#what if i too fell in love with chise hatori. what then

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i would literally give my life away for her

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Mahou Shoujo Ore 5 | Yotsuiro Biyori 4 | Lupin III Pt 5 5 | Hinamatsuri 5 | BnHA 43 | Boueibu HK 5

Mahou Shoujo Ore 5

Hey hey hey, this is the second show I’ve seen ape Osomatsu-san this year. Seriously, no show is safe in a parody as a target for humour’s sake…Note Osomatsu-san is also by Pierrot, though, so they’re attacking themselves to some extent.

Now that they’ve pointed the Osomatsu-san reference though, I can’t believe I didn’t see the scarf colours last time! But…this is episode 5…

Oh, I kind of noticed it, but I’m probably too used to it since I watched the first season of Osomatsu-san �� the blue lines are part of that show’s signature style.

Muscovado is apparently a substitute for sugar. It literally translates to “black sugar” though…

Sagami is…a former place in Japan…?

Tama River. I’m terrible at Japanese geography, so I don’t think you should be asking me about this…

Dang, apparently Pierrot is based in Mitaka, Tokyo so whatever joke I was chasing there fell flat.

Wow, they got really self-referential this episode…yikes.

So this is the rumoured Chiba-san? Uhh…

Oh my…I do not see the word “Japanimation” get much mileage at all these days, but I cringe every time I see it.

It’s Pokémon Go! Wow, that’s another level of meta for sure. My hopes for resolving all the stray plot threads while maintaining that wacky sense of humour (or however I phrased it) definitely went out the window…Notice the footage is dated April 24th 20X8, which is about a week before the episode went to air if the X actually hides “2018”.

Suginami. Apparently, Bones, Sunrise and other studios are stationed there…but Pierrot isn’t.

If there’s one thing I didn’t expect in MSO, it’s the fact this show became Shirobako in a sense. I still need to get around to Shirobako, by the way…

Ey, wait a second! Astral, you got your wish! We get to see…Fujimoto’s face!

Whoa! They went all out on the CGI fire effects! What is this show, Golden Kamuy?! (LOL)

Comichiya’s probably Comiket. The katakana (chi -> tsu, to -> ya) look kinda similar if mangled.

Dangit! I missed my mark on the guesswork again! Tokyo Big Sight isn’t in Suginami.

Basically, this is just a long road to admitting they couldn’t do a recap episode, but they don’t have enough content to pad this ep either. Ah, sweet revelations (sarcastic).

Is it just me, or does the bottom of Fujimoto (1)’s face look kind of like…Mohiro??? Wagh??? Update: No, the hair colour’s off.

The “on the train” technically says “on the NEXT train” (emphasis mine).

Wow, they namedropped Ishikawa (probably Kaito)! Ishikawa voices male!Saki, so it makes sense.

Oh my gosh, Mahoutsukai Watashi! What a bold move this show’s taken – it’s telling its own meta-narrative. Which means when I cover it for the collab post…it’ll be meta of meta…that’ll put my head in a spin for sure.

You can see Fujimoto and Sakuyo character designs if you pause for one scene (the one with “staff working from home”).

You can see the name Masayuki Ito (伊藤雅之) on that list with the downward arrows, but I don’t know what significance that name has unless they’re an animator or something...

Mensore is explained here.Basically it’s youkoso in Okinawan.

Jimami Tofu…isn’t tofu, as weird as that sounds. It’s an Okinawan-sponsored drama.

Well, at least this time I got a big epic battle (no matter how short it is). Nothing better than that!

They got Akira Ishida, Tomokazu Seki, Koichi Yamadera and some other guys to voice the Fujimotos this time. Notice there’s no crossover between the Osomatsu-san voices and the Fujimotos, which was probably intentional.

I thought there’d be a real Shinzo Chiba, but there doesn’t seem to be one…

There was a shot of Fujimoto (before the manager)! Wah! Was that there in previous episodes???

Every time people promise wardrobe malfunctions, they tend to…uh, deliver on that…

The Monokubo illustration this time is creepy…I like it!

Yotsuiro Biyori 4

Is this a zombie movie (LOL)?

Wow, Sui really loves cats, doesn’t…he…? (LOL)

Oh, so that weird zombie movie in medias res opening was actually one of those fakeouts…DN Angel’s anime did that, I remember…

Wow, they make Tokitaka so epic in this scene! A determined man is more handsome than one in an ordinary state, don’tcha think?

