**First Timer**, subbed Renge's frog umbrella is just the cutest shit lol. [](#feelingloved) And she got a new bike! Trying to remember if we saw her riding it in the first season. The whole bit with Renge as a fair-weather charm and scaring Komari in her outfit was hilarious. The second half was the classic 'this will give you the feels' 2nd episode half and I'd be lying if I said it doesn't work on me every single time. The 'funeral' and later Renge drawing herself crying in the notebook absolutely got me. And by the end when the tadpole shrimp were revealed to have offspring amd Renge being so happy about it manly tears were shed. ___ **Question of the Day:** >What do you like to do on rainy days now? I feel like I give this answe every second episode but staying inside lol. >How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? Staying inside? Although for a summer rain we sometimes did to out to take a rain shower. >How was your first experience with death? I was 5 or 6 when my great grandmother died. Don't really have any memories other than our parents keeping it pretty much away from us kids and not even taking us to the funeral. In hindsight I'm not sure that was the right thing to do cus even though we weren't *that* close it was weird to have a relative who you suddenly would just not visit anymore but there wasn't any real closure. ___ [**Shot of the Day**](https://i.imgur.com/oT3Q3yW.png) Expecting lots of SotD variations with this outfit today lol.

>Trying to remember if we saw her riding it in the first season. I don't think so [](#rengethink) > not even taking us to the funeral Funerals here (depending on one's religion) tend to more strict with who attends so even if the child is young, they have to attend and participate in the rituals. Filial Piety once again is a big reason for dis > Expecting lots of SotD variations with this outfit today lol. [](#pointandlaugh)

lol yeah I was wrong about that Atleast I'll have a slide on my own in tomorrow's album. Feels liked in most recent episodes someone else had the same pick as me.

This is why I like shot of the day, you always think "Oh yeah, people are definitely gonna pick this one" And then you're the only one, or left disappointed because you didn't take the "obvious" pick and no one else did either. Never know what's gonna come out

> later Renge drawing herself crying in the notebook absolutely got me I think the bit that really gets me is that Renge isn't crying on the outside; if you just looked at her, she might seem a bit sullen, but not particularly heartbroken. That she's drawing a picture of herself crying I think means that she's either doing her best to keep her emotions under control or she understands that it's supposed to be a sad situation but hasn't quite processed it yet and it's still kind of bubbling around inside of her.

> The whole bit with Renge as a fair-weather charm and scaring Komari in her outfit was hilarious. Potentially my favourite bit from the show so far >Shot of the Day [](#utahapraises)

> The whole bit with Renge as a fair-weather charm and scaring Komari in her outfit was hilarious. It's one of my all-time favorite jokes from this series. The setup and execution are just amazing. [](#laughter) >And by the end when the tadpole shrimp were revealed to have offspring amd Renge being so happy about it manly tears were shed. [It gets me every time.](#elsieqq) >Shot of the Day >Expecting lots of SotD variations with this outfit today lol. You were almost correct for me. [I very nearly went with this as my SotD.](https://imgur.com/b5271xu)

**Rewatcher** **On today’s episode of Non Non Biyori:** What is it with Episode 4 and Non Non Biyori? This is the second time in a row that Episode 4 of a season has absolutely wrecked my heart. And both times it was because of Renge.  I think this episode provides a good exploration of grief with Renge after the Flatty-sans die. I believe this is Renge’s first time truly encountering death. I can’t say for sure that it is, but her reactions indicate to me that it is likely. We are witnessing a young girl experience death for the first time and come to terms with it. Like this show has done previously for character arcs, we get very little actual articulation from Renge about what she’s feeling. The characters usually don’t elaborate or explain what exactly is going on in their heads. Instead, we can extrapolate from what we do get. It’s clear that the deaths of the Flatty-sans weighs heavily on Renge, but the specifics are left to our interpretation. [This long shot of her just staring at the grave is a great example of what I mean.](https://imgur.com/KyyM9HS) We don’t know what exactly Renge is thinking, but as we sit and watch we can ponder that question and draw our own conclusions. We know at the very least that Renge is thinking about death and what it means. For my part, I think after the Flatty-sans died, Renge was feeling regret at making them pets. She was so enthusiastic about looking after them. She was diligent about feeding them, taking records, and even observed individual differences. But look at how it turned out. [Renge even outright says she doesn’t want to get more because they’ll just die.](https://imgur.com/fI27Hg0) Perhaps she wonders if it’s her fault somehow. Or maybe she thinks there was no point even looking after them. But what turns Renge around is seeing the newborn Flatty-sans. They did not just die, they left behind new life. Looking after them wasn’t pointless or negative because it meant that all these new Flatty-sans could be born. It reinvigorates Renge, showing her the cycle of life like that. Seeing that life continues even after death helps her to process her grief and overcome it. It’s quite beautiful. Someone pointed this out a long time ago in a thread, but it’s interesting seeing how the other girls react to Renge’s grief. [Hotaru and Koma-chan try their best, either by trying to explain things logically to Renge, help her replace what she lost, or distract her.](https://imgur.com/a/JvJZzKH) But none of those really work. What does work is Natsumi’s solution. Natsumi doesn’t say what she’s doing to anyone, she just does it. And in the end, that’s what helps Renge process her grief and cheer up. I love the use of Renge’s notebook this episode. I wonder if Renge struggles with expressing her emotions or if she chooses to keep them bottled up. Either way, her drawings are a beautiful way to depict her emotional state. [The recurring visual motif of the teru teru bozu is also well used.](https://imgur.com/a/CMQAgnI) We don’t see its face for a while and can only infer its emotions from the weather. It’s only when the rain clears up and Renge sees the new Flatty-sans that we finally see it smile, showing that everything has turned out okay. - [Oh no, the tadpole shrimp.](https://imgur.com/ov9J3VL) [](#ohfuck) - [Bless your gay heart, Hotaru.](https://imgur.com/BjrZ3JH) [](#yuristare) - [It’s been the same way at my place, Renge.](https://imgur.com/43ezE39) The snow stopped and got replaced with rain. - [I love Renge’s teru teru bozu costume so much.](https://imgur.com/sLlAEPO) - [Renge always comes up with the best ideas.](https://imgur.com/4D74Qyk) - The frog song is another one of Renge’s delightfully deranged songs. [I wish I could know how she comes up with these lyrics.](https://imgur.com/a/N9DnrgU) - [The temptation of the trowel is hard to resist.](https://imgur.com/CZyxefb) - [Rainy landscapes can look nice, as long as I don’t have to be out in the rain with them.](https://imgur.com/a/Gq45nvM) - I’m exactly the kind of person who looks at fog like this and says with a straight face, [“Wow, it’s just like Silent Hill.”](https://imgur.com/AGr5mzP) - [And this is *really* like Silent Hill.](https://imgur.com/9xtQpAs) [](#terror) - [That is not a bet I would want to take, Koma-chan.](https://imgur.com/3YjYNmr) - A gag I love about [this scene](https://imgur.com/oGbSBUX) is that the creepy music plays whenever we’re seeing things from Koma-chan’s perspective and that music immediately cuts out when we go to Renge’s perspective. - [God, this scared Koma-chan face is just too good!](https://imgur.com/1ld2W8K) [](#laughter) - [This is the perfect “Non Non Biyori Out of Context” image.](https://imgur.com/b5271xu) - [Renge is so cute when she’s entranced by Flatty-san.](https://imgur.com/hvz0Ytf) - [It’s so sweet seeing that Renge can now ride a bike with everyone else.](https://imgur.com/wxYHtj9) - [Careful there, Koma-chan. You’ll just make Hotaru fall more in love.](https://imgur.com/I9vlpNG) - [That recorder music!](#listen) Also, my mind always thinks of [“Nearer, My God, to Thee”](https://youtu.be/H402HL39LKE) whenever I hear the Asahigaoka School song. They sound similar to me. - [Oh no, it’s here.](#scaredmio) - [It’s raining](#not-raining) Nice use of the weather to mirror Renge’s emotions. - [This is a very rare moment for Natsumi: her being genuinely considerate of another person.](https://imgur.com/TnMLfcg) - [God, this is so sad.](https://imgur.com/fI27Hg0) - [I think this might genuinely be the single most heartbreaking image in all of Non Non Biyori.](https://imgur.com/BRHyEqO) [](#yuitears) - [Natsumi is usually a wild child, but here she is doing the nicest possible thing she could have.](https://imgur.com/Q1yX1gv) - [Look at how happy she is!](https://imgur.com/oGwsMA5) [](#akyuusqueel) - [I love this little moment of animation so much. Renge sniffling and wiping away her tears.](https://imgur.com/P3PF4cg) She doesn’t often show her emotions, but they shine through in moments like this. - [And this is one of the most heartwarming moments in all of Non Non Biyori.](https://imgur.com/a/1BOrQLL) [](#jibrilaww) - The final montage is beautiful. The sun has come out again and all is well. **Shot of the Day** [I chose this image of Renge’s happy drawing.](https://imgur.com/k0vSobv) It gives me life. **Soundtrack of the Day** [“Non Non Rhapsody.”](https://youtu.be/rbQeOAYv9c0) This is the song that plays when Koma-chan is surrounded by the teru teru bozus.

