At its core that is undoubtedly a slice of life collection, I feel that is clear by now. However nonetheless, when you’ve crocheted such a giant whopper Negaposi fisherman did within the premiere, it is stunning that we’re so late within the recreation and there is no signal of it being pulled in. Many of the episodes had been simply that: episodic. Some melancholic like final week’s, some lighter like this one. We undoubtedly see a constructive argument for the human situation right here, and there may be definitely nothing incorrect with that. However ultimately that woolly mammoth must be acknowledged.
There’s a form of compelled inertia right here, as Hurricane 23 crashes into Kanto. When Tokyo takes a direct hit from a hurricane (I have been by means of just a few), town basically shuts down. Trains, buses, faculties and eating places: they’re all bricked up within the home windows. Wandering by means of Tokyo Station or Shibuya Crossing whereas they’re nearly abandoned is a singular expertise. About the one factor that continues to be open is the eponymous konbini – dependable because the outdated Shep, even when hurricane winds blow and the water within the streets flows like a river.
I all the time felt sorry for the workers on these days. And I really feel sorry for Hiro, who’s alone within the retailer and has nearly no prospects. Particularly when it seems that Takaaki can also be on the clock and is consuming within the again with the opposite stranded staff. Hiro profitably spends his time determining how one can tie an FG knot (no, I had completely no concept what that was) with the assistance of YouTube sensei. Hana really tries to sneak out fishing, however is scolded by Takaaki to remain in (whereas he was nonetheless sober). Apparently it is simpler to catch fish in dangerous climate, however a hurricane pushes it alongside.
Finally, the castaways get hungry and Arua known as upon to arrange one of the best substances from the grocery store. It appears fairly Spartan till the mortgage shark trio reveals up, an unlikely coincidence. That is much more true after they end up to have the substances for a basic hotpot – together with monkfish (which I’ve by no means tried, however is definitely ugly AF). Monkfish is a weird luminous monstrosity that definitely would not look appetizing, however the Japanese (clearly) think about it a delicacy. And Arua appears to be up for nearly any culinary problem. I used to be nervous Hiro would get screwed right here too, however he is invited to take part (has Machida-san lastly relented and closed down – and if not, who’s minding the shop?).
With the trio accepting kindness within the storm and seemingly granting Hiro a full pardon, the message right here appears to be kind of one in every of common brotherhood. I am undecided if it goes deeper than that and simply depicts buddies in pure idyll, and I am undecided if it does. If the primary episode had by no means occurred, you’d assume that was it Negaposi fisherman was or ought to have been (although I am undecided that will have been sufficient for a present). However the first episode occurred and the hook (no pun meant) firmly exists. So by some means this collection must be greater than that earlier than it is finished.