You can even see rice flying! Amazing! Tokitaka’s got such skill.

I am so spoilt for smol boys this season, between this and Boueibu HK…

Ooh! My eyes have been blessed with the hotness of Tokitaka!

There’s more chicken than usual this ep, eh?

Shiratama anmitsu.

I never thought we’d need a backstory for the resident cat, but okay. It was hilarious and fun while it lasted and now it’s almost over…huh.

Denzou? Eh? (I kinda get why the name’s badass with the kanji involved, but it’s hard to explain to a non-Japanese speaker…)

Agedama.

The next ep title translates to roughly “A Loving Hand for the Lost Lamb”…as in, to extend a hand to it.

Lupin 3 Pt 5 5

Okay, part 5 episode 5 is confusing when it’s just “5 5”, isn’t it?

I think the guy in the green jacket will be important later…? He’s in a key visual for this show, at least.

“This pasta called soba’s pretty good!” – LOL, soba ain’t pasta, y’know…

I’ve learnt about the stack before. Here you go.

IP camera. Hey, I’ve done something on IP cameras before, but normally Detective Conan (and most other mystery shows of the modern day) seem to be reliant on CCTV…

Chicken game…? Sounds tasty!...Not.

Ami doesn’t seem too pleased about all the shooting, LOL.

Even Ami knows bowing is a sign of Japanese respect. Just like how dragons understand the meaning of “Hatori Chise” involves birds…(i.e. I’m kind of skeptical that a real French girl would learn to bow to her Japanese friends when her life is always on the line, a la Ami.)

Episode…1? Y’mean, there’s more adventures, but no Ami? Aw, I was enjoying having her in the fray.

Hinamatsuri 5

A TV? $30??? Wow, I would fight a psychic girl for that! That’s friggin’ cheap!

“Toshibu” (sic), LOL.

Bikkuri means “surprise”, LOL.

“A teacher and a student walk into a bar…” – it sounds like a joke. Not that that could be conveyed accurately in Japanese, though. The fact it even works as an English joke must be a coincidence…

Hitomi’s such a terrible liar! Wahaha!

Nitta’s just like “I’ve given up on this girl”. Either that, or he has a hangover…(LOL)

Sayo looks kind of like Hina. If it weren’t for the hair colours I would’ve mistaken the two.

BnHA 43

Carrying a gun to a fistfight…yep, bad. Plain bad, Mustard, ol’ boy.

Sorry, there was a lot of fighting this ep and nothing much to say!

Boueibu HK 5

LOL, the bald bodyguard…he looks kinda grumpy.

Notice Kyotaro goes “ore kyoumi nai” (I have no interest in it), but the subs missed the subject of the sentence! CR, you weirdoes!

Echire butter…exists!

“You know about genetic testing?” - Irina! I think this is your department!

Ryoma’s the end of the evolutionary line!

Hmm…if there was no Ice Age in Honyara Land…might there have been something else that caused the Furanui/Karurusu conflict? There’s only animosity from one side, after all.

Bunbuku Chagama. Magozaemon was fat, so he would make a perfect teapot/tanuki…

Wait, if Maasa = Ichiro in the age department (roughly 16), that would add up. He went abroad for 4 years and held off on carbs the entire time…yikes.

“The people of this world envy those who represent the opposite of what they fear for themselves, so they criticise and attack them.” – Ooh, Ata makes a lot of sense here…! It’s a quote for the collection.

Asobukoto = It’s not really “fun” per se, but “playing” or “hanging out”. That is, if you translate rather literally.

They’re all underage (roughly 16 – 18), of course they wouldn’t drink! Of course, this is coming from a person who doesn’t drink…the only samples of alcohol I’ve had are few and far in between…

Hey, I studied this stuff in the past, you don’t have to regurgitate this info (about needing food to better absorb alcohol). Lemmee tell you, alcohol ads are weird…

They didn’t make the “glasses fogging up” a weird plot hole. Phew.

Wow, to think I’d be getting a science lesson of things I already know in my Boueibu…I never thought I’d see the day where that happened.

According to this page, one of the things the ramen shop serves is gomoku soba. Wait…that’s right! Ramen’s appeared in this show before! In the Chri-pa episode! Sorry Astral, I gotta spoil s2 for you!

Wow, this chicken carcass is even less of a threat than anything else so far! Wow-hee.

Taishi only seems vaguely fazed about the fact he’s being made to fight monsters. Interesting. I never think about the perspective of the non-red boys regarding fighting monsters until they’re pointed out, really.