>That is not a bet I would want to take, Koma-chan. Kazu-nee would sacrifice her to the bloody shovel teru teru bouzu spirit in a heartbeat.

If they were both running away from that monster, Nee-nee wouldn't hesitate to trip Koma-chan. It would mean she wouldn't have to run anymore, after all.

> The characters usually don’t elaborate or explain what exactly is going on in their heads. Instead, we can extrapolate from what we do get This is what I love in particular about this arc. Way too many anime overexplain what's going on with characters' internal monologue (or even saying their thoughts out loud for some reason) when all you really need is a glance, an expression, a pose, the tone of voice, and the situation to understand what's going on in broad strokes. It's something I've noticed a lot more after having watched *Super Cub*, a series which has very little monologue/dialogue compared to other series. I find having to figure things out through just the visual presentation and indirect audio cues draws me more into the story because I have to work my empathy muscles a bit to understand what the characters are thinking rather than have it spood-fed to me.

> It's something I've noticed a lot more after having watched Super Cub, a series which has very little monologue/dialogue compared to other series. I find having to figure things out through just the visual presentation and indirect audio cues draws me more into the story because I have to work my empathy muscles a bit to understand what the characters are thinking rather than have it spood-fed to me. Oh is that why I liked Super Cub so much? The MCs subtly happy face as she was riding her scooter was the best.

It's why I liked it at least. Since watching Super Cub, I've been craving more of those "show, don't tell" scenes where the information is primarily conveyed in non-verbal cues.

>This long shot of her just staring at the grave is a great example of what I mean. We don’t know what exactly Renge is thinking, but as we sit and watch we can ponder that question and draw our own conclusions I really love how these shots avoid showing us Renge's face. We're not just left to ponder what she's thinking, but what she might look like as well, which makes these scenes even more heart-wrenching, at least for me > Perhaps she wonders if it’s her fault somehow. Or maybe she thinks there was no point even looking after them. That could indeed be true! It's really interesting because grief makes unpacking her thoughts even more difficult. Speaking from experience, I didn't know what was going through my mind when I was grieving too. She could possibly be afraid of the idea of confronting death in the face. > Hotaru and Koma-chan try their best, either by trying to explain things logically to Renge, help her replace what she lost, or distract her I didn't catch this! [](#neat) I wonder what Natsumi would've done if those tadpoles didn't lay eggs. > The recurring visual motif of the teru teru bozu is also well used [](#fistbump) >And this is really like Silent Hill I would've reacted worse than koma-chan lol > And this is one of the most heartwarming moments in all of Non Non Biyori One of those images where context changes one's perception of it drastically [](#wipetears)

> I really love how these shots avoid showing us Renge's face. We're not just left to ponder what she's thinking, but what she might look like as well, which makes these scenes even more heart-wrenching, at least for me It is very effective at just leaving us, the audience, to soak in these moments and really ponder about what's happening. This show is quite good at creating moods and atmospheres that just absorb me fully like this. It pulls me in and makes me feel these emotions purely through the visuals and music. >I would've reacted worse than koma-chan lol My strategy is always "run away like a huge coward." Flight usually beats fight. [](#abandonthread)

> What is it with Episode 4 and Non Non Biyori? This is the second time in a row that Episode 4 of a season has absolutely wrecked my heart. [S3, I'll be prepared](#lolifightsback) >It’s clear that the deaths of the Flatty-sans https://imgur.com/GIvG9nP >But none of those really work. What does work is Natsumi’s solution. Natsumi doesn’t say what she’s doing to anyone, she just does it. And in the end, that’s what helps Renge process her grief and cheer up. Bless them all. Natsumi seems to be the one most on the same wave length as Renge, so I like to think she knew this was the best way for Renge specifically > The snow stopped and got replaced with rain. [](#bocchitheshock) >The frog song is another one of Renge’s delightfully deranged songs. I wish I could know how she comes up with these lyrics. Her massive intellect makes it easy

> Bless them all. Natsumi seems to be the one most on the same wave length as Renge, so I like to think she knew this was the best way for Renge specifically I think Natsumi and Renge are closer than the others because they're both childish, while Komari and Hotaru are more mature.

