#meguro chigaya

[hamhamki]

I actually need more of IT Meguro design like having him in S2 isn't enough for his comeback I'm down BAD 😭💔 Please S3 don't let me down 🤞

Also, for someone who is so snarky and just annoying, he sure does blush super easy lmaoooo I think I like this design A LOT more nsnsnsnsns ughhjhhh just hit me

[toshiakikijima]

Chiyaga mops about how he wasn’t the “prefect son” or was anything to his parents, but you can see the pattern repeats with him.

Robosuke got it in him 😔

In the Japanese app, Robosuke’s name is 「ロボ助/Robosuke」 ; or technically, “Robot help” which isn’t slick.

[kamyru]

No one: Nothing

Voltage *creates one of the most relatable characters ever*:

[hamhamki]

UHM WHAT?!?!?! 😭😭😭 I KNOW I SAID I DIDN'T LIKE HIM WHEN THEY RELEASED HIM BUT NOW THEY'RE MAKING ME FEEL BAD

MY REACTION TO THOSE CHOICES AND THEYRE ALL UNHINGED HELP?????:

[toshiakikijima]

Evil, black hearted prince

“Normal People”

For some reason, he knows some much about me!?

Does this mean he likes me!?

someone was right! He is a villain!!!

(Even though you definitely considered getting a divorce, your feelings for Meguro continues to grow.)

The divorce no matter what I wanted. But do I really want to get divorced?

(A virtual marriage with a man you most hated with a goal of divorce.)

(When I collect these 10 stars, how much would I know about this man?)

OH!!! He wants her to spy on the production team and in reward; he’s going to stamp this card 10 times in total for a divorce. That’s so vicious. LMFAO.

Should I spoil it? idk if I’m going to hope on the OISY! train after IM is completed…

[hamhamki]

Some more moments of Chigaya's main story part two I really found funny. I really like his character god damn 😭 It ended short and felt super short too I would have liked to see a little more 🥺

Most of these are from the ending or the bonus 1 & 2

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[hamhamki]

Ever since I read this part, I've been thinking about the yoga pose Chigaya mentioned in the ending

And uhhhh I didn't know he was BUIKT THAT FLEXIBLE HELLO??????

LIKE THIS BRO IS FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE

[toshiakikijima]

idk how to tag people 😩

@hamhamki did spoil the new character for OISY?!

So let me do a quick run, too! 😄

(You two are quite close, huh?)

(I’ll take an Iced Coffee.)

(The same for me.)

(I’ll order the same as that women.)

(After all, the person standing next to me was..)

Meguro Chigaya

(Why do you “irked” when you turned around to look at a person!)

It’s Voltage’a new replacement boy for Eiji and Ukyo! I don’t know why they even do this… They really destroy the best characters by adding more! Please give us season 3 for Ukyo and Eiji.

@ Office: Only the face is good, Black King

This is an ordinary human idea even AI can produce.

@ home: Complicated system, Kansai Person

You’re dangerous, don’t worry.

Age: 32

Blood type: B

Job: Head of VR department

Skills: Automation/Invention

Hobbies: Inventions/Yoga

Favorite food: Croquettes

Dislikes: Meat fat/Rain

Marriage Life Rules:

1. Don’t interfere with private life

2. Living expenses are split in half.

3. Take care of yourself.

4. If you collect 10 “transformation sticks” we’ll divorce.

I like it how every time there’s a new character, they take the name from a popular entertainer. Meguro Ren from the Japanese band, Snow Man. I think he was in a drama for a popular light novel series.

[toshiakikijima]

I’m fucking crying 😭

[hamhamki]

Okay, so, you know, as the *previous* Chigaya anti who is now a Chigaya lover; reading his POV changed my mind a lot more. The POV does feel a lot more shorter than it already is because the main story feels pretty short but the POV feel shorter and the progression feels sped up so the pacing is pretty ass.

