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Fran~ · 2009-02-20, 13:24

It's ironic, i just see again the episode and i cant take off my mind how ironic is this, Minori is pushing Ryuuji to Taiga and Taiga is pushing him to Minori, besides, Taiga and Minori knows this. Minori is playing fool on Ryuuji (nothing has happen between us, you know Takasu-kun) and Taiga is playing adult on Ryuuji (I will take it from here on Ryuuji, i've grown up, so chase after Minori).

CaptGloval · 2009-02-20, 13:47

What's up with the Golgo 13 reference from Minori? Haven't watched that one so I wouldn't know.

What I do know is the "Kira!" moment was just for laughs (and they're doing it wrong actually). Unless of course the staff is implying that they have watched Macross Frontier and the staff knows how it ended... dun-dun-dun!

Kinny Riddle · 2009-02-20, 14:03

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Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

H&C season 1 was great, but season 2 was so really meh. I was a few episodes in when I realized the plot and relations were barely moving so I skipped to the last 2 episodes, which I think really summed up the series. THAT'S how you do a non-paired ending, at least for the main cast.

What are you talking about? Did you not notice Mayama had finally moved forward with Rika, leading to Ayumi to finally move on as well? Oh, I forgot, you SKIPPED and watched the end.

While H&C1 is definitely better, I personally don't find H&C2 that bad. Speaking of which, the director for Toradora is Nagai Tatsuyuki, who happens to be the director of H&C2, so he's got experience in this genre at least.

Oh and, all you novel readers beyond volume 8, can you please stop spoiling? Not even with spoiler tags, because common sense dictates that spoiler tags in this thread are assumed to be for discussion of episode 20.

SageGaiGar · 2009-02-20, 14:05

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Originally Posted by CaptGloval

What's up with the Golgo 13 reference from Minori? Haven't watched that one so I wouldn't know.

What I do know is the "Kira!" moment was just for laughs (and they're doing it wrong actually). Unless of course the staff is implying that they have watched Macross Frontier and the staff knows how it ended... dun-dun-dun!

Delicious Epic trolling.

Though a point to be made is [B]Do they have to?[B] I mean, we're expecting them to get into a relationship from one year? I get annoyed with this sort of all or nothing attitude. So what if they go their separate ways? And we're too early to be bitching about this, the series isn't over.

But still we do anyway, more I'm guessing to get a rise out of our fellow fans.

Well the Minorin ship still has sails, certainly took a broadside. Ami.. well I admire the effort to go down with the ship. And Taiga is taking evasive movement.

Now is this cut in stone? Likely not. I know that will try my best to shut up and enjoy the ride.

grey_moon · 2009-02-20, 16:42

Come on Ryuuji wake up!!! Taiga bent over backwards for him with her dad. Shes totally changed herself for the better because of him. Unfortunately he now is repaying her by going for Minori for Taiga's sake *sigh*

I thought Taiga was going to act this way and it makes her breakdown so much more touching for it.

Taiga and Ryuuji act more like a married couple then most ppl do nowadays

kk2extreme · 2009-02-20, 16:46

Spoiler for onegai teacher:

Captain Roronoa Zoro · 2009-02-20, 17:00

so like is there like zero chance of ryuujixami i really support tht one but i dont see it happening now....

Mephiles · 2009-02-20, 17:12

TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA... Tired of hear her name, she's not the only character in this show.

I don't rlly like TaigaxRyuuji...but it can't be helped at this point. -_-U...

+FAV for Minorin, she's a love.

typhonsentra · 2009-02-20, 17:14

Given how little time there is left for the show and the fact that he's never expressed anything outside of physical attraction, it'd be a little weird if he went with her. Plus she's kinda being a bitch to him (Not that that stopped him and Taiga).

Anh_Minh · 2009-02-20, 17:33

At the beginning, Minori was the only girl (among her, Taiga and Ami, I mean) who didn't seem like a complete waste of time. Now, it's so goddamn hard to chose.

Captain Roronoa Zoro · 2009-02-20, 17:34

ahhhgg how dissapoining... i guess i can partially enjoy the show now i guess

Vexx · 2009-02-20, 17:44

Any chance of people actually discussing the story instead of just posting one line "AxB" demands? :P

Justin Kim · 2009-02-20, 17:52

Lol, I cracked up:
Quote: "Not everything goes smoothly" *Chalk slice/ ninja break" lolol.

Plun · 2009-02-20, 18:39

Is it me or is Taiga becoming non-Tsundere?

physics223 · 2009-02-20, 18:48

Taiga was never tsundere in the first place. She wasn't even fully tsun. I realized this recently, but her demeanor was primarily due to her being often misunderstood and misconstrued. When there were more people who did reach out to her and saw her fundamental niceness she didn't need to put up a facade of 'me vs. the world.' Ryuuji also heavily affected her relations with others, because while he was misunderstood and thought of as a bastard he never let it affect his niceness and his self. Taiga changed a lot because of Ryuuji, and this episode highlights that. Last episode was Taiga and her epiphany; she recognizes, however, the necessity of fulfilling her promise with Ryuuji despite that, so she's hurting herself heavily in the process.

Shikimori Kazuki · 2009-02-20, 18:49

is it me or do i see Kanou Sumire in the magazine that Kitamura look at near the end? i dont understand why Kanou Sumire is in the Okinawa magazine, was she some sort of tour guide or model?

physics223 · 2009-02-20, 18:53

Kanou Sumire is a beautiful and intelligent chick, and in addition she also has a wonderful body. She's not as sexy as Ami, but she has the stuff.

To answer your question, it was her, and yes, she was a model.

