OreGairu / SNAFU! S2 Episode 4
Hayama is awesome. That double date was insufferable until Hayama finally stood up for Hachiman. God those girls were annoying. DAYO NEE??? Thats right you harpies, Hachiman does know much cooler girls than you two. Iroha is also entertaining. I loved her little interaction with Hachiman at the mall when she was pretty much grilling him and revealing her "true" self. She is ice cold while putting up such a cutesy front, its really amazing.
As fantastic as the show has been I was hoping Yui would get some development aside from just being super adorable. This episode totally delivered on that front. Yukino deciding to run for president pushes Yui to do the same in order to keep the club and their clique together. She's no longer content playing a support role on the side and wants to do whatever she can to fight for the things that are important to her.
That "confession" scene in the end was so damn good. I loved the little animation details and the piano version of last seasons ending fit the scene perfectly. "I'll beat Yukino". There's no way Hachiman doesnt know now.
OreGairu / SNAFU! S2 Episode 5
Best goddamn little sister.
Another fantastic episode. I really love Hachiman and Komachi's relationship. They feel so genuine and organic instead of the typical anime sibling relationships, which are either grossly incestuous or practically non-existent. That conversation that followed soon after was so sweet and heartwarming. They really do love and care for each other. Komachi, being the sister of a master manipulator, is also great at manipulating her older brother as well, but I think Hachiman knows and just wants to spoil her anyways.
Iroha is getting more and more likable. Something tells me this wont be the last time she thinks Hachiman is trying to hit on her. Cant wait to see the reason she gives for rejection #3.
Found this hilarious comic on Reddit though.
Despite Komachi telling him to talk to both Yui and Yukino, he does things his own way once again. Iroha isn't qualified for the job and she never wanted to run in the first place. I just know its going to blow up in not just her face, but also Hachiman's. Even though it seems like the situation was wrapped up neatly in the short term, its going to have long term consequences. Just like all of Hachiman's "solutions".
Just like how Hachiman used Komachi as an excuse to help Yui and Yukino, Yukino used Iroha's situation as an excuse to run for president. Both of them are so alike which is why they have such horrible communication. If the 3 just sat down and admitted what each of them want, they could have gotten close to a near-perfect resolution like Meguri's dream. This is what makes Yui so likable, she has no problem being honest with her desires. After hearing Meguri talk about her dream, Hachiman knows that he might have fucked up and its a damn shame you cant just reload from the last save point.
That scene with Hachiman and Yui was so good. Too many amazing Yui/Hikki moments lately. I'm going to be
so salty if they dont end up together :/
