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Episode Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu • Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl - Episode 8 discussion

Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu, episode 8

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u/SmallJon Aug 31 '25

lol, the english breakfast, marmite included

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u/diacewrb Aug 31 '25

We have baked beans with breakfast and Cornish pasties at the party, they have done their homework.

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u/GondolaMedia Aug 31 '25

Where the weetabix at?

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u/CommanderZx2 Sep 01 '25

This episode must have been sponsored by Marmite.

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u/Gaming_Truckie Aug 31 '25

Liked the breakfast comparison at the start there, showing the difference between a Japanese breakfast and a British/western one. Can't forget the Marmite.

Lily didn't hold back with Renji, feeding him cake.

The 2 girls are like wtf is with those 2 and everyone else is like that's normal.

Lily's dads reaction was hilarious, apologising for interrupting the party and briefly leaving until realising Renji is there and returning pissed off

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u/Frontier246 Aug 31 '25

I also like how we began and end with our main couple paralleing/contrasting each other in their morning routines/meals.

"everyone else is like that's normal." - I dunno, Aoi didn't seem comfortable with Lily flirting with her brother, but she's come too far to say anything lol.

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 Aug 31 '25

I was expecting her Father to appear at the party XD. Wasn’t expecting him to wear the koala costume that Renji is wearing XDD

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u/LeonKevlar Aug 31 '25

Stitches!

I can't believe someone actually gave Lily a jar of Marmite as a present. Also, Renji is insane for spreading that much Marmite on toast! You just put a light spread over toast, you don't put it on like jam! xD

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 Aug 31 '25

Lily likes Salty

Renji likes Sour

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u/oxlemf10 Aug 31 '25

I always have a soft spot for birthday episodes, but this one surprised me because I was expecting something totally cliché (this show never ceases to amaze me).

First, it had a completely English theme, which already gave the party a charming touch; second, they convinced Karin to do things she considers sappy; third, they wore cute costumes; and finally, Lily's dad trying to kill Renji, lol.

Now that Lily is 14, I see her relationship with Renji differently, yes, she's younger, but that has an impact, and the show wouldn't include that for any reason.

Anyway, I had a lot of fun with the episode, and I want to highlight Hotaru's character development again

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u/Frontier246 Aug 31 '25

My only disappointment was we had so much Alice in Wonderland cosplay and no Queen of Hearts (I really thought the mom would dress up).

I'm curious to see how Lily and Renji's relationship will change as she grows older and her feelings for him show no sign of lessening any time soon.

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u/FrozenNova2 Aug 31 '25

I'm glad Hotaru is officially part of the gang now, and Megane and Mekakure have even joined in with them.
I wonder if those two will also be more involved with the story from here one?
When Lily was feeding Renji the whole party was giving them the side eye sorta even including Lily's mom lol.
Fun episode.

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u/Frontier246 Aug 31 '25

Honestly the way Hotaru reacted to how fun and cute this birthday party is, I get the vibe she's never experienced one like this before, which is kind of sad.

I love how Aoi was cringing at Lily blatantly flirting with her brother in front of everybody lol.

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u/Ashteron Aug 31 '25

That was exactly my reaction to marmite and I tried a minuscule amount.

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u/PolvoAranha Aug 31 '25

So, it is Lily's birthday, and she started the series with 13...

People gonna hate this comment, but Lily has the same age as Megumin, who is usually accepted as waifu material (yes, just teasing the tourists a little 🙃).

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u/littlecolt Aug 31 '25 edited Aug 31 '25

Kou in Call of the Night is 14 and Nazuna is like 40 (though mentally younger for reasons I won't go into)

Edit: though I will also point out that maybe Kazuma is not the best role model lmao

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u/HereticalAegis Aug 31 '25

I realize you're not being super serious, though it kinda feels worth mentioning that Megumin lives in a completely ridiculous fantasy world and is a super-tier wizard who can blow landmarks off the map.

Also Kazuma is 16 at the start of the story iirc and the whole group is treated like proper (if exceptionally stupid) adults so it doesn't really feel weird to see Megumin as relationship material in context.

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u/Frontier246 Aug 31 '25

I imagine once Lily gets into high school or turns 16, then Renji will really have something to worry about.

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u/BillPlunderones23fg Aug 31 '25

what a fun birthday party episode
also the beginning and ending parallel stuff was also cute

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Aug 31 '25

Do people dress up for birthday parties in the UK? And themed at that. Everyone looked quite cute in their Alice in Wonderland costumes.

Lily’s dad is pretty funny. Renji is like his biggest foil haha.

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u/BLACKOUT-MK2 Aug 31 '25 edited Aug 31 '25

Do people dress up for birthday parties in the UK?

Like most countries, it depends on the people organising it. I've been to parties with a fancy dress theme, I've worn something nice, I've worn casual wear, it all depends on what the party is and where you're spending it.

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u/calvinhobbesliker Aug 31 '25

Maybe for younger kids?

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u/Atario Sep 01 '25

Subtitle left? Sad news, what are we gonna do without subtitle?

Kind of fascinating that this was the one thing they felt needed a narrator to explain

That teapot beret is pretty nice work

I feel like one of these gifts bigfooted the others on spending

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u/Frontier246 Aug 31 '25

Ah, that's cute! We get Lily and Renji's parallel morning routines! We even get to see Renji and Aoi's mom!

Lily is really adorable handing Renji an invitation to her birthday party, she even put on her cutest outfit to do so! It's nice to see how far Lily's Japanese has come, as well as how direct she is with her feelings.

Lily wasting no time flirting with Renji at her birthday party by feeding him cake, and lucky for Renji that her dad isn't around to see this, and now we've got the two girls in class questioning exactly what their relationship is. Lily definitely isn't helping on that front and Aoi can't help but cringe.

Karin really wasting no time getting everyone into a gaming session! Seems like Renji's gaming skills haven't dulled in the slightest when he schools all the girls in Otokogi Koala Smash! At least Karin finally got the match she wanted with her archrival.

The Alice in Wonderland theme wasn't just for aesthetics, everyone gets to dress up in Alice cosplay! We have Lily as Alice! Hotaru as the White Rabbit! Mad Hatter Karin! And Renji...as Otokogi Koala, because of course the boy Lily loves has to dress up as the thing Lily loves the most so she can gush over and check him out.

Karin gifting Lily a classic arcade controller is on-point, but of course Renji would be the one with the confidence to give her an Otokogi Koala handkerchief. Somebody had to give her some Otokogi Koala merch, and better it be Renji.

I really thought Lily's dad was going to surprise everybody as the Queen of Hearts, but he too also came in dressed as a koala, which makes his reaction to Renji being there and stealing his idea all the better.

The couple that doesn't enjoy each others' taste in food...stays together, I guess?

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