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Sep 4, 2025 5:48 AM
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Temper your expectations..

It's going to be another side characters instalment..
Sep 4, 2025 6:39 AM
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An average episode that was more focused on side characters.
Sep 4, 2025 6:56 AM
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weakest episode yet, nothing specially unique hapened, our mc is still "adorable" thought
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Sep 4, 2025 7:43 AM
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Run, Melos! reference, heh.

Chinese cuisine is (mostly) yummy either way, no opinion on the sweet and sour pork survey. Pineapple on pizza, that's the real crime.

Y'all have missed the series' ensemble cast, interconnected stories and episodic nature (OP and ED might give an hint, duh), complaining like Hayashi didn't have any screentime at all: he is clearly still the star, for now at least... I'm taking a wild guess and say in the next two episodes the focus will be on another pair. Well it's a freaking slice-of-school-life, what the hell are you expecting to "happen" exactly? Everyone's days and interactions, with their problems, hobbies and quirks, is as important as it is pointless, just like Hayashi's random quests. And yes, everyone falls for panda boy (and his coupons) before the bell rings.
The bullying here was kinda irksome, especially the kick, but this ain't no drama, his resolve lightened the mood - along with Hayashi's smile and help. I'm cheering for you, Yamada.

watching, waiting, commiserating
Sep 4, 2025 7:57 AM
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It seems like many of you have a very wrong idea about this anime, so let me clear up the misconception. This anime is not a story about Ema and Hayashi. Ema was never a main character, he was always just another side character.

Muchuu sa, kimi ni is divided into two different unrelated arcs. The first one is the Hayashi arc and it's about different characters interacting with Hayashi. This was the last episode of the Hayashi arc, so these characters won't appear again. Episodes 4 and 5 will cover the second arc. I don't want to spoil much, so I'll just say that this is a more conventional story about two guys and their relationship. It's a single story instead of different loosely related stories like the Hayashi arc.

Even if you're a bit disappointed with the first arc, consider giving the second story a chance. It's by far the most popular and beloved one for a good reason. I think you'll probably like it a lot.
Sep 4, 2025 8:18 AM
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Karma is really on Yamada's side, well Hayashi is there too, silently watching.

But more importantly, pineapple or no pineapple?
Sep 4, 2025 8:31 AM
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Ooh I like the problematic ship between Yamada and Masahiro. Masahiro is obviously a power bottom since he's delinquent and was pinned down by Yamada. Yamada would be a service top, I mean, he's already doing a delivery service for Masahiro.
Sep 4, 2025 8:32 AM
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Reply to Mainnus
Karma is really on Yamada's side, well Hayashi is there too, silently watching.

But more importantly, pineapple or no pineapple?
@Mainnus I don't care, it's fine either way. I don't see why some people act like it's a crime if they find pineapple in their Sweet & Sour. LOL
Sep 4, 2025 8:46 AM
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i was kinda finding it weird how they put happy-go-lucky music over a bullying situation... you should see my face when Yamada straight-up pinned the other guy down LMAO
Also hayashi and ema are so adorable together omg
Sep 4, 2025 10:52 AM
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I really like it. It’s a very interesting way to learn about how deal with some issues and respect others.
Sep 4, 2025 1:10 PM
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I loved this ep & I'm looking forward to wherever this series takes us from here. Every character has been fun & cute & compelling in their own right.

@Mainnus I'm always team pineapple, lol
cranky because your taste sucks, aren't you?
Sep 4, 2025 6:43 PM

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Jul 2013
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I loved that they explained the reason hayashi has that nickname lol
Sep 4, 2025 10:09 PM
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I don't understand this show at all.
Sep 5, 2025 1:35 AM

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Next episode, ep 4 will be the best character arc for me!!! Nikaidou and Medaka!! Finally!!!
Sep 5, 2025 4:42 AM

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This is one of the cutest strike back I have ever seen, congratulations Yamada!
Sep 5, 2025 10:14 PM
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I just notice that the ED have one scene that will change in every episode so don't skip the ED.

Here's the scene for this episode, confirming my ship

Sep 6, 2025 2:18 AM
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I guess I'm in the minority here cos I thought this was the best episode so far.
It was more engaging than the last episode where I found myself fast forwarding it.
Sep 6, 2025 5:23 AM
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phantomfandom said:
Ooh I like the problematic ship between Yamada and Masahiro. Masahiro is obviously a power bottom since he's delinquent and was pinned down by Yamada. Yamada would be a service top, I mean, he's already doing a delivery service for Masahiro.

Hahahaha I didn’t expect someone to say it so frankly



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Sep 6, 2025 5:25 AM
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phantomfandom said:
I just notice that the ED have one scene that will change in every episode so don't skip the ED.

Here's the scene for this episode, confirming my ship


I didn’t notice that either! Nice ✨



Feel free to text me anytime ~
Sep 6, 2025 5:26 AM
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I already miss Ema…
More please…



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Sep 13, 2025 1:31 AM

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The (literate) running joke that's all about Shotaro Yamada helping to secure lunch as a lunch delivery service, it all started with Senpai Masahiro Senoo helping him out once, and it has been going like that ever since. However, the Senpai's wallet being found by his courier in the restroom, the temptation is there for Yamada to steal its contents. Instead, he does what is right to turn in, but what he gets is only more rebel from the Senpai, not to mention Miyoshi just looking at their drama from above.

Miyoshi's Parolee name resurfaces again, and given his ambition to join the baseball club but that he just couldn't do jack shit, it's only but a distant memory now. On the same spot, the bird nest that Miyoshi was looking onwards, and giving Masahiro a taste of his own medicine with the café au lait, the lunch delivery boy certainly knew what's up to find it hilarious. But the mishap of Yamada losing his own wallet literally being his breaking point to lash out at Masahiro, and then thanking Miyoshi for his act, the latter gets all emotional about it, at least ending on a happy note.

Also, the sweet and sour pork with pineapple debate is exactly like Hawaiian pizza with/without pineapple, it's as old as day...
Nov 7, 2025 10:12 AM

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that's enough borderline bl for me


never again , adios captivated
Dec 31, 2025 11:31 PM
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Reply to phantomfandom
Ooh I like the problematic ship between Yamada and Masahiro. Masahiro is obviously a power bottom since he's delinquent and was pinned down by Yamada. Yamada would be a service top, I mean, he's already doing a delivery service for Masahiro.
@phantomfandom real

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