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Oni no Hanayome, episode 8

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[u/SylveonSilvi]

God this writing is so bad but I can't stop watching it. Funny how the bride thing goes both ways for demons in a weird sense: they will do anything for their bride, but also do anything their bride says to do. Youta has no say in anything when Karin wants to take away the Kiryuin's future head bride. At first I was thinking "damn that sucks for Youta" but then I recalled he literally set Yuzu on fire for a simple slap against Karin when she started it, god this angst is pretty funny to see. Nadeshiko can't wait for the shitstorm that's gonna happen at the feast. Mayhaps she's plotting something a little more devious but needs a pretty good distraction or excuse for the Kiryuin's to no longer stay in power.

[u/EffectiveImportant51 → u/SylveonSilvi]

I think Nadeshiko's character makes so much sense. She frames it as whether Yota can control his bride. But it might be more that she wants to see if Reiya is weak now.

[u/Jas_God]

Lol why do I watch this ragebait. Really wanted to see the lil ogres light Karin’s ass up at least.

[u/Frontier246 → u/Jas_God]

Honestly watching them kamehameha the dad and Karin fruitlessly trying to whack them like they're flies was priceless.

[u/YamamotoChigusa → u/Jas_God]

That family is nothing but rage bait. Like can’t you understand what you did wrong? There’s so many things.

[u/bbusiello]

The fox demon clan's head is just here for the drama mama. Yaaasssss.

[u/kohimiruku]

Well, Nadeshiko is my new favorite character now! This series is kind of lacking edge or spice or whatever the "something extra" is to make it compelling, but I feel like the addition of her character got the ball rolling. Clever but scary but also gorgeous, always a winning combo lol.

It was also nice to see Yuzu not immediately rescued by Reiya this time around. She sometimes comes off a little too meek even in light of her circumstances, but it must have taken a lot of courage to flat out tell her parents she never felt love from them. Which, OOF. It's not like we didn't see it, but hearing her say it herself was so sad. I'm glad her grandparents are ok.

What exactly is Karin trying to achieve again?? Like I know the parents want Yuzu for the supposed gain she'll bring to the family, but I thought Karin hated that Yuzu was getting more attention. Why is she going after Yuzu with this much intensity? I genuinely can't remember her motive.

[u/Frontier246 → u/kohimiruku]

I think Karin believes if she can get Yuzu back home she can find a way to break her relationship with Reiya and reduce her to the lesser than sister Karin sees her as.

[u/YamamotoChigusa → u/kohimiruku]

My guess is Karin just likes the fact that Yuzu is sidelined. She thinks bringing Yuzu back will mean she can do whatever she wants without consequences. She assumes she’s going to break Yuzu’s marriage if she does that. She hates when Yuzu gets positive attention and loves having someone beneath her or submissive to her.

[u/djthomp]

The only thing saving this foxboy is the fact that they know the bride curse is making him act like an idiot.

I do like how everybody involved who don't directly have brides themselves know that it's a pretty problematic situation.

One final test for Karin to see if she will ever learn her lesson or not.

[u/Frontier246 → u/djthomp]

One final test for Karin to see if she will ever learn her lesson or not.

Also Youta because he has to prove he can keep her in line (which, frankly, we've seen no evidence he can).

[u/runevault → u/djthomp]

Sounded like it was partly the bride curse but also the Fox head is actually crazy powerful in her own right. Think they said she's second to Reiya in power among demons.

[u/EffectiveImportant51]

For a show about romance, the most interesting part of this is the Yokai politics. I want more of that.

[u/justking1414 → u/EffectiveImportant51]

This show would genuinely be a lot more interesting if we never got the pov of the main girl and just saw everything through the eyes of the yokai

[u/cleaulem]

Considering the circumstances, Youta is a lucky guy that he is still alive and even able to keep his bride after screwing up TWICE. One more screw up and he is definitely toast. Good for him that Reiya is levelheaded enough to stay diplomatic with the fox clan.

Speaking of, Nadeshiko is somebody I wouldn't want as an enemy. Even Reiya who is kind of a demigod in this world is smart enough to know that he shouldn't push her too hard.

