@Ominae: She did??? when? For what? I don’t remember @_@

Yep. Komaki - thats the name… it escaped me the first time ^^;; I really hope they show more of him - I saw the preview of episode 6 in the ED (want very clear) but I think it had Komaki and Kasahara in trouble of sorts. So we can hopefully see what he’s like too.

I agree with Blissmo I think thats what makes the chemistry between the characters so interesting.

I think that you are right that he is beaten by Kasahara’s Dad simply because he knew it despite their attempts to keep it a secret. In a way, I thought that it is a very cute gesture. Going on Blissmo’s entry on Library War 5, he mentions how he enjoys the characters that bullied Kasahara, but protects her when she is in need. Completely awesome.

Komaki clearly needs more attention. I wish to see more of his serious side compared to the side that goes lololol whenever Kasahara x dojo goes on their lover’s spite.

I guess they have to omit chunks off if they have to fit the anime within the scheduled times. Pity though. I followed Ghost Hunt anime, but I believe some of the more humourous/character development bits were omitted from the novels T_T
I would love to read the novels for Ghost Hunt, Seirei and this series - but it’s a pity the novels arent translated into English…

May I also please ask you, if you know where I may find some summaries for the novels of Toshokan Sensou? Thanks

@VSky: the past 4 episodes covered the entire volume 1 (and obviously, quite a large portion was omitted, especially in episode 3), getting past both the shoujo and shounen mangas at that. Episode 5 covers the first chapter of the novel if I’m not mistaken. so there.

*goes back to her burrow* XD

I think Kasahara is a pretty strong character. Sure she cries easily, but when the situation calls for it, she can strengthen her heart too. I personally think she cries because she feels hurt, but reflects on her actions, consequently becoming stronger in the process. I think the kidnapping incident would be a good example of this. Also, the incident where she couldnt get the library tasks right, somewhere in episode 2 or 3. I like her a lot actually ^_^

I’d like to see the other characters come intoplay a bit more. Or have more of their personality/background made known. Especially Dojo’s always laughing friend. I think he’s pretty amusing. I’d love to know how these two became friends.
I hear this series is only 13 episodes long (unbelievable). Does anyone here know how much of the novels/manga is covered so far? Thank you

In a way, Kasahara probably knows that they are right in some way, but she is way too headstrong with her interest with the Library to go anywhere else. In addition, her awkward character means that she often has problems expressing herself when it is required.

I can somewhat empathize with her since I have a similar relationship with my professor and parents sometimes. For example, I know that he is right at pointing out my mistakes but my stupid pride cannot accept it. In addition, he seems to feel like my brother (intimidating) so I always don’t concentrate enough to listen. Too occupied by fear that it will be rejected no matter what I say.

I really think that Shibasaki is a very important person. Without her, Kasahara would have crumbled long ago. A mischevious but extremely reliable friend.

@Biankita: Glad to do so. Hey, Shibaaki also are willing to help out with her parents. The uniform thing is a clear way of being a smooth operator. She could just gloat, you know.

Menclave is a pretty decent fansub and have some reputation. I will think that they are good.

@Sara: She is headstrong. However, being headstrong does not mean that she is strong at heart. It just means she has a strong-willed stubborn streak. It does not conflict with her “frail emotional state”.

Oh god… tell me about it…

and I thought she was supposed to be this headstrong girl…

the first thing in mind that came to me when i saw her parents is that her mom married a chibi. that chibi comment seriously stuck with me.

actually, i was really surprised to find out that with the exception of shibasaki, tezuka, komaki and dojou were willing to help her out with her parents. i was actually half-expecting komaki to just giggle away, tezuka not lying but not giving out too much info to damage her and dojo to flat-out tell her to just be straight-forward to her parents.

are the menclave subs THAT good??? i was watching the other subs and thought they were ok. but if the menclave version are way better, i might as well pick those up instead.

Kasahara doesn’t give her parents enough credit. Her Dad is much more understanding than she knows while her mother genuinely cares for her safety. I think it’s obvious that Kasahara inherited her romantic streak from her mother.

Kasahara’s father is nobody’s fool. It’s pretty clear he knew she was in the Task Force by the end of the episode, but chose not to confront her about it, nor reveal the truth to her mother (she would have freaked out). Heh, in light of what we’ve seen, Kasahara is truly an “idiot of a daughter”. Thankfully for her, her father has already forgiven her.

She’s lucky to have such parents.

@Kaz3phyrous: It is never stated. However, during that scene, Dojo seems to hint that it is Kasahara’s father who folded the corner. The words that Dojo uttered roughly meant, “Oh, this is a real headache”. Considering the scenes of Dojo and Kasahara’s father, I can say with 90% confidence that you are right.