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Oct 16, 2014 7:34 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Ah Christmas time. Well, this was fun and cute. The reindeer outfits are just so cute. The store is still busy as usual but damn, those outfits are just something you can't forget.

Oh how the legend of Christmas can be so fun to watch.
Oct 16, 2014 7:43 AM
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Indeed, the obligatory Christmas episode. Too bad it's airing in mid-October.

Here is a Christmas-themed picture of the entire cast:
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/aaieba149/imgs/a/d/adfdf8af.jpg
Oct 16, 2014 7:56 AM
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Ahaha, I like how as soon as Umio said he had a girlfriend everyone got all serious only to get their expectations shot down. And wow, Comiket day four is pretty dangerious, haha. Another really fun episode, I'm looking forward to the next!
VoduuOct 16, 2014 8:28 AM
Insert philosophical quote or exceptional picture here.
Oct 16, 2014 8:06 AM
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Funny seeing everyone on a rampage at Comiket lol. Good episode.
Oct 16, 2014 8:09 AM
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They couldn't have waited for December on this one? Well another very cute, and very charming episode. Next week looks to be much of the same.
Oct 16, 2014 8:12 AM
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Oh they made another Original Anime scene again at the middle! And they even added some effects and why they are so beat-up after working! It's really good!

But near the ending they had cut out Sommelier having fear of crowd when going to the shrine with every bookstore staff member.
But I seen Umio x Sensei moments so I'm fine with that.
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Oct 16, 2014 8:20 AM
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Wow,these 3 episodes had more romance than a whole season of Au Haru Ride.And it has no Romance tag...

Seems like this show will be the underrated gem of this season(ex:Sabagebu,Jinsei)...Gotta start manga soon...
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Oct 16, 2014 8:38 AM
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Another funny episode.
4/5
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Oct 16, 2014 8:59 AM
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"I want to go home" - True words of wisdom.
Oct 16, 2014 9:45 AM

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Funny Christmas episode,
love Hio reactions :)

he got WII,PS3,PS4.... and they play classic megaman XD
Oct 16, 2014 9:48 AM

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All dem ships :O

After a Sensei and Fuga ep now Hio-tan :3 She's really cute. All these girls are quite lovable <3

And Hio-tan has quite the body actually :P

I wonder what Umi wished for at the end?
Oct 16, 2014 9:54 AM

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Was the manga she was reading real? "the derpy guy and the quiet girl" because she was also reading Iris Zero.



Oct 16, 2014 10:15 AM

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Oh god this is getting hilarious.
That girlfriend tho.
Oct 16, 2014 10:31 AM
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Does anyone else feel like this might be the best episode of the series so far, or am I alone in that opinion?
Oct 16, 2014 10:53 AM

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Lovely episode.
Oct 16, 2014 11:06 AM

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A Christmas episode eh...

Of course they'd be selling Christmas eroge that's actually a console port lol.

Dat logic/reasoning XD.

So the reindeer was riding Santa-san... seems legit!

Poor Hio-tan misunderstood what Kantoku just said XD.

Dat blood doe...

Hmmm, Kantoku x Hio-tan, Fu Girl x Sommelier and Umio x Sensei, seems about right.

Freaking Umio was hilarious saying he had a girlfriend XD.

So they're going on a date more or less.

Awww, they so cute :3
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Oct 16, 2014 11:08 AM

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Loved the 2nd episode much more but this one was really good too.

Hio-tan staying at Kantoku's apartment - really funny :).
Oct 16, 2014 12:17 PM

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Hio made herself at home pretty fast even tho she didn't want to come at first.
Was funny how fast she turned it into her own place like that.

The fist question i got during this episode was the following, just how lonely do you have to be in order to buy a eroge on Christmas eve?
And Umio bought the game...
Oct 16, 2014 12:19 PM

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Lovely episode :3
I really like the humour and the characters, they're all so adorable.

Oct 16, 2014 12:24 PM

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The Hio-tan x Director ship is strong this episode.
Oct 16, 2014 12:25 PM

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All dem ships :3

another great episode
Oct 16, 2014 1:38 PM

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Hio-tan and Director is my fav couple in this anime.
Best episode so far.
Oct 16, 2014 1:53 PM
Oct 16, 2014 1:54 PM

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Nice Episode.
Oct 16, 2014 1:56 PM

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hio-tan is just so cuteeeeeeeeee>.<
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Oct 16, 2014 2:32 PM
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Hio & the Director are kinda cute together
Oct 16, 2014 2:51 PM

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well that was fast about the christmas episode
Oct 16, 2014 3:21 PM

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Hio-tan x Director? I ship it.

Fu Girl x Sommelier? I ship it harder.

The episodes seem really long because they manage to cram so much stuff in, it's great.
Oct 16, 2014 3:35 PM

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Gosh. Totally on board on Umi and Sensei's ship!!! They are just so cute together.

Also, love the don't mind me scene. Hahaha.
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Oct 16, 2014 5:27 PM

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This was probably my favourite episode so far. Not only because it was Christmas themed which is my favourite time of the year, but because it's the only one that hasn't felt weird to me if that makes sense lol..

