was with that crazy hairstyle?

2008-04-21, 03:17	Link #207
Chase Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Great, she got at him this episode Loved every minute of it. 9 out of 10.

2008-04-21, 04:33	Link #208
juss KANAME SENPAIIIIII!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England	This show is going from strength to strength; episode 3 was pure perfection for me (Ok, in a generic kinda way!), I love it. This is turning into one of the best shows of the season.

2008-04-21, 11:40	Link #211
mangalowres AS Mods Sandbag Join Date: Jan 2008	That slap was the climax of this ep and he really deserved it. And it felt good to see her in the upper position at the end.

2008-04-21, 14:55	Link #213
SkoolRumble4Ya Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California	I enjoy this episode big time. Especially the part where Kotoko run into Irie and try to say Irie name during the race where she has to grab somebody she loves it was pure comedy. Irie is still being a bully but he is definitely starting to change alittle. He now knows Kotoko feelings and stated he can hate dat person today but he might love dat person tomorrow. Good episode overall.

2008-04-21, 17:25	Link #215
Oxtail Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So Cal	The fact that I'm approaching this series as an old school throwback allows me to overlook one glaring flaw: the fact that Kotoko's initial love for Irie is based simply on his looks and his brains, despite the fact that he has a horrible personality. In a more modern love story, that would strike me are really shallow. Like a guy falling for a girl simply because she looks hot and can cook. But in the context of this show, I'm willing to give that a pass. I agree they do seem to be able to throw nice little emotional scenes into each episode. The shot of her curled up asleep on her bed with her love letter and the dried tears on her face was very nicely done.

2008-04-21, 17:32	Link #216
ThoHell Senior Member Join Date: May 2006	"You should just get married" that line will never grow old......

2008-04-21, 17:34	Link #217
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	i'm wondering how they'll pace the show, because the overall story (unfinished as it may be) encompasses more than 10 years

2008-04-21, 19:43	Link #220
FuzzyWuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	The relationship development is very nice. The ending of episode 2 and the ending of episode 3 is basically the same where Irie is screaming or getting mad at Kotoko for the posters about them but this time there's like a better bond between them that they can argue like friends. I didn't like it when she went to dream mode and forgot about about reality in the race. I hate dumb girls also just like Irie. But I love the scene in the living room where Irie is reciting Kotoko's letter. It was nice. Although I think she over reacted when she slapped him. A hand in the mouth or a tickle or pinch in the body to shut him up would have been more realistic. It was still pretty good since the slap led to nice lines and action.