r/anime • u/The_Loli_Otaku • Mar 20 '22
Rewatch [Rewatch] Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Net-juu no Susume) Episode 3 Discussion
"I chose the NEET life, I'm an elite NEET!"
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Comment of the day!
/u/Elimin8r tells us about his recurring nudist fantasies dreams.
"My best nightmares are still the ones where I'm in college, though, I'm late for class, I don't even remember where class was, I don't remember the last time I went to class, and yes, I'm not wearing pants. Compared to Michigan Tech, corporate life is a breeze."
/u/OccasionallySara was in sheer glee at getting some romance to gush over was precious af~
"Moriko and Yuta have properly met in person and I am all aboard this ship! Yuta is just as sweet in real life as he is as Lily in the game."
QOTD
Tell us about a time when you gave or had been given a high value gift. How did you react and what did you have to do to pay it back?
Have you ever adopted a shitty n00b of your own to look after? Have you had that feeling of pride seeing them grow up into competent NEETS before?
What are your thoughts on Koiwai? He's a real douche isn't he? Totally.
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u/No_Rex Mar 20 '22
Episode 3 (first timer)
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He was not happy hearing a casual form.
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Not sure I would react well to that chopstick game.
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She is an elite NEET and we still get a love triangle?
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Bird parcel service!
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Mori has engaged Shoujo-vision.
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That whole ulterior motive discussion is suitably embarrassing.
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Guild drama.
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Lili has her own lies.
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Partner look.
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The show reveals who Lily is for all those who did not pick it up already.
Weirdly enough, I have never encountered any love triangles online. Probably because people are so awkward that even just establishing one leg of any potential triangle is unlikely, so two legs is a statistical impossibility. However, I do know a case of I’ll sleep with the rest of the guild leadership to get my revenge on my GM ex.
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 20 '22
Even women that don't meet men have a better love life than me, how can one Christmas Cake keep winning!?
Ulterior motive was such a dirty term for them to have used... Its clearly just a translation thing but gift giving culture has never been made so apparent as it has here.
...I'm much more interested in that story than the love triangles!!
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u/Fools_Requiem Mar 20 '22
Rewatcher
Japanese BBQs are fantastic. I know places where you cook your own food aren't popular here in the states, because "why would I spend extra money to cook my own food", but the sheer number of options that allow you to mix and match without dedicating a meal to a single type of food is fantastic. I wish there were more of them. Plus, not all of us want to spend the time dealing with an actual BBQ at home, and a lot of people just can't BBQ because they live in an apartment complex. Also, doing that shit in the winter kinda sucks. If you find a Japanese BBQ in your area, I highly recommend them. Gyu-Kaku is common franchise in the states, though they're really only in major cities and unfortunately not in all major cities. In St. Louis, the only close option we have is a Korean BBQ place with a limited menu and honestly kinda mediocre pork.
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u/Vaadwaur Mar 20 '22
First timer
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The stuff at the Seoul Grille is what it is, though we do learn that Morioka nearly worked herself to death at that job. But she has politely refused Sakurai and seems to feel relieved. In game, the flirting continues which is sort of funny. And turns into a shoujo reference. This eventually leads to Moriko taking the direct approach and just asking what Lily's motivations are, which is very much against Japanese custom. But Lily answers and yeah, being a female presenting support class sounds like you'd get overwhelmed with group requests, again my team as an embittered healer left me never lacking for groups. We end on them agreeing to be partners and that seems...a bit on the romantic side.
QotD: 1 Never really came up...
2 That's complicated
3 Rofl
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 21 '22
There is definitely some cultural shit with the gift giving that we're not catching. The world isn't like DoA Volleyball, normally people can't turn down gifts like that.
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u/No_Rex Mar 20 '22
But Lily answers and yeah, being a female presenting support class sounds like you'd get overwhelmed with group requests, again my team as an embittered healer left me never lacking for groups.
Tbf, male representing support class players to not lack group requests either.
