No rock, no life! Just if you are wondering, the IDA came about because Impz tends to have little motivation to blog a full entry if people are not interested in it. This is why I relegated Red Garden, one of my favorite series, in this section. Feedback if you like this ^_^. That said, I will have one short summary-like entry for Bokura Ga Ita and Asatte no Houkou later (since these two shows ended recently). Look out for it.

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Red Garden Episode 12

Summary

Kate was told by her sister that Herve wanted to meet her again after the “accidental meeting”. The other girls also learned about Herve trying to meet up with Kate, as they encouraged her to do so, since Kate generally avoided interactions with the opposite sex. We also see Rachel’s boyfriend getting very close with Amanda, and he seemed to be in a hurry to be away from her when Rachel called for her, saying that he would call her later. Claire and her friend also went back to normal after Claire took the advice of the gals and told him that she was working back at the hamburger shop.

Paula also informed that she had used her veto power for Kate, since she said Kate had spent all her time in the school and told her to work hard together. The police detective also found that the pictures of Lise before and the corpses were inconsistent, while Rose realized that her father had been sending back money, meaning that he was working hard somewhere. As Kate, Emilio, Herve and her sister met up, it seemed that Herve was making a good impression and then Herve asked whether Kate would join him to walk along later. She accepted it, even though Emilio warned him not to do anything strange. Lula and JC were also tracking her, saying that it was age for Kate to fall in love. It seemed that Kate was pretty interested in him, as he set up another meeting with her at Coney Island, despite her saying that she was boring. We also saw the cynical Herve with Lise, trying to trigger her past memories by talking about movies and the exchange of diaries.

Thoughts

I do not know the true intentions of Herve, but I suspect it is nothing good. The fact that he had clearly acknowledged that Kate was an enemy meant that he getting close to her was a ploy to do something like spying, or an even more deviant plan that I cannot think of right now. I am also worried for Rachel’s mental wellbeing, as in the end of the show, she overheard that Amanda was in the same place as her boyfriend at a very late time, which is going to be nothing. With him avoiding her, it probably means the end of her relationship. I also am glad at Claire’s relationship going well with her close guy friend, because it was clear that he was very concerned, just that he had been avoiding her as he feared that her temper would ruin things once again. A solid build up episode, i think the story will go with more Kate and Herve stories. I am worried what will happen to Kate though.

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Happiness Episode 12

Summary

We saw that Anri and Koyuki falling after “fighting” with Ibuki and company as Ibuki entered the sacred place where their hidden treasure was found. It seemed that Koyuki already predicted that they would fall, so it would be better if they feigned it right away. As Ibuki entered the area, she started to get the gem, trying to use its power to revive her older sister so as to see her again. Shinya was then hurt as he was trying to protect Ibuki. Outside, the rest of the people were trying to repel the monsters caused by the sacred treasure.

Haruhi also found Yuma as she hugged him, telling him that his magic saved her and that his magic was not merely destruction. He rejuventated in energy as he took the flute, which was the flute used by Ibuki’s sister. They then rushed over to Anri and company, who were having trouble repelling the monsters. Yuma’s spiritual energy with the flute repelled all the monsters as he finally went inside the domain. With everyone’s strength pooled into it, he finally was able to seal the gem, ending the show. We then realized that Sumomo finally recovered, and that Yuma moved into the magic class.

Thoughts

Boring. Well, just kidding. Happiness! is a decent show but there are two things that let it down tremendously. One is the low count appearance of Jun, which will have made matters much cooler. Second is the graphical quality. The story itself is average, which is pooled down lower by the low graphical quality. I threatened to drop this show but I decided to at least blog about the last episode, which is perhaps a bit of respect for a decent premise but execution wise, it is a bit bad. However, it is still a decent watch if anything. With it ending, I have more time for other series, I guess.