Tri-ring · 2009-02-20, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Shikimori Kazuki

is it me or do i see Kanou Sumire in the magazine that Kitamura look at near the end? i dont understand why Kanou Sumire is in the Okinawa magazine, was she some sort of tour guide or model?

It was a past school record book concerning their field trip so Kano will natually be in it.

Fran~ · 2009-02-20, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Mephiles

TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA... Tired of hear her name, she's not the only character in this show.

I don't rlly like TaigaxRyuuji...but it can't be helped at this point. -_-U...

+FAV for Minorin, she's a love.

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Originally Posted by Justin Kim

"Not everything goes smoothly"

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Any chance of people actually discussing the story instead of just posting one line "AxB" demands? :P

I have nothing more to say

physics223 · 2009-02-20, 19:00

Oh, was it? I thought it was a magazine, actually, with Sumire being featured as they didn't expect her to pop up.

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2009-02-20, 13:24	Link #141
Fran~ floating away... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beyond World's End	It's ironic, i just see again the episode and i cant take off my mind how ironic is this, Minori is pushing Ryuuji to Taiga and Taiga is pushing him to Minori, besides, Taiga and Minori knows this. Minori is playing fool on Ryuuji (nothing has happen between us, you know Takasu-kun) and Taiga is playing adult on Ryuuji (I will take it from here on Ryuuji, i've grown up, so chase after Minori). __________________ Improving my english ^^

2009-02-20, 16:42	Link #145
grey_moon Yummy, sweet and unyuu!!! Join Date: Dec 2004	Come on Ryuuji wake up!!! Taiga bent over backwards for him with her dad. Shes totally changed herself for the better because of him. Unfortunately he now is repaying her by going for Minori for Taiga's sake sigh I thought Taiga was going to act this way and it makes her breakdown so much more touching for it. Taiga and Ryuuji act more like a married couple then most ppl do nowadays __________________

2009-02-20, 16:46	Link #146
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	Spoiler for onegai teacher: this reminds me of the event from onegai teacher, where the main couple trying to be mature and not hurting their friends around them, and im not going to get in details...

2009-02-20, 17:44	Link #152
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Any chance of people actually discussing the story instead of just posting one line "AxB" demands? :P __________________ "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!

2009-02-20, 13:47	Link #142
CaptGloval New Macross soon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macross 30 Emigration Fleet	What's up with the Golgo 13 reference from Minori? Haven't watched that one so I wouldn't know. What I do know is the "Kira!" moment was just for laughs (and they're doing it wrong actually). Unless of course the staff is implying that they have watched Macross Frontier and the staff knows how it ended... dun-dun-dun!

2009-02-20, 17:00	Link #147
Captain Roronoa Zoro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: somewhere.....	so like is there like zero chance of ryuujixami i really support tht one but i dont see it happening now....

2009-02-20, 17:12	Link #148
Mephiles ~ The Dark ~ Join Date: Jan 2009	TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA, TAIGA... Tired of hear her name, she's not the only character in this show. I don't rlly like TaigaxRyuuji...but it can't be helped at this point. -_-U... +FAV for Minorin, she's a love.

2009-02-20, 17:14	Link #149
typhonsentra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA	Given how little time there is left for the show and the fact that he's never expressed anything outside of physical attraction, it'd be a little weird if he went with her. Plus she's kinda being a bitch to him (Not that that stopped him and Taiga).

2009-02-20, 17:33	Link #150
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	At the beginning, Minori was the only girl (among her, Taiga and Ami, I mean) who didn't seem like a complete waste of time. Now, it's so goddamn hard to chose.

2009-02-20, 17:34	Link #151
Captain Roronoa Zoro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: somewhere.....	ahhhgg how dissapoining... i guess i can partially enjoy the show now i guess

2009-02-20, 17:52	Link #153
Justin Kim Senior Member Artist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, California	Lol, I cracked up: Quote: "Not everything goes smoothly" *Chalk slice/ ninja break" lolol.

2009-02-20, 18:39	Link #154
Plun Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Is it me or is Taiga becoming non-Tsundere?

2009-02-20, 18:48	Link #155
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	Taiga was never tsundere in the first place. She wasn't even fully tsun. I realized this recently, but her demeanor was primarily due to her being often misunderstood and misconstrued. When there were more people who did reach out to her and saw her fundamental niceness she didn't need to put up a facade of 'me vs. the world.' Ryuuji also heavily affected her relations with others, because while he was misunderstood and thought of as a bastard he never let it affect his niceness and his self. Taiga changed a lot because of Ryuuji, and this episode highlights that. Last episode was Taiga and her epiphany; she recognizes, however, the necessity of fulfilling her promise with Ryuuji despite that, so she's hurting herself heavily in the process. __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!

2009-02-20, 18:49	Link #156
Shikimori Kazuki Angeloid Type β - Nymph Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada, Ontario	is it me or do i see Kanou Sumire in the magazine that Kitamura look at near the end? i dont understand why Kanou Sumire is in the Okinawa magazine, was she some sort of tour guide or model?

2009-02-20, 18:53	Link #157
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	Kanou Sumire is a beautiful and intelligent chick, and in addition she also has a wonderful body. She's not as sexy as Ami, but she has the stuff. To answer your question, it was her, and yes, she was a model. __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!

2009-02-20, 19:00	Link #160
physics223 In the Tatami Galaxy ↓ Join Date: Feb 2006	Oh, was it? I thought it was a magazine, actually, with Sumire being featured as they didn't expect her to pop up. __________________ anime\|otaku - hypotheses, analyses, and musings on The Tatami Galaxy \|\| The REAL first handheld console with color!