Okay, I'm doing this slightly earlier (not like you will notice) so I can play more video games. *laughs*

Because SORRY that other game with a short story and easy 3hr completion because I ended up watching too many tavern simulation gameplay and ended up finding Tavern Master which RUINED my long weekend thank goodness I did the package review first hehe, so yeah, I can't wait to finish all this bullsh*t so I can go back building my hotel empire. *laughs* Also, just noticed more Anime I'm watching are licensed exclusively under streaming services which want you to pay.

I wish I could just watch TV in Japan haha but yeah that and music also I suppose. Oh, not the 2nd round of "Hanako-kun" specials though I'm delaying that and you should not even ask why. *giggles*

Seriously, DID YOU EVEN SEE THIS COMING- Alright me, we need to give this storytelling some credit. *giggles* In this new episode where Taiki is just enjoying his time with his beloved senpai hehe (#AoNoHako05), all because his buddy was such a bro in asking for a reward for his friend after doing so much for her, excuse me, because of her. *laughs* I know right, where was my motivation back then? *laughs* Still, who would've expected to get another wonderful episode (lol), BRO THIS IS NOT A TEST JUST SAY EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL INCLUDING HER- Ah hey. *giggles* So, the aquarium trip. *laughs* I mean, sorry for seeing this a mile away like the 99.9% of the audience because if Taiki were to lose to someone who wants to get the phone number of his crush, if I were Taiki I would personally crush him no matter what it takes. Hey, no one put my crush going on a date with me on the line when I had that one tournament when I was 11. *giggles* I had, mind you, just uh, she is now married with a kid. *cringe* Anyways coming back don't cry for me because I wouldn't even for Taiki here, who just thought his buddy did a good deed for him by sending him to heaven AND she wore a one-piece dress? This is already winning, I don't know what else to say. *giggles* But moreover, he then found out that it was also a good opportunity for Chinatsu to apologize and thank him for all the things he has done so far. I mean, keeping his adrenaline going if that was the reward he gets from going out with her. *giggles* The reverse is also true, as Kyou his buddy considers the opposite might also happen, but we know that's not happening just yet. Why though, we need to look at how Hina performed this episode. No, not the interview, not that. *laughs* Yeah, just that subtle hint from Hina-chan when she congratulated her childhood friend for getting a date with the girl he likes. Just a little heartburn on the surface. Even though we saw the whole iceberg below already. *laughs* Yeah, you know that meme? It's a lot deeper than we think, not gonna lie here. Because between this and then later her appearing in the same place and time as Chinatsu and even just a short conversation got the latter thinking about... something haha and by that I mean everything lol, is probably more concerned about Taiki's... wellbeing than say, if Hina herself stands any chance at all, if any. *silence* Can I even say that? Does this count as spoilers? *giggles* All in all... you think Chinatsu already saw that Hina likes Taiki? *laughs* Yeah, I know we are at the chiropractic but we don't go that deep. *giggles* And yeah, that Hina doesn't know that Chinatsu is taking shelter at Taiki's place. Yeah. Hey, we lie sometimes, just a little too often if romance is involved. *laughs* Oh boy, is this drama firing up on all cylinders, we may need more than a V8 by the end of this season, even. Haha that's a car engine joke and that's how you know how old I am, but suffice it to say this episode provided a lot more insight to, to be frank, make us recall on each of their personalities long enough for you to think. And I think that's what will make the pace of this series easy for all audiences. It's the "if you get it, you get it" style of storytelling, we don't need to hint more, but you get the idea. *wink* Once again, all this won't happen until some point in the future where it will matter most, so I can't wait for all of them to break AND still win their own sports tournaments. *dabs* I know right, that's how that works dude, we need to have a happy ending wherever this goes. *giggles* 

P.S. "It's your first date. Be sure to wear something clean." HINA WTF DUDE haha what are we doing here lol "Next time, I want to come here as a couple." Oh Taiki you naughty boy haha oh an actual aquarium date lmao

P.P.S. "You're cute!" Yeah true Ueshama you are indeed adorable- "Yeah, you are!" Haha Taiki with the jokes here I was about to say "Why is she always so grabby?" Oh so Taiki you don't like girls grabbing you? BRUH. *laughs* I personally want them to grab me by my- FACE, my fugly face that will make me change my mind about everything about image. *giggles*