There wasn't any cringe moments this ep which the last 2 had heavily. This was just a happy episode overall and I had a good time watching it.

The parts where they're working the manga store are definitely the highlights and that's what I was really hoping the show would focus around from the start.

IMO hopefully future episodes will mainly stay in the store.
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Oct 16, 2014 5:33 PM
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It was good to see a Christmas episode.

I wonder what Umi wished for at the end
Oct 16, 2014 5:54 PM

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This show is so great.

So mindless and silly, Hio best girl.
Oct 16, 2014 6:36 PM

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lol sensei>kuroneko :-)
Oct 16, 2014 6:48 PM

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Much better than last week's, thankfully. But still no Kobayashi Yuu. :(
Oct 16, 2014 7:20 PM

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Hio-tan and Director already look like a married couple. I ship!
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Oct 16, 2014 8:07 PM

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Im not gonna lie, i was not a fan of the first episode, the last two episodes however have been spectacular! All the characters are really likeable and the comedy is very funny most of the time!
I also loved the fact that in this episode Hio-Tan was reading Iris Zero; One of my favorite Manga's :)
Oct 16, 2014 8:46 PM

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As people have said, there is an awful lot of romance in this for something that isn't tagged as romance. Once again the "First Shrine Visit--Near Date" works its magic on Sensei and Umio. Meanwhile Hio-tan is settling in to the director's apartment (and life), while Sommelier gets some quality time with a Fu-girl lap pillow after he loses the fight against the customers. I'm not sure if the smile on my face was from the comedy, or from the number of ships that look like they are coming in...
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Oct 16, 2014 9:57 PM

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Fu Girl's teeth bug me like fuck. Char's band-aid was a pretty awesome reference.
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Oct 17, 2014 2:08 AM

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PencilSharpener said:
Fu Girl's teeth bug me like fuck. Char's band-aid was a pretty awesome reference.

I'm the complete opposite. Her teeth are oddly captivating.

Kyandesu said:
Does anyone else feel like this might be the best episode of the series so far, or am I alone in that opinion?


I thought so as well, though episode 2 had more comedic moments. I am now mainly watching this for the ships with the comedy being a side bonus.
Oct 17, 2014 3:07 AM

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I'm enjoying this a lot more than I expected to! This episode was actually really cute, especially the "domestic" scenes with the manager. It's a nice fluff show to kind of round out the week. I actually found epsiode 1 the funniest, though, while this ep was definitely more romance heavy.
Oct 17, 2014 3:53 AM

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Is it just me, or was this episode kinda boring? Not saying the show is bad by any means but I just feel as though there are other shows this season that I should spend my time watching over this. Maybe I am just not in a SOL mood today.
Oct 17, 2014 7:27 AM
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Good ep. Bring on the pairings. I welcome it.
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Oct 17, 2014 8:17 AM
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Voduu said:
Ahaha, I like how as soon as Umio said he had a girlfriend everyone got all serious only to get their expectations shot down. And wow, Comiket day four is pretty dangerious, haha. Another really fun episode, I'm looking forward to the next!


my first reaction was "poor sensei, he better whip out a dating sim"


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Hio made herself at home pretty fast even tho she didn't want to come at first.
Was funny how fast she turned it into her own place like that.

The fist question i got during this episode was the following, just how lonely do you have to be in order to buy a eroge on Christmas eve?
And Umio bought the game...


same thing can be said for waiting in line at 10 pm or earlier for black friday or sales/launches that happen the day before, of, or after christmas, be it eroge, xbone, or a new vibrator that plays "oh come all ye faithful" if ppl want it bat enough, doesnt matter what day its on, its just a launch event
Oct 17, 2014 8:21 AM
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Im not gonna lie, i was not a fan of the first episode, the last two episodes however have been spectacular! All the characters are really likeable and the comedy is very funny most of the time!
I also loved the fact that in this episode Hio-Tan was reading Iris Zero; One of my favorite Manga's :)


what was the other book? tried searching like i did with iris zero but no luck, maybe its on mal under the jap. name with no translated name linking to it?
Oct 17, 2014 9:28 AM

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Love the ships!
Great episode as always. Kinda feel sorry for them all for being lonely singles (hopefully not for long!).

And yes, I love reading Iris Zero too!
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Oct 17, 2014 10:17 AM

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I was kinda surprised to see my favorit Manga Iris Zero :D
Oct 17, 2014 10:47 AM

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I totally ship Hio and Kantoku, as I imagined, this show can be a lot better when it's serious.
Oct 17, 2014 11:59 AM

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Opening song seriously growing on me lol
and dem ships be sailing

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Oct 17, 2014 12:45 PM

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watched all three eps today :3 this looked like moeshit from the outside but was quite fun! it's like gekkan shoujo (ships) and working (overall atmosphere) with a bakuman vibe too. best pairs are glasses x mangaka and blonde x director. the other one is kind of cringe worthy.
Oct 17, 2014 2:43 PM

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Christmas episode already? Interesting.
There was at least a LOT of cute this time and none of the...weirdness of the last episode.
I made out a few of the cosplay references from the party too.
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