(L) Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru.

[Haiprbim]

I have a question here.
Have the 13 episodes of the anime adaptation cover up 6 volumes of the Light Novel?
If no, how much have they?

[Guy Incognito]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I have a question here.
Have the 13 episodes of the anime adaptation cover up 6 volumes of the Light Novel?
If no, how much have they?

yes they have cover up to 6 volumes but they cut alot from them

[csuree]

Here's a little guidance.

On page 15 on this thread you will find links to fairly detailed summaries of all 7 volumes...

It will certainly help you a lot and it gives off a different vibe from the anime...

Also tomorrow I will elaborate an idea that came to me this evening, but now I have no time as it is a bit long and even I have to think it trough in all aspects.

good night....or day....(here is 21:45) :P

[terribad]

^Looking forward to it csuree. I might as well start posting my observations and theories.

Introduction
In the series, a number of characters are essentially being a "Pot calling the kettle black?". I wouldn't say all examples mean they're necessarily hypocrites, but I think they have all followed the phrase. So when I say I "hypocrite" I am referencing people who criticize someone else for a quality they have as well.

Stated by Hachiman

• Tobe talks about Yui and says she's good too but Yui's an idiot, and Hikki curses Tobe silently by saying Tobe's not any better. - Paste bin summaries: Volume 4 chapter 5
  
  
• While waiting for the traffic lights to turn green, Saki mentions that Yukinon's attending tuition classes as well. Hikki's reaction slowed down after hearing Yukinon's name, and Saki adds that Yukinon is unapproachable like always, and Hikki stares at Saki while commenting to himself "look who's talking" and says that both male and female are scared of Saki. - Paste bin summaries: Volume 5 chapter 2
  
  
• Though I heard something terribly wrong at the end of that… In a sense, it’s amazing that you can actually say that with such confidence. You’re weird. Disgusting, even.”
  “Shut up. I don’t want to hear that from a weird girl like you.” - Baka Tsuki: Volume 1 chapter 1
  
  
• “Though I’m sure I heard you mention a fatal flaw towards the end…In a way, it’s amazing you can say all that so confidently. You’re a weirdo. I’m already creeped out.”
  “Shut up. I don’t want to hear that from a weird girl like you.” - NanoDesu translations: Volume 1 chapter 1-4

Speculation
Hayama may have meant there are other ways of doing things. But if so Hayama's only approaches his problems one way as well. My reference is around the middle of episode 12.

Yui may believe misunderstanding others feelings is bad. But, Yui doesn't understand Hachiman feelings either. My reference is the end of episode 5. Perhaps, a reference is the final chapter of volume 7 also.

Implying:

• A pet peve for Hachiman. In the official cases, he was irratted whenever he pointed their hypocrisy out in his point of view. In the speculative cases, he had may have had other and stronger feelings at the time. So, he didn't show any appreciable anger because that was overwhelmed.
  
  
• The series itself somewhat follows a rule first suggested by Hollownerox.
  "If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us." — Hermann Hesse
  
  
• The basis for Hachiman's perspective. Many who he interacts with are "hypocrites". It's understandable why he would think most students are.

[csuree]

episode 8: at around 15 minutes.
Hayama said:
"So that's how you think. Now I kinda get why she looks out for you."
Hachiman:
"She?"

I was thinking about who she might be?

Many would say it is Yukinon or Yui.

My theory would be: "She" is either Yui or Hiratsuka sensei.
Arguments: Hayama's clique includes Yui. It is inevitable that Yui never slips her tongue. Also Hayama did not talk to Yukino until the slander's(libel - because it was written) incident. That is why we cannot assume that Yukino is looking out for him. And Yukino is still not friendly with 8man at all so she is definitely not looking out for him.(at this point)

Hiratsuka would be another suspect because she guided Hayama to the club and she might have told him about 8man, and his mentality. also until now (vol.4) only Yui and her were looking out for 8man.

well it wasn't as long as I expected but it did crunch my brain a little. I was looking for a reason to include Yukino too but I could not find one.

[setsuna86]

Originally Posted by csuree

episode 8: at around 15 minutes.
Hayama said:
"So that's how you think. Now I kinda get why she looks out for you."
Hachiman:
"She?"

I was thinking about who she might be?

Many would say it is Yukinon or Yui.

My theory would be: "She" is either Yui or Hiratsuka sensei.
Arguments: Hayama's clique includes Yui. It is inevitable that Yui never slips her tongue. Also Hayama did not talk to Yukino until the slander's(libel - because it was written) incident. That is why we cannot assume that Yukino is looking out for him. And Yukino is still not friendly with 8man at all so she is definitely not looking out for him.(at this point)

Hiratsuka would be another suspect because she guided Hayama to the club and she might have told him about 8man, and his mentality. also until now (vol.4) only Yui and her were looking out for 8man.

well it wasn't as long as I expected but it did crunch my brain a little. I was looking for a reason to include Yukino too but I could not find one.