Oh okay I recall why Aizen is involved in this so early now, those eyes gotta spill out the god goo first. *giggles* It will make no sense to you unless you watch this new episode (#BLEACHTYBW31) where somehow the official social media account is getting everyone to chant the "Black Coffin" kido in full as if we have never seen it done before? BRUH. Not going it, by the way, I'm not 15 no more. *cringe* Haha anyways, welcome to the new stage of chaos which damn FINALLY this is some proper fighting and not Ishida or Ichigo losing cr*p lol gottem, but uh, we got a lot of lore to talk about before the next big fight so I hope you have read up on this beforehand or paid attention this episode, there will be a test afterwards on the number of shinigami we knew that appeared earlier. *laughs* Just joking who the f**k remembers Shino anyways lol, but yeah, this isn't the betrayal not really, not even the Sternritters who want to go against their leader is as bad as a betrayal as whatever Ishida did with all of us lol *wink* but suffice it to say that maybe we should not sit here (ah hey) and watch the Soul King's... remnants fall down from the Royal Palace as it consumes all of us while being consumed by Yhwach himself. Damn, how did we even get to this? *giggles* Thankfully, we got Aizen on the line to protect us- Wait, what? *laughs* Yeah, the long wait is over for all those female fans who have enjoyed every last bit of Aizen Sousuke showing off his drape look, he's in a chair now so *laughs* I guess this works too? I mean, he's cool now even though he's got like, maybe 10% of his power back and managed to use just his spiritual pressure that he has been in training in Muken this whole time because instead of killing him we just restrained him for better or worse, is effectively Kyoraku's pawn now in his argument of self-defence for him, and honour of protecting Soul Society to everyone who wants to spit on him now. Oh well, Kyoraku's not going much wrong this is style even. And not like we will make Aizen more powerful here this is all we are giving him to be frank. Yeah, work with it or die in it. *dabs* Anyways haha, just being reminiscent of all the characters we have seen so far, as the Seireitei group try to find a way to go up into the Royal Palace (likely without Aizen lol), Ichigo and the others... they are alright I guess he can't die anyways Ishida's arrow isn't that strong. *wink* All in all though, yeah we will need episodes like these so don't mind my lack of enthusiasm when I say that I'm already happy that Urahara-sensei is on like, half of these cutscenes even if he's not doing much. *giggles* Well, any more of this and I will be giving out spoilers no one can use for their cars because this is not the Real World, so let's protect that instead by stopping the new Soul King any way we can! ALL HAIL THE NEW SOUL KING- You think we can put him back to replace his father the way we did it 2000 years ago? I sure hope so HAHA who knows it might not be too late if Grimmjow is in this equation lol we shall find out why he is here next time I suppose.

P.S. "Honour won't help us protect this world." There you go, welcome to the world of Kyoraku Shunsui. *silence* I miss our old man geezer. *laughs*

P.P.S. "You give me too much credit. I do not possess such power right now." Yeah Aizen coming from you? The only power you don't have is to kill Yhwach with your own hands because you aren't the main protagonist- *dabs*

[This is easy, SOURCE MATERIAL ANALYSIS lol is that remember how Nanao-san tried to stop Kenpachi from finding Yachiru and help out? Yeah, in chronological order that was supposed to happen 2 episodes ago. *laughs* For it not choreographing the impact of Ukitake in all of this, we could've changed the narrative to- What does it even matter it makes sense and I don't even want to know what else we missed now haha. Kinda disappointed on how they didn't show Kon and Inoue saving Ichigo (not even a flashback), and when they showed Aizen's power limit capping, like even timing wise which was during the formation of the gate. The effect though was not very noticeable that he was controlled by Mayuri's tech or whatever tbh lol]

