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AbZeroNow · 2012-03-01, 21:00

Spoiler for Episode 8- Tea & Distance:

I find that I am loving Ririchiyo's interactions with Banri and Karuta a lot more than I like her interactions with Soushi(although there are some adorable moments in there too). Something about the chemistry between the three just makes them great to watch. I wouldn't mind if there were more episodes that had just the three of them like Episode 6 was. I also really would like more Nobara and Renshou in this show too. Episode gets a 8.5 out of 10

Bern-san · 2012-03-02, 06:20

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Originally Posted by AbZeroNow

Spoiler for Episode 8- Tea & Distance:

I find that I am loving Ririchiyo's interactions with Banri and Karuta a lot more than I like her interactions with Soushi(although there are some adorable moments in there too). Something about the chemistry between the three just makes them great to watch. I wouldn't mind if there were more episodes that had just the three of them like Episode 6 was. I also really would like more Nobara and Renshou in this show too. Episode gets a 8.5 out of 10

Watanuki's interactions with Natsume, with Karuta and with both Karuta and Ririchiyo are the best ones for me (Nobara and Renshou should get more screen time too...). Well in general I love how all the characters interact and although Ririchiyo and Soushi have their moments, I enjoy a lot more the other characters' interactions.

Last week's episode was filler and next week's episode is also going to be filler... So they probably are going to animate the first 9 chapters of the manga (I wish they animated up to chapter 13).

This episode was the manga's chapter 6, aside from what was showed in episode 8 this was when Riri was receiving weird messages and the chapter ended with Kagerou's appearance (although the anime team decided to put that part in episode 5 and when Riri went alone to buy paper for writing letters in the manga she was buying coffee beans).

And I wish they made Watanuki sing in an ending (a cute song about being a delinquent with Karuta making some appearances) or even better an ending with Karuta and Watanuki singing together

DXMichael · 2012-03-02, 07:37

Just watched episode 8.

Ahahaha, that was some nice work by Soushi at the start of the episode, managing to put on that act and trick Ririchiyo

But wow, he sure is fast! He managed to catch that ball

Soushi would make a great baseball player

I just love Karuta XD She does all those flips after jumping, lands, then pulls out some food out of nowhere and starts eating it

And the scene where Ririchiyo says that she keeps trying to feed her

Nice ending to this episode

KyriaL · 2012-03-02, 10:24

Somehow i feel the urge to use Ririchiyo's method to start making coffee and tea for the mornings, with exact measurements for the amount of sugar and creamer used. The self-proclaimed delinquent failed to perform delinquent acts, and him being offered a dog's bowl was some random humour.

ThereminVox · 2012-03-02, 11:17

Two little blink-and-miss-it gags that made the whole episode for me:

Spoiler for Episode 08:

ookamigirl · 2012-03-02, 12:29

I don't get fox boy either.
Seems like he loves her, but in what way really?
Most of it seems like exaggeration, but is there any truth hidden somewhere in there..
Watanuki & his delinquent act... LOL, since he's failing at it.
Ririchyo still having issues with directly & sincerely talking with fox boy, so sad..
Guess she's on the way of improving that.

Master_Yoma · 2012-03-02, 22:02

Miketsukami gets even more creepy and where was Roromiya keeping that taiyaki

PreSage · 2012-03-02, 23:09

Soushi is becoming more and more of a mystery with his obsessive servant behaviour with Riri. Now that she's put her foot down on his humble act (to a certain degree), I wonder what changes we may see in Soushi (if any...he may just slyly slip right pass her again).

Again...WTH was Soushi's day job in the past???!!!

Don't tell me Riri's fiance made him do what those flashbacks seem to be hinting at or was this even before he worked for Riri's fiance?

Also, the series seems to be moving rather slowly to me...ep8 was the first to hint that Riri's and Soushi's are finally moving in some direction beyond the inability to socialize/servant/master theme that keeps getting rehashed for the past 7 or so eps.

Kismet-chan · 2012-03-03, 00:08

Because there's never enough Inu x Boku SS visual goodness. <3

Spoiler for Images:

Archon_Wing · 2012-03-05, 19:05

Mm... getting kinda boring. Soushi's still the same 2/3 of the way. Only thing holding up this anime atm is Riri with those angles they shoot her from. I guess that kept me awake.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-03-06, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

Mm... getting kinda boring. Soushi's still the same 2/3 of the way. Only thing holding up this anime atm is Riri with those angles they shoot her from. I guess that kept me awake.

Well, he still needs to be taught how to behave in a normal manner. Was it not after all admitted that he's distant?

Archon_Wing · 2012-03-07, 02:30

Yea, the show's been hammering that in on a weekly basis.

But with only 4 episodes left, I don't know if they have enough space for that.

PreSage · 2012-03-07, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Archon_Wing

But with only 4 episodes left, I don't know if they have enough space for that.

Whah? Only 4 eps left?

