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June media log + recents
Jul. 16th, 2023 09:58 pmJune log
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My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Extremely low-stakes josei anime about a college student who is fresh from a breakup and becomes friends with a group of gamer nerds of various ages. I read the manga and watched the anime--it's tropey and rocky at the beginning (I hated the whole ESPION arc in the manga, it was just too dumb and contrived for even me), but I really enjoyed Akane as a protagonist! She's so normal and girlfriend-coded and socially adept. Part of her character development is learning from past relationships and maintaining a new relationship without changing herself or her partner too much, and also learning to not be too afraid to inconvenience her partner. I love how gaming is a very personal and social activity to her, and I hope there's some payoff for how she refuses to change out of the default/starter equipment. XD But even if there isn't, I'm still happy because she's happy. XD
In contrast, Yamada is kind of a cryptid and not very interesting on his own. In fact, he was kind of annoying at first lol, but I really enjoyed watching him constantly seeking out Akane in his own ways. It was sweet and what she deserves~ (I do also project more on him than on Akane, because he embodies the fulfilled wish of being adopted by extroverts and chosen by a very cute and loving extrovert girlfriend.)
The anime episodes came out every weekend, and it was just this small dose of weekly fluff that I looked forward to and really enjoyed. Two weeks after it ended, the I Ship My Adversary X Me manhua resumed, so I haven't run out of weekly weekend fluff.
In contrast, Yamada is kind of a cryptid and not very interesting on his own. In fact, he was kind of annoying at first lol, but I really enjoyed watching him constantly seeking out Akane in his own ways. It was sweet and what she deserves~ (I do also project more on him than on Akane, because he embodies the fulfilled wish of being adopted by extroverts and chosen by a very cute and loving extrovert girlfriend.)
The anime episodes came out every weekend, and it was just this small dose of weekly fluff that I looked forward to and really enjoyed. Two weeks after it ended, the I Ship My Adversary X Me manhua resumed, so I haven't run out of weekly weekend fluff.
Takarazuka Revue: Casino Royale~ My Name Is Bond (online stream)
My first Takarazuka Revue experience, so I had no idea what to expect. The first act was fairly straightforward, and the second act... devolved into chaos. I liked the thing in the end (after the main story) where they reprise the numbers in increasingly extravagant outfits. Apparently it's a thing!
Recently
Gastropod
A podcast whose tagline is "Food with a Side of Science & History". It has a journalistic approach where they actually talk to experts instead of just regurgitating Wikipedia. I listened to the egg episode, which is how I found out that in some parts of the world the only available egg is chicken, and that quail egg is unusual and expensive. Which seems quite sad, lol.
Also listening to the second season of the Little Mushroom audiodrama which I'm enjoying much more than the first because of the music and the extra ~drama~. I just got to ep4 where they debuted the new ending theme and I love it!!! So much!!!
Disco Elysium Twitter art
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In other news, weather was unusually cool and rainy, but not too cold or rainy. For three whole days! We (household of 3) have been going through a loaf of bread (for dipping) a day as we go through our stash of tablea (traditional hot chocolate). By "we", I mean me. There's just something so transcendent about having your favorite hot beverage at the perfect weather. ;___; It's an increasingly rare experience, so I haven't felt this kind of full-bodied enjoyment in a while.
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