So wait, Yuki-san here is stopping you from getting into hot dudes? What is she, a dude- In this new episode where we don't ask questions and just take in the lore haha (#MeidoSama05), I might as well also take in the opening theme song because as much as I've expressed my dislike for tricot's song here, my brain has a different opinion. *giggles* Oh well, might as well accept the rest of this series while I'm at it, which isn't that hard if this series isn't full of hot chicks- Not you, Riko. *laughs* So, about the hot new chick last week. *laughs* She is Grace, looks like she disguised herself as a teacher in school to seduce(?) Yokoya (and I should refer to him from now as) Hitoyoshi here into basically giving out Yuki-san's location which isn't hard considering they are practically together now (hehe) in school, and at home, and- Well, where else isn't she around him? Okay maybe the bathroom, I don't know, maybe this Grace will just do us a favour and kill him right there and done. *silence* Anyways haha I'm just joking please don't this will suck as a final episode, but at least in this case, we are just dealing with some normal hostage situation because yeah, funny how normal Xue the famous assassin group member (out of 9 btw, who thought her leaving was a good idea, eh?) just got baited with an incense holder of the Katsuda Sauce would work this well? Well, for being normal that is human nature. But for the legendary assassin... Let's just say we are letting Grace off easily for now. And that's what practically this episode is about. *giggles* From what looked like a threat to the Yokoya family by and large, and it even rings a bell (or two hehe get it because Yuki-san's head) that maaaaaybe living into a family of normal people would not do too well for her own well-being...? Like, isn't that why we are here even? Yeah, so don't think soo much, Yuki-san. Do what you must. Just uh, don't die on us, okay? We need you for the season conclusion. *giggles* Other than that, we got some great action scenes waiting for me to be excited about because damn it took a long time for it to appear I think I already can imagine how she can use 4 knives to stop whatever sniper rifle combination Grace has prepared to aim at Hitoyoshi's limbs... You get the idea, Grace did not have much intention of killing him anyways. Not especially she heard the threat from Xue here in what language accent I've never heard of (and I'm natively Chinese btw) so let's not think too much about it and ensure ourselves that the difference between Xue and Yuki-san here is the latter won't take another life. Let's not say too soon, but at least here we won't. *cringe* And happily ever after blah blah Grace if you want to "grace" yourself into the Yokoya family, all you had to do is ask. *giggles* All in all... how much did they pay Lynn-san to voice TWO roles and then talk for 90% of this episode? *laughs* I know right, should be charging overtime here already. *giggles* Still, for that much context and emphasis if you haven't noticed... I feel like they can make it shorter. Snappier, if they could. But if this is what the story entails, then I can understand how far this will go. Not much action, and plenty of talks. I mean, we aren't going to kill no more (fingers crossed), so there will be a lot of persuasion or whatever to keep this protection of peace thing going. I just hope that doesn't mean Yokoya here will have a limb or two torn apart. I don't think this is such a gore series despite the flashbacks, but hey, don't prove me wrong. I don't want to see those. *laughs* No really, please don't. Just show me more of whatever Hitoyoshi described Yuki-san to be instead. I will get bored of it but it's better than this- Wait, no. *giggles* 

[TL:DR; "It seems that my past is catching up with me." Yeah you don't say?]

P.S. "I can't fall asleep if you keep staring at me like that." Well, I can. *laughs* Yeah Ueshama I just want you to do this. Even if it's video call. Even if it's me streaming my bedroom all night. You just have to watch. *giggles* "Then allow me to suggest a more friendly option." Let me guess: She is going to sleep WITH him. *looks ahead* What did I tell you haha ANIME BABY

P.P.S. "When you guys were talking about marriage on the porch, I just thought about shooting you both, there and then!" Someone save this single woman- Oh, we don't mean Lynn-san. *dabs*

Oh, they were referring to the new character. *laughs* Alright we are starting strong I can punch Hitotose TWICE lol watch me do it without getting beat up by Tanaka-sensei (#MuraiNoKoi04), but yeah we just end up beating up Yayoi-chan here just because, and I will not tell you why. *laughs* Well, mainly because I will get beat up by the gorilla herself which is not great considering she doesn't judge my face and mine is rather f**ked lol, but also because this isn't about me this is about the summer festival I've heard so much about! *dabs* Haha alright Tetsuko you don't have to "shoot" him down so easily, that poor Murai. (Get it? Because the blacksmith's discipline used a gun-) So yeah, this is not that couple date scenario you wish will happen even though we are close to halfway through this series, no, we have to observe traditional values also we haven't fixed the Murai-as-Hitotose conundrum just yet so it's wiser for Tetsuko to refuse him as much as possible from here. Besides, with this old hag in the way and I don't mean Hikasa Youko BOOM GOTTEM (haha I'm sorry), we can't even get close to talking about this new girl. I mean, if you give me such an opening to her backstory being Murai's childhood friend and transforming into a gorilla? I also won't want to get close. Yeah, who knows if her grip strength is still above 50kg LMAO that's a Hololive joke shout out to Amane Kanata for the reference. Anyways, about Yayoi-chan here. I'm not going to call Murai "Chii-chan" by the way you can't replace him with this nickname, no way. *laughs* (It's a dumb kids Anime reference-de-chi) (haha) Oh wow where was I... Haha yes right, about this girl. She cute. *giggles* I mean, if it gets Hirai going I assume she's cute not until she became very persistent in inviting Murai to the summer festival. Yes, just the two of them. So they can hold hands and get Tetsuko jealous- What is with this script even? *laughs* But Kiriyama saw through her as if her layers of muscle from middle school don't matter (lmao) so yeah, as you can see we have some adequate drama going for the occasion, not until you realize that, above all things, this got Tetsuko mad. Well, as a 24-year-old. So not mad, if you aren't this calm as an adult you CLEARLY paid for too much random bromide prints in your nearby convenience store in Japan. (But seriously though, someone PLEASE go to a LAWSON store to print me some Karin-chan bromides right now and send them to me please and thank you) (If not I can ask my friend to do it when he goes there later this month) (So nvm thanks for the help if any) But yeah, the author REFUSES to let this love die even if it's on an IRL person who looks real similar to a video game character, so looks like we have a part 2 going on here which hopefully Hitotose in Tetsuko will do something about this, we can't say no forever. *giggles* All in all... I must say, Kiriyama is more bro to Murai than "Ao no Hako" Kyou to his buddy Taiki, read the review this week. *laughs* Yeah, what a surprise, and I thought we can't have a better MVP, but yeah, Kiri-chan is such a bro, I can see why Hirai is so useless now. *dabs* Still, this makes of great drama, I can't even keep up the pace if you are referring to the level of jokes they made here this is also the first time I've heard of a censored beep (for a s*xual word, typically) in a while, that's how good this series is, by the way. *giggles* Other than that, you will be glad to know that this series' storytelling knows how to keep its pace from making this not couple be legally possible to form, so yeah, this is much referred to as a transitional phase of a molecule before you put in some pressure. *giggles* And pressure they will get, if Tetsuko doesn't know how to defend herself against.. I don't know what really, but yeah, be careful, woman, Murai here is pretty good at slaying chick. *laughs*

