XO So much to do and so little time to do it in. Maybe my New Years Resolution should be to have better time management. Although my current was to be on time to work and I think I was on time twice this year......so yeah. XD Here is a post anyway folks. Episode 11 of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Spoilers for Kenji putting me to sleep.
Oh snap there is touching!!
Episode Summary: Shizuku and Kenji are attending their cram school and Kenji is slowly losing his mind. Every move and word she says is super analyzed by him. Kenji thinks back to how he has always considered himself to be part of the elite and doesn't understand why he is in this dumb cram school or why he likes Shizuku. At school Souhei hands out pictures from their Christmas party and Asako says they should have one next year without the hanger oners. Haru enjoys looking at the pictures until he sees Kenji with Shizuku. At Kenji's school his friends are complaining about not having girlfriends and how Kenji gets all the girls. Kenji doesn't seem to care about any of that and tries to make his way around town despite having a terrible directional sense. While walking he comes across Chizuru's friend Yuu who acts creepy. He walks a bit faster and saves Shizuku from being runover by a bike since she is too busy studying to pay attention. He notes she is just as plain as the girl (Yuu) from earlier so why does he like her? Haru happens to see Kenji touching Shizuku and loses his mind. Shizuku starts yelling and Kenji uses the situation to make things worse for Haru. This causes Haru to chuck a can of drink and of course it hits Shizuku.
What beady eyes you have!
Shizuku is mad during cram school and Kenji tries throwing Haru under the bus while accidentally insulting Shizuku. He goes too far and says that he would be a better guy for Shizuku. She seems to not notice this slip but Kenji has a heart attack anyway. Shizuku says a few things that are a bit iffy and gives Kenji a little hope. But he runs into Yuu again so he stomps off. He gets lost and runs into Haru who was probably waiting for Shizuku after class. Kenji remembers how Haru was going to push him off the stairs at the Christmas party and acts a bit wary around him. Despite all the hatred going on between the two boys Haru helps Kenji to the station. While walking Kenji remember how they met when they were younger, with Haru beating Kenji on a test. Kenji started to bully Haru but Haru still followed him around like a lost puppy. But throughout the years Kenji ignored Haru what with all his fights and all. But Shizuku yelling at Kenji about being Haru's friend changed him that day. Haru interrupts his thoughts, talking about how he (Haru) hasn't changed and he is afraid that Shizuku will leave him behind. Haru ends this tender moment by basically threatening Kenji with violence. Haru then starts thinking back to his childhood, how he and his brother used to be close but when they were forced to change schools because of his bad behavior all of that changed. Shizuku interrupts this sad train of thought by walking up to Haru. Haru is honest with his feelings and tells Shizuku he loves her and Shizuku gets all embarrassed. But then Haru says he has been restraining himself all this time. Shizuku is like um when and decides that the two just keep clashing and can never meet in the middle. Somewhere else in town Asako arrives at the batting center ready to confess her love. THE END!
Oh look Shizuku got hurt.
And then that was boring. I am pretty sure I watched this episode last Wednesday and I am now getting around to blogging it. I was like no I can't blog or watch anything else until I get this done. Well nothing got done obviously. I blame this boring episode. No blame on me.
Do you guys have names?
I think the problem is two fold. One the pacing of this episode was all over the place. I couldn't figure out when the time frame was happening in the present most of the time. I thought Asako had the Christmas Party on Christmas but then Kenji's friends (whom I guess I am never learning their names) were talking about not having girlfriends near Christmas. I guess the party could have been before hand. Must have been since Souhei had party pictures. But then there were random flashbacks and moment of reflections and switching who was in charge of the scene. It just didn't flow well for some reason and now I am having a hard time explaining why. X___X
Because if she doesn't have time for Haru she has time for you?
The second reason why this episode was a snooze was it was all about Kenji. I really don't care about him. Maybe it is because the main couple of this series was decided long ago in episode 2 with both people already confessing. Maybe it is because looking at Kenji makes eyes want to pop out of my head. Maybe it is because my heart is two sizes two small. Whatever it may be Kenji....I am not feeling his little story. It is almost too little too late and it feels like a waste.
Then he threw it on the ground.
Of course spending more time watching Shizuku and Haru go around in circles and not connecting would be boring too. Like how many more problems do they need to have? They confessed and like each other yet there is always issues. So I guess there is only so much of that we can watch before our eyes can get bored and watch something else. I would compare it to a soap opera but then my eyes would fill with little tears as my soaps were canceled more than two years ago. :(
Nom Nom Nom.
I am just not sure Kenji is the best choice to focus on. It would be fine if he actually liked Shizuku himself but half the time it seems he just focuses on her to get at Haru. I am not down for that kind of love. Or like. That and he looks down on Shizuku. Basically calling her stupid and plain. Wow so romantic. Of course Shizuku is getting soda bottles thrown at her head by the other guy who likes her so I guess it could be worse....
Cause she is a dog?
But since this episode mainly focused on Kenji...let me briefly talk about him. A jerk no doubt. Apparently boys can't be friends ever or the universe would explode. He does seem to think about his actions a lot more than people who chuck soda bottles all over the place. Like oh Shizuku is saying this so I will reply with this. I can appreciate someone who is thinking about what to say...even if it comes across as a little....cunning? I think cunning is a nice way to put it.
What the heck was this all about?! X___X
And when Kenji is liking Shizuku for her and not to make Haru jealous it is cute. I can appreciate the blushy faces and what not. Not sure what was going on with Kenji giving Yuu weird glances. Are those two going to be a couple with everyone accepts that Shizuku and Haru are the real deal? If so that would be even....well more pointless. Like our first glance at this girl is someone randomly staring at another person. So....what was my point? I think I forgot. But Kenji can be cute about the situation even if it is too little, too late, and a bit hateful.
Ah friendship. Such a wonderful thing.
So the rest of the episode focused on Haru and his can throwing self. This kid needs to go to boot camp or something. I do not find his random violent outbursts cute or funny. Just grow up already. Again he didn't mean to hit Shizuku and yes Kenji was being a jerk. But stop hurting people. You can get jealous but try and be a better person. Do sweet things for Shizuku instead of standing out because you are insane.
Hey. Stop beating people up and your life will be better. Amazing I know.
I thought the random back story scenes with Haru and his brother were....well random. I guess it was to paint a sad scene so when Shizuku walked up all would be better. But it is hard to feel bad for Haru because he has done this to himself. He wasn't bullied in school for his hair or being poor or anything like that. He was a violent kid and all of his problems come from himself. So no tears for him.
Maybe if they didn't talk anymore things would go better?
The scene with Haru and Shizuku was almost cute. Him being sad (due to his own fault) and him being excited to see Shizuku was nice. Only in true Haru/Shizuku fashion it was ruined 5 seconds later. He has been holding himself back folks. He wants credit for not messing up a classroom. Give this boy a medal. Of course Shizuku isn't earning many points for her confessing to Haru many times, taking it back, and then....not really going out with him. She is right, they are a hot mess.
Poor Asako. Always trying so hard.
The episode ends with Asako looking up at the battle gaming building. She is the one who really seems sad and thoughtful and genuine all the time. Of course her heart is going to get broken and Souhei will win by default. X____X High school kids are messed up. Or at least everyone Shizuku knows is. Is it really that hard to study AND have a social life kid? Much to do about nothing indeed.
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