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Mamoru-kun ni Megami no Shukufuku wo! Episode 12

Summary

We have Ayako seeing how Eme-chan was in night gown and trying to charm Mamoru. She got very angry and rushed off, with even Shione knowing that it was going to be dangerous if she was to disturb her at this “burning aura” Ayako. Mamoru, on the other hand, continued to work very hard for the test as he wanted to impress Ayako. The president also saw the sulking Ayako, with Ayako complaining how Mamoru could not tell that Eme-chan was trying to sexually seduce him. Still, when the results came out, it seemed that he only had a D. He wanted to greet Ayako but Ayako looked disappointed (because he was with Eme-chan) and he mistook it as her being disappointed at his results.

The president then set up a party within the school, as Ayako realized that Eme-chan and Mamoru were cooking. She was of course extremely angry and jealous as Eme-chan confessed to him, saying that she wants to “love love” with him. Ayako then rushed away, with Mamoru giving chase. Eventually, they got back happily together as they resolved their differences, realizing that they both did things in love for each other. They then had their first kiss like how Ayako wanted it, under the sunset, as everyone had a chorus of Merry Christmas.

Thoughts

I loved how the first kiss came about and it is probably not as grand as I had expected. Still, the relationship is clearly developing on the whole, with the fact that there are hints that Mamoru’s “weak” power might not be as weak as they think it is. I do wonder how Mamoru’s latent energy can be tapped and whether this series will have a more serious approach at the end. Still, I think it will be those happy go lucky series. That said, I am getting very annoyed by the stalker’s antics but pleasantly happy with Shione’s 1001 different hairstyles. Tee hee.

NOT. Sigh, what has happened?

I have just received reports from the studio of Happiness! that they have in fact increased their budget for graphic quality by more than 10000% for Happiness! Episode 9 and it is clear from the pictorial evidence that it is definitely true. In some scenes, the faces look more like a cut out cardboard shape than anything else at all! It can even rival Crescent Love~, another wonderful contender for “best graphical animation in the fall season” in the graphical stakes.

This is so amazing that I, as one of the authors of T.H.A.T blog has to proclaim this great news to you. From Episode 9 of Happiness!, let me show you some of the greatest scenes ever in the show. Please look carefully at the red circled portions, showing the greatness of this show.

*oh, i am so not sarcastic*

Someone chew on some bad nuts?

Oh no, he blacked out! Someone call the police immediately, we have a serious case of someone being hypnotized since his two eyes have blanked out completely!

I see…..forehead increment.

Well, even with such things, there’s always something really positive in Happiness! which is the appearance. This time, he appears in a neko mimi meido clothing. That, to me, redeems Happiness! episode 9 more than anything else. so yea, leaving you with a picture of Jun in happiness! Episode 9.

He’s wonderful.

Yes, this is yet another edition of I.D Analysis, where the faithful, cunning and awfully disturbing clones of Impzie will bring you the latest summary and thoughts in the Impzie’s Destructive way. The fact that they are all clones meant that they are unable to fathom lengthy writing, hence everything is in a concise, bit size fashion.

Move on, move on. The clones have decided that this article will be devoted to Happiness!, Yamato as well as Asatte Episode 8. Due to love, courage and honesty of the love in cute characters, they will move forth! (aka, time for summary + thoughts). The clones have also been temporarily discharged for duty for the review of Asatte Episode 8, due to Impz’s love for that episode.

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1. Happiness! Episode 8

Episode summary

Everyone went over to the beach for some relaxation at the school clubhouse after Koyuki applied for the clubhouse using everyone’s names in the club to apply. Jun told Yuuma to treat Haruhi nicer due to the fact that he was hostile with her for being a magic user. They then went on the common beach games, with tons of fanservice to spare and Yuuma trying to improve relations with Haruhi. They then had a hunt to the top, with Jun giving Yuuma and Haruhi a wrong map so that they could have time together.

Ibuki was seen doing something suspicious as they arrived at the base of the waterfall. Haruhi decided to swim around but a log dropped down, with her trying to use magic. Yuuma shoved her to safety but scolded her that she did not need to use her magic. Eventually, everyone arrived and it was night time for dinner. Haruhi was seen practicing away from everyone. Ibuki’s weapon was there to get the wolves to attack Haruhi. Haruhi tried to avoid using her magic but eventually did so to save Yuuma. Yuuma then told her he did not hate magic and he only hated it when it’s abused. They then got together in a better friendship after this experience. Ibuki seemed to be convinced that Haruhi was the daughter of “that woman”.