So wait, the magic knight of space…makes bubbles? Uh, Astral, you might wanna learn from this…?

Hey hey, I found a page on tonkotsu ramens (sic from the Hakata anime) and paitan ramen.

Kyotaro on stairs = basically my mood when I want to imitate the “draw me like one of yor French girls” meme. (Very badly.)

So��when I said I missed individualised attacks, I never saw this coming. Sorry about that, people. (Even if that was only Ichiro’s bubble attack.)

Kyotaro makes a lot of sense here. But seriously, I think I need Astral’s easy button right now. That was easy.

Notice Karurusu is acting as a pelt…weren’t otters hunted for their pelts?

Oh, Sujikawa’s a first year, huh?

*Sujikawa picks up the boulder* - *round of applause from me* Wow!

Both Maasa and Dougo have such supportive friends, it almost makes me jealous.

The English! It’s…correct! (thinks back to a magazine article with “Difence” (sic) written on it in pink letters)

I, for one, am happy they’re tackling relationships aside from “brothers” this time. Finally, here’s something that stacks up against its competition in regards to deeper themes, even if it is a comedy!

Dougo and Maasa (Magozaemon) were in class 2, if you pause at the right time. Notably, the members of class 2 were all boys, LOL. Even with the boy to the left of Magozaemon, I think that name might be pronounced “Ai” (due to this page), but it’s in manly kanji.

[queenofcats17]

Winter Solstice

Chise and Elias were going to a ball. Not just any ball, but a ball in Niflheim. Hel had cordially invited them, taking special care to put Chise’s name on the invitation with in her lovely hand. 

“It seems she remembers your encounter.” Elias said, looking over the invitation. Silkie was measuring Chise for a dress, despite the girl’s many protests. 

“Why do I need a special dress for this?” Chise asked as Silkie poked and prodded with pins and measuring tape. 

“It would be rude to show up in anything less than our Sunday best.” Elias said, sounding a bit offended. “Especially if we’ve been personally invited by a goddess.” As much as she hated it, Chise had to admit he had a point there. It would be rude to show up in her everyday clothes when it was a party thrown by an honest to goodness goddess. 

“I expect many important figures will be there.” Elias continued. “The Erlkonig is a friend of hers so he’ll likely be arriving, Titiania and Oberon for certain, perhaps even her father and brothers.”

“Who is the Erlkonig?” 

“A faerie of great power. However, I do not think you should be concerned by his presence. You should, however, be careful around Loki. He has a penchant for mischief that I would rather you not get caught up in.”

“Alright.” Chise smiled to herself at his worry. “You be careful too.” She was sure he was just as likely to get into some kind of trouble. It was then that they realized Silkie had moved on to Ruth, prodding him until he’d turned into his human form. 

“Ah, yes, it would be best Ruth come as well.” Elias said. 

“I don’t want to wear a suit.” Ruth said, rather matter-of-factly. 

“If I have to wear a dress, you have to wear a suit.” Chise said. “Besides, you’ll look great.”

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Chise ended up in a simple red evening gown. Nothing too form fitting. Elias had remarked it reminded him of a red dress from a movie called Pretty Woman. Chise had then asked how he knew what that movie was and Elias had essentially gotten flustered and changed the subject. He himself wore a 19th century styled suit while Ruth went with a normal tuxedo. He hadn’t wanted anything too flashy. The three of them had been greeted at the entrance to Niflheim by a small dog that looked like a mix between a pomeranian and a husky. Chise couldn’t help but feel the dog should be a lot bigger. 

“Garm.” Elias inclined his head. 

“Thorn Lord.” A deep voice echoed out of the tiny tiny dog. Chise nearly jumped out of her skin. Ruth growled. Garm’s head snapped around and his tail wagged. 

“Friend? Dog friend!” His voice suddenly a lot higher and happier. “Sniff butt!”

“Garm!” Hel’s voice echoed out from the hall. “We do not sniff guests butts!”

“Yes mistress.” Garm’s tail drooped and his voice returned to the deep one. “My apologies. I was excited by the presence of another dog.”

“No worries. It was cute.” Chise leaned down and scratched Garm behind the ears. 

“You can pet him later.” Elias said. “We must get inside.” He ushered them in, leaving Garm to greet the other guests as they arrived. The main hall was swarming with people of all races and species. Elves, faeries, some creatures Chise had never even seen before. She spotted Hel making her way from guest to guest, greeting them and making conversation. Titania and Oberon were indeed there, off in a corner with some other faeries. Hel had just reached them and started up a conversation with Titania. Chise didn’t notice as Elias separated himself, heading for the refreshment table. 