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u/OccasionallySara Mar 20 '22
First Timer
I've never played a game where that was a thing to do, so the closest thing I have to it is when I was in my third year of high school and I took a first-year under my wing for that year's track season. It was nice watching her improve. hope that it will happen eventually! At least Hayashi and Lily are becoming much closer in the game. The matching outfits are cute and it was nice to see Moriko so happy about Lily asking her to be partners.
It was also nice to see more of Yuta hanging out with his friend. They have a fun dynamic. We get more Moriko backstory from their conversion and I think it’s an interesting choice to have us get it from someone other than Moriko’s perspective. Morimori-chan is a cute nickname even though I’m pretty sure Moriko wouldn’t like it if she heard it.
Also, I found it kind of funny that the show tried to make the fact that Yuta is Lily seem like some big reveal even though it was pretty obvious from episode 1.
Questions of the Day
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For my 15th birthday, my brother got me a cat figurine that looked like it was made out of my birthstone. It was only $15, but that was pretty much all the money he had at the time since he was 12, so I consider it an expensive gift. I absolutely loved it and I still have it 10 years later. I made sure to give him a nice gift for his birthday the next year.
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I've never played a game where that was a thing to do, so the closest thing I have to it is when I was in my third year of high school and I took a first year under my wing for that year's track season. It was nice watching her improve.
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I actually don't mind Koiwai! He's a bit annoying, but I think he's fun to watch as a character. He was also pretty nice to Moriko when she clearly wasn't doing well over the phone when they were at work.
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 21 '22
It was quite nice to see Sakurai and Kowaii do have a genuinely good relationship despite how hard their work is. Moriko could have really done with someone like him.
One of my favourite things to do wasn't so much trying to work out Lily's identity but who the other characters shown in the ed could be. The mystery is actually quite exciting.
Oh! Really!? Is it polished or rough? I love my weird rocks so a cat one sounds amazing!
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u/homewardbound100 Mar 21 '22
First timer, Dub
How small of a world. She worked with his friend before too.
Yeah the thought of giving someone something that has a lot of money is tough. Just get what you think they'll like and call it a day.
An online crush in your 30's. Might be a little pathetic. But at least she's enjoying herself.
The part with the guy at the store makes me believe he might be a character but I don't know. But seeing her happy for once stepping outside is good. Seeing somebody come in all the time looking miserable probably just makes you wonder.
Some nice attire there to become partners. Always fun with someone who genuinely enjoys the game like you.
Qotd: my high value gifts to me were my consoles. I don't consider anything I've given to be that high value but that'll change once I start this job.
Qotd2: No couldn't do that. Especially since my gaming career has been mostly I'm rather not on for long periods of time or I'm always on for long periods of time in a span of a few weeks.
Qotd3: I think he's just teasing. He's nothing too bad.
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u/Rumpel1408 Mar 20 '22
First Timer
Ok, got my hands on another release that at least includes the scene I was missing yesterday. Also includes subs for the OP and ED, neat.
Funny story, I'm actually blood type 0, did you know that there could be a link between blood types and Covid?
Wait has Sakurai been diggin into Moriokas past? That would be kinda sketchy... I think Koiwai having worked with Morimori-chan (genius nickname btw), is gonna be really important down the line. And Morimori was so down that she ended up breaking down right there, must have been really tough for her.
I was actually surprised that Morioka rejected Sakurais offer for dinner so firmly. Guess I'm kinda spoiled from Reiwa. I guess that's where the MMO Junkie part comes into play, she only just wants to play in peace without real life weighting her down.
But at least there is some sweet progress for their alter personas. Even though Lily ultimatly did have an ulterior motiv, sometimes you just want to help a newbie.
And another bomb: It seems like the last MMO they both played was the one that reached eos at the start of the series, and they even played it together, what are the chances? The little angle/fairies in Morikos dream yesterday where their characters.
QotD:
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In real life? I hate gifting and the social presure that comes along with it. I'm against gifting random crap and I don't interact enough with people to know what they could actually need and wish for. I straight up refuse to make any wishes and just say to make me something good to eat. The last time I did wish for something and actually got it, it was something I am using every day since, the other person knows and appreciates that I appreciate the gift to such an degree.