> S3, I'll be prepared [](#mugiwait) >https://imgur.com/GIvG9nP [Goddammit!](#laughter) I did not expect that one! >Her massive intellect makes it easy [Big brain Renge!](#rengethink)

> I did not expect that one! [You just got crabbed on](https://youtu.be/Y5tjtUFL0j4?t=42) [](#vacationcup)

**QOTD** 1) Stay inside and relax. I could watch something, read a book, play a game, etc. 2) Same as above, except when it was a school day and I had no choice but to go out. 3) I was pretty young. I think it was when my first pet fish died, but I honestly didn't affect me that much. I was a lot more affected when my next pet, a guinea pig, died. But I could tell that it was about his time for a while leading up to that, which made it easier to accept.

> Soundtrack of the Day > > > > [“Non Non Rhapsody.”](https://youtu.be/rbQeOAYv9c0) This is the song that plays when Koma-chan is surrounded by the teru teru bozus. I love this track because it sounds like a great betrayal is happening; it's not something you'd expect in a Non Non Biyori soundtrack. [](#chitosesmug)

**Extremely brief thoughts from a First Timer** As soon as Renge said ‘I’m going to take care of these tadpole shrimps forever’, I knew they weren’t going to last the episode and that Renge’s heart was going to be broken. But this predictability didn’t cheapen the moment at all, if anything this episode was yet another example that it’s all in the execution. At least for me. And the execution was flawless, from the music to the dialogue to the pauses and the silences and camera angles, I am sure someone who isn’t as lazy will break the scene down in much greater detail. I also liked how this episode showcased the kind and caring side of Natsumi. She isn’t perfect by any means(in the last episode she was quite annoying) but it’s clear that she cares for Renge very much. **QOTD** 1. Wait for it to go away lol 2. Playing (european) football in the rain was always so much fun, my mum would get mad at me saying that I'd get sick but that wouldn't stop me!

> my mum would get mad at me saying that I'd get sick but that wouldn't stop me! [](#oilup)

>I also liked how this episode showcased the kind and caring side of Natsumi. She isn’t perfect by any means(in the last episode she was quite annoying) but it’s clear that she cares for Renge very much. It was very nice to see that Natsumi can be such a kind person and not just a brat like how she normally behaves. It is interesting that it's Natsumi of all people who figures out what will help Renge feel better. She seemed to have a good understanding of what Renge was going through. > Playing (european) football in the rain was always so much fun I felt the opposite way as a kid. I hated it when my team had to play even though it was raining. And I hated it even more when I was in marching band later on and we sometimes had to perform in the rain.

**Nyan(re)watcher** [](#makicry) Another one of my favourite episodes. If you’ve noticed, *Repeat* follows a similar format to season 1 as well with regards to which characters are focused on in each episode. Episode 4 for both seasons has a large focus on Renge. I want to point out the great boards today which [used the background and the teru-teru bouzu to craft the atmosphere according to Renge’s state-of-mind](https://imgur.com/a/JIku6uS). The teru-teru bouzu is seen facing out towards the vast landscape in the first three shots which parallels Renge’s usual contemplative capabilities as the tadpoles’ lives sit at the back of her mind. It eventually turns around to face us once Renge finds the answer to her question which gives her joy. I think Renge is experiencing two kinds of emotions: the pain of seeing something she has to care for die, and her first encounter with death — that all living things eventually die. The latter seems to be the main conundrum Renge is facing since she finds solace in the fact that the tadpoles aren’t gone forever with children coming in to take their place. This lets us draw parallels with Asahigaoka as well — a village on the verge of “death”. Though Atto (the author) seems to be a generally optimistic person. Renge isn’t left to grieve over death but rather she looks forward to the never-ending cycle of life which [brightens the world](https://imgur.com/a/j0EJP3A) they live in. [NNB Season 3 Spoilers] >!Renge is also not the last student as people will continue to have children which keeps the village alive!< Two were used to emphasise the point of death and birth today: [Nee Nee caring for Renge, her younger sister](https://imgur.com/a/bmWq4Lu) and [a mother bird feeding her kids](https://imgur.com/a/sPSVyz1). Natsumi also gets to shine today after being a gag for almost all of season 1. We see how [perceptive she really is](https://imgur.com/a/NmQZ3nS) which has been slightly hinted at with how she always has stupid but interesting techniques to answering questions. I don’t think it’s her ability to empathise with Renge that is being shown here but rather her astuteness, for the lack of a better word, as she still considers the possibility of eggs being laid. That’s not the end yet though since she still has to follow a strict process to ensure they hatch by [drying the eggs completely first submerging them in water again](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triops_longicaudatus). This seems to be what she did when she ran back to school since the aquarium was already dried out. I also love [how our girls tried their best to comfort Renge today](https://imgur.com/a/v4cbXv8). There’s no unnecessary jokes being thrown around but just a really heartwarming scene. ___ **Live Reactions** * Renge [could’ve been the progenitor of a whole tradition](https://imgur.com/a/EKkHXWa). Dressing up as teru-teru bouzu to get the sun to notice them better, sounds entirely possible * Renge’s [P.H.D Research](https://imgur.com/a/5w1hV6b) * [Seeing them together is so heartwarming](https://imgur.com/a/WW6hCAO). Especially Renge as she cycles for the first time with her friends * A little sweet moment [between Koma-chan and Hotaru](https://imgur.com/a/OoEwQ2b). * [This whole sequence which builds up feelings of melancholy](https://imgur.com/a/Yn3iiQ0) helps deliver the impact later as Renge realises that living things die for the first time. The warmth of the evening crafts an intimate atmosphere as we are absorbed into Renge’s routine before we follow her to school later on… * [See! It was just the rain…](https://imgur.com/a/Tj8ZcGK) [](#not-raining) * I was mostly teary eyed from here onwards * [Wide shots like this](https://imgur.com/a/9aGvlHH) while we hear the raindrops are just… * [I-](https://imgur.com/a/hhQFbFF) [](#sadholo) * [This sequence made me more teary-eyed, but with a smile](https://imgur.com/a/IUhUXzC) ___ **Soundtrack of the day** [The Sunny Road Continues](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUpNB0ItQls&list=OLAK5uy_nDAkIyY0GJw5m5IXCMVFMV_hrdL7kbW2c&index=31) which plays when Renge discovers more tadpoles! I think this may be my favourite *Sunny Road* yet. **Shot of the day** [Cycling girls!](https://imgur.com/a/sdeLqxL) [Nyanpasu Album](https://imgur.com/a/yEAbl2g) I love this girl so much! ___ > What do you like to do on rainy days now? We just had our northeast monsoon season which meant a lot of rain. When I'm not working or in class I'll usually be overdosing on black coffee because it's perfect for the weather. [](#morecomfy) > How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? Video games and action figures usually meant that I wouldn't even know if it was raining [](#fingertwirl) > (Might be too personal so feel free to skip) How was your first experience with death? Death is something we all come to learn about, for me I think it was through television. But it really hit me when my grandma passed on two years ago, someone I grew up with. Gave me a lot to reflect on and I learnt a lot about how I grieve and stuff. One big thing I would tell myself is that it will never seem like enough time so don't beat myself over not spending enough time with them when I decide to rest at home instead of visit etc.