“You’re a cutie.” Chise turned around to see a man grinning at her. He was small and a bit rat faced, with flaming red hair and the same green eyes as Hel. She could only assume that this was Loki. Ruth growled next to her. 

“Thank you.” She said, squeezing Ruth’s hand to calm him. 

“So, what’s a little human like you doing here?” Loki asked, a grin ever present on his face. “You’re not one of my little pumpkin’s wards.” She could see little scars around his mouth, as though thread had been pulled through the skin at one point. Ruth remained upset and wary. 

“I’m Elias’ apprentice.” She said, careful about her choice of words. “Hel invited us both.”

“Just Hel, huh?” Loki’s smile widened. “You must be the girl she met in the snow. She’d never let just anyone get away with calling her by her first name.”

“She didn’t tell me to call her anything else.” Chise immediately began to close herself off. “Why did you come over here?”

“I was curious about you.” Loki shrugged, his smile faded a little. “Look, I’m sorry if I freaked you out or anything. It’s been awhile since I got out.”

“Loki, you better not be bothering her!” A woman strode up to them, her arms folded. She looked like something out of a fifty’s pinup with her long honey hair and rosewood skin. She was dressed tastefully in a simple green evening gown, which complimented Loki’s green tuxedo. She made him look a little less ridiculous by association. 

“No, Sigyn, I was just saying hello.” Loki said, smiling in a tired but good-natured sort of way. 

“Well, alright then.” Sigyn held out her hand to Chise. “I’m Sigyn, Loki’s wife. It’s very nice to meet you Miss...?”

“Hatori.” Chise shook her hand. “Hatori Chise. And this is Ruth.” Up until this point, Ruth had been hiding behind her, almost becoming a shadow again. 

“Oh! You’re Elias’ apprentice! Hel has talked about you a few times.” Sigyn clapped her hands together. Chise flushed a little bit. Every supernatural creature she’d met seemed to know her. It was a little embarrassing since she knew virtually nothing about most of these people. 

“And I can only assume you’re her familiar.” Loki turned his gaze to Ruth. 

“Yes.” Ruth said. 

“You remind me of my eldest son.” Loki said. “He’s just like this with Hel. You two would probably get along pretty well.”

“Mm.” Ruth lapsed into silence, intent on staring Loki down. After a few minutes though he turned his attention back to Chise, beginning to discreetly fuss over her. 

“Yep. Just like Fen.” Loki laughed to himself. 

“It’s a shame he couldn’t make it.” Sigyn sighed. “He would have loved to see his sister. We should bring him some food after this.”

“Jorm too. Although maybe we shouldn’t wake him up. Wouldn’t want another tsunami.”

“Don’t joke about that, dear.”

“Alright.”

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Elias stood off to the side, near the punch bowl. He thought it best to avoid Loki as soon as he saw the god darting his way through the crowd. The man always gave him a headache. 

“I apologize in advance for anything my father says.” Hel’s voice came from beside Elias, and when he turned she was standing next to him, a champagne flute held between her fingers.

“I’m sure Chise can take care of herself.” Elias turned his attention back to Chise and Loki. 

“Is that a hint of pride I detect?” Hel asked, raising an eyebrow. “My, you really do care for this girl.”

“Of course.” He took a glass and filled his with the beverage Hel had provided in the punch bowl. It turned out to be just that, punch. There was a mead bowl right next to it. The two of them made small talk for a few minutes, but Hel could tell there was something on the mage’s mind. 

“Something’s bothering you. What is it?” She asked. Elias fell silent, avoiding her gaze. 

“Would you be able to save her?” He asked, keeping his voice low. She should have known it would be that. She’d known this would come ever since she’d heard news of Chise’s illness. 

“Elias, my touch brings nothing but death.” Hel sighed. “Much as it pains me to say, I cannot give her time she does not have.”

“I had expected as much. You are nothing if not fair.”

“I take no pleasure in this, Elias. I know how much you care for each other.” Hel touched his arm gently. 

“You do not need to explain yourself to me.”

“Elias, don’t sulk.” Hel said. 

“I am not sulking.”

“Yes you are.” She pursed her lips. “You’ll find a solution, I’m certain of it.” Elias certainly didn’t feel any better though. He couldn’t lose Chise. Not now.