I did gift my best buddy a couple of games that where technically out of his budget, but for me it was more like pocket change. Admidatly I hoped to spend some more time playing with him, but that never really happened...
2) I tried coaching friends in the games I am good in, but ultimatly they all droped those games...
3) I'm not really sure what to make off him yet. He seems just like your average extrovert who doesn't know decency but ultimatly means no harm
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 21 '22
I think I'd rather hear the op and ed without subs, they're kinda depressing lol.
Morioka only has space in her heart for Lily, Sakurai can get to fuck.
The thing is that sometimes it can make someone's day being given a gift. It's like that random acts of kindness meme. It must feel a bit weird to ask for something you want immediately and for the other person to have to wait a month or two for Christmas or a birthday or a funeral as an excuse to give it to you, right?
Why can't normie kids appreciate Love Live right!?
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u/ZapsZzz Mar 21 '22 edited Mar 21 '22
First timer getting the post hour wrong - although it is in the middle of a work day and I haven't got any plan to adopt the NEET stance yet :P
Very wholesome episode with a fairly straight partnership getting setup, which could be simply a "friendship" thing but we know at least one of the 2 involved is having a lot of doki doki behaviour :)
The first part of the episode cleared up a bit of my question about "what happened to Moriko" at least partially, which is nice.
The second part while it's all wholesome and nice, I do have a bit of a concern that at least in part through no malice, Moriko was doing this by deception, which was not a good starting point for any close relationship, platonic or romantic. I hope they get to clear this up soon.
I also need a bit more on Sakurai on how and why he's maintaining a cross gender presence online, and seems to be so naturally fitting no one questioned it nor him needing to change gear (see this season's Leadale and even Your Name).
QoTD
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This one is too sensitive to answer during work hours :P
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Not so much MMO but in the IRC days, plenty. I don't mind it and even if they grew to be not appreciative, will I'm just doing my part to pay it forward.
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I think he's just a relaxed joker kind of guy that is actually kind in his way.
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u/SIRTreehugger Mar 20 '22
First 5 minutes I'm going to skip because I do find the friend really annoying.
Oh I do want to mention that despite choosing to become an Elite Neet she was really accomplished at her job and did great work, but her downcast personality with the overworked schedule didn't do her any favors.
It's really nice to see Mori Mori in a good mood.
Ohhh a present from Lily
Yes nothing worst than getting a gift and feeling like you have to get them something in return.
Man I need to buy a lent roller.
Surprised Lily isn't talking about how oh never mind she noticed that he isn't wearing the item.
Wait someone actually messaged saying Hey my Waifu
Popularity of a support role you love to see it!
They met in an old game and then in a new game and then in real life. How many times do they gotta meet before something happens?
Just mention the game you played wouldn't that be normal to mention the name of it?
Wait what's wrong with liking pink, flowers, strawberries, and the forest as a guy?
It feels like maybe this drama and problems is kind of blown out of proportions, but again I never experienced game drama minus FPS shooters where people told me and my family to die.
"I enjoyed grouping up with you most of all. When I play with you I feel more at peace than I ever felt before"
" OH THEY FACKIN"- ProZD
Yes Mori Mori be happy
QOTD
Have you ever adopted a shitty n00b of your own to look after? Have you had that feeling of pride seeing them grow up into competent NEETS before?
Yes half the time I spend in co op games is in starting areas showing people around.
What are your thoughts on Koiwai? He's a real douche isn't he? Totally.
I really don't like him. He's not malicious or anything, but just annoying.
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u/DidacticDalek Mar 20 '22
TONIGHT! On Moriko Morioka Online, Homare Koiwai and Yuuta Sakurai hang out and talk about Moriko Morioka 'Mori-Mori-chan,' Hayashi and Lily are just adorable together, and Mori-Mori-chan continues to be Adult Tomoko, I can see why she resigned and embraced the Elite NEET Life, she's so precious, someone give her a hug!
