Spy x Family – 36 – Chefs! Chefs! Chefs!
While sometimes Becky Blackbell seems precocious to the point of acting like she’s six going on twenty-six, at the end of the day, she is every bit six, which means she considers the soap operas on TV to be what real courtship and romance is like. Determined to win the heart of her “Precious Loid”, she … Continue reading "Spy x Family – 36 – Chefs! Chefs! Chefs!"
Kimizero – 11 – Foot On the Gas
It’s been two weeks since the festival, and things are going great … for Nicole and Sekiya. Runa and Ryuuto seem cordial, but distant, as if the chill of coming winter has infected their relationship. Their conversation is polite but comes in fits and starts. As they go their separate ways for the day, Runa … Continue reading "Kimizero – 11 – Foot On the Gas"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 11 – Jolene Complex
You’ve probably heard Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”, or her apprentice Miley Cyrus’ cover of same. It’s a gorgeous, song full of pain and longing, and reminded me of Rae’s situation here. She cannot hope to compete with Princess Manaria’s beauty, charm, ability, or even confidence. Manaria could be with anyone, man or woman, but she is … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 11 – Jolene Complex"
Hyakkano – 10 – Fight for Your Right to Poly
Once over the fence, the Rentarou Family puts their hands together, ready to rescue their beloved partner Hakari from the clutches of her overbearing, stinking rich mom. Karane delivers the running joke of putting the prefix “rich people’s-” before everything they see. In addition to being helped out by a fluffy white rich people’s cat … Continue reading "Hyakkano – 10 – Fight for Your Right to Poly"
Spy x Family – 35 – Island Time
With the bombs defused and the bad guys eliminated, all that’s left is for the Forgers to enjoy a day together off the ship on a picturesque island. Naturally Anya makes a big deal of alighting from the ship, complete with superhero landing, and gets Loid to run along with her. When he realizes Yor … Continue reading "Spy x Family – 35 – Island Time"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 14 – Eternal Love
Fern remembered Stark’s birthday and gave him the gift of a silver bracelet. But when Fern’s birthday arrives, Stark does not give her a gift. She is rightfully pissed, but is perhaps a bit too harsh in her protestations, leading Stark to run off. Sein, an older male, tells Fern that perhaps she should go after … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 14 – Eternal Love"
Kimizero – 10 – Not All Fun and Games
Our feel-good opposites-attract lovey-dovey rom-com has just hit some choppy seas, as Ryuuto is caught in an obvious lie in an attempt to placate Runa, who does not appreciate it. A lie is a lie, after all. And while she owns up to being the one who wanted both of them to be friends with Maria, … Continue reading "Kimizero – 10 – Not All Fun and Games"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 10 – Princess Perfect
Lene is not replaced, making Rae the only maid tending to Claire at school. But when it comes to little things like brushing Claire’s hair, Rae has a long way to go. Claire is still down in the dumps about losing Lene, and Rae tries her best to cheer her up by maintaining continuity with … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 10 – Princess Perfect"
Hyakkano – 09 – Rentarou Family Values
This week begins with a distressing sight: Hakari being told something by her mother…something clearly not good. Thing brighten up considerably at the Lovezono flower part where Rentarou is on a date with everyone. There’s also an annual bouquet toss, and the winner gets to pose with their sweetheart in wedding attire. This one of Hakari’s … Continue reading "Hyakkano – 09 – Rentarou Family Values"
Spy x Family – 34 – Mission x Vacation
Anya had so much fun watching the fireworks she completely forgot about Mama. Loid overhears some nervous-looking State Security Service officers talking about a bomb on the ship. He drops Anya off at the daycare center, dons the disguise of a crew member who was a bomb difuser in the navy during the war, and … Continue reading "Spy x Family – 34 – Mission x Vacation"