> Natsumi also gets to shine today after being a gag for almost all of season 1. Yeah, Natsumi was particularly perceptive this episode. I think she's been painted as "too stupid for school" and unwilling to accept responsibility for her actions, but when she's in her wheelhouse she's kind and capable. i'd say that she's streetsmart, but there are no real streets in this village, so i guess she's dirt road smart [](#rengethink)

> i'd say that she's streetsmart, but there are no real streets in this village, so i guess she's dirt road smart [](#azusalaugh) Hilarious and fitting.

> > > > > [ This sequence made me more teary-eyed, but with a smile](https://imgur.com/a/IUhUXzC) Same here lol. The earlier parts were more sad but this right here is where the dam broke.

They sure know how to deliver the punchline. This show gets you at the most unexpected of times

Thanks for the great analysis! I tend to overlook those kind of details, so I'm glad to read the posts of those who see them.

Welcome! I love doing more detailed write-ups when the opportunity arises. I think *NNB* requires less of it since it's able to deliver with simple production, but this episode had such great build-ups

> the pain of seeing something she has to care for die, and her first encounter with death — that all living things eventually die. [](#nanami-hug) >This lets us draw parallels with Asahigaoka as well — a village on the verge of “death”. Countrysides depleting is so sad.. Just because there's not as much services, or "things to do", and then even more people leave because there's fewer and fewer people, and they leave for cities just to be depressed there instead. [](#elsieqq) >Renge could’ve been the progenitor of a whole tradition. Dressing up as teru-teru bouzu to get the sun to notice them better, sounds entirely possible Would be curious to know how many traditions and other tribal stuff has been started just because of kids playing around

>people leave because there's fewer and fewer people, and they leave for cities just to be depressed there instead Grass is always greener on the other side until you get there and there's no grass [](#shatteredsaten)

[](#bocchitheshock) Too real

> Would be curious to know how many traditions and other tribal stuff has been started just because of kids playing around i'm going to guess 100% of them [](#nyanpasu)

At least one has to have been started by some dude/Shaman huffing some real good stuff [](#toohighforthis)

are you implying that kids are the ones that wouldn't be doing that? like, [Natsumi knows what plants in the village you can ingest to exit the time loop](https://i.imgur.com/fcwOUl7.png) [](#tomato)

[](#kotourashock)

> I want to point out the great boards today which used the background and the teru-teru bouzu to craft the atmosphere according to Renge’s state-of-mind > . The teru-teru bouzu is seen facing out towards the vast landscape in the first three shots which parallels Renge’s usual contemplative capabilities as the tadpoles’ lives sit at the back of her mind. It eventually turns around to face us once Renge finds the answer to her question which gives her joy. That's a really good point. You mentioned in your reply to me how the episode usually doesn't show us Renge's face during a lot of her more contemplative scenes this episode, leaving us to ponder how exactly she's feeling in the moment. The teru teru bozu is the same, facing away from us. It's only in the end, when Renge has processed her grief and cheered up, that we finally see the smiling face on the teru teru bozu. >Renge could’ve been the progenitor of a whole tradition. Dressing up as teru-teru bouzu to get the sun to notice them better, sounds entirely possible It would not be the strangest dress-up tradition I've ever heard of. Just look up some of the ways people dress in old European traditions. >This sequence made me more teary-eyed, but with a smile [It makes me cry tears of joy](#elsieqq) >The Sunny Road Continues [So good!](#listen)

Repeat episode 3 and episode 4 is a great one-two punch for Natsumi. You learn that she’s terrible at school, that even when she tries really hard she’s only getting a 75, good for Natsumi but not particularly good for anyone else. However, Natsumi is the quintessential country girl and that country girl knows that tadpole shrimp only hatch when their eggs go completely dry and then are soaked in water. Upon rewatch, if you pay particular attention to Natsumi during the burial scene, you can see the idea form in her head when it starts to rain again. The very slightly glassy eyes she has while walking down the hill, she’s thinking how much of the aquarium medium did we keep, did the soil get dry enough, how quickly can I set it back up, how long will it take for them to hatch we have tomorrow off school, is til Monday long enough? And the kindness and understanding she has about Renge, who is herself a country girl, needing to not just know, but to see how lifecycles play out, shows just how intelligent Natsumi is at this stuff. There’s a slight error, the OVA and the Manga get it correct, but this time they said the new convenience store is a 2 hour walk away when it should be a 2 hour bike ride away. Must have been a script error.

>if you pay particular attention to Natsumi during the burial scene, you can see the idea form in her head when it starts to rain again That's really neat! How does Natsumi even know all this stuff lmao > Must have been a script error Or we in parallel universes now

>And the kindness and understanding she has about Renge, who is herself a country girl, needing to not just know, but to see how lifecycles play out, shows just how intelligent Natsumi is at this stuff. What Natsumi chooses to apply herself, she can be an intelligent and considerate person. Problem is she doesn't always apply herself. > There’s a slight error, the OVA and the Manga get it correct, but this time they said the new convenience store is a 2 hour walk away when it should be a 2 hour bike ride away. Must have been a script error. Or everyone just suddenly got much faster at walking. They're all going to power-walk straight to the convenience store!