Tha pacing for the main story is passable, the pov gives some better insight as to why things felt a certain way, but it was still entertaining.

Now that the first season for Chigaya has been completed because there’s surprisingly no epilogue, I will give my thoughts since I went through the stupid idea of talking smack lmao.

To remain somewhat spoiler free for those who are interested in reading, yes, I judged too quickly, I think it's really good. Chigaya and Togo's both feel like an Oopsie compared to the other LI routes, and somehow, that makes it feel a bit more raw.

Chigaya's personality is very polarized, and as someone who was put off by his release in JP, I think his route makes up for his attitude, and I saw liking him a bit more. In Kunihiro's, he was tolerable near the end, but I think his POV and having his own route does make him feel a lot more likable. Of course, the main story still leaves you on the fence since he comes off VERY strong, the POV also gives a lot more as to his thoughts and how he works so I'll admit it. I like Chigaya. Everyone is free to throw tomatoes at me and we most likely saw this coming LMAO.

That being said, now the spoilers will be up ahead as I'll go into deeper detail about what I think!

*CLAPS HANDS*

OKAY! SO!

I'm not great with reviews and I feel like I would have tk be sitting down across from you talking about this game over some boba or something but I digress. There's no format for this but I'll try to be as organized as possible and not sound like this a paper that's due in five minutes and jotting my thoughts randomly.

Length/Pacing

For one, to get it out of the way, once again the story feels a bit short and the POV feels shorter. I feel like we got cheated a bit with the POV especially, I would have liked to see more bonding more interactions with MC and Chigaya. Definitely more of a reaction of the MC finding out he was the IT that humiliated her because I could have sworn it would be at least a little more of a shock but she took it pretty well.

The pacing felt right in places and other times I was like where is this coming from??? The weeks that went by sort of felt like days and you would think that having two parts would have better pacing considering older voltage stories felt just right with only the main story. This kiss didn't seem rushed to me especially if we take in account the POV and how Chigaya feels so that, I could see that.

Characterization

This section I probs will talk a lot cause I do like his characterization here.

As you know, when Chigaya I was RAGING. His "IM SUPERIOR!!" attitude looked more silly and just like why?? And of course, classic Volatge tends to abandon certain characters or just whole titles in general and they do it pretty often and after just getting Togo I felt there was really no need to add another LI for this title. But I think it's safe to say: Chigaya should be the final LI for the title and I do think he's a good character now. He's more annoying in Kunihiro's route and it makes me almost question is the "villain" act that he puts on for the MC in his route the same for Kunihiro's? Either he's still putting on a front for whatever reason in other LIs routes or he's just quirky and thinks very highly of himself.

I'll never forget the part in Kunihiro's where Meguro just goes "Ugh, why am I the only smart person around here!" Because I feel like I'm missing something here considering he's popping up on monitors left and right. Unless maybe that was to build his character and make it seem like Kunihiro has an enemy.

I would like to learn more as to why he's very harsh to people besides that he possibly sees everyone at a certain pedestal that they should be. It was mentioned by Kunihiro that he doubts there will be a team that meets Chigaya's expectations. We'll most likely get more on the second season hopefully considering it delves more into his past because I'm pretty sure there some deepest lore lol. Also quick side note, why do these LIs got to have such tragic family pasts. Like what in the Bambi is going on 😭 They're either dead, fucked up, or never on speaking terms like is Kuranosuke and Shu's family the only ones that are alive and well?

He's aware people dislike him (adverts eyes) and he's aware he's rude up the ass so I wish they dove a little more into why but we'll see. My heart did hurt seeing how alone he truly is with having a robot to rely on and then seeing the MC run the opposite way when she spotted him and how he too felt hurt. He used to people ignoring him or distancing themselves, but to have someone just visibly avoid you. Yeah, that would hurt. Ouch.