Thoughts

Not much story as yet. However, the amount of fanservice is so gratifying that it is probably good for most fans. I am not impressed since the show has been relatively shifted from average to downright mediocre. I am rather disappointed, considering they have only 12 episodes (or 13?) to play with. At least, it seems that Ibuki has an agenda with Haruhi, calling her the child of “that woman”. So, what is going on? Please make Happiness! a happy trip for me at the end please.

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2. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge Episode 8

Episode summary

Kyouhei suddenly suggested to have a steamboat as he ordered Sunako to prepare one for him. They then went to the market section, with everyone going haywire with the appearance of Kyouhei’s sparkling bisheness. All of them also gave them free food, since it was a great celebration that a scary gal like Sunako could find such a handsome boyfriend. Kyouhei also bought crabs and the likes, with Sunako’s money purse immediately turning empty. She was very sad over it. Eventually, the Kyouhei lovers came and turned it to a total riot, with all the ingredients toppled over, with no money for a Kotatsu.

The guys then worked at a restaurant, with Kyouhei bringing back some food for Sunako. Sunako also learned that Kyouhei had never experienced steamboat with a family at all and decided to make a Kotatsu with the carpenter. Kyouhei also got free gifts in the market since he attracted tons of fans to buy. Everyone was getting worried for the two of them, since it was winter and they did not get back yet. As they opened the door, both of them were facing downwards in the snow. All of them were impressed how Sunako was so multi-talented as Kyouhei was happy that they had a steamboat and Kotatsu. Sunako was also happy quietly that Kyouhei had his wish fulfilled.

Thoughts

Not much laughs in this episode. However, I like the little bit of story development between Kyouhei and Sunako, as well as a glimpse at the background of Kyouhei’s family. I cannot help but feel that Yamato can be so much better with another director in hand. Still, it is a decent show that is marginally average currently. I hope that I get more laughs and the fact that the SD Sunako is a bit lesser in this episode pleases me. They need to have more “cool” moments for her.

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3. Asatte no Houkou Episode 8

Episode summary

Karada left the house as she went to first search for a flat to rent but found the price too expensive. She then went to a fastfood restaurant trying to eat and then to find work, but realized she needed a resume of sorts. She then hunted around with very little money and her naivety to find a job, but failed to find any. She was then approached by three gangsters, asking her for tea and the likes. She only barely escaped, only to hit a sleazy red light district, as she ran away once again. She then hid under a staircase in the heavy rain, lonely being alone.

We then had the flashback where Karada realized she had a brother in USA, as well that she was not their real daughter. Still, her parents adored her but when they died, Hiro rushed back to her side. She knew that Hiro always avoided questions of his life in the US and after seeing the pictures of Shouko and Hiro, she understood what exactly she had stolen: his happiness. Hence, she decided to leave, only for the taxi driver to call Hiro up (she had dropped her resume). Hiro then saw Karada who was leaving on the train to another city. He tried to stop but the train door closed, with a mouthed sorry and thank you from a teary-eyed Karada.

Thoughts

This is a really magnificent episode. The song of Kasa playing in the background built a really melancholic mood to the whole flashback and it is painful to see the raw gushing of emotions. I came with a bout of tears after this episode, because the innocent Karada’s resolve to leave was….plain painful. I understand why she is doing it, but it is a really badly planned idea. Still, she is only 12, so who can’t blame her for thinking that way?

I am also very worried for her. If she was just a tad unluckier, she would have been raped or something without anyone knowing. Even though she has an adult body, she is but a child, fending off danger in a big city that she has never seen in her entire life. This is definitely way too dangerous already for a kid, and i fear for her safety. It is hard and probably someone stone-hearted to not sympathize with Karada. Sigh, this show is just darn good.

Lastly, the next week’s preview seems to be about Karada’s friend. Honestly, I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO KARADA. I could care less about anyone already.

The evidence lies below.