Rewatcher Ohhhh the the Teru-Teru-Bozu episode! [Top Ten images seen before death](https://imgur.com/a/gXwldXC) [And Komari turned into a cat](https://imgur.com/a/94tTUQq) I completely forgot Hotaru has her own flowers too. RIP Flatty A 2 hour walk sounds bad but then you remember that that's like 10 -15 min by car and that's completely reasonable [Hnnnnngggggg](https://imgur.com/a/KdIVSuG) Questions of the day \#1 Open the window (if it's not raining inside) and procede to do what I was doing but with rain sounds \#2 I honestly can't remember [Shot of the day](https://imgur.com/a/ryNoBQN)

>Shot of the day Good choice [](#fistbump)

> And Komari turned into a cat With Natsumi turning into a cat the previous episode, I wonder if it's genetic somehow. [](#schemingsaten) >A 2 hour walk sounds bad but then you remember that that's like 10 -15 min by car and that's completely reasonable It's insane how long some simple car journeys can take when you're on foot. I know from experience that trips that took me over an hour on foot were only about a 10 minute drive at most. >Hnnnnngggggg It's such a heartwarming resolution to the episode! [](#ilovethiskindofshit)

**First-Timer**; watching with Japanese subs to practice a bit Ren-chon [captures some tadpole shrimp](https://imgur.com/6HYlu68) for a [school project](https://imgur.com/IOz5WPV) and keeps a diary about their development. It's a [rainy day](https://imgur.com/JMrpPeK), but Ren-chon just got a [bicycle](https://imgur.com/IT4Zoxu) and really wants to practice riding it, so she makes a [teru teru bouzu](https://imgur.com/VZldXy7) to fend off the rain and get the sun out. However, thinking that it might not be enough, she [makes herself into a teru teru bouzu](https://imgur.com/3ahVAP8) as well (using a white rain coat and a paper plate). She [goes out into the rain](https://imgur.com/bHIpqOh) so that the sun recognizes her and comes out. However, [Koma-chan](https://imgur.com/huLSzJ5) happens to be on her way to return a manga that Ren-chon forgot just at that time and got caught in the rain. Suddenly, she hears a sound in the distance, which is [Ren-chon as a teru teru bouzu drumming with a spade](https://imgur.com/QGiypiN). The rain [blurs the markings on her face](https://imgur.com/DQ9BhWL) (I first thought they were cut-outs; how is Ren-chon even seeing?) and it makes her look even scarier. Koma-chan tries to [sneak past her](https://imgur.com/QTCQ7VE), but Ren-chon sees her and [follows her](https://imgur.com/RwT2K6o). Nee-Nee, thinking that Ren-chon might appreciate her also being a teru teru bouzu, [now has a plate on her face too](https://imgur.com/KHczbOa), and suddenly [Koma-chan is surrounded by them](https://imgur.com/G4Xn0T8). It seems to have [worked](https://imgur.com/X5Z0Nth) though and it got [sunny](https://imgur.com/ZrcrfF2) again, so Ren-chon could [practice](https://imgur.com/GMwJh84), and the girls even went on a little [tour](https://imgur.com/ETpUySp) later. One day, the tadpole shrimp [stopped moving](https://imgur.com/7X0XUJf). They make a [grave](https://imgur.com/m7aeB4E) for them, and Ren-chon is visibly [sad](https://imgur.com/nFnWd46) about the whole thing. She even draws a [sad self](https://imgur.com/tBW0yOm) into her diary. However, Nattsun is very thoughtful and thinks that there might be eggs left in the tank, so she fills it up again, and after the weekend, there are [baby tadpole shrimp](https://imgur.com/BawcXfe) in there! [Ren-chon draws the cutest happy image in her diary and it melted my heart.](https://imgur.com/Iyih88S) There's also a thing about the [konbini being a two hour walk](https://imgur.com/MGW6pUV) away (compared to a two hour bike ride in the previous season), so I'm even more leaning toward the parallel universe theory. **Questions of the day:** - What do you like to do on rainy days now? → It doesn't really change much in my day-to-day (except that I won't just "be" outside and also that I put on different clothes). - How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? → Probably staying inside and playing video games, either by myself or with friends. - How was your first experience with death? → My grandma died when I was 16 or 17, and while I was sad of course, it didn't affect me too much as we weren't super close and I was old enough to understand that she was sick and something like that could happen any time. I was quite an impression though seeing my dad (her son) grieving. I've never seen him like that either before or after that. **Shot of the day:** [Gotta be this](https://imgur.com/Iyih88S) **Japanese word of the day:** 自転車 (jitensha) = bicycle **Full screenshot album:** https://imgur.com/a/z0ZnirC (I changed the subtitle alignment for something else and forgot to turn it back, so they are cut off in the screenshots...)

>There's also a thing about the konbini being a two hour walk away (compared to a two hour bike ride in the previous season), so I'm even more leaning toward the parallel universe theory. Do you remember which episode that was in? I want to check exactly what they said in Japanese

OVA @09:10 (thanks /u/cppn02!): 自転車で2時間だもね This episode @18:31: 確か歩いて２時間くらいだって Both said by Koma-chan. [](#rengethink)

Welp, alternate universes confirmed. ^(Can we reach the Steins;Gate where Komari is at least 1.40m tall?)

so you're saying in this parallel universe, they can walk just as fast as they can bike?? [](#csikon)

>Can we reach the Steins;Gate where Komari is at least 1.40m tall? Imagine the cursed universe where Koma-chan and Hotaru have swapped heights. [The horror](#ohfuck)

Oh no...

> Do you remember which episode that was in? I want to check exactly what they said in Japanese OVA at around 09:10 and from my very rudimentary Japanese skills she does indeed say 2 hour with bike.

>I first thought they were cut-outs; how is Ren-chon even seeing? She must have one heck of a vision being able to see through those tiny slits > parallel universe theory. [](#rengethink) >Full screenshot album I'm curious to see your screenshot folder size by the end of this rewatch lol

> I'm curious to see your screenshot folder size by the end of this rewatch lol Probably less than you'd think, but I'll try to remember!

> the konbini being a two hour walk away more like an inkombini, amirite? [](#tomato)

[](#smugpoint)

[](#kukuku) Especially if it's closed anyway.

> Ren-chon draws the cutest happy image in her diary and it melted my heart. It's such a delightful image. I love just how happy Renge's drawing of herself is, as she uses the art to express the emotions she's feeling right then. And I'm happy to see you also chose it as the SotD. It's a great pick.

> The rain blurs the markings on her face (I first thought they were cut-outs; how is Ren-chon even seeing?) We saw her making cut-outs for the eyes first, and then picking up a thick marker and highlighting the eyes and drawing the mouth.