Reading Chigaya's POV really saw him in a bigger and better light and getting to his mindset along with his actions definitely changed my view on him. For summary, Chigaya is actually very shy, avoids public situations, tends to keep to himself and sets his goal and himself on very high grounds. The amount of times this man tries to run away from Kunihiro is hilarious. He's like me for real and I sympathize with it a lot because I too think of three different scenarios on how to approach someone and what are three interactions we could have to prepare myself in socializing. What I find funny is he's never successful and someone so boastfully smart as he claims is so clutzy and practically his own villain. Chigaya CROUCHING to get out of Kunihiro's line of sight is so random and unhinged like bro... perspective wise he's going to see you 😭

Also Chigaya, be Kunihiro's friend this man is always coming up to you and he likes you. I instantly saw puppy dog ears on Kunihiro when Chigaya told him he was looking for him. Kunihiro seemed so happy yet Chigaya keeps avoiding the man. Anyway lol

His minor conflicts he has really also bring out his character and make him feel a little more realistic as well. He puts on this front only to be a silly, socially awkward being, sort of like a shield to those around him. One moment I really liked and found funny, a little bit endearing was Chigaya suggesting to a client to use a live feed of plants for the windows because it would be a hassle to take care of live plants, considering that the amount used in the booths were excessive. And after he made the MC upset and couldn't stop thinking about it, he ends up taking one of the live plants home despite not even taking care of his morning glorys he had as a project when he was young. I thought it felt so realistic and that parts really stuck with me a lot.

And usually I'm not a fan of the Clark Kent omg that's a totally different person what an amazing disguise type of scenario, but Voltage gets a star. I will say Chigaya's IT still vs his meta department one don't look that similar imo so it's not Revance Takashi put a hat and you're good to go LMAO And well, it HAS been six years and the MC has tried to lock that memory up so it feels all very valid.

Relationship

One thing I'm slightly confused by, is the progression of Chigaya's crush towards the MC. It does feel like Togo's where it's almost canon? Probably not as canon as Togo's but I feel like it could still most likely be relevant to either a certain extent or however the story plays out? Because does his crush start when the MC declares she'll challenge him and actually isn't put off by his rude and blunt behavior? And is that just the driving force? Maybe I would have just liked to see a little more happen between the two. It's like the main story lacked in some parts but the POV made up for it and vise-versa. That was just some two cents I had because already in the second episode of the POV he's already crushing pretty bad with her.

In the main story, it did come as a shock when he said the MC has a pretty smile with his soft eyes and I'm like damn bro who possessed you? This is pretty early. But know that we know he's been lowkey crushing on her... it makes a lot more sense now.

Not only is he insanely good at what he does to the point he wants to impress the MC but realizes easily when she's been hurt and would hate to be hated on again. The pov does a better job and unraveling that situation as in the main story it makes him look like a jerk but when in reality he just wanted to help not only her out but also have her attention on him but it backfires. And that part I think really helped in making the feelings a bit more believable too within their relationship. After humiliating her years ago, he doesn't want to repeat that same incident and it does have him contemplate to the point he bring home one the plants despite all he said. It was funny, realistic and a nice thing to read.

I would have liked a little more romance I won't lie or maybe something especially from the MC to have a bigger reason to like Chigaya back. It's clear when you receive the first CG upon entering his house, he has some kind of crush on her when she points out that he may like her instead.

Having the close call with her father did make MC come to a better resolve in her feelings towards Chigaya because he was there for her but I needed a bit more to get to that point.

The dynamic between the Mc and Chigaya is great and I'm a sucker for these type of banter relationships because it makes everything feel so much fun and just feels so good haha. I do like how they match each others energy and what Chigaya gives to the MC she'll give back without much hesitation. She feels a lot more stronger and assertive and I like how she's the one to confess her feelings. And then Chigaya just runs off like a weirdo like bro where are you going? I have read a bit of season two with my awful translator and the epilogue for that so far makes me like the MC a bit more in this route because she doesn't back down.