P.S. "Putting aside whether it'll be possible, there is someone I want to go (to the summer festival) with." Wow Murai that is THE most practical assessment I have ever heard of inviting anyone haha

P.P.S. "You showed up at the worst possible time. I'm printing pictures for an otome video game right now." LMAO I mean you did ask for Hitotose to come out and Murai is here so *laughs*

(*Links to Apple Music Japan, in English where applicable)

Hmm, this week in music is... meh. *laughs* And I mean it in the nicest way because I gave most of them. Okay not Ikimono they might really be dead to me now. *shrugs* Anyways, Nan-chan's single is very, I must specify, VERY AVERAGE so yeah that qualifies so look forward to a single review... next month probably I need to align my orders. *giggles* SPYAIR's new song is also alright so I'm giving more YOSUKE-run band a chance, but we know it's not because of him I'm listening to these guys, the songs themselves are already something to like. This is not a KANA-BOON situation where their style died on me, I'll tell you that much.

(*From Twitter/X; Information accurate as of writing)

Wow, how is this less news than last week haha

Anyways, I did give a listen to TrySail's new song and yeah it's cringe but ironically it did remind me of a decade ago when I was young and Nan-chan still had black hair (lol) so yeah, why not I'll just give it even if this is going to be part of an upcoming single down the road. I'm more surprised on yanaginagi's song because for an Anime directed at 2 year olds? It's not bad. Hey, never say no to kids Anime theme songs, okay? The whole "PriPri Chii-chan" series is run by all of them MusicRay'n voice actresses years ago and it did not even feature Ten-chan because she wasn't cute enough to qualify. *laughs*

Alright yeah Mina-chan and Ayahi-chan isn't in too but we only got 3 slots for the ending theme songs, dude Mocho and CHiCO-san took the opening themes it's not fair (hehe)

So we don't have any new releases until the end of the month where everyone and their mom thought it'll be a good time to release songs that week... maybe we dip into some Kamishiraishi Mone again because somehow Ikimono's Yoshino-san is writing a song in there- I wish I didn't have just this reference because I did give her a song earlier this year, but let's start from there I guess. *shrugs*

Oh it's already on pre-release so you can listen to them all before I do. *wink* I hate digital pre-release as a trend lol

Okay research progress has been slow now and everyone is complain how they can't go to the toilet, I can stop playing for a bit. *laughs* Oh, and in case you didn't know, Oono "Yuupon" Yuuko is quitting her voice actress job. Sad. Now we are REALLY not getting that "Alternative Girls" revamp or Anime adaptation. *laughs* Yeah, now then we are not getting it, 8 years in even though it ended 5 years? Okay I hate to explain my own jokes so be sure to come back tomorrow... if I don't have to do OT again (lol now THAT is a joke) before I get bored of saying I'm watching the "Hanako-kun" specials at some point. Someday. *giggles* See you guys next time, and until then... man, timing when to buy Nan-chan's single and/or YukiEri's photobook if I were to get them both from Animate is going to be ROUGH haha you don't know this pain of timing orders, you will never know. *giggles* Well, what's the worse that can happen? Someone fighting with me for either of them? No, I am the only one who will get those two. *dabs*

It's hard being a simp. *laughs* Especially when I'm not writing those fanfics haha turns out that's the fix? Lol bye