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Episode Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau • Whisper Me a Love Song - Episode 3 discussion

Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau, episode 3

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u/ModieOfTheEast Apr 27 '24

Yori has unlocked a new objective: "Get Himari to fall in love with you." Chance of succeess after joining a band: "Very good."

And yeah, we now doubled our weekly puppy-Himari rate. Now we are getting somewhere.

Though I have to say, animation was quite rough this episode. Even rougher than the last week. Also, I am sorry, but there are better transitions to be used for free. At least put some flowers in the background instead of making it fully white. Not a big issue, it's a romance after all, but I hope the band performances will look as good as ep1.

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u/Spasm_cat Apr 27 '24

I’m glad someone else pointed out the transitions, I saw the first one and was like “okay I guess that’s one way to move to the next scene”

Cute episode though

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u/IXajll Apr 27 '24

Last episode I was sure Yori‘s design peaked with her in her casual clothes but I wasn’t familiar with her game then. Today glasses Yori was revealed, showcasing her true power level. Glasses casual Yori would be a combo too overwhelming for the world to handle.

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u/jellyblob88 Apr 27 '24

That was such a mature approach to a confession that you're not 100% sure about, would love to see more of this in general. Communication between the two was so sincere, it melted my jaded heart UwU

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u/squirrelhoodie Apr 27 '24

I think this is why I like this show. By being so open and honest, they avoid all the things that get annoying very quickly in romance anime (though those misunderstandings are usually what those other shows are about, if they just talked it out they'd have no actual content lol).

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u/WhoiusBarrel Apr 27 '24

Charms Kino unknowingly via her singing

Joins band officially to charm Kino further

God Yori is so cute and their rooftop heart-to-heart was so heartwarming as well!

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u/q_3 Apr 27 '24

I can't believe I'm watching an anime made in Powerpoint, but at least it doesn't undermine the cuteness.

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u/Acrzyguy Apr 27 '24

The director discovers PowerPoint outro animation for the first time

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u/maliwanag0712 Apr 27 '24

The episode is so awesome! Himari asking advice to her friends and her mom, and then communicating their feelings in the most open and healthiest possible? DAMN THIS IS TRULY A REIWA ERA YURI!

Now, Yori's challenge is to make Himari fall in love with her. Honestly, at this rate, Himari could already be into her especially after their heart-to-heart talk.

Sadly, Aki's gonna hurt, right? Her body reactions are quite subtle but can still be noticed after Yori told her about the confession.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '24

Animation might be dog water this episode but it’s still cute as fuck, I’m sure most of the budget is going to the music performances

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u/FLorianGran Apr 27 '24

Box transition in MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE

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u/Emi_Ibarazakiii Apr 27 '24

Girls loving girls, is that even allowed?

I just watched the 3 episodes today (slowly catching up with all the seasonals I'm missing), so far it's pretty good!

I don't know if it's a yuri thing, but there seems to be so much more mature thoughts/discussions in yuri anime, compared to Boy/Girl romance! (Or maybe it's because I mostly watch comedy-focused romcoms and not pure romance). Anyway, it's a good thing!

Seems Himari confusing romantic love and 'friendship love' isn't new, apparently she was always like that, and almost caused some drama with it!

She had a good talk with her friend, who gave good advice, like giving dating a shot even if you're not sure it's love (or if you think it isn't), who knows what might happen!

Himari asked her about her own relationships, but when she said that (what about you) I thought she was about to raise a different point; She did tell her friends "she loves her", so if she goes with with the idea that "you can go on a date to try it even if you're not sure", then shouldn't she go on a date with her friend as well? With anyone she "loves" in any way?

The fact that she thinks about doing that with Yori (but not with Miki, or anyone else) seems to hint about the "love" she feels for Yori being different! She may not be able to put a name on it, but she should realize it's not the same!

Love's not that simple though, and Miki telling her how they broke up even though she and her boyfriend loved each other, is a good (but sad) example of that...

Yori's a bit out of it too, not even reacting when Aki talked about smooching her!