Woah, I never knew she had that big a rack. No wonder TJ likes her, that figurine reviewer. He even has a Haruhi in lingerie figurine for Christ’s sake.

P/s: I do not even know how I actually notice this screenshot while watching it.

And the next big revelation comes slightly later. We realize that….

Otoha’s chest <<<< Anri's chest.

Subtitles read: I didn’t know I even lose to her in the chest size department.

Now that’s a hot mama.

What a gif. Right Click it on a new tab or window or save as…..

I worship whoever did it and the original source came from here

Even though Happiness! episode 5 is boring due to the lack of Otoha and Jun, there is something special which I will cover.

There’s….

There’s….

Tentacle sex!!!!!

Haruhi and Anri are the first to be attacked!

They are forced into submission.

Even Jun and the dark haired green ball magic girl cannot escape!

Oh NO! With that said, I am dropping Happiness!

This week’s IDA include Happiness!, Ghost Hunt and Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto.

Ok, this will be a new feature article that I am introducing since I am a freakishly crazy person that suddenly has limited time on his hands. For all the anime that has no full review, it will come under here. Generally, the reasons for not blogging a full episode summary + review are as follows:

1. I am lazy
2. I didn’t find the episode interesting enough to make a full entry
3. Swarmed by schoolwork
4. I have more interesting series to blog.
5. I don’t feel like it because I am a meanie. RAWR!

So yea, a one to two paragraph description of what happened and thoughts coming your way. Impzie’s Destructive Analysis! However, the list is not fixed because if I have more time, i will make a full episodic summary for these shows. Time constraints might deal otherwise.

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Happiness! Episode 4 – No Jun, no Otoha, No happiness. This week is about the magic green balls and the usage of them in fortune telling. Add a bit of mischief from #984 green ball and destroying itself eventually to save everyone. Yea….right. Very boring episode in my humble opinion and Happiness! is really poor now. It needs to improve quite a bit, and just have Jun at center stage for it to be good. No, my mind is not in the gutter but it’s the truth. The show is too undirected and boring.

Episode 4 Rating: D+

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Ghost Hunt Episode 4 – Wow. This is a new arc about puppets and the possibility of a real spirit appearing. They are asked to investigate in a house, and the spirit this time seems to want them to leave the house. Many occurences of spirits happened, with the witch and monk asked to come over as well. The occupants of the house include a young aunt, a small cute girl and a cousin or something. However, the girl had a doll that was downright creepy and it seems that the doll can talk to her. Funny incidents such as the whole room going down to 0 degree celsius happened and the worst thing was when the doll’s head was dismembered right before their eyes in the video, causing Mai to scream out in terror and shock.

This episode is amazing. Just when you thought that Ghost Hunt was going to be one of those so-so anime, it ups the whole horror/mystery tempo for this series. The doll’s head coming off was creepy, even though I do not usually get fearful of horror scenes. This might be an upturn and I feel bad not blogging a full episode summary for it, but the complexity meant that it’s hard. However, this is probably a top notch episode, bringing more shock and intrigue mystery. Great stuff.

Episode 4 Rating: A

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Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto Episode 2 – Ok, this time, it is the plot to kill the ugly guy, as they planned out the method of finishing him up. Eventually they did, as they got their revenge where the ugly guy had killed the whole family of the touring group, led by Yuyama. However, we realize that Youjirou is in fact the man that was asked to protect Ryouma but failed to do so.

This episode continued to keep up with the good quality of animation, but I found the elaborate killing of the ugly man to be a bit queer. Them painting their faces and all that just seems to be a bit lame to me but I guess it’s some ceremonial stuff that I did not understand. I love the swordsplay though and it seems that there is really much to all these characters. This is really top notch anime at its best and I will say that this series will be one of the few anime that I will look back with fondness for Fall 2006 if it keeps this up.

Episode 2 Rating: B

However, we all know that the real story of Happiness! is completely unimportant. The fact is that the highlight of the show revolves around Jun and Yuuma’s mom simply because she is a fricking hot mom for good. Let me decipher the top 5 scenes in this episode because it is all about the moment. The whole show is nothing much to speak of but the classic moments are the greatest when it comes to Happiness!

