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ep 17 (+18 when its released) livethread!! mute this because ill be yammering alot hehe
starting off with the title-- Cats vs. Monkeys is funny because uve got Sarakuwa Tech matching -> copying Nekoma's style of persistent defence (i.e., monkey see, monkey do)
i honestly didnt get the joke till i reread the chapter earlier before the sub came out!
i honestly didnt get the joke till i reread the chapter earlier before the sub came out!
interestingly enough, the kanji for Sarakuwa Tech HS has nothing to do with monkeys
monkeys can be translated as 猿 (saru), which maybe similar to the pronounciation of their kanji, but the connection ends there (no further comment on this as i dont speak japanese)
monkeys can be translated as 猿 (saru), which maybe similar to the pronounciation of their kanji, but the connection ends there (no further comment on this as i dont speak japanese)
so the title itself is more of a reference to their playstyle in relation to nekoma, both teams from the start are seen to be annoyingly consistent, not allowing much balls to be scored
keep standing back up -> persistent, consistent
nice style kenma
for someone who hates the spotlight, hes pretty eye catching lmao
for someone who hates the spotlight, hes pretty eye catching lmao
you dont need a strong reason or goal to keep doing smth, even liking one aspect of the game is good enough reason to keep playing
how did he get into the house at 5 am?
on first and second read of this chapter, i woulda honestly thought they were related haha
again, kenma doesnt enjoy volleyball as much as the other characters do, but he still finds fun in it, in his own way
kenma is actually pretty imaginative
kenma is actually pretty imaginative
just finding how it can be fun for you can be really uplifting!!
well, it is kinda hard when people so much more passionate than you berate your lack of interest :\\
i remember feeling like this back when i was still in a club.. i did NOT want to be there at all
but i stayed anyways...
i was not as good as kenma to get onto the school team though, but i think i wouldnt have wanted that anyway
i was not as good as kenma to get onto the school team though, but i think i wouldnt have wanted that anyway
oh i just want to pat him on the head, funny little catboy
i think a common theme with the second years is dealing with inadequacy
some want to work towards being the best (see: Tora here)
others like tanaka, ennoshita, kazuhito deal with the idea of being 'average'
some want to work towards being the best (see: Tora here)
others like tanaka, ennoshita, kazuhito deal with the idea of being 'average'
and then you have kenma, who isnt enthused to go all out but still sticking with the sport anyways
because its like a video game, and kenma always sees a game through the end (but he does it as fast as possible too)
because its like a video game, and kenma always sees a game through the end (but he does it as fast as possible too)
kuroo is one of the best captains like he seriously cares alot for his teammates (and he doesnt play favourites!! well. not practically)
wouldnt have been surprised if he came back in the timeskip as a nurse. but alas, we got smth equally as good
wouldnt have been surprised if he came back in the timeskip as a nurse. but alas, we got smth equally as good
oh, and kenma cares for him too
even if it wasnt romantic, they rlly understand each other and i appreciate their dynamic alot..
even if it wasnt romantic, they rlly understand each other and i appreciate their dynamic alot..
yep. fondness
++ yakus judgemental and knowing stare
kenma values the knowns, like stats in a video game (?) seems to be consistent with his worldview
hes had to critically analyse his own gameplay (video games or volleyball) to become as good as he is, not to forget hes very strategic and analytical
hes had to critically analyse his own gameplay (video games or volleyball) to become as good as he is, not to forget hes very strategic and analytical
i like how they mix his philosophy with his attitude tbh
he practices till hes good at something not because of 'guts'
the feeling of being good at something, is fun
its fun to improve
he practices till hes good at something not because of 'guts'
the feeling of being good at something, is fun
its fun to improve
cat
cat!
cats!!
nice freudian slip
another reason to play is cause u just like winning
its shallow, but who doesnt like to win? still valid
its shallow, but who doesnt like to win? still valid
i love their pseudo rivalry, reminds me of kagehina
awww, kuroo has the cutest nicknames
!!! best friends hehe,,
do u think kenma dyed his hair to match tora?
okay that seems to be it for this ep!! bookmarking this thread for next week..
LETS GO!! EP 18 TIME 
I LVOE U SO MUCH MY LIL BOY
oh my god
poor kenma... and a worried kuroo..
okay lmao he is worried but hes also happy that kenma is trying his best
fukunaga u funky lil catboy..
jesus. that gave me a scare
split second thinking is really... amazing
duality
kenma likes volleyball cause its fun sometimes... i rlly cant wait to see this explored in the karaneko match...
sorry this is an aside to say that i am in love with kaji yukis voice
i just find his pose funny
good work kuroo san
good work kuroo san
pls help him
HI BABY!! I MISSED U
WOW IT HURTS ALOT
u go funky lil catboy...
me after 2 months of exams
help me i love these 2 I WISH THEY HAD MORE SCENES..
U GO FUNKY LIL CATBOY!!
idk why but this made my heart warm
kenma does care and that makes me happy
chills..
ITS MY LITTLE BOY!!
KARANEKO COMING SOON... but i actually cannot wait for the climax of karainari match aghjfgh i miss them...
tsukki + sunaosa in next ep ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
that wraps this thread up!! not much to say about this 2 eps (head empty atm) but i rlly enjoyed kenmas character arc ᓚᘏᗢ
i actually relate to him alot.. and not just because i play alot of games!! i love kenma
i actually relate to him alot.. and not just because i play alot of games!! i love kenma
