Howdy people, and welcome again to Flawed Each Time. Immediately I assumed we might take a stroll again to the land of 100 girlfriends and see what new methods are happening with Rentaro and his quickly rising harem. Our final supplied an environment friendly romance and a ridiculously cute new heroine, as quiet librarian Shizuka discovered herself overwhelmed by Rentaro’s many charms. And why not? The man clearly has much more love to provide, as evidenced by his valiant makes an attempt to alleviate Shizuka’s communication issues.
Rentaro’s dedication to serving to Shizuka appears to level to a bigger theme of the textual content: his dedication to loving these girlfriends for who they’re, and serving to them of their struggles with out making an attempt to essentially change them. He embodies the philosophy of a loving and thoughtful companion, and whereas the entire 100 Girlfriends factor makes this all appear a bit farcical, I am however starting to grasp why individuals discover this such an unexpectedly healthful story. Let’s have a look at what new theaters await Rentaro and his destined lovers!
Episode 4
“Simply if you assume it is a Hanky-Panky episode.” Effectively, it is solely episode 4, so I wasn’t precisely occupied with that. However boy, is “hanky-panky” being dissected for the children today?
“And that is Yoshimoto Shizuka-san, additionally my girlfriend.” I get some sturdy, deadpan jokes out of the fundamental absurdity of this formal introduction
We already see Rentaro’s digitization of Shizuka’s beloved ebook turn out to be useful, as she introduces herself whereas lastly sustaining eye contact
“Shizuka-chan makes use of quotes from her favourite novel sequence to speak.” Get used to it, women – with ninety-seven girlfriends to go, issues solely get quirkier from right here
Actually a daring project that Rikito Nakamura has set for himself; most harems run out of conceptual energy after 5 – 6 women, whereas he should stray far past archetypes like ‘the bookworm’ or ‘the sporty’ to populate his drama
‘She does one thing cute along with her toes when she’s studying. They transfer otherwise relying on how she feels a few specific scene. Additionally only a ridiculous bow on Nakamura’s half to incorporate these really convincing outbursts of affection in such a ridiculous wrapper. Many true, dedicated romances cannot actually give you a cause for his or her characters to fall in love, past an arbitrary judgment of “love at first sight.” On this story, however truly has Though a mechanical construction for outlining soulmates, love is however characterised as an accumulation of small issues that you just adore, a way more real looking articulation of real affection. “I really like her” just isn’t a significant assertion to an outsider – “I really like this assortment of all her quirks” truly reveals what somebody means to you
And naturally, he has loads of comparable distinguishing appeal factors that he seen in his earlier two girlfriends. I see us leaning closely on the comedic one-two punch of “jeez, this man actually is aware of be a superb boyfriend…” resulting in “…to all his many, many girlfriends”
Shizuka turns into confused when she hears how the opposite two have already kissed Rentaro, which supplies an ideal alternative to focus on this present’s splendidly adorned and personality-rich hair
“It is okay. We will take it gradual and regular. And personally, I need to kiss you if you’re prepared. Rentaro understands that the whole lot good about romance is a dialog, a partnership, an equal bond. He could possibly be one in all by no means pushing these women into something they don’t seem to be snug with – and never just because he is prepared to delay his personal gratification, however as a result of he desires them to expertise the utmost happiness with him.