Rock on, there is Impzie’s top 5 scenes for episode 3.

5th best scene

The sheer appearance of Jun is simply one of the best scenes to happen in this episode. After the dour 2nd episode where Jun almost did not even exist in Happiness! (That made me so sad that I refuse to blog on Happiness! episode 2 in protest), they finally realized their great mistake and reinstalled him on a more important role.

His sheer enthuasiam, his beautiful manner and his great presene to electrify in the whole show is the major pull of the show. Forget Anri (though she’s tsundere), forget the dark haired chick (though she’s hot), forget Haruhi the blandest main female lead ever and forget the cute little imouto (though she’s moe).

Jun’s greatness is all for us to see.

Nod nod~ No clarification required.

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4th best scene

Anri in a hot naked uniform. Now, that’s saying something. Even though it is a complete dream, we all know that it’s possible that she will do it one day if Yuuma is to will it. He will use his “wahahaha, i gonna rape you with my eyes” LOOK to force Anri to do anything for him.

Oh god, the horror that our tsundere will eventually turn all dere dere for him. Love triangle please, so that you can happily kick out the boring Haruhi and have a Anri X Yumma X Jun threesome. Now, that’s something to anticipate and wait for.

Actually, if they add Otoha, i would not mind too.

>_>

<_<

No, i am just speaking the mind of you perverts. I am not that, of course.

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3rd best scene

The special ermm Turriat (Turret?) Missile kick by Jun simply kills the living lights out of any enemy that will dare to injure her. I mean him. Seriously, Jun seems to have some serious kungfu and he really rocks big time to execute such an awesome kick. I mean, can you imagine any other characters that can have such an impact in a show as a side character?

He steals the show with his every appearance and he owns Haruhi in terms of hotness. I mean, other than the fact that Haruhi is the smartest and prettiest, she is hideously bland. Not like Jun, with his awesome kicking and charming abilities.

Where’s my pantsu shot?

Wait, there’s no pantsu. See the bewitching effect of Jun at full power. GO JUN GO <333333

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2nd best scene

OMG, FINALLY SOMETHING THAT IS CAPTURING MY ATTENTION FOR HAPPINESS! OTHER THAN JUN.

Man, why did the fricking animation company wait until the 3rd episode to introduce the hottest character, Otoha Kohinata, the mother of Yuuma. Why did they ever put all these extremely hot side characters as well side characters. Both Jun and Otoha can literally blaze the show into greatness and awesomeness.

Firstly, the reluctance of Yuuma to go to the cafe was great when we saw the greatness of her mom snuggling at him. When Yuuma told his mom not to show his affections so happily, his mom then added something like this.

“Then should we do it somewhere that everyone cannot see?”

OH GOD, SUGGESTIVE MOTHER. I swear that such a mother never exists in real life because she will be charged with child molest of her own child. I mean, she is suggesting something. I do not believe that my mind is in the gutter (it might be) but the fact that she is suggesting such a queer thing makes the most sane people think ….wrongly.

The mid part when Anri makes a terrible mistake at the cafe, causing everyone to be impatient and left was the best. Otoha apologized profusely and started to have this OMG CONSTUME for the cafe as a form of apology. I do wish she can wear that and be a waitress instead. It will be a great draw considering her wow wow looks. Now, that’s one hell of a hot mom that can possibly rival Akiko.

Yes, even compared to Akiko and her jam.

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Best scene of Episode 3

Is there still any doubt? Jun’s constume party.

No explaination required. He rocks.

~_~;;; Weeeeeeee, up to next episode please!

Ok, Happiness! (pun fully intended).

This is one of the few series that I have been very keen to watch and to be honest, I think I have way too high expectations for the show until I am in fact disappointed with the first episode. Yes, I did. The graphics in the show were less sharp and precise compared to the website, and I must say that I expected much more in the first episode. There was no accompanying music for the whole series, giving this slow pacing feel. The OP/ED are pretty kiddish to me as well, and I will drop the series if not for a certain character in this show.

Yes, he’s the main draw of the show and the reason why I am still watching this, even though I might not blog about it eventually. Hmm, we will see, all right?

