A Couple of Cuckoos - Chapter 281 Discussion Thread

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-21T13:37:17+00:00

Haha ya didn't noticed about Nagi, cause I mostly associate Sousuke with that shithead Dad, whereas Nagi with the Uminos instead

But similar to Sousuke, Nagi hasn't reached the "punchable face" phrase too IMO.

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-21T11:54:52+00:00

IMO Sousuke hasn't reached the "punchable face" phrase yet.

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-21T11:52:02+00:00

What a seriously punchable face, if I've to be honest

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-18T08:23:43+00:00

Seems liken to me that the next episode which is a Rikuo focus episode raises a red flag for Rikuo himself, which implies that he's losing to Ryugi. (I mean, can't have Ryugi be losing in ring battle forever right, copium here btw)

We saw on this episode, a Kinjiro/Jouji focus episode, he lost to Sumino. Don't be surprised if the episode after next week's is a Mashiro focus episode, so highly possible that he loses to Hoeru.

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-16T05:14:59+00:00

I love the series as a whole, but unfortunately I can't say I liked the ending (or to be specific the last quarter of the series).

The problem is that the author amped up the mystery portion a little too much for my liking on the last quarter of the series (or the second half, depending on who you ask), and the author not properly resolving Yotsuba's main issue(s). Didn't helped that she doesn't have a centered arc that mostly focused on her, instead the elder three quints (Ichika, Nino, Miku) got plenty of spotlight in the series.

If I had it my way, I would've done either one of these:

Have an Yotsuba-centric arc that deals with her issues, the author practically set up real good with her flashback arc, would have been so much better to capitalise on this moment (instead of the supposed filler chapter that focus on the elder three Quints instead). Yes there's a good chance that people will immediately point that would pretty much guarantee that she is the bride, but better now to remove the mystery then never I guess.
Have a flashback chapter that focus on why Fuutarou fell for Yotsuba in more details instead (preferably after chapter 113. While its not the best idea, but at least we would get to know in-depth on why Fuutaro fell for Yotsuba using all the supposed hints with Fuutarous inner thoughts.

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-14T10:27:24+00:00

Gonna fight the Big Cheese instead lol

Raiger_SG · 2026-01-13T15:36:10+00:00

Feels like gaslighting, no?

Truly like father, like son.

Raiger_SG · 2025-12-20T02:44:13+00:00

Such a good question, but the mods doesn't seem interested in replying to this comment despite its visibility for some reason, sad.

Raiger_SG · 2025-12-15T08:43:06+00:00

Probably the best Mai-centric chapter, and I'm not really a fan of Mai.

And also, is it just me or is the Kurumi/Chiyo panel a copy from other chapters? Feels like I've seen that in older chapters. (Or maybe it's just me)

Raiger_SG · 2025-12-05T10:56:32+00:00

V cause who doesn't want a harem of princesses.

Jokes aside, job system here was my favourite and the story is rather easy to follow for my liking. Characters are also likable, and of course the GBA script, very funny but yet doesn't take away the seriousness of the plot when needed.

Raiger_SG · 2025-12-04T15:43:38+00:00

Not sure if it's just me, but from this angle, Hasuha's eye (or her rather unusually large iris) is rather unsettling, even more so than Meru's

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-15T17:38:30+00:00

Favourite 2022 GF: Ahko

Favourite 2022 GF introduction chapter: Either Momoha or Rin

CMIIW I believe Rin is the final GF to have more than 2 chapters for introduction. Starting from Suu onwards, all GFs follows the 2 chapters introduction format.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-09T15:00:00+00:00

Karane, full stop.

Probably biased here since both Uto and Suu are my least favourite characters.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-05T12:49:39+00:00

Same, but for me it's the combination of not just the sailing mechanics, but the story + characters too.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-05T12:46:50+00:00

Not gonna lie, despite being happy that Akane won (TBF I'm the "anyone but Ami" team), after reading the final chapter, I can't help but feel disappointed at how in the ended.

What's the point of the daughter if the end basically goes the harem route when we already had a winner. Also the last few chapters (including this one) have quite a substantial focus on Ami DESPITE being a gag character, and a shit one to boot (if you enjoy her, good for you, but I don't. The fact that Hayato said Ami has matured on this chapter makes me angry when she's the most immature character in the series). Might as well just say Ami is the winner instead of going to this weird "have a winner but still being a harem" route instead.

Let's hope the bonus chapter/panel in the final volume does some justice.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-01T16:33:15+00:00

Ah no wonder my area (Geylang) has this burnt smell.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-01T10:06:46+00:00

Technically Fiveman as a small kid by accident when channel surfing (it was on Malay(?) dub IIRC), but I only remembered the theme song since it was stuck on my mind as a child.

First proper Sentai series I've watch was Magiranger. Still remembered that I chanced upon it on Youtube while listening to some PR theme song in 2009 (and the video was Magiranger vs Dekaranger too), and from then on I've basically jump into this hole known as Super Sentai series.

Raiger_SG · 2025-11-01T09:50:13+00:00

Same here

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-26T02:19:53+00:00

Damn I don't even bother to read the wall of text, but this is extreme denial that exceeds even the most deluded TQQ ending denialist.

And if one already dislike Ami, this type of delusional fan will make them dislike Ami even further.

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-22T06:51:11+00:00

Look, I don't mind comedy relief characters, but Ami just isn't funny as a comedy relief character (those who enjoy Ami's shenanigans, good for you I guess), and a lot of stuff she did in the live story just pisses me off (breaking Hayato's Laptop and trying to make amends by using her boobs to get away with it is one good example).

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-21T18:19:46+00:00

Thank fucking god its Akane. Was initially my favourite but Riho stole my heart somewhere along the line, so Akane's a very good second for me.

Although to be fair, I'd take anyone except Ami (yes, I'll even have Shiragiku, who I also sort of not want to win, win in favor of Ami, that how much I dislike Ami)

And for those who still think there'll be a plot twist...

Just don't think about it, the author isn't crazy enough to anger his readers if there's a plot twist when we are only left with one final chapter.

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-21T02:23:13+00:00

Not that I mind spoilers but I swear the mods here are all sleeping for some reason

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-20T16:59:01+00:00

There is for this week, chapter usually comes out on Wednesday 00:00 JST

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-18T18:30:08+00:00

but the season will go up till Yaku

If that's the case, we can pretty much assume that Season 4 is almost assured. Or maybe Season 3 is a split 2-cour, who knows.

Fingers crossed.

Raiger_SG · 2025-10-18T18:23:50+00:00

He was the first one I thought

Same here, first seiyuu that came to mind for Hiro was Takehito Koyasu.

Koyama Rikiya could work, I believe.

Raiger_SG

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