Potential in each respect Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka rose within the second episode, and it isn’t just like the premiere was dangerous. However this was on one other stage. Every part in regards to the story turned extra fascinating. The premise itself, each essential characters, the supporting forged. And the themes underlying the collection, which I brazenly admit, touched me. It actually suits the ‘horses for programs’ sense, however I can inform the distinction between exhibits that swimsuit my tastes and exhibits that do and are literally good. And one year till the marriage appears to be the latter.
About the entire Alaska/Siberia factor… Apparently the rationale behind the confusion is that it’s actually within the authentic manga was Siberia, the place the brand new department opened. I perceive why the mangaka thought this was joke, however present occasions being what they’re, the anime employees most likely determined that the joke would not be that humorous. So the change would not hassle me. There’s much less level in everybody being horrified on the prospect of being despatched to Alaska, which is a vacation spot in some ways – the entire ‘exiled to Siberia’ factor is clearly a joke. But it surely’s an comprehensible change.
Past that, issues get deeper and extra difficult at each stage. Appropriately: even a pretend marriage just isn’t straightforward. As for Rika, it appears to be like like she has an ex: somebody named Ritsu, who texts her that he is in Tokyo. There may be clearly a backstory right here, judging by her “simply go away me alone”. As for Takuya, he nonetheless broods over his lack of ability to make a pretend proposal, and his consternation over placing on even a mock wedding ceremony ring. Then he receives a voice-modulated telephone name telling him that the caller is aware of about his plan and that their secret is doomed. We do not know who that is but, however it appears probably that this set off the collection of occasions within the third act.
One factor remains to be clear: Rika is a extra socially functioning loner than Takuya. She has had at the least one relationship, it would not be shocking if he hasn’t had one. She is significantly better at pretending, and all the time the one to take cost when social interactions are unavoidable. Like then workplace colleague Gonda-san (Ochiai Fukushi) invitations herself to Takuya’s residence to “talk about one thing”. I by no means thought Gonda was the man calling (I truly thought he was a cat lover and needed to get recommendation on adopting a stray), however inviting your self to somebody’s house is an enormous dedication. Particularly that of an introvert.
This was the 12 months of introverts in anime, and Kekkon suru tte is clearly one other collection that absolutely, authentically understands the expertise. Gonda invitations not solely himself, but additionally two colleagues – together with Komiya-san (Asumi Kana) the woman he’s in love with. That may actually piss me off – displaying up with unannounced additional visitors – and the stress this causes for Rika and particularly Takuya is one thing I am completely okay with. Rika is certainly there and has taken over injury management as standard. She’s introduced gadgets to embellish a “{couples} residence,” and makes positive to debate their backstories. She even checks Kama’s standing. And should you’ve ever had a nervous cat, you realize why hate strangers in the home (once more, cats are primarily introverts – and that is why we have a tendency to like them).
The get-together goes roughly effectively. Everybody will get a little bit drunk, the key is secure, Gonda admits his true emotions to Takuya. However that is the place issues get deep should you ask me. In their very own approach, Rika and Takuya are match. They’re each “timber” (the proper college play function for introverted kids). However they’re additionally each aromantic, so far as I do know. Rika talks about how the others see them as ‘radiant’ as a result of they’re engaged, and the way that is misplaced on her. She worries that this has damaged her, however Takuya reassures her. There are numerous methods to search out the sunshine that makes you shine. Similar to your cat and finest pal, or world maps with the related desires and ambitions.
Right here I actually surprise the place Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka takes the lead with this pair. I will not be mad if they really fall for one another – like I stated, they’re good folks and so they appear appropriate. However that may largely be the traditional route. It will be a lot bolder in the event that they have been okay with being aromantic. To argue that there are certainly some ways to outline success and happiness past what society imposes on us, and that simply because you aren’t married or actually have a need doesn’t make you flawed. It will likely be fascinating to see which approach the story goes (I believe the previous, after all).
That drama within the third act provides the story one other fascinating twist. To start with, I can completely relate to Rika turning into a ninja and avoiding coping with clients (been there, performed that). However she will get up when she sees that the walk-in must wait, and sits down to assist. Seems that is Takuya’s father Kouichi (Genda Tesshou). He’s after all additionally introverted; the apple would not fall removed from the tree. Somebody has tipped him off that his son is engaged (clearly the caller is the prime suspect), and he’s understandably alarmed. A lot in order that Kumamoto (Aso is his hometown) got here ahead to resolve it.
Kouichi’s description of an Aso wedding ceremony is hilariously terrifying for Rika. However the underlying reality of that is clear: even a wedding of comfort has penalties. So many who even a meticulous planner like Rika will miss a couple of. Even leaving apart the mysterious telephone name, this complete state of affairs is much extra harmful than she had satisfied herself, and even whether it is nothing greater than a wedding of comfort, the results will refuse to be ignored. story works on a number of ranges, and after this episode I am satisfied Kekkon suru tte has the potential to be an excellent story certainly.