Main character description

Yuma: A normal looking guy that seems to be the love interest of the main female lead of the series. He seems to be the guy that had saved Haruhi when he was young and Haruhi was bullied by some kids. He does not seem to know any magic like how the kid in Haruhi’s dreams are though. Strange. He is from the ordinary class.

Haruhi: The main female lead of the series, she is the perfect student in her class, being the most talented magic-user in the magician class of her year. She seems to be very well-mannered in her actions and her best friend is Anri, a fellow magic user. She also has a long crush/liking to the boy that had saved her using magic when she was young. She felt that Yuma was the same guy from ages ago.

Anri: The resident tsundere (more violent than dere-dere) Anri. She is a blonde girl that seems to have a really competitive relationship with Haruhi. She’s darn hot though, moving in a close second against the TRUE main character of this series. She also carries a mean looking magic staff that I liked quite a bit.

Jun: OK, ALL YOU PEOPLE, WORSHIP TO THE QUEEN! Jun is the real deal here and Why you should be watching happiness! I mean, he’s so darn cute as a female. He dresses completely like a female and his complete flirting makes you go awww, so cute!!! Ok, please be remembered that Impzie is a great homophobic but Jun really is pretty completely. It is so hard to imagine him as a guy because he is so pretty.

That beautiful purple hair. That extremely excitable personality. Oh god, MORE JUN PLEASE!!!! If you still did not get it, he is a male that dresses up as a female and can even make Haruhi have a mistaken identity that Jun is Yuma’s girlfriend. Now, how good is that. Oh god, this is so scary.

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Episode summary

Hmm, actually, I kind of forgot the full summary of the show, since I spent most of my time fanboying at Jun. Still, let me try to recall as much as I can. We started with the memory of Haruhi, remembering about the time when she was young and that she was saved by a boy who cast magic to get rid of some troublesome kids. We then see Haruhi fending off a flame monster using her magical staff, with some of the other students very impressed that she was able to do it even though she was a year 1 student. Haruhi is the famous year 1 student that is considered to be a perfect magician.

As Haruhi went into the changing room (fanservice lingerie!), we see Anri, Haruhi’s good friend teasing her along the way. As Anri left the area, she was reminded by her magical staff that she had left her staff behind. Haruhi then left for her dorm and realized that Valentine was coming as she brought chocolates for that boy that saved her when she was younger. When Haruhi was about to go to shop for some chocolates, Anri intercepted her and bugged to join her. As they went to the area where they sold chocolates, they found a big crowd and eventually, Haruhi went out of the shop to get some fresh air. We also see the cameo and entrance of Yuma, the rubbish horny man and the heavenly goddess, Jun.

It was then that she met up with Yuma, who tried to rescue a young gal from some bullies (Same scenario). The boys crushed the girl’s chocolate and Haruhi came over, repairing the chocolate with her magic. She also saw that the boy who saved the girl had a starking resemblance to the boy that saved her last time. However, Jun (OH YES, GO JUN GO) came over and gestured for Yuma to go back.

It was then that we realize that the beautiful Jun is in fact a male and that it is so queer that Jun is like treating himself as a girl. However, Jun said that he looks way better in a dress, where everyone worships him because he is just so pretty. Yes, he is! The next day, Valentine came and the horny lame friend said that he did not have any chocolates. Jun offered to give him chocolates but he wanted a real girl to give him (BLASPHEMY!!!). In the training ground, Haruhi was pestered by Anri to reveal who she was going to give the chocolates to as Anri cast a spell to attack Haruhi. However, Anri was unable to control her spell as the spell flew out of the window and blasted around Yuma.

They charged out and Haruhi begged for Yuma’s forgiveness. He did as Haruhi eventually offered her Valentine’s chocolates to him and Anri did it as well. However, Haruhi presumed that Jun was Yuma’s girlfriend! As the group left, Anri mentioned that if the school’s section was destroyed, the magician class and the ordinary class can study together. We then got the news that the school did burn yesterday and the two gals found themselves in the same class with the three…

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Thoughts

Nothing much except…MORE JUN PLEASE!