Regarding Yui, I think the "she" is not her. But it can be Hiratsuka-sensei.
But I firmly think that the "she" is Yukino. As you, I can find a reason, but I think it's the case (Since I felt it with the anime).

[Okashira]

Originally Posted by csuree

episode 8: at around 15 minutes.
Hayama said:
"So that's how you think. Now I kinda get why she looks out for you."
Hachiman:
"She?"

I was thinking about who she might be?

Many would say it is Yukinon or Yui. My theory would be: "She" is either Yui or Hiratsuka sensei.

Using un-accurate subs to argue about tense meaning or what the author wanted to convey means immediate disqualification.

Hayato's line was more like :

I get it- It's due to that way of thinking that she can't help but be aware of you

He used kinikakeru / 気にかける which doesn't necessarily has romantic connotations. There is no "taking care" stuff.


The whole "hidden point" of volume 4 was knowing more about Yukinon. Thinking that Hayato (one of the sources of Yukinon related info in the volume) is speaking about Yui there (someone who he has shown absolutely no awareness "beyond friend" up to this point) is naturally a mistake. Furthermore Hayato hasn't shown any interest in Yui's nor Shizuka's social relationship with anyone up to this point (unlike Yukinon's, which we have seen a few times by then).

If one wants to get more into it, and read that phrase romantically, then the identity of "she" it's obviously linked to who Hayato likes "Yu". Considering the timing of the reveal, the parallel between Rumi's and Yukinon's middle or grade school situation, the fact that Hayato had the chance to confess once before (aka "a long time ago") & Hayato interest into making things right for Rumi (which can be read as "personal" rather than being his usual self (This is also linked to Yukinon seeing herself in Rumi)); the "Yu" it's probably Yukinon.

That would also go wonderfully with in line with some other statements such as Hayato's "I still wouldn't get along with you" about the scenario of Hikki being in the same grade school has Hayato & Yukinon, and Ebina's statement that Hayato usually looks unsettled or in pain when he looks at Hikki or interacts with him; for the Nth time, if who Hayato likes is Yukinon, he also believes that Yukinon is being drawn towards Hikki for who he is. Of course he wouldn't want to get a long with a guy who is winning a romantic race against him.

That would also explain more clearly Yumiko's hate for Yukinon

[Shadow5YA]

I don't understand why anyone would think Hayato was talking about Yui or Shizuka in the first place. He has no special connection to either of them, where as it was stated in the same volume that he was in the same class as Yukino since elementary school.

Anyway, does anyone have Ponkan8's novel illustrations for volume 6.25?

[Theo]

Some fun subtitles should make each novel more memorable:

1. A Game of (Misan)Thropes
2. A Clash of Clubs
3. A Storm of SNAFU
4. A Feast for Cliques
5. A Dance with Delinquents
6. The Winds of (Best Girl) Winning
7. A Dream of Social Life

[terribad]

Chapter 2-1 of Volume 1 is up on NanoDesu translations linked here.

An anon on 4chan was basically calling Hachiman pretentious recently, and Shizuka coincidentally accuses him of the same thing in this chapter. [In retrospect, others who don't like Hachiman have called him pretentious.] The author was aware of the interpretation because he wrote that. Perhaps, the detailed descriptions of Hachiman's ideology is the author suggesting to us that Hachiman believes what he says, at least somewhat.

[icebreaker]

Originally Posted by csuree

episode 8: at around 15 minutes.
Hayama said:
"So that's how you think. Now I kinda get why she looks out for you."
Hachiman:
"She?"

I was thinking about who she might be?

Many would say it is Yukinon or Yui.

My theory would be: "She" is either Yui or Hiratsuka sensei.
Arguments: Hayama's clique includes Yui. It is inevitable that Yui never slips her tongue. Also Hayama did not talk to Yukino until the slander's(libel - because it was written) incident. That is why we cannot assume that Yukino is looking out for him. And Yukino is still not friendly with 8man at all so she is definitely not looking out for him.(at this point)

Hiratsuka would be another suspect because she guided Hayama to the club and she might have told him about 8man, and his mentality. also until now (vol.4) only Yui and her were looking out for 8man.

well it wasn't as long as I expected but it did crunch my brain a little. I was looking for a reason to include Yukino too but I could not find one.

This one has to be Yukino. This is a contrast to Yukino ignoring Hayama despite their common past. Hayama was talking about Yukino the whole volume. And yes, it should have been "Now I kinda get why she is aware of you."

[Guy Incognito]

Originally Posted by terribad

Chapter 2-1 of Volume 1 is up on NanoDesu translations linked here.

