I don’t know if Suirei understands exactly how many powerful and capable people she’s bringing down on herself by kidnapping Maomao, but she’s about to find out, lol (and it’s more than usual with Luomen in the palace). Not sure if it’s related or just a simultaneous scheme, but Lakan’s taunting of Shishou was great - it’s clear he’s testing some theories (like with the juice) and setting up some bait to see if he’ll take it (I don’t believe for a second that the interrogation was botched).

Meanwhile, I’ve been suspicious for a while that Shisui has some connection with Loulan (they look too similar), but now we’ve got a more direct hint. My guess currently is that she’s Loulan’s alter ego she uses to run around the palace freely, but she may instead be her sister or some other relative or a backup/body-double or something.

I don’t know if Suirei understands exactly how many powerful and capable people she’s bringing down on herself by kidnapping Maomao, but she’s about to find out, lol (and it’s more than usual with Luomen in the palace). Not sure if it’s related or just a simultaneous scheme, but Lakan’s taunting of Shishou was great - it’s clear he’s testing some theories (like with the juice) and setting up some bait to see if he’ll take it (I don’t believe for a second that the interrogation was botched).

Meanwhile, I’ve been suspicious for a while that Shisui has some connection with Loulan (they look too similar), but now we’ve got a more direct hint. My guess currently is that she’s Loulan’s alter ego she uses to run around the palace freely, but she may instead be her sister or some other relative or a backup/body-double or something.

I hope Himari sticks around in Mia’s half of the story for a while. I think she could use an ally and a character to play off of (and maybe a girlfriend? They did have a meet-cute, after all). Meanwhile Philia is getting more used to people being nice to her, and it’s very cute to see.

I suspect that the thing Osvalt was alluding to is that the first prince may have been in love with, or even engaged to, the previous saint who recently died. At least, that’s what I’m guessing from the shot of him staring at the vase of flowers.

No joke. This is orders of magnitude more sincere and touching than any of the generic isekai slop its title is parodying. I’m eager to see more of our best boy Boxxo.

Squirrel-senpai saying “I think I can see why you were chosen” is such a refreshing reaction to OP main character powers. Like, he isn’t complimenting the blessing, but her as a person and how she’s been using it. Unrelated, but the boy sure loves his nut-based desserts, lol.

I’ve been having fun trying to work out everyone’s powers, and this week was especially easy because their names were mostly just regular words, lol.

Trying to decide how awkward I think Jinshi is going to end up being around Luomen once he learns that’s Maomao’s father (if he doesn’t know already). Will he turn on the charm and be offputtingly sparkly? Or will he crumble to dust and be unable to function? We shall see, lol. I’m sure Luomen will recognize Jinshi instantly, considering their history, but he’ll also probably clock his crush on Maomao too, so it’ll be interesting to see them interact.

Trying to decide how awkward I think Jinshi is going to end up being around Luomen once he learns that’s Maomao’s father (if he doesn’t know already). Will he turn on the charm and be offputtingly sparkly? Or will he crumble to dust and be unable to function? We shall see, lol. I’m sure Luomen will recognize Jinshi instantly, considering their history, but he’ll also probably clock his crush on Maomao too, so it’ll be interesting to see them interact.

I was hoping for something a little more substantial than this, but I guess it’s the best we’re gonna get until the next season…

I like how they’re portraying Yu’s main flaw: that something preserved cannot wither, but also can’t grow. Meanwhile, Himari needs to do some maturing and realize she’ll never get what she wants if she never actually asks for it, and she can’t expect Yu to read her mind.

I thought this last time too, but Shinji is a really fun character. He clearly knows the girls very well and is having fun stirring the pot.

One “listen to me when I’m trying to tell you my backstory” please

While I generally agree, I think it’s always worth keeping in mind that sexualizing every female character all of the time can make women and fem-presenting people feel unwelcome in our communities. It’s especially important to remember that when there’s a decent-sized group of cis/het men who consider that part of the point of fanservice - just look at the gamergate crowd.

… Was that Skinner hiding in plain sight at the homeless encampment? Doug, maybe look a little closer, buddy.

Jill has some good mama bear energy and I’m glad to see some trans rep that feels natural instead of mean-spirited.

Love to see my boy Choppy shine. I think his song was really well done and I’m looking forward to more from him.

JOINING a random LEMMY INSTANCE at 3AM challenge gone WRONG gone SEXUAL

I really like that this is flipping between Philia’s iyashikei-style romance and Mia’s spy thriller plotlines. They’re both being executed well and the contrast is quite funny.

I was thinking owner as well

I like that we’re continuing to add characters and side stories. This show is just so cozy!

Depending on where you live, there may not be a lot of outdoor public spaces either

Wasn’t quite sold on this last week, but this episode was SO GOOD. I loved that they didn’t try to explain what the alien was up to and just let them continue to be mysterious.

Very good updates. Thanks for the work you do!