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Old 2013-02-07, 08:54   Link #881
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You know, on the subject of Midori it might be a good idea to realize that the Japanese do have this concept of "Romantic Friendship" among close girl friends. (Ironically it's actually an import from America at the turn of the 19th century.)

Girls will have intense friendships that borrow the style of a romance. This is not the same thing as homosexuality. This is usually treated culturally as a phase for middle school girls, sometimes extending into highschool.

Nothing Midori has done really steps beyond those boundaries. Midori does seem to be showing a more intense level then normal, but there is no action that goes beyond a romantic friendship.

The main reason people are interpreting it as more is because some scenes during episode 2 implied that Midori sees it as illicit. Which a homosexual relationship would be in Japan. However, that's an interpretation and speculation. Midori's restraint in episode 2 could just be that she is shy, lacks confidence, and has difficulty handling intense emotions. (Much like Mochizou actually).

Her actions in the latest episode of reconciling to Mochizou's attempt to confess tends to support the shy and lacks confidence interpretation.

My best guess is that Midori is actually rather confused about her feelings. I doubt she would ever try to go beyond a romantic friendship unless Tamako encouraged her (which is about as likely as Dera ending up with Shiori). Eventually Midori will probably end up with a boyfriend and have a normal love life. That at least would likely fit with the Japanese perception of the situation. Even if the series was more romance focused, it would be very unlikely to seriously address an actual homosexual attraction.
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:20   Link #882
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You know, on the subject of Midori it might be a good idea to realize that the Japanese do have this concept of "Romantic Friendship" among close girl friends. (Ironically it's actually an import from America at the turn of the 19th century.)

Girls will have intense friendships that borrow the style of a romance. This is not the same thing as homosexuality. This is usually treated culturally as a phase for middle school girls, sometimes extending into highschool.

Nothing Midori has done really steps beyond those boundaries. Midori does seem to be showing a more intense level then normal, but there is no action that goes beyond a romantic friendship.
You know, good job articulating this.

The relationship between Tamako and Midori strikes me as very confused. It's definitely more that just normal friendship, but her feelings don't quite strike me as romantic either. For one thing, she seems more concerned with clinging on to her current relationship with Tamako than anything more. She loves Tamako for sure, but I don't see how that jumps to lesbianism right there and then.
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:23   Link #883
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This should clear up any questions anyone still had about who Midori likes. Emphasis on "should."
You were so right to put the emphasis on "should".

I want to remind everybody the summary of the series (posted on page 4) said both Mochizou and Midori are in love with Tamako. There is no ambiguity whatsoever here. Midori is a lesbian. Period. I don't know why that's so hard to accept. It's an uncommon situation in anime but that's what makes it so interesting.
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:26   Link #884
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Midori is a lesbian.
Not necessarily. Midori might just be a Tamako-phile.
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:35   Link #885
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I want to remind everybody the summary of the series (posted on page 4) said both Mochizou and Midori are in love with Tamako. There is no ambiguity whatsoever here. Midori is a lesbian. Period. I don't know why that's so hard to accept. It's an uncommon situation in anime but that's what makes it so interesting.
Well, if that's what the "official" summary says, then I won't argue. Still, it's not so much an issue of it being hard to accept as it is an alternate explanation for the same set of events. But really, let me just correct you: It's the existence alternate explanations that makes this so interesting.
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:35   Link #886
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Not necessarily. Midori might just be a Tamako-phile.
If Tamako was a guy, Midori would still 'dai suki!' Her...him...whatever
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Old 2013-02-07, 09:36   Link #887
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Not necessarily. Midori might just be a Tamako-phile.
Fair enough. Either way, her feelings for Tamako clearly go beyond friendship. The summary makes it clear her feelings for Tamako are no different from Mochizou's, and so far, the anime doesn't contradict that, quite the contrary.