That makes sense!

### First timer, subs Renge logic is amazing. The big weather charm oh-so-logically but quite unintentionally turned into a scary ghost for Koma-chan. Tadpole naming is another pure example of Renge logic. All of them are named Flatty. "Why can't they start school in the afternoon?" Sometimes they do. There were too many children in my school so we had lessons in shifts. Some years I was in the afternoon shift. On the whole I preferred the morning shift, despite the difficulties of waking up. Renge seems very sad. At that age I didn't understand death, but, well, I never had pets. Another sentence was missing subtitles, but a year of duolingo was enough to understand it, given context! That frog umbrella! Sad Renge is hard to watch. Oh, a convenience store recently opened nearby! It's only about a two-hour walk! Aww I'm crying :'( Oh no. Imagine walking two hours to a convenience store to find it closed. And then -- the miracle of life. Renge is mesmerized. Shot of the day: https://imgur.com/a/658Wd3P

>Renge logic is amazing. It's a great portrayal of childlike thinking. It's very creative and there's a thread of logic to it, but it's also slightly off-kilter. >On the whole I preferred the morning shift, despite the difficulties of waking up. I agree. I'd rather start early and leave early than have to stay later. >Sad Renge is hard to watch. [It really is.](#sadholo)

> What do you like to do on rainy days now? Stay indoors. > How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? I have an answer to a better question: best memory of a rainy day. I took a walk in the city during a light summer rain, with an umbrella. It was nice and I stayed mostly dry. > (Might be too personal so feel free to skip) How was your first experience with death? I did not understand death back then. I'm not sure I understand it now.

> Some years I was in the afternoon shift. On the whole I preferred the morning shift, despite the difficulties of waking up. Funny story: one day I missed the initial 1 in my digital watch's display, ignored the tiny AM/PM indicator altogether, and showed up at school at 11 AM instead of 1 PM.

####[First time Nyanpa- p- p..](https://imgur.com/dYBxA3F) *[PRAISE](https://imgur.com/UJFc3CJ) [THE SUN!!!](https://imgur.com/CG2aQrl)* I just new knew Komari would be running into Renge as soon as she put on that cloak [](#azusalaugh) [I feel like this has been a commentface](https://imgur.com/vttIFna) I love how long this show leaves shots lingering, I don't need to be in a hurry to screenshot stuff, a lot of the time I don't even need to pause the show! [](#morecomfy) [F- FLATTY NOOO!!!](#toradorasalute) Its a terrible day for rain.. [Bless this girl](https://imgur.com/8gXTfAn) [NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO](https://imgur.com/AVTNtla) [](#yuitears) [Natsumi tensai?!](#kotourashock) --- **Classroom questions:** >What do you like to do on rainy days now? I used to like going running, lately I've just been sitting inside >How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? Inside more often than out >(Might be too personal so feel free to skip) How was your first experience with death? Gran'ma - My question to the class: Have you ever captured some bug or other small critters to try to keep as pets? --- [Shot of the day](#seasonalneat) [Big haul](https://imgur.com/PQv4NL9)

> Have you ever captured some bug or other small critters to try to keep as pets? Does rescuing a kitten that someone had abandoned on the snowy roadside count? She was a good kitteh, lasted close to 20 years and gave us lots of baby kittehs to enjoy (and eventually mourn, as country life isn't generally kind to kittehs)

[Blessed cate](#feelingloved)

>I used to like going running, lately I've just been sitting inside running... in the rain [](#maxshock) > Have you ever captured some bug or other small critters to try to keep as pets? I captured a grasshopper once for a school project. It somehow escapes and I never saw it again [](#sadholo)

> running... in the rain Free cooling + won't get sweaty [](#glasses-push) Also running through puddles is just fun [](#hahahawhat) >It somehow escapes and I never saw it again Godspeed, hoppy boy [](#takaradasalute)

>Also running through puddles is just fun I should try that when it rains here again [](#rengethink)

As long as you're ready to get wet [](#papithumbsup)

> First time Nyanpa- p- p.. > PRAISE > THE SUN!!! [PRAISE!](#utahapraises) > Natsumi tensai?! She certainly pulled through today, far more than one would normally expect from her. >My question to the class: Have you ever captured some bug or other small critters to try to keep as pets? I remember I caught pill bugs back in the day because I needed them for a school science experiment. I very briefly kept them as pets before using them in the experiment and releasing them back in the wild.

> I very briefly kept them as pets before using them in the experiment and releasing them back in the wild. [So benevolent!](#sobright)

Late, as always. Rainy day in TX, fun times - as long as the wind stays under 50MPH, and it doesn't hail. Yeah. Meanwhile, let's start out today's AOTD with: 1) If possible, I like to just relax indoors and watch some anime or play some games. 2) When I was a wee lad, we would sometimes sit out on the front porch and watch the rain, and occasionally us kids would run around and play in it. Otherwise, just sit in our lawn chairs and listen, and count the time between the lightning flash and the thunder. Dad would try to figure out where it was, but I've forgotten all those places. Mostly. Did you know there is a little town in MI named "*Lum*"??? Yeah. I think we went there once or twice. 3) Uh ... I didn't really notice much until one night I was thinking about it and it hit me that kitty, doggie, etc. etc. were gone. Dead. I cried myself to sleep that night. My poor parents... Yeah. Poor Renge, that had to hurt. At the same time, especially when the eggs hatched, I had the whole "circle of life" tune playing in my head. Go figure. Pretty wholesome moment, though, and I thought they handled it quite well. My favorite bit this episode was the whole raincoat/costume Renge evil specter bit. They signaled it out very clearly, and it must have been a home run, because I laughed more over that than anything else I've seen in the series so far. (Sensei wandering around in the yard blindfolded coming in second) Yeah, that was a good time, and I really enjoyed the rain and other sound effects - even changing when they went indoors, etc. Very nice. Very soothing. I have a thunderstorm mp3 that I sometimes play when I'm having trouble falling asleep. It's very nice.

>Rainy day in TX, fun times - as long as the wind stays under 50MPH, and it doesn't hail How fitting for an episode with rain > I have a thunderstorm mp3 that I sometimes play when I'm having trouble falling asleep. It's very nice. [](#morecomfy)

>How fitting for an episode with rain Yeah, but I could do without the [excitement that often comes with it around here](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tornado-warnings-issued-powerful-storm-013014604.html)...