And not much as been revealed or moved forward both plot-wise and relationship-wise.

A bit disappointed with the anime if this continues to be the case - and there was so much expectation and potential going into this too.

ironchapman · 2012-03-08, 04:38

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Originally Posted by Meepy

I am in love with that ED song -- bonus points for it being a duet.
Does anyone know when the full versions of the EDs are coming out? Have they announced it yet?

As for the actual episode, I can't really put my finger on it, but something about it felt off and I didn't enjoy it as much as some of the earlier episodes.

It's coming out with the Limited Edition version of the third Blu-Ray volume (Possibly the DVD volume, too). It may come out in a bundled version later down the road, but that's purely speculation on my part.

So, naturally, I've preordered it (I've found Amazon.co.jp's got the best price). I don't care whether it has English subtitles or not, the extras with the volume make it worth it for me.

AbZeroNow · 2012-03-08, 16:26

Spoiler for Episode 9-The Day of the Promise:

I'm hoping that the last three episodes(assuming Crunchyroll is right about it being 12 episodes) move the plot along and that we are done with the filler, because two of the last three episodes have not measured up to the first 6. I'm giving this episode a 7.5 out of 10 because while I enjoyed a few moments, it really felt like a filler episode.

00Coyote · 2012-03-08, 16:40

Maniac!

Wrestling Melons, mutual poking melons, Pictionary with Nausicaa,and the habits and habitats of Shirakiin Ririchiyo.

Spoiler for Maniac within:

Bern-san · 2012-03-08, 18:29

The episode was enjoyable but... what the heck is the anime staff thinking?

Spoiler for 9:

Anyway since Kagerou's back that means that the plot is finally going to move forward.

ars89 · 2012-03-08, 21:03

Liked how Nobara was taking notes on Ririchiyo. Looks like we'll be getting to my favorite part soon.

PreSage · 2012-03-08, 22:42

Although the plot still hasn't moved forward much, I actually enjoyed this filler ep 9. It was just hilarious, especially Zange and Renshou's mime moment.

Just a question to the manga readers out there, is the anime still following the manga closely or has it deviated to the point that I should start to read the manga again?

00Coyote · 2012-03-08, 23:04

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Originally Posted by PreSage

Although the plot still hasn't moved forward much, I actually enjoyed this filler ep 9. It was just hilarious, especially Zange and Renshou's mime moment.

Just a question to the manga readers out there, is the anime still following the manga closely or has it deviated to the point that I should start to read the manga again?

They are adapting it buffet style. Picking and choosing bits and pieces from all over the place and putting them into the episodes.

2012-03-01, 21:00	Link #341
AbZeroNow North American Haruhiist Join Date: Oct 2010 Age: 43	Spoiler for Episode 8- Tea & Distance: Ririchiyo had some very adorable moments in this episode, and I think this is the most Soushi has sparkled in a while, LOL. Note to Banri: Karuta loves you because you're sweet and kind. I suppose that his need to project that "delinquent" lie is as strong as Ririchiyo's need to act tsuntsun towards people. I guess they both could learn from Karuta, who just loves her food and can be quite moe. Note to Riri: DO NOT make Karuta late for Home Ec The scene where Ririchiyo tries to say coffee to Soushi was so adorable that I nearly fainted from blood loss. Then she said corn pottage, and then the next scene with Karuta trying to feed her(fanservice), Nobara cheering Karuta on(comedy), Renshou not minding that at all, and then to top it all off, Zange trying to feed Banri. I almost busted a gut from the laughter. I'm sure the fangirls loved that scene, but for me it was just hilarious. I guess Riri sometimes fills up wastebaskets with her drafts(I wonder how full her bins get with her long apology letters handwriting practice letters. Although I liked how she went through various scenarios and her rejecting them. At least it seems like Ririchiyo had a small breakthrough with Soushi at the end. Good for her to forbid him from being formal at while they are having their coffee. Hopefully, she'll learn from Karuta that it's OK to be honest with how you feel. I find that I am loving Ririchiyo's interactions with Banri and Karuta a lot more than I like her interactions with Soushi(although there are some adorable moments in there too). Something about the chemistry between the three just makes them great to watch. I wouldn't mind if there were more episodes that had just the three of them like Episode 6 was. I also really would like more Nobara and Renshou in this show too. Episode gets a 8.5 out of 10

2012-03-02, 07:37	Link #343
DXMichael Psycho Falling Deep Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: The Anime World Age: 29	Just watched episode 8. Ahahaha, that was some nice work by Soushi at the start of the episode, managing to put on that act and trick Ririchiyo But wow, he sure is fast! He managed to catch that ball Soushi would make a great baseball player I just love Karuta XD She does all those flips after jumping, lands, then pulls out some food out of nowhere and starts eating it And the scene where Ririchiyo says that she keeps trying to feed her Nice ending to this episode __________________

2012-03-02, 11:17	Link #345
ThereminVox Guess what time it is? Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 38	Two little blink-and-miss-it gags that made the whole episode for me: Spoiler for Episode 08: - When Ririchiyo is roleplaying her coffee date scenarios, she gives herself the gruff, masculine tone, and Soushi a lighter one. - After Ririchiyo wastes a whole day failing to say what's on her mind, Renshou and Nobara have a friendly chat about boobs, as if to really rub it in how casual the other tenants are with their SS agents. The contrast is staggering.