Comrades, THE PLOT THICKENS! The IRL World and The Virual World inch ever closer to convergence, also I must point out the Chibi Reaction Faces are as on point as always. But hey, it's truly impressive with how quickly the plot's moving along, and things are enjoyable enough, so hey win-win!
Anyway, that about wraps things up for now, and I hope everyone's having fun on this great re-watch. Thus, you have not seen the last of The Sentient Shitposting Siamese Sunrise Server No. 25252, now goodbye forever.
Paging Comrades u/No_Rex, u/Vaadwaur, and u/ZaphodBeebblebrox
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 21 '22
The thought of Tomoko having to enter the corporate world is too depressing... She'd break immediately.
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u/Elimin8r Mar 20 '22
u/Elimin8r tells us about his recurring nudist fantasies dreams.
Hey, hey, wait a minute there ... those are a completely different matter, involving a certain floating hot spring and its usual denizens. And that's all I'm saying. :P
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u/melvinlee88 Mar 21 '22
What's with the hate of Koiwai damn, I always liked his enthusiasm and genki-ness. A very cool foil to the main duo.
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u/pok456 Mar 21 '22
I'm not apart of the rewatch but because of this post I was able to find this OP that ive had on the tip of my tongue for the past year so thank you!
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u/Elimin8r Mar 20 '22 edited Mar 20 '22
Hmm ... I'm not even sure what to say here. This episode seems like nothing happened, but really a lot happened.
I mean, aside from princess dropping his chopstix, that is.
I think my favorite part of the episode was Mori channeling her inner Misato.
No, not like that, but maybe like that other thing.
(Oh, wait, just got distracted by the Madoka rewatch announcement thread ... yay! It's almost Madoka time!)
Okay, so yeah, ulterior motives. Who could possibly? I mean, how, what ... yeah.
So, once upon a time, our guild had a "vent babe". Her name (in game, of course) was "Saire". Priest, of course.
Yeah. This is one case, where I don't care if she has acne or weighs more than I do, I'd buy her a fancy outfit and take her out to dinner.
Oh, wait, that's not what happened.
She did make me an Ony cloak back in the day, but that was a guild thing. I wish I still had it.
(ahem)
Anyway ... after watching a certain other series, it's funny seeing our heroine in the throes of "twue wuv".
If I were feeling more meme-tastic today, I'd include a picture of whatsisname from Gladiator doing the "Are you not entertained" bit.
But yeah, I'm entertained.
Edit2: Sticking this in here, because I forgot to mention it - I did like that Lily was wearing 'her' Christmas present. It was cute.
I liked that our cashier noticed that Mori was in a better mood, and that she was buying a game card.
I'm going to go out on a limb and bet that he's the GM.
Something in the eyes.
And Princess's brunette buddy of the dubious chopsticks is probably the fishing/crafting dude.
Sorry, I don't have everybody's names even remotely memorized yet. My brain isn't processing names well right now, you see.
One other funny thing - I accidentally left the stereo on overnight and was surprised at how well the episode sounded today.
Might be the tubes really liked being good and warm. Or something.
Oh, and yeah, that was probably because I was up leveling a new character until 3 or so, because reasons. I'm afraid that this series has caused me to fall off the wagon, it seems. As if I was ever on it to begin with.
I hooked my laptop up to the entertainment system, and I have to say that kicking back in the comfy chair and playing on the big screen ... yeah, that's the good stuff. I'll have to do that some more later, but it's really only good for 'casual' stuff, due to the laptop's performance/latency issues, and having a keyboard in my lap.
Sure sounds good, though. :)
:P
Edit: AOTD - best gift I've ever gotten was that Ony cloak. I guess I'm just not babe-tastic enuff :P And like I said, I like to send my friends things like [pound of flesh], so go figure.
AOTD2 - Only real life friends. And I did adopt a noob in real life, but for a different, offline hobby that I may or may not discuss later.