Not solely that, his principal concern on this dialog is ensuring Shizuka feels snug with the opposite two – a worry he had ready for with props. He’s very attuned to the sentiments of others and considers them his high precedence, even when they aren’t there
His ideas are accompanied by a pleasant montage of two businessmen who turn into shut by means of an excellent struggle. The animation actually thrives for this manufacturing, full with dramatic JoJo shading and loads of speedlines
“As soon as you have proven your true self to somebody, you overcome the worry of assembly her or him straight, making it simpler to get together with somebody.” Rentaro truly provides many precious classes for communication. I think about he’s an inspiration to many readers, primarily demonstrating that “if Rentaro can accommodate the sentiments of 100 girlfriends, I can actually be a superb companion for An particular person”
He suggests a recreation of Previous Maid the place the loser is tickled by the winner, which promotes each communication and bodily intimacy. Once more, not solely are these women linked by means of him, they’re all buddies with one another
Karane and Hakari lose the primary two rounds, and naturally settle for their “punishment” with as a lot breathless horniness as potential
Shizuka is the primary to really win towards Rentaro, however her ‘tickling’ normally simply pokes him within the chest. I truly actually admire the variations right here. It could be very straightforward for Rentaro’s girlfriends to collectively fall into a standard refrain of the identical wishes, all preventing for the very same piece of Rentaro. However Shizuka is much less snug and fewer demanding of bodily intimacy than the others, creating compelling friction and complexity on this drama. 100 Buddies nearly by no means select the straightforward manner, however at all times strive to painting the actual difficulties you encounter in making the individuals you care about completely happy
And naturally, Shizuka’s affection makes Hakari really feel insecure, prompting her to marvel if it is Shizuka’s real cuteness that pulls Rentaro, much more than her personal clearly feigned affection. Surprisingly considerate character work right here, even when they phrase it in a manner that facilitates jokes
A profile picture of the three women in a row actually emphasizes what Hakari seems like, with eighty % thighs in quantity. The woman has the physique of a T-Rex
And whereas Hakari retains her considerations to herself, the confrontational Karane straight challenges Shizuka about her complete deal. It could be straightforward for these women to lose a lot of their sense of distinction because the solid builds up, and I hope Nakamura maintains this dedication to creating every of them stand out in their very own manner.
An sudden cat sakuga because the close by cat notices the stress of the second. It looks like they’re simply bringing in wandering key animators for these little aspect notes – this and the businessman duel are the perfect animated segments of this episode
“You are denying your self as a result of we’re right here, aren’t you!?” Very charming that Karane just isn’t offended in regards to the arrival of a brand new woman, however that the brand new woman is just too conscientious for her. Karane calls for that you just boldly declare what you want!
“It pisses me off to see you rambling round and never saying what you need to say!” Karane tries to assist in her excessive Karane manner
“Says the woman who would slightly choose a struggle than admit how she feels.” Most likely a superb factor for all future girlfriends that Hakari is right here to shortly deflate Karane’s provocations – though after all Karane’s preliminary bluntness can also be precious and vital
Nice seems as Karane will get genuinely offended on the considered being a scary particular person
What Shizuka actually feels is that she is in comparison with the opposite two and located wanting. And naturally, their hearts are instantly melted by her cute, good-natured considerations. Shizuka is a girl killer!
“In your organization the distinction is evening and day.” All of us have hidden fears and doubts about our validity, however solely by expressing these fears can we hope to develop nearer to the individuals we love, and study that our fears about their emotions are at all times our personal creations. One other ridiculously considerate lesson for the 100 Girlfriends present
“I wager he can record dozens of issues he likes about you off the highest of his head.” He actually may
Oh my god Rentaro. We study that his bathroom go to was truly a rigorously calculated transfer, an try to get his girlfriends to noticeably specific their variations with one another, and thereby develop nearer. An act of belief in all of them, simply one other manner he’s the final word boyfriend
“I’ve to make their kindness rely.” Tickle him the fuck, Shizuka!
And it seems Shizuka truly desires a kiss too
Welp, we broke Shizuka
And completed
So we finish with kisses for everybody, and three utterly nervous buddies! As soon as once more, I am impressed by this present’s potential to handle some poignant, basic considerations relating to belief and intimacy, whereas nonetheless sustaining its inherently ridiculous premise and perspective. Whereas many harems are likely to lock their totally different women into separate, parallel relationships, 100 Girlfriends is dedicated to creating a real trusting, loving bond between all of his romantic companions, leaving Shizuka, Hakari and Karane as enamored with one another as they’re with the ever-thoughtful Rentaro. Who would have thought that the story about having 100 simultaneous girlfriends would specific such a wholesome perspective on a romantic partnership? I am so completely happy for all of them!
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