I thought this episode made it obvious, but I suppose there is always room for different interpretations. I always found it fascinating how two people can interpret the exact same work radically differently.
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Old 2013-02-07, 10:46   Link #888
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Old 2013-02-07, 10:48   Link #889
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Staff for the next few episodes are out. Not listing titles so these won't be considered spoilers.
Episode 6:
Script: Michiko Yokote
Director/Storyboards: Eisaku Kawanami
Animation Director: Kayo Hikiyama

Episode 7:
Script: Reiko Yoshida
Storyboards:Tatsuya Ishihara/Taichi Ishidate
Director: Hiroko Utsumi
Animation Director: Kazumi Ikeda

Episode 8:
Script: Michiko Yokote
Director/Storyboards: Yasuhiro Takemoto
Animation Director:Chiyoko Ueno

Episode 9:
Script: Reiko Yoshida
Director/Storyboards: Ichiro Miyoshi (Kigami)
Animation Director: Nao Naitou
B-But i want the Titles, can you send them per Pn
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Old 2013-02-07, 11:12   Link #890
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Forgot to say I found it amusing Anko tans just as easily as Azusa. More proof these two are related. I wonder if that was intentional or if it's just a coincidence.

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What's that supposed to be?
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Old 2013-02-07, 11:54   Link #891
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So I have a request to all the people posting fanart, are there are any Midori x Mochizou fan art out there?
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Old 2013-02-07, 13:41   Link #892
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So I have a request to all the people posting fanart, are there are any Midori x Mochizou fan art out there?
Believe me, I've been keeping an eye out since the episode, but so far the answer is no (i'm disappointed, Japan) unless you count this-







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Old 2013-02-07, 14:08   Link #893
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Although I am not sure who Tamako will end up with (I almost expect neither Midori or Mochizou and Tamako will continue loving both as friends oblivious to any romantic feelings)

But for my own choice, I am rooting for Mochizou. Sorry Midori, you are a nice girl I am sure.

But I like the idea of the kids of the two competing mochi stores getting together and joining forces in the mochi making splendor (plus they talk on paper phones, the most adorable thing ever).
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Old 2013-02-07, 14:10   Link #894
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Staff for the next few episodes are out. Not listing titles so these won't be considered spoilers.
Episode 6:
Script: Michiko Yokote
Director/Storyboards: Eisaku Kawanami
Animation Director: Kayo Hikiyama

Episode 7:
Script: Reiko Yoshida
Storyboards:Tatsuya Ishihara/Taichi Ishidate
Director: Hiroko Utsumi
Animation Director: Kazumi Ikeda

Episode 8:
Script: Michiko Yokote
Director/Storyboards: Yasuhiro Takemoto
Animation Director:Chiyoko Ueno

Episode 9:
Script: Reiko Yoshida
Director/Storyboards: Ichiro Miyoshi (Kigami)
Animation Director: Nao Naitou
I suppose I should be excited for 7, but I never liked the idea of a director directing other person's storyboards. And Hiroko Utsumi has a real talent for storyboards, a shame they didn't let her do her own thing.

Anyway, TakemotoxUeno is the best thing there, and another Kigami episode... pretty good overall.
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Old 2013-02-07, 14:21   Link #895
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So I have a request to all the people posting fanart, are there are any Midori x Mochizou fan art out there?
Glad to know I'm not the only one hopping for that. You can put me down as a Midori x Mochizou shipper
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Old 2013-02-07, 14:40   Link #896
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So I have a request to all the people posting fanart, are there are any Midori x Mochizou fan art out there?
I want to see some more too. After this episode, I'm actually hoping for my favourite crack pairing to win now.
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Old 2013-02-07, 15:14   Link #897
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Believe me, I've been keeping an eye out since the episode, but so far the answer is no (i'm disappointed, Japan) unless you count this-


Images
Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?
(going back to sleep...)
That's it? I have to second the disappointment. I guess the two best friends of the main character as a pairing isn't as popular in Japan as it is in the west (where its fairly common).
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Old 2013-02-07, 16:10   Link #898
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The gag of Dera being chased by animals actually changed my perspective of the show. It's not just something in the K-ON! vein (though it's clear it takes a few notes from there, too), but if one wished, this show could be interpreted as a sort of take on Ika Musume. The business is one of many and the invader is more benevolent and less human, but the feelings of family and community are the same for both. Not a whole lot for me to say this week, but I'm throwing my support to Midori. But even more support in general for Kanna, the most mathematical character of the season. The way she was looking at that fire suggests that her worldview may be the most observant out of anybody here. I like that Shiori has become a member of the main cast so quickly, and the girls' summer uniforms are pretty cute. Lots of pink going on there.
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Old 2013-02-07, 16:16   Link #899
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Maybe, these two should hook up instead.
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Old 2013-02-07, 16:26   Link #900
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Ugh. No. I cannot approve of such an idea.
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