2012-03-02, 12:29	Link #346
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	I don't get fox boy either. Seems like he loves her, but in what way really? Most of it seems like exaggeration, but is there any truth hidden somewhere in there.. Watanuki & his delinquent act... LOL, since he's failing at it. Ririchyo still having issues with directly & sincerely talking with fox boy, so sad.. Guess she's on the way of improving that. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-03-02, 22:02	Link #347
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Miketsukami gets even more creepy and where was Roromiya keeping that taiyaki __________________

2012-03-02, 10:24	Link #344
KyriaL You are Reading this! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the study room	Somehow i feel the urge to use Ririchiyo's method to start making coffee and tea for the mornings, with exact measurements for the amount of sugar and creamer used. The self-proclaimed delinquent failed to perform delinquent acts, and him being offered a dog's bowl was some random humour.

2012-03-02, 23:09	Link #348
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	Soushi is becoming more and more of a mystery with his obsessive servant behaviour with Riri. Now that she's put her foot down on his humble act (to a certain degree), I wonder what changes we may see in Soushi (if any...he may just slyly slip right pass her again). Again...WTH was Soushi's day job in the past???!!! Don't tell me Riri's fiance made him do what those flashbacks seem to be hinting at or was this even before he worked for Riri's fiance? Also, the series seems to be moving rather slowly to me...ep8 was the first to hint that Riri's and Soushi's are finally moving in some direction beyond the inability to socialize/servant/master theme that keeps getting rehashed for the past 7 or so eps. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2012-03-03, 00:08	Link #349
Kismet-chan The Chaotic Dreamer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In a cruel yet beautiful world Age: 32	Because there's never enough Inu x Boku SS visual goodness. <3 Spoiler for Images: __________________ Last edited by Kismet-chan; 2012-03-03 at 00:59.

2012-03-08, 16:26	Link #355
AbZeroNow North American Haruhiist Join Date: Oct 2010 Age: 43	Spoiler for Episode 9-The Day of the Promise: So basically the last three episodes have been basically filler since Episode 10 has a similar title to Chapter 7 of the manga?I kinda felt trolled in how they were building up to Ririchiyo and Soushi having a coffee together in this episode. Although I really liked the Chino and Nobara fanservice, and the Karuta moments. Karuta, watching you try to act tsundere is so adorable and yet it's so funny too. Banri better have that sundae with you if he knows what's good for him The "Perry" moments with her and then her saying "Three" as an answer when Ririchiyo asker her a Black Ships related question was pretty funny. And yes, Karuta knows how to pick out a lobster. Banri, you go find that soy sauce, you faux delinquent so she can eat it. It was nice to see Natsume try to help Banri and Karuta along. He(Banri) should try to actually ask Karuta out on a date. I'm pretty sure her answer won't be "no". It turns out Kagerou was behind those command signs, and it looks like he is going to be involved in the next episode. Maybe then we'll finally see some actual development between Soushi and Ririchiyo. I'm hoping that the last three episodes(assuming Crunchyroll is right about it being 12 episodes) move the plot along and that we are done with the filler, because two of the last three episodes have not measured up to the first 6. I'm giving this episode a 7.5 out of 10 because while I enjoyed a few moments, it really felt like a filler episode.

2012-03-08, 16:40	Link #356
00Coyote Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	Maniac! Wrestling Melons, mutual poking melons, Pictionary with Nausicaa,and the habits and habitats of Shirakiin Ririchiyo. Spoiler for Maniac within:

2012-03-08, 18:29	Link #357
Bern-san Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	The episode was enjoyable but... what the heck is the anime staff thinking? Spoiler for 9: This episode wasn't really a filler, it was a mix of extras of the end of volume 2("what's inside the box?" and "yes, maniac!" but they didn't animate "a pointless skill") and some parts were of chapter 11 (the trio studying for the test and Kagerou's pranks, although part of the prank wasn't explained because of spoiler reasons) Anyway since Kagerou's back that means that the plot is finally going to move forward. __________________

2012-03-08, 21:03	Link #358
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	Liked how Nobara was taking notes on Ririchiyo. Looks like we'll be getting to my favorite part soon. __________________ My Anime List

2012-03-08, 22:42	Link #359
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	Although the plot still hasn't moved forward much, I actually enjoyed this filler ep 9. It was just hilarious, especially Zange and Renshou's mime moment. Just a question to the manga readers out there, is the anime still following the manga closely or has it deviated to the point that I should start to read the manga again? __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]