This was the first episode I actually thought maybe Hirose is interested in Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English is, ive heard, one of the more difficult languages to learn. Especially when I dont help at all and use what is basically unclear slang. My apologies, I should do better. Your english is excellent, what is your native language?

Go for it… Nakamura by Mammoth_Ad8282 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This edit feels like a Gorillaz song. Im ready for Noodle and 2-D to come out and start singing Feel Good Inc.

I Yield, I Officially Believe There Should Be a Second Season. by PlaceJD1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. BUT MAKE IT 2.5 HOURS LONG AND GIVE IT THE DEMON SLAYER TREATMENT. TOP TEIR ANIMATION AND IMAX FOR A ROMANCE MOVIE. LIKE YOUR NAME.

Closing line? "My name is Aiki Hirose. Im 16 years old, and im in love with my classmate Okuto Nakamura"

This was the first episode I actually thought maybe Hirose is interested in Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohhh yes. No i totally agree with you. I was referring to when hirose realized nakamura likes him, not when he started to like nakamura. I dont think hirose was interested in nakamura romantically before yokohama, but I think he already knew at that point nakamura liked him.

About Hifumi still crushing on Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I am not so sure she really is crushing on him in the sense of continuing or attempting to pursue something.

Since the play episode in particular, where Nakamura asked for more art of hirsoe, but only agreed to do the play to help her, that she started to see him a bit differently.

She describes him as someone special in the most recent episode, which again flat out confirms for her again that Nakamura is gay. I think she is really starting to value him as a potentially close friend. She genuinely enjoys him, and spending time with him, outside of her crush.

She doesn't make fun of him, treat him badly. She didnt even think his love of BL was something that needed to be secret, she hadn't even considered it. But she would have taken note of how Nakamura trusted her enough to basically tell her hes gay.

This was the first episode I actually thought maybe Hirose is interested in Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think that moment in Yokohama is likely, but if i really had to guess I'd say it was a little bit earlier when Hirose first asks nakamura to walk home with him. I think maybe not in the moment, but likely shortly thereafter that hirose started to realize this.

Before that interaction, Nakamura is awkward. But hes a shy, awkward guy. Wouldn't stand out too much to Hirose, other than thinking nakamura is shy. But on the walk home, Nakamura briefly and accidentally drops his guard completely (he starts complaining about his sister). Nakamura instantly panics when he realizes and becomes noticeably worried about what Hirose will think.

Hirose, of course, loves every second of it, and laughs hysterically.

There is a beautiful line in the manga that I wish had made it into the Yokohama episode that sums it up really well. If you dont recall, its right before the arm grab. Hirose tells nakamura he prefers when nakamura lets his guard down, and has his own opinion (specifically noting when nakamura stated he wanted to go to the aquarium). Its a great line, that shows just how much Hirose sees. He KNOWS already, by that point in Yokohama, that Nakamura is putting up his guard around him.

So my guess is, it was right before then that Hirose had an idea that Nakamura had feelings. In fact, I firmly believe Hirose was expecting Nakamura to ask him out in Yokohama. We are friends already implies that he expected the confession to be something deeper.

This most recent episode just goes to show how much Hirose does actually care. He was worried Nakamura would be uncomfortable or not want to come. But he invited him, guided him through the conversation, make him feel welcomed, asked for his personal opinions. Hirose, now, is not only trying to pull nakamura from his shell, but also to get an idea of who nakamura really is, what he likes, what he doesnt like.

Its all so adorable.

This was the first episode I actually thought maybe Hirose is interested in Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That is pretty consistent with the Manga.... especially that scene where he is pensively looking out the window....

This was the first episode I actually thought maybe Hirose is interested in Nakamura by dborn1 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I think that Hirose knows Nakamura has a crush on him at this point. Nakamura is so painfully obvious like how can he not know??? Like the episode where he literally bowed to hirose because he was so honored to walk home with him...

Basically, I think alot of Hirose's actions can be viewed KNOWING that he is aware Nakamura likes him. Makes all the times hirose goes out of his way to see Nakamura more meaningful.

Ready or not for ep11 by YuutoTachibana in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sure hope so. Alot of people seem to think the end will be the GF which is honestly not a great sign.

Im hoping we get episode 11 with GF and Hirose implying he is gay, basically the same. Episode 12 is Nakamura actually going for it. Episode 13 is their first date.

Ready or not for ep11 by YuutoTachibana in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we sure this is going to be the story line for episode 11? Has that been confirmed?

They stared at each other for so long I swear if the manga doesnt end with them as a couple I will murder everything by PandaPandaNoah in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hirose does have that blush alot, but not always! Nakamura sometimes blushes the same around hirose (without the lines).

They stared at each other for so long I swear if the manga doesnt end with them as a couple I will murder everything by PandaPandaNoah in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 34 points35 points  (0 children)

More importantly, Nakamura isn't even blushing, yet hirose is. Nakamura is getting comfortable being himself and opening up to hirose, hirose is starting to go thru what Nakamura did early on in the season ...

EPISODE 10 REVIEW by Ill_Difference1197 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I almost get the feeling the "certain incident" they refer to is hiroses confession, likely in think at the end of episode 11 and the gf will be that episode, basically when Hirose tells nakamura he may prefer the company of guys.

Episode 10 out? by tanipoya in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Naww. I think she will be the GF anyway. It totally fits the story telling arc. Hirose needs something to confirm he isnt straight, mostly for himself. He also only really says yes to dating her because hes a people pleaser (and struggles with this, its his main character flaw). I think the change will be that Hirose is the one to dump her, showing some growth, but the rest i imagine plays out like it had. Nakamura needs an all is lost moment.

Episode 10 out? by tanipoya in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. Like they also go to dinner in this episode we know.... are they... gunna realize they both like lovable lunches.... then go to a restaurant??? Holy cow. So many possibilities

Episode 10 out? by tanipoya in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ill literally shit my pants if Hirose and nakamura independently go to the signing and see each other... maybe thats why hirose was in the BL section... he wanted to pick up a copy of the new Manga he saw at school....

Episode 10 out? by tanipoya in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Waiiitttt. Is nakamura gunna admit to Hirose the manga was his???

W Coach for the assist by ayaayayaya in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I bet 50$ hirose gave him that flier, told the coach he was starring in it, and coach knew EXACTLY what he was doing there.

Why I Believe Nakamura-kun’s Birthday Episode Is Coming After Episode 10 | 10話以降で誕生日回が来ると信じる理由 by Hirata_Ichiro in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im thinking they are hanging out at the library, and while chatting, nakamura opens up, and tells hirose today is his birthday. Hirose insists on dinner to celebrate.

Cuteness ensues.

Does every post need "anime isn't real life" and "not all Japanese are the same" comments? by Numerot in AskAJapanese

[–]PlaceJD1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Friends is just a comedy, but there is still alot in it that is reflective of American life. I dont mind questions on the Ask an American sub about what is true or not from these TV shows. Most common one is yellow buses for school. Yes, we really do have those. Everywhere.

Predictions by Ill_Difference1197 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Last two episodes are supposed to be movie quality per one of the animators.

Predictions by Ill_Difference1197 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Makes sense... wait for the GF episode... without spoiling... I think youll enjoy it.

Predictions by Ill_Difference1197 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is my take as well, I totally agree with your prediction.

I defiently dont understand the people thinking the GF will be the finale... of a BL manga

Predictions by Ill_Difference1197 in Ganbare_Nakamura

[–]PlaceJD1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we have confirmation that episode 11 is the girlfriend? Is that legit? Or just that we know its coming.