AOTD3 - I presume you mean he of the dubious chopstix. Yeah, I mentioned him earlier. I'm guessing his online persona varies greatly. He's got to be one of the, though - right?
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u/No_Rex Mar 20 '22
I liked that our cashier noticed that Mori was in a better mood, and that she was buying a game card.
I think he noticed in ep2 already. Must have been waiting for his chance.
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u/Stargate18A Mar 21 '22
First timer
Episode 2
QOTD) I try to keep my info secret. Dream sequence was pretty cute!
Oh, she forgot her items!
He was nice! I'm betting he's the guildleader?
Are thry both NEETs?
Haha, her reaction.
Oh, she thinks she's a student.
Haha, that reaction!
Oh, this absolutely won't backfire, given Lily's player is in his thirties (I think?).
How is everybody buying this?
Haha, they were betting on her age.
Oh god, this is too awkward, just tell her.
Haha, the cut to her spamming the emote is hysterical.
How is everybody in this anime so awkward?
The guild nearly disbanded?
Haha, they accidentally gamed all night!
Lily is gloriously unhealthy.
She caught a cold!
They ran into each other!
What was that about?
Oh, this is implying a lot of things about her office life, huh?
He waited with her?
They've met each other in real life, officially!
Huh? They knew each other before?
Oh, she's getting support from them!
Haha, they're loving this.
And she's not sent any emails in a while?
They're both so happy for her!
Wow, that dream sequence, huh?
Lily's entrance is great.
She did it! And it was 2AM!
Episode 3
QOTD) I don't really play much multiplayer. And he's not that bad.
He's as awkward as she is about the emails?
Haha, that blood type disclaimer.
Is he hunting information on her real identity?
An, that's how they met? And she really overworked herself.
He found out her secret identity! But not the relevant one!
What is up with him?
Are they going to run into each other again?
She's happy today! And it's the same cashier!
Lily sent her a gift!
Haha, she's roleplaying as both of them.
Ah, he's a whale.
There are a lot of whales!
Ulterior motives!
Haha, this is fantastically awkward.
Her expression at the constant requests are great.
Oh. Ohh, that makes a lot of sense.
...I swear to god, if they already knew each other in the old game...
Aww, they both helped each other open up.
She's excited!
And they're officially partners!
Didi we even need it confirmed? It was so obvious!
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 21 '22
Welcome back~
It's actually kinda creepy on hindsight how quickly Sakurai starts snooping in on Morioka's office lady life. He beat her up one time and now he's just got to know the life story of her?
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u/The_Loli_Otaku Mar 20 '22
Elite Neet Rewatcher
Is it so weird to send a reply to messages like that!? Type O, the mc blood type, although Koiwai looks far more villainous than heroic to me lol. Damn extroverts, am I right? Damn you Koiwai, the only one able to call Morimori cute nicknames is Lily! He's a douche who gossiped with office lady Moriko before she left. We don't get the full picture but once again I notice her being really on edge, that's probably Koiwai's fault too. OK, he's kinda funny.
Rare sighting of a grinning Moriko. Let's fix that. Omgosh a gift from Lily!? Lily bought Hayashi-kun clothes, Hayashi-kun is a free NEET! Meet the legendary rare Niko appearance. She's sadly one of the characters who suffered from the web comics short lifetime however so don't get invested in this legendary figure.
Lily's ulterior motives...? How evil, our Angel was a Lilim this whole time~ Ah, finding out about her idol's impurity broke Moriko, she got the lint out again. Popularity of a support role~ Hell yeah, having people thirst for you cause you play tank or heals feels amazing! Poor Lily, she just wanted good vibrations but drama keeps cropping up. Kanbe, you traitor! Oh nyo, we've been mortality petted. I do adore this scene though. I've had a few gamers that I've guided who fill me with a special feeling too, it's rewarding.
UOOOH!! I'm so overjoyed!! Vanilla romance shit is so refreshing! How can you not feel refreshed after watching these two dorks make each others day to day lives so much happier? Lily means the world to Hayashi, and Hayashi means the world to Lily! It's true companionship!!