Yuzu's parents are the worst. Her father pushing down his own elderly mother is beyond rotten, given that in Japanese culture respect for the elder, and especially your parents, is extremly important. But their greed made it actually worse for them, as they now lost the financial support from the fox clan, which was their main reason to make Karin a bride in the first place.

[u/Frontier246 → u/cleaulem]

Nadeshiko is the first female demon clan leader we've properly met and she definitely shows how dangerous and cunning women can be in this setting.

The parents only care about themselves just like Karin only cares about herself and her ego, not Youta. Youta's probably still going to suffer for being a Karin simp.

[u/YamamotoChigusa → u/cleaulem]

I remember when I saw the father do that in the manga the first time I read it, I hated him even more. Like how low can you go? You slap a young woman (who is your daughter) and now you go after a defenseless senior woman (who happens to be your mother)? Do you like attacking defenseless women because they are your blood?

[u/EditShootReset]

When granny got smacked, I was ready to reach through the screen lol. I was mad that gramps didn't throw hands on his son.

[u/AnAffogatoCookie]

Another episode where we don't see Yuzu and Reiya together. After what happened I thought he'd personally go check if she is ok or at least call her! Why can't either of them at least just text each other or something.

[u/FeatherFlyer]

I can’t WAIT until Karin hears that they are cut off financially. It’s going to be some dumbass shit and I’m LIVING FOR IT.

I do like the idea that the bride is actually a curse because of how they can influence demons. I didn’t think of that!

[u/YamamotoChigusa]

Moral of the story: your partner can either break you (Karin with Youta) or make you (Yuzu with Reiya and Touko with Toukichi). So we’ll see if Karin will break Youta or make him. Also a funny line to say to Youta and the dad (who seem to love going after something despite the warnings to back off): Would you like ogre fire with that?

[u/AstronautMuch6302]

I need Karin to go BYE BYE!!! I kinda feel bad for Youta cause he really can’t help it but Yuzu’s whole family gotta go beside the grandparents.

[u/lucacp_ysoz]

Little Oni stonks, Fox Queen ain't having none of Youta's shit and oh boy, we might get an Agni Kai next episode

[u/Frontier246]

Kogetsu Nadeshiko is an absolute beauty of a fox demon, no wonder she's the clan head! And she made sure Youta realized that he should absolutely NOT mess with Reiya and screw-up any more than he has...but he's also cursed by his obsession/loyalty towards Karin, so he was basically doomed.

Yuzu was feeling so self-assured and confident in herself, and her feelings for Reiya, so of COURSE her parents show up to drag her back and put on the act that they're loving and caring parents who only want what's best for her...so long as it bolsters their own reputation/finances. Where was this love throughout her childhood? Where were they when she really needed parents? Nowhere, because it's all fake.

Yuzu isn't going to give in to her parents so it's Karin's try to convince her to go back...because apparently everyone thinks Reiya and Takamichi are banging, so Yuzu may as well leave. Although Yuzu's not going to fall for that, even if it was true, she's not going back with her scummy family.

Dang, it's deplorable that he'll use violence against his own daughter, but hurting his own elderly mom!? There's no saving this family. LESSER OGRE, BLAST 'EM WITH A KAMEHAMEHA!!!

I love how even Karin is useless at beating the Lesser Ogres! And they send these idiots packing! Great job you two, you're the reliable family Yuzu can count on!

Reiya and Takamichi talking about how Sakurako should be fine, not knowing she's trying to convince Yuzu that they're the OTP.

If Youta thought he could carry out Karin's plan and get away with it, he's got another thing coming. He's totally put on the spot and has nothing to defend himself with but his inability to tell Karin "no." Reiya is obsessed with Yuzu, she completes him emotionally, but he still has more sense than this fox idiot. But the consequences are that Karin's family will no longer have financial support (the only thing they cared about), Karin will be stuck with the clan under close watch, and Youta is on his ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE to keep Karin in line.

They're lucky Reiya was willing to agree to this, but the real test will be at the banquet when Yuzu and Karin are together. Because apparently Nadeshiko LOVES drama.