> I have a thunderstorm mp3 that I sometimes play when I'm having trouble falling asleep. It's very nice. Late reply, but I would like to recommend asoftmurmor.com for this purpose

**Rewatcher** I'm not usually a music person, but I really liked how during scene where Renge is looking over the grave of the tadpole shrimp, [the lonely piano BGM was playing a modified version of the main theme](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRAx82rdwgI), but it's missing the third note in the sequence and so it feels like there's a missing stair in a staircase; I think it's a pretty good metaphor for the sort of grief that Renge is going through. ([Compare against the less-sad version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l265CJ7e9r4) at 0:23, or the [much-more-jaunty full theme version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v94U8_XpCFM)). I also like how the full version is called "Sunlit Road" (陽だまり道) and the sad version is "Sunlit Road Continues" (陽だまり道は続く), which I think spins it a bit more into a "life will go on" sort of way. ### Japanese Phrase of the Day [闘争心 (*tousoushin*)](https://i.imgur.com/W99AMRZ.png) — belligerence, fighting spirit The usage of the heart kanji reminds me of 好奇心 (*koukishin*) for curiosity, i.e. the thing that killed the cat. Bonus vocab for [蛍袋 *hotarubukuro*](https://i.imgur.com/rKCLV7R.png) because I think the idea of "firefly pouches" to be adorable.

> it's missing the third note in the sequence and so it feels like there's a missing stair in a staircase This is really [](#neat)! Thanks for sharing this. I couldn't put my finger on what made this different from the usual *sunlit roads* but it all makes sense now with the missing third note

**First Timer** I think I didn't sleep enough... should makes some food... but first... _____ Rain episode! [](#morecomfy) I was a bit sceptical about Renges obsession with [Kabuto](https://imgur.com/IVDDXL7) over Lord Helix, but damn Flatty slapped... So for the timeline, we have Hotaru already pretty [gay](https://imgur.com/G8SZc4j), and Nee-nee bought the [traktor](https://imgur.com/9PctD4Z)... was also tempted to whip out Jitensha again... Ngl, Renge [*becoming*](https://imgur.com/nXeSDCh) the Teru-Teru Bouzo got me good... not as good as [Komari](https://imgur.com/ifu3B0t) though, can't have an episode without her [suffering](https://imgur.com/Dcenxed) [emotional](https://imgur.com/goX4bWn) [damage](https://imgur.com/x1Wzt4o) Speaking of the [Teru](https://imgur.com/y0x3Dwk)-[Teru](https://imgur.com/Q9MnqC1) [Bouzo](https://imgur.com/l1Yji42), they do a good job of setting the scene throughout the episode. [Hotaru Flowers!](https://imgur.com/YPasoxa) Does every girl have her own Flower here? And finally... a terrible [day](https://imgur.com/NiWrXfg) for [Rain](https://imgur.com/JqLCnVG). I loved how everyone tried to cheer up Renge. And damn I wasn't prepared too [feel](https://imgur.com/vaZl23l) these things today in the slightest. Also, we knew how good Renge could draw already, but she is also [lightning fast](https://imgur.com/sIcNNuC) Glad we didn't end on such a somber note, though a sad episode every now and then is nice as well. _____ PotD: [Happy End](https://imgur.com/Bdow3NS) Renge of the Day: [Terror-Terror Bouzo](https://imgur.com/VWCYdN5) _____ QotD What do you like to do on rainy days now? * When it's cold, stay warm, when it's warm, cool down How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? * Vidya (Might be too personal so feel free to skip) How was your first experience with death? * I'm sure the first time was the Lion King at the tender age of 4 if memory serves. The real first encounter was the funeral of my favourite uncle... probably going to attend my favourite aunts funeral soonish as well...

> should makes some food... but first... [](#comfortfood) > And damn I wasn't prepared too feel these things today in the slightest. Just like how life often surprises us, *NNB* aims to recreate the same feelings [](#azusalaugh) >

**Rewatcher** This is a really great episode. It has funny bits with Komari being chased by a yokai, that slow, peaceful scene of Renge playing the school song on her recorder, some character development that shows Natsumi is actually a smart and thoughtful person, and the whole emotional arc with Hirataira-san. By the way, the name "Hirataira-san" is a pun on the name of manga artist Hara Taira, and the adjective 'hiratai', which means 'flat'. Shot of the day: https://i.imgur.com/XTPCUwc.png

> pun on the name of manga artist Hara Taira, and the adjective 'hiratai', which means 'flat'. Lol I wonder if there's any reason behind this

Is there any reason behind any of the things Renge comes up with?

**First time nyanpasu enthusiast** New school pet, courtesy of Renge's tadpole shrimp catching skills. Being the responsible one, she's gonna look after them, too. Ugh, she is so good. And now Renge's getting a bike! Too bad she can't ride it due to all the rain. This calls for drastic measures: Renge must BECOME the teru-teru bouzu! It works...at terrifying the hell out of Komari. She thought she was in *Halloween* or something. Now that the sun is out, Renge gets to have more fun thanks to her bike. I wanna watch Renge outgrow her training wheels. Must protecc. NOOOOO! NOT FLATTY-SAN! [](#elsieqq) Oh man, this is really hitting Renge hard. IT'S OKAY, RENGE, DON'T CRY. But wait, NEW FLATTY-SANS! [](#rengehype) #Shot of the Day [Be not afraid](https://i.imgur.com/md8o0FA.png)

> I wanna watch Renge outgrow her training wheels All I can say now is [BIG](#mugiwait)

sad Renge always makes me cry, but happy Renge always makes me smile so it's worth it :)

**First Timer** * Okay, we're back to the rice planting from season one. I think I see what this season is doing and I'm not sure if I'm a fan of that direction. * She's not going to make a giant Teru-Teru-Bozu is she? I really hope she does. * Nope, she makes herself the TTB. On one hand that's really cute, on the other I'm incredibly disappointed and my day is ruined. * I'd ask who the useless adult is who teaches Renge these things, but the answer is pretty clear. * Oh no, Renge's a demon now. Terrifying. * Oh no, poor Komari. She already has to deal with her sister, now demon-Renge is here to scare her off. * Thank god Candy Store is back. The season is saved. Even if only for a second. * RIP Flatty. I may have already forgotten, but it'll take Renge a day or two.