They added a few parts/interactions that weren't in the main story in his pov and I sort of wish we got a few others things between them but I'm just repeating myself at this point.

This is already so long and I'm tired but I'll probably share some more thoughts whenever loool but can we just say how Kunihiro is a menace too because he helped Chigaya have the production dept run around. I also love the fact that Chigaya isn't the villain it's Kunihiro because all Chigaya did was suggest things to him and Kunihiro is like "full speed ahead". That mini twist got me a bit shocked because from the main story pov it makes Chigaya portray the villain a lot more when it's just Kunihiro giving his stamp of approval and nothing nefarious is going on. That had me on the the of my seats lmao

Also I thought at first us punching Chigaya felt so unhinged and like I felt super bad to do that (even though none of that ends up happening) and this man says in his POV "I wouldn't mind letting her throw a punch or two." LIKE CALM DOWN GUYS

I can't believe I wrote all this for a 2d man that I said I would hate and now end up loving just a little more than Togo like... damn girl he got you goood. I really like it, to each their own, I think the POV helps a lot more understand him better and certain things make a little more sense.

Also IT Chigaya is super good looking or just him with his hair pulled back in a slight messy style like please... voltage ... give me more of that sprite please... I will suck your—

[hamhamki]

I THINK I PEED MYSELF LAUGHING AT THIS PART OMG MY CHEEKS HURT

[hamhamki]

It's time I come clean...

I think Chigaya beat Togo... I actually think he overthrown Togo, if not, they're on the same level this part 2 for Chigaya really did it for me. He's so quirky and funny and he's super honest 😭 The whole villain thing being just a front but he's still a weirdo either way. I knew this would come to bite me back in the ass 🧍‍♀️😭

The infatuated ending and the 2 bonus things felt like we got to see the real him and I rrally like the dynamic of MC in this A LOT she really matches the energy and she almost had a kind of power over him and I love my dom women yall 💔

I think we all saw this coming I just knew this would happen after talking shit THATS WHY YOU DONT TALK SHIT 😭😭💔💔💔

I think my new bias line for OISY now is:

1. Chigaya (+10000)

2. Togo (-1)

3. Kuranosuke (-1)

4. Kunihiro (sorry bro) 😭

[hamhamki]

Moments in Meguro's story that actually made me laugh out loud not in any order becauseI just love the MC:

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[hamhamki]

Okay so I just finished Meguro's Part One so if anyone is interested I'll type it under the hidden bar. I never really give out my thoughts but coming from someone who was very on the fence and expressed myself a lot with his announcement, I feel like I should give some of my two cents.

For those who want to read this until AFTER you read his part one, you're free to do so, or for those who are just unsure, feel free! :) There will most likely be spoilers so oof 🤧

Okay, so Meguro as a character is very interesting, and I would be lying if I said he wasn't a bit intriguing. His cameo in the Kunihiro and Kuranosuke sub-story and in Kunihiro's S3 Main Story had already piqued my interests a bit. I could definitely feel how annoying he is with certain sentences and had me going "dude, you're so weird," whenever he mostly laughed like a freaking Disney villain. His laugh, I will say, is lowkey cringe, but sometimes it is funny depending on like context or what's happening.

Meguro's route feels so bizarre that I feel like it has Tokyo Love Hustle vibes almost because it's very comical. I've actually burst it out laughing a few times (maybe I'm easily amused, idk), but the MC tends to match his freak almost. She herself is very straightforward in this route, and I do love an MC that has a spine. I could almost see her actions through the screen, and she does talk back to Meguro instead of just sitting there like a bump on a log. When I think Meguro is crazy, MC says something that's on his wavelength, and there are like three where I went, "I think the MC is crazier than Meguro."