An anon on 4chan was basically calling Hachiman pretentious recently, and Shizuka coincidentally accuses him of the same thing in this chapter. [In retrospect, others who don't like Hachiman have called him pretentious.] The author was aware of the interpretation because he wrote that. Perhaps, the detailed descriptions of Hachiman's ideology is the author suggesting to us that Hachiman believes what he says, at least somewhat.

Ever ideology i have seen has flaws. most go with ones they think is right and dismissed all other.

[Tenzen12]

Didn't we know Hikki is pretentious all along (if noone else, I did at least.)? He has plenty of other flaws to be disliked for as well. And he has all intent not give up on any of these

Despite of that he is lot of smarter and more savy than average Kounibyou so he is able shoehorn it's elements on real word in a way it perfectly work and that is his strong point.

I guess.

[terribad]

Originally Posted by Dovahkyon

Ever ideology i have seen has flaws. most go with ones they think is right and dismissed all other.

I suppose nothing is perfect. But, I believe some ideas have more flaws than others. I think choosing an ideology should involve comparing the pros and cons. One's ideology may not be right, but it can be the most reasonable. [I think this is where your point comes in.] How do we determine which ideology or group of ideologies is most reasonable? It's by considering each and comparing them.

Ah, I don't think he is pretentious by the way.

Originally Posted by Tenzen12

Didn't we know Hikki is pretentious all along (if noone else, I did at least.)? He has plenty of other flaws to be disliked for as well. And he has all intent not give up on any of these

For some reason, I thought everyone here thought he wasn't. [I'm reminded that I can only speak for myself. Of course, exceptions exist, but speaking of just yourself is more reliable far as I can tell.] I think he really believes what he says. The depth of his ideology suggests he really contemplates it. And in his monologues, he often spends much time in thought. This suggests he believes it, because what we do effects who we are not just the other way round. Perhaps, Hachiman through years of thinking as he does believed his ideology, and his ideas started as a pretense.

However, his ideas are often against his emotions, and I think he mentioned this. I also think that is why people think Hachiman is pretentious. Another reason is that Hachiman's monologues aren't that easy, for me at least, to accurately recall or understand from his point of view. To illustrate, some think that asking Yukino to be his friend was a contradiction to his first essay and/or ideology. Actually, I'll stop there unless I'm asked to continue.

Originally Posted by Tenzen12

Point is he is lot of smarter and savy than average Kounibyou so he is able shoehorn it's elements on real word in a way it perfectly work and that is his strong point.

I guess.

I agree somewhat. One may logically argue for anything if one cleverly uses propositions. By perception, I mean statements like "if you believe this" or "let's begin from this statement".

If he can perfectly shoehorn his ideology on to the real world, he may start to believe what he says is true. Unless, what he's saying has some great contradiction that he hasn't mentioned or I haven't noticed.

[Heartflame]

I'm sorry guys for interrupting but how do you know that Hayato was yukinon's classmate at grade school ?
i mean where do you can find the proof or reference about that ?
Thank you for the answer

[Heartflame]

Originally Posted by icebreaker

This one has to be Yukino. This is a contrast to Yukino ignoring Hayama despite their common past. Hayama was talking about Yukino the whole volume. And yes, it should have been "Now I kinda get why she is aware of you."

I'm sorry but i have a question ,
Where do you can find that hayato was yukinon's classmate at grade school ?
Thank You

[Tenzen12]

Originally Posted by Heartflame

I'm sorry guys for interrupting but how do you know that Hayato was yukinon's classmate at grade school ?
i mean where do you can find the proof or reference about that ?
Thank you for the answer

Hayato mentioned it on that child camp in volume four (episode 7 or 8(?) if I am not mistaken)

[[X].I.E.[N]]

Originally Posted by terribad

Chapter 2 of volume 7 was released yesterday on Baka Tsuki (BT).

The light novel spoiler (anon1) has likely stopped writing summaries. Because Spyro (translator at BT) is translating volume 7 now. Also anon1 said Spyro should continue translating so he can stop writing summaries, and another anon said that anon1 stopped.

Originally Posted by Tenzen12

Why not both!?

These two chapters was great though I found interesting how Yukino started tease Yui in same manner as hikky did some time before. I think great minds indeed think alike.

and vol 7 chapter 3 has released too

I like it that BT continue to translate oregairu

and yeah although they're different but great minds really do think alike

[JokerD]

Reading the summaries for vol 5,

Spoiler:

The heck, Kawasaki likes Hachi?

Although I saw that a bit in vol 7 as well...

[csuree]

subjectively speaking yes.(my opinion)
but objectively we can't say it for sure that she likes him or not but the suspicious attitude suggests it like this.

a proper answer will probably emerge in later volumes