I officially am annoyed.
Why is Takeuchi being such a long winded, wimpy bastard about Nana. The thing is that he said all that crap about timing earlier on and now, what?
Oh god. I am so frustated because I can understand why he did it and I am annoyed that he did what he did. Sigh. By the way , for Bokura ga Ita, i am actually following the sub version so I decide for all english subbed versions, I will provide a way briefer version of the episode and focus more on thoughts, since it is generally watched already if it’s english subbed.
Good idea, no? Less clutter too ^+^
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Episode summary
It is the time of confession and Yano tricked Takeuchi as he tied and locked Takeuchi up. As Yano went around to find Nana, Nana went into hiding as she did not know how to answer the both of them. Mizu-chin added that both Takeuchi and Yano are looking for Nana. As Takeuchi escaped from his lock up, he met up with Yano and got into a fight. Mizu-chin came over and told that Nana cannot answer them.
Yano said it isn’t fair and was making a fit out of it. As Nana hid in the Chemistry room, Takeuchi knew she was there and adviced her that no one wanted to hurt anyone, but just follow where her heart is and everyone can accept it. He then urged Nana to go find Yano. As Yano lied down on the grass, Nana came to see him, as she guessed that Yano will be crying. She then told him that she could come back to him, if he would just tell her everything about Nana. He did not see the point but Takeuchi came out, saying that if Yano was going to be half-assed about it, he does not deserve Nana.
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Thoughts
JUST TO REPEAT, I AM SO DAMN ANNOYED.
Man, I was really keen on Takeuchi and Nana, and the fact that he has so many fricking chances to place the smackdown and leave Yano in dust. I mean, yes, you care about the friendship very much. Does Yano think that way though? I do not think so. Yano feels to me to be a selfish bastard that could care less about others and only work to his own benefits. In a way, it is more of his character but I feel if he can get rid of the ex-Nana situation, he will be a pretty stable boyfriend.
The big question is “IF”.
I just got this niggling feeling that Yano will never be able to dig out of the hole that he dug himself. I know that compared to Takeuchi, Yano is probably more honest of his feelings and show it out immediately. It’s the truth that Yano has complexities that he cannot handle. He is but a normal human, even though his appearance makes him more outstanding compartively, which is why people think he can handle stuff easily when he’s just as weak as the normal man out there.
Sadly, I am still on the view of Takeuchi being a better partner for Nana. Some people might consider Takeuchi to be manipulative and smart in which to add upon his actions carefully. However, he feels more like someone who is a geninue nice guy, thinking about his friends and treating friendship above himself. In a way, it is a selfless act, but selfless people never win in anime, or in real life. It’s the people who are selfish and look out for themselves who will win in the long run.
It’s sad but really true because things are just the way it is. I really now know why Nana is well liked by these two characters. Nana is probably one of the sweetest and kindest girls ever in anyone’s life. I mean, she suffers quietly and even though she is hurt so many times by Yano, she still loves and cares for him.
Most gals will become vindictive and the likes but she is so kind and good. The thing is that she thinks it as a situation that she is no longer fit to help Yano, rather than the fact that Yano is just being a total idiot. However, i have some concerns with Nana being such a soft-hearted gal because she will only get hurt by the present Yano. If Yano can somehow bring himself up to reality, she will be with a wonderful guy. Can he do it? I am not sure. I know i repeated myself above, but it is something that is nagging in my mind and I tend to repeat things. Nana has to learn to harden her heart, and find the true love for herself. No one else but her knows what is good for her.
A relationship that brings only tears and sadness is not worth having in my opinion. However, if there is sadness and tears, but there is also happiness and joy waiting, that relationship is worth salvaging. I am definitely against Yano x Nana, but I think if it does happen (probably will), i will be acceptable to it. Nana is too sweet a girl for me not to see her staying with the guy of her choice. It is clear what she feels in a way.
Sigh, how I wish a girl like Nana exist in real life and I get to meet her.
Mu Ri. It will never happen.
18 Comments
yea
I guess Take was just a pawn to put Yano back in line. that blows, but I had a feeling thats how it would be. Take isn’t even in the OP, so he’s just a side d00d. ^^
You know, i really think that there’s a syndrome of “good guys lose in a race” in many of these shoujo shows. I mean, it will be way more interesting if Takeuchi and Nana got together, only to realize that their love isn’t true. It will be even more painful and more exciting from a plot view point.