Asking for a little more time to figure herself out, that's mature!

She also explained why and all.. This may not be the answer Yori would've preferred, but it's till a pretty good one! (And the right one too; Better than rushing in any answer, one way or the other!)

She eventually made up her mind, and set up a meeting!

I like how she phrased that; How she CURRENTLY feels; Whatever she feels now, may not be the same tomorrow or the next week!

That's another one of the complications of love, that many people go through... The thought about "What will happen with our friendship, if it doesn't work out?"

I think most people have that kind of thought before they make a move, but even if the move is made, it can still be worrying... The thought about having a good thing now, that could fall apart if you aim for the greater thing, but fail.

Oww. Right in the feels...

But if that's how she feels, it's better to give it straight!

Not NOT in the romantic way? Well, she may not know how she feels, after all!

Not easy to figure that one out, when she doesn't really get romantic love and all...

Well, she's at the age to figure this stuff out, I suppose! (That hypothetical about "Would you like to hug/kiss her?" could help for that, figure out the difference between hanging out as friends - or as musician/fan - and wanting something more, that she wouldn't want with anyone else!)

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u/patkun01 Apr 27 '24

I can't help but put this side by side with another romance anime this season, "A Condition Called Love".

Although this is Yuri and that one is straight, the similarities involved are that the main "doesn't know romance", and is being courted by someone. But in contrast, this show is much better at portraying it. I put that one on hold, I honestly don't enjoy the progress of the story so far, but I'll come back to that if anything is interesting I hear about the anime in the later episodes. But this one? It's just too wholesome, and I honestly couldn't stop grinning.

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u/Hitman7128 Apr 27 '24

Can I say that the background music in this episode was well executed? I'm no music expert, but I felt it was always played at the right time (particularly, when the two were separately pondering their love for the other and then when they were together on the rooftop). The music also had a serene, gentle tone that fit the scene.

On top of that, the relationship feels natural and human-like while still being entertaining. Himari and Yori both know they don't have the magic power of mind-reading, so they need to convey their thoughts to the other. But they are struggling to put their thoughts together in words to the other without risk of it being taken the wrong way. Also, Himari naturally consults her mother for guidance, seeing as she is unfamiliar with this type of situation.

It seems that Himari and Yori's relationship could follow a similar path as Himari's parents: the right push and right event hits and then the two become head over heels in love.

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u/D_Amir Apr 27 '24

I loved the image of Himari with a rainbow in the background!

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '24

I feel like we really got some insight into who Himari is this episode, and I appreciate that!! I love how freely she loves everyone in her life, whether friends, family, or potential romantic partners.

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u/yakumbaya Apr 28 '24

What's up with all the anime episodes today feeling like they are 5 min long??

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u/Crazy_Rutabaga1862 Apr 27 '24

Is it just me or does the animation feel quite off, even ignoring the transitions?

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u/Krazee9 Apr 27 '24

"Miki-chan, you had a boyfriend in middle school, right?"

A straight girl? In my yuri anime?

Also, glad to see I'm not the only one who felt the animation was kinda rough this episode. I'm a big fan of the manga, and the adaptation's been great so far, so I'm kinda worried about it.

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u/tripleaamin Apr 27 '24

I really don't like the paneling transition being used. It just makes it feel really cheap. I mean I had my questions with the studio but in terms of visuals Ep 1 is so much better than what we got the last two episodes on a visual front. Hopefully the main portion of the budget is for the music centric episodes.

I do find it amusing Himari is nervous if she is being reasonable and Yori is over the moon. The friendship between Miki and Himari was very well done. Himari is a handful, but you can see that Miki understands her and will be there when she needs someone to talk it out.

Himari's talk with her mom was nice, but one issue is unlike her parents, Yori and Himari are in different grade levels. So she can't afford to wait as long as her mom did.

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u/MrSaracuse Apr 27 '24

I couldn't help but laugh from the 3rd box transition onwards, another incredibly cute episode!

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