**First timer** Sorry! Accidentally watched the wrong episode one day, and things kept snowballing... *Episode 1* Repeat? A backpack? Oh, this is a flashback! She's so happy! A major flashback! Oh, does Repeat mean it's literally the same thing over again, but from a different perspective? Starting to see why people kept bringing up Higurashi. [Umineko] >!So, does that mean RENGE is going to go insane?!< Jam looks really good! A legendsy sword! She wants to see the school! She's jealous! Bus money! ...So, how long before S1 is this? So stealthy... Still beautiful. She's asleep! She's here! Aww. She's so excited for all this! So desperate... ...Wow. A surprise? ...So dangerous. An office! ....Oh. Poor Renge. It looks so good! She' drawing! Oh, she's worried. So smug... A cell phone! Justice for the whales! What did she forget? Aww. Haha, she forgot her cell phone! Love her utter panic. A new uniform! She wants a kouhai... Where does she learn these words? Haha, neither of them know? Aww. She wants to go alone! She's doing it! Amazing! Love the animation here. A flower! It's so sweet. So detailed.... Amsing! ...Is this the opening shots from the first episode? That's really well dome! Such a good first episode. Her recorder! A new logo, even! She's here! And she's worried about friends, even... The ED is nice! Love the contrast in the seasonal visuals for it. The recaps are back! *Episode 2* Apparently my batch had a completely different episode here, so that was fun. Oh, this scene again! Time skip? Oh, a game! Seems simple. It's a pin! Renge takes this seriously! Yeah, flippers always win Robot Wars. So many moves! There's a proper meta! Aww, she got a kouhai! A custom model! This feels like the start of an arms war. It overshot! Hotaru's going for it! ...She missed. Him too? How cool! This is a proper sports anime! Hotaru! This is close! A double pin! He escaped... A sacrifice... Nice one! Exciting! And he's out! Round 2? Oh, like you actually care? So many sports! Nice golf course. Aww. Stargazing? Pechi? I love him. ...She's lost. Definitely lost! Aww... She can't handle it, Pechi has the scent! Haha, nice one! How easy! It's just the two of them! How nice for her. They're even sharing a flashlight! They're screwed. Haha, the bugs! It's stuck? No, there's insects! ...Ha. "It was your juice." Oh, a secret drink. The cap's gone! How publically minded of her! She's so worried for her! This is sweet. The foashlight's dead! Their faces... Aww... Poor Hotaru! Komari's going to try her best! They're doomed! Incests! They found the lid! She did it! Aww. This is so cute. Another round! Oh, the doll plans! *Episode 3* Renge? ...She can cook? Nope! Golden Week! ...I get her. Poor Natsumi... I mean, is she wrong? Haha, what? She gets it? Science is bad for her. Everything is bad for her. Natsumi's dying. Haha, nice pun. Bit late for that, isn't it? Haha, she took his glasses? He's still going! Haha, yeah. She's enjoying calling her out so much. ...What? Haha, what? That's her answer? She deserves to fail. Truly amazing. So, who'll forget to write their name? Haha, what? She's bad. Renge is still smart! Called it...? Hahaha, she literally got every single question wrong? Homework! Renge has the best sister. Natsumi, no! Oh, that makes sense. Oh, they're doing it all together! Is she alive? Oh, just a mask. Hey, she's fine. She has a point, though. Destroyed by s six-year-old! Truly the losest point of her life. Haha, wow, she doesn't grt it. She's trying her hardest! It worked! A slime! ...Does she know any other enemies? ...Really? She's hungry. Yeah, she only knows slimes. Wow... ...Is this a Gaim joke? It feels like one, especially the fruit choices. Cake! Betrayal! Her eyes... Aww. Going after her appearance now? Nice hit! She's stuck on fruit. ...What was she really doing? She's just making excuses. Haha, wow, She' in the way! Just sit on her, Renge. Haha, she's seriously doing this? Really? Renge is enjoying this, isn't she? Haha, how cruel. She's getting a harsh lesson soon, huh? She's motivated to tsudy! Renge is impressive! She grabbed the raccoon! She improved! She learned her lesson! ...This woman. *Episode 4* Catching bugs? It's raining! Cute. They're sharing an umbrella! Renge got an umbrella! In this weather? It's too wet... She's so serious! Nice idea! Haha, what? Seriously? Even she has limits! She's going out! Haha, the temptation of the shovel. ...Wow. The battle continues... Poor Komari. Yeah, thatmlooks horrifying. She's coming closer! The fear... It's armed! She's running for it! How threatening. Haha, Reng has the other mask! ...She's dead. Yeah, embarassing. Observations? They have personalities! And a name. It traumatised her! Shenstill did it" Oh, Kaede made some too! Looks tasty! They're having fun... Nice flute playing. Aww. She's tored too? Natsumi did it! ...Renge? ...Oh. Aww, this is darker than I expected. Renge... This is really sad. Aww, this so depressing. Natsuhi? The field! Renge... Wow...Even her diary? And the drawing... Haha, the store was closed? They hatched! She's so happy... Adorable! Best ending.

> Sorry! Accidentally watched the wrong episode one day, and things kept snowballing... [](#kukuku2) At least you managed to rewind time to catch this!

>At least you managed to rewind time to catch this! I got lucky and looked at the thread for episode 2 early on, then realised that everybody was talking about rulers and not [Biyori] >!tomatoes being cold!<, and promptly switched my release.

> Oh, does Repeat mean it's literally the same thing over again, but from a different perspective? Starting to see why people kept bringing up Higurashi. As a first-timer I've been comparing this show to Higurashi from way back in season 1. The isolated country school setting was enough.

First timer, [Ricefield](https://imgur.com/0U7wsCN) and the [shrimp-friend](https://imgur.com/1N8L8ML) of Renge, familiar. When [you became the fair-weather charm](https://imgur.com/Qo0Ey9M), and [almost turns](https://imgur.com/5QnHr32) into a [horror movie](https://imgur.com/9lZbgsN). Komari and her [overdramatized](https://imgur.com/NVUVJbD) [fear](https://imgur.com/NVUVJbD), I've seen this before. [Misunderstood](https://imgur.com/yQmXfgE) intentions. Holy crap, [I'm freaking dead right now](https://imgur.com/rzSnP9s). Of course it was misunderstood, and [the frog](https://imgur.com/4ZwF6yV). If there was renge flower, now [hotaru flowers](https://imgur.com/L0YLMnv) too. Renge and her [depression of loss](https://imgur.com/ej7dJkH), [again](https://imgur.com/JzGkorA). But not all is lost, as the crabs hatched. QotD >What do you like to do on rainy days now? Nothing special, just stay at home. >How did you spend rainy days when you were younger? Just stay at home. >(Might be too personal so feel free to skip) How was your first experience with death? I was young, when I lost my great-grandmother. I had weird feelings then.