Their banters, I will admit, are pretty entertaining and hilarious. MC is running out of her house with her buttons not buttoned right, with mixmatched shoes and sweatpants with her dress shirt becaise she almost chases Meguro outside with just her underwear 😭 Thats got cracking up I won't lie. YES I SAID IT I WONT LIE. I just wish I could determine how Meguro laughs because he laughs like a damn hyena even when I get context he's just laughing really hard like a normal human and MC calls it cute. It throughs me off because he's acting like freaking Dio Brando LMAO 😭 But MC does fight back I do like that. Especially the face off against Meguro where she's just pointing the 3D printed magic wand at Meguro trying to catch him in a lie and she's like "I got proof!!" When she has none at all so she literally thinks on the spot and she actually gets him pretty good until they both just fumble and point at each other like they've caught each other. Like they're both weird 😭😭

Here's the part that got me the most

I do like the pacing so far. I did gasp when I fpund out his glasses are FAKE they're literally just spy glasses. He wears them a lot and uhm isn't that a crime like right? Especially when Japan has a history of like camera related crimes. Maybe he can switch it on and off Idk that part just like made me give a side eye. He's in negative aura for that one so lets see in part teo if this gets redeemed.

Also it's most likely we'll get more of the story in tbe second part but I'm pretty sure there's more to this spying on the department for his gain to take over the projects amd tell everyome about VR. Because he gives us his "GLASSES" to use for a meeting and the next day the production department is like that meme this one below of MC walking into the destruction.

Meguro uses the meeting info to then have their clients want to use VR so it throws everyone off and into a frenzy and its a yikes. I'm not sure how they will get out of this one if they're caught cause once again uh I feel like this is illegal LMAO but its not real and I'm telling myself its not real and to just wait until Meguro comes out with his explanation or smth.

It is entertaining so I will give it that, I do surprisingly enjoy it mostly because the MC won't back down and she's actually throwing back what Meguro throws at her. He is annoying, the writers did that really well but he does...

...make me swoon a bit okay okay I'll confess I'm a softie.

There are times when I'm like okay Meguro is pretty charming here and MC is the one to go up to LI and suggest to get married. So the pacing is not too bad. It seems like its like a Togo-thing where Meguro liked MC first cause when MC throws him for a spin Meguro gets caught off guard and acts all blushy after we call him out so I wouldn't be shocked if it's revealed he had a crush on us.

Also the mom and dad coming to MCs house while she's like beating up Meguro after she got changed in the dark was too hilarious. They're so happy that THEY'RE the witnesses for the certificate and I was like AINT NO WAY and bothe Meguro and MC are like "wait a minute, all of a sudden this isn't funny now" and seeing Meguro just be like "oh god what the hell" yeah its pretty funny.

Thats all my brain can think of at the moment Im not the best at summaries or reviewing, this is just dumping. It was worth a read, I hope part 2 don't let me down because I actually do like Meguro. The whole Dio Brando act is a bit silly and over the top but as if I'm not the same at work with coworkers and my boss acts like that too cause he legit has a badge that says "evil overlord" so I can sort of realistically see the attitude. Meguro reminds me of a mix between Dio Brando and Yoshiko Tsushima for Love Live Sunshine LMAO VERY drastically different characters but those two are so over the top that I just can't unsee it now LMAOOOOO

But this is getting too long now this is the longest I've written on here so happy reading and I'd like to hear what you have to say!!

Also Voltage ugh We'll talk about them another day probs after part 2 because I got beef to pick with them but its almost midnight here so they're lucky for now.

[toshiakikijima]

Season 2 of Meguro Chigaya is coming out in July!

“The battle begins between Mr. Meguro, who wants a divorce, and me, who doesn't want one!

Every day, I struggle to make Mr. Meguro, who refuses to admit he loves me, say "I love you." Even though he introduces me as his wife and relies on me for work, we've built a good relationship, even if it's just a virtual marriage. However, a man from Meguro's past is approaching—

A bad feeling.”

[hamhamki]

Alright gang, the Chigaya anti is here lets see if I end up liking part one because I always talk shit then change my mind LMAO