If i was the director…If i was…
I think i probably butcher the whole show, wahahaha XD
you know the course of true love never did run smooth so says shakespeare eons ago..
I love this anime but hate the lead-guy…. a baka
@ sherz: Welcome to the YYY (Yuck Yuck Yano) club. I am a totally biased reviewer that wants a takeuchi x Nana ending, even though it will never ever come through.
Sigh ;o; I agree that Yano is screwed big time, even for his age. I think that his past as a reason to act so selfish is almost no longer existent. He has to quit running away, quit being a coward, quit being a bastard and quit being someone who goes around having sex at fricking 15-16.
agree… no the the sex-bit at that age…. too young to realise the repecussion of the action..
even the female lead is still more “sensible” in a way…but why is she still carying a torch for yano….argh (fast forward to the latest released manga now)
p/s: am also watching BBB and am loving it!..haa
You know, I looked hits from google in my blog and found following search term: ‘takeuchi gay bokura ga ita’. That might be much better theory than all the “Yano is my friend”-talk for questions about Takeuchi’s inability to act don’t you think? =) Though I wonder if I have read too much Karura’s (Azure Flame) hard gay parodies…
anga:
you hv to get up to speed with the manga…takeuchi is not like tt
@Anga: ok, for one, i am very sure that takeuchi isn’t gay…or bi for that matter. However, he is more careful when it comes to personal relationships. I really think that U are watching too much of azure flame’s hard gay parodies if anything. hohoho ~
@Sherz: I know what u are talking about and it annoys me. I know who Nana is with right now and to avoid spoilers, i am still annoyed over the whole damn situation. However, in the anime, at least even Yano, i admit, is realistic. I guess that’s also why we can hate him so much, no?
Yano has to leave the past where it is…in the past. “forcing” ppl to make unreasonable and unrealistic promises that he himself can’t keep is annoying..
Nevertheless, i hate to admit it but i secretly wish that nana and yano wld eventually end up together (am a sucker for fairytale endings..haa), be it in the manga and anime for that matter. Nana-chan deserves only happiness for a person with such a sweet dispostion..
Another great episode. I loved the songs used in this episode, they felt very natural and appropriate. I can understand everyone’s cowardice, I’m around that age too and sometimes everything that requires alot of courage feels extremely difficult and scary. Luckily they were able to push foward and act maturely, although I’m sure everyone is still rather confused. I got the little yaoi-impression on the friendship discussion too but male friendship is alot closer in Japan right? In the end I think Takeuchi did the right thing, Nana clearly was in love with Yano and if Nana did start dating Take it wouldn’t be a love worth having.
For being a guy I get way too involved in this show
Same sentiments, totally annoyed that Takeuchi didn’t express his feelings. I wanted to see Takeuchi and Nana pairing up!
@sherz: Yea, and that’s the annoying thing, isn’t it. I hate to admit it myself too ;o;
@Chris: You know, i will be the first one to fricking stalk the OST of this anime. It’s way too good for me not to have it, simply because it is so fricking cool. The thing is that i did not get any yaoi impressions at all. Maybe i am just homo-insensitive.
@clumsyguin: haha, from my various articles, you should know my position for sure
ep 17 is out…
i dont see it T_T
LOL You have to ask this question..what would you do in a situation like this? Confess and get shot down harshly (he knew it was coming) or play it slowly? He knew that Nana was still in love with Yano; it was a futile attempt. The one thing people fear most is rejection… I’d be scared to be rejected by someone I like. Hence, he’ll play it slowly…but this isn’t the way to go either. LOL basically I’m at a lost for words…I wanted Nana to pick Take>Yano as well. XD
ep 17 is out.. mandarin subs tho.. can’t wait for 18.. need to get the manga…
In the manga, did yano wait for nana at all?
I loved this episode. I even cried a little. However,I am irritated at Nana for pushing the whole dead girl thing..why dreg up the past? I know she wants him to admit it and “turn it into memories” so they can emotionally grow past that point and get more intimate…buuuuut…that just slows down the pacing because Yano will no doubt freak out, become a jerk and confuse baka Nana all over again.
I like Take, but the pairing between him and Nana is too boring.
Meh >:P
hmmmm, i have to say that it will be a rather boring combination between Take x Nana. However, that means Nana will have a proper boyfriend to state the very least. STill, haiz, i think that there should be something to be done no matter what.
The conclusion on episode 18 isn’t too nice though T_T It’s yano x nana all the way -_-