Another reason why they never have Prince Charming in a dark horse package
It is as though Lupus’ hate-filled entry about the suspension of logic and reality (which I do feel is like a Star Wars fan complaining that Princess Leia’s hand posture is 5 cm away from the appropriate position) has made Production IG realize something. It should not try to push the political theme of the show too much. Of course, it will always screw up because it does not follow realism, despite the fact that the whole apolitically environment is hardly an attempt to make it wholly realistic.
Nonetheless, that is just part of the reason why I watch Library War. I like romance, and I particularly like it when the romance is so cute that it makes me squeal (no, I refuse any comment about a guy squealing is fricking dumb and gay). Many guys are generally closet shoujo fans that will squeal at the romance. Please stop adhering to the proper alpha male norms of society.
Anyway, you must be wondering why I am writing in a rather different way compared to my normal episodic reviews (standard fare of summary + thoughts, albeit in a very detailed or long winded way). The raw I have seems to suffer from an inherent disorder of displaying the Japanese subs for every single comment. Due to my slightly obsessive compulsive behavior to make sure screenshots do not have text, I eventually went into piss-mode, and found another raw (Thanks Zero Raws). Needless to say, my patience was thin and I decided to stop writing properly for this episode.
It is likely that whatever lurks below is a bunch of random euphemisms that do not make sense to anyone. A pity for most though, I am an inferior good compared to the Jihader since I dislike the army. I lack hate that is abundant in the writing of Calawain and Crusader.
Postmortem edit: It turns out that I just cannot blog like them. I prefer my Episodic summary + thoughts style, even though the summary is much shorter as getting back into the writing groove takes time. Whatever the case, Old school rocks.
Episodic summary
This episode continues on the revelation that Dojo is in fact Kasahara’s prince. Kasahara feels extremely awkward after the realization. Kasahara and Tezuka thought that she is troubled due to the exam, which has a 50% fail rate. Tezuka, on the other hand, is worried about the practical test (dealing with kids for story telling) as he horrendously sucks with children. While Kasahara blushes her way to oblivion, Dojo worries whether he is being hated.
Dojo is curious why Kasahara continues to avoid him and he is clearly disturbed. Tezuka also got help from Shibasaki on dealing with children. Dojo decides to make notes for Kasahara, and thought that Kasahara hates him. Kasahara eventually decides to “quit” the Library, since the thought of Dojo is distracting her from studying. A suspicious-looking Dojo sneaked into the female dormitory to pass her the notes secretly. However, he is stopped by Kasahara and the book slipped out of his coat.
We also realize that the insignia on their badges symbolizes a flower loved by Inamine’s wife. The meaning of the flowers is one of working in adversity. In the exam, Kasahara manages to scrape through the written exam, but was one of the top scorers in the practical exam due to her creativity. Shibasaki and Tezuka also passed. In the end, Kasahara tells Dojo that she is no longer trying to chase her prince, but to earn the respect of Dojo.
Thoughts
I realize that being a sucker in romance, I wish that the romance between the two can be more distinct. So, without further ado, let me go on with my own story of Episode 9. For those who cannot stand cheesy B-grade love stories, do not advance further.
Oh, my prince charming who is so mysterious and great, I have been waiting for you for the longest time in my life. I have dreamed of you so much, only to realize…
… that my prince charming is pretty darn chibi.
What should I do? My parents didn’t want me to go into the Library Task Force because it will be that dangerous with all the stereotypes of the Library member’s size: meeting a small person and falling in love with him. My mom already made a mistake, she says, with father. She doesn’t want me to be the same.
I mean, Tezuka is big for sure. He is like the Tower that will never tumble! Moreover, he thinks that Shibasaki is evil. That means he must be good. Yet, I am in love with Dojo, of all people, the smallest man in the Task Force.
O Mind, Say that thou didst forsake me for some fault.
Yes! I know! I will go brew a cup of sweet coffee to my prince charming, and also to Tezuka. Then, I can actually make both of them chase after my chaste lady-like love!
No, I will be Shibasaki! That will be… wrong (Impz’s note: I love Shibasaki but not mentioning about her will be hurting her reputation of a really hot sexy lady.)
See, that will be downright scary. I rule by love, not by domination of beauty!
Well, I should just get my beloved Dojo. Considering the amount of screentime between Shibasaki and Tezuka, it is a blatant attempt by the directors for us to pair the two up. Since I am the main actress, I couldn’t care less. Nonetheless, I do not want to be on her receiving end. That woman, you never know what she is thinking of.
Oh, my sweet beloved prince charming is trying to make a raid on me. *Cough cough* I mean, ARE YOU A PERVERT TRYING TO INVADE OUR GIRL’S DORMITORY? (actual dialogue).
He made notes for me. Can I marry you now? Come on, the library’s church is just two blocks away.
Kasahara, are you willing to …
Is he going…
… propose to me?
Yada! Hazukashii!
Just as planned.
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I like this show, I think it has the focus on romence, so there is no need to rage about the military things because their significance is secondary and it’s ment to promote the character relations.
>>Whatever the case, Old school rocks.
HELL NO. Not you too Impz. I hoped that at least you would have a proportional attitude toward this.
*facepalm*
Wtf I don’t have hate in most of my posts -_-
My Kanokon and CG posts are all about how awesome it is most of the time. T_T
Froth-Bite Menclave, SUB THIS ALREADY *wails*
Is it actually revealed Dojou is the prince?? I thought episode 9 leaves it as a cliff hanger – thats what I gleaned from the forums… T_T
What Shibasaki wants she will take, as for Iku I hope she gets her chibi-ouji. I guess some things just work better as shoujo.
Oh c’mon Impz, that’s just low.
Just as keikaku indeed ;P
I actually like the ‘subtleness’ (aka non-cheesiness) of Iku and Doujo’s current relationship (though we as viewerws still get to see their embarassing deredere sides XD). And yea, the Japanese subtitles were a little annoying, but were helpful at least to me when I had to look up the parts I didn’t understand.
i just had a scary thought… what if Shibasaki and Tezuka took over the library??…
LOL, Impz
Well, I’m starting to not like Toshokan Sensou because it’s really … yeah, I can’t find the right word for it XD
But anyway, I think you’re “story” of this episode will be better than the episode itself because issa-sa did something like that and I liked it more
@LDC: Oh, I can make a really serious and proper entry if I want to. The problem is that I am really getting back into the swing, and serious stuff are out of the question for now.
@Calawain: Rubbish, lies. Hater.
@Vsky: HAHAHA, yes, it is actually revealed in episode 8 that he is the prince that Kasahara is looking for. Hint: Tezuka’s brother.
@Crusader: I am pretty damn sure she would. That is why she is so cool imho. Shibasaki has that compelling character that you will be drawn to her somewhat, yet not losing her comedy value due to the highly amusing Kasahara.
@Lupus: not low enough. If I was low, I would use Chuck Norris or… Celine Dion.
@Issa-sa: I know, but still… The cheesiness always works big time for me, since I am always strangely imagining how it will turn out if Dojo and Kasahara really goes out with each other. That will be highly amusing and can even be a side story of its own. I mean, it will be freaking awesome, just like Koukou Debut (they got to make an anime out of that manga). I finally found a raw that does not have the japanese subtitles, so that is all good.
@EvilDevil: I thought that it is Shibasaki’s plan, and Tezuka is the henchman for it. Well, whatever it is, Shibasaki’s first plan must be to make Kasahara her first slave and make all men eat under her feet. Or something.
Kasahara REALLY really needs to stop tearing up
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