Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii

[blakstealth]

Originally Posted by bakato

Hanako is so old. Paper porn is obsolete.

yeah, it only adds to her moe points.

[HandofFate]

lol @ "he smiles?!"

and the other pair are sure closer to eachother than they appear

[Anh_Minh]

I didn't catch the the "hot guy selling yaoi" was Hirotaka...

Also, why is she so skittish? It's not her first boyfriend.

[Darthtabby]

A little cultural note regarding the scene where Hirotaka asks Narumi if she wants to take a shower: in Japan, its common practice to shower before having sex, so a guy asking his girlfriend if she wants to take a shower could be interpreted as him suggesting they have sex. Of course that wasn't what Hirotaka was trying to do but it helps explain Narumi's reaction.

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by bakato

I forget the color of my boxers sometimes. Hanako is so old. Paper porn is obsolete.

500,000 rabid fans at Comiket every 6 months would beg to differ.

[Psyco Diver]

Originally Posted by Darthtabby

A little cultural note regarding the scene where Hirotaka asks Narumi if she wants to take a shower: in Japan, its common practice to shower before having sex, so a guy asking his girlfriend if she wants to take a shower could be interpreted as him suggesting they have sex. Of course that wasn't what Hirotaka was trying to do but it helps explain Narumi's reaction.

Well if she was wearing pink she might have lol

[Anh_Minh]

Originally Posted by Darthtabby

A little cultural note regarding the scene where Hirotaka asks Narumi if she wants to take a shower: in Japan, its common practice to shower before having sex, so a guy asking his girlfriend if she wants to take a shower could be interpreted as him suggesting they have sex. Of course that wasn't what Hirotaka was trying to do but it helps explain Narumi's reaction.

If that was in answer to me: I know, but my point is, while I don't expect them to have old married couple levels of comfort with each other, I don't understand why she acts like a virgin school girl, either.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

If that was in answer to me: I know, but my point is, while I don't expect them to have old married couple levels of comfort with each other, I don't understand why she acts like a virgin school girl, either.

IMO most of her embarrassment comes from the fact she's known Hirotaka for so long, and never saw him that way until now. The pressure is higher than it would be with a regular guy. She's afraid to disappoint him. Remember she's someone who cares a lot about her own appearance too, hence her obsession with her underwear.

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

If that was in answer to me: I know, but my point is, while I don't expect them to have old married couple levels of comfort with each other, I don't understand why she acts like a virgin school girl, either.

I think it's probably because this is the first guy she was about to sleep with that she actually thinks she might love.

Also, let's not forget why workplace relationships are a minefield (they're why Narumi is no longer at her previous company, in fact). If something embarrassing happens in the bedroom, it's not like you can do to work and forget all about i - the reminder is staring you in the face all day.

[grecefar]

Where are you?
I can hear the Star Song you bastard!!

damn I replayed that scene a couple of times I was in the floor laughing, love that he have gintoki VA.

[Requiem-x]

Ok, this one's definetly a keeper. Most jokes nailed it for me, Narumi's faces are pure gold, and the final bit was adorable. God, I needed this.

Originally Posted by bakato

I forget the color of my boxers sometimes. Hanako is so old. Paper porn is obsolete.

I often think the same, but...

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

500,000 rabid fans at Comiket every 6 months would beg to differ.

This, also, I've gone to only a few events and none of them had doujinshi, so my opinion is biased, to put it mildly. Also, I think I'd buy anything from Hakka-ya in a heartbeat, including Slow Start.

Originally Posted by grecefar

Where are you?
I can hear the Star Song you bastard!!

damn I replayed that scene a couple of times I was in the floor laughing, love that he have gintoki VA.

Damn, beat me to it, but you forgot the starman song popping up in your head, or was it just me?

[Kakurin]

Truly epic episodes with all the references (Sailor Moon! DBZ! Kancolle!). Also nice development for both couples.

[Kanon]

The last part of the episode really blindsided me. I wasn't expecting this to get this serious all of a sudden. I really liked how they handled it too, it was an interesting subject to bring up, it felt pretty realistic and never really got dramatic. It turns out Hanako has a pretty vulnerable side. Really nice development for both couples, I agree.

I liked the jokes too. Narumi was on fire this week. I really like her seiyuu, I love it when she freaks out.

[Blueknight78]

yeah, that episode was really powerfull, i really loved it specially the "little drama in the end" it really make me sad about japan and they "silence" and too cold way of being, while many times "actions are strong than words" some words or expressions like "i love you" are much strong than many actions(like giving chocolates gifts), japan really must change that part of they culture, they really stop being "tsunderes" and be more open, about themselfs and they feelings, toward the others anf themselfs, while trying to find out what the other person like is fun, being a totally "closed box" can be bad and make your love not feelings connected at all.

I would love much more series like that many of the generic series we get each season but still bad which 60 to 90% of the season series normally are somehow generics and being something different and unique is another problem in japan due to "mind hive/society mind set and copy already used countless times formules is almost a rule in japan.

Very good serie so far, good comedy and good couples interactions.

[Itlandm]

All the large-busted figurines had mysteriously turned around. One more worry for a girl, I guess. You can change your panties, not so much your chest.

[Wandering Soul]

Wasn't expecting the second half to get so serious, but it was well done drama. Never got too over the top and it was grounded. Both couples grew as a result of this and we got to see some of Hanako's well hidden insecurities.
That episode still had a healthy dose of comedy though

[Requiem-x]

Poi>Embarassment

Not gonna lie, if it was a Lillie figure, I'd have done the same. Also...

"I believe it's too late to save Narumi, so I've given up"

Line of the episode for me.

[Stark700]

I just love the character chemistry/relationship between Kabakura and Koyanagi in this show. So every day life-like and their moments never ceases to amuse me so far.

Loved the Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball reference. Narumi knows her stuff!

[HandofFate]

The relationship between Kabakura and Koyanagi is interesting. Since end of high school, that's a long time. They seem to always been fighting, but you see when they're alone like previous episode or hinted at in this one on phone, they're pretty lovey dovey with eachother.

Hanako is a quick drunk.

[jwai]

For some reason, I really liked the music that was going when Kabakura and Koyanagi were arguing in the bar.