Kokoro Connect

[Uchiha Barles]

No one else felt that the entire time Inaba was describing how Iori needs to be saved and is the closest one to breaking down, that she was actually talking about herself the whole time?

Iori's got problems sure, and always puts up the happy face to shrug it off, but Inaba's not exactly happy herself either. The ones who look the strongest on the outside, are usually the most fragile on the inside (both in anime, and in real life).

Yeah, for a bit I was thinking the same thing, but wasn't entirely sure. For a second, while they were talking, it looked like she might have a thing for Taichi, but she slipped so quickly and smoothly from being serious to making fun of him I wasn't (and still am not) quite sure what to make of it. I also tried to remember if there were any hints from previous episodes that she might have a thing for him, but nothing came up. Instead, I realized that I know very little about her as compared to the other girls. So even now, I'm not sure if she really meant "Taichi save me!" or "Taichi save Inori!".

[shinta|hikari]

Rather than asking to be saved, I think her weakness just came overflowing while she was seriously concerned about her other friends. It also pissed her off how Taichi was so clueless when everyone else was having a lot more trouble than they were showing, particularly herself.

I love characters like that.

This does not necessarily mean this will become a harem. The other pairing is actually possible now because Taichi somewhat resolved the fear of men issue. Inaba also knows that Taichi likes Iori, so a love triangle is unlikely to form.

[David75]

I guess you can feel there's something wrong with Inaba when she speaks of Irori's troubles, because of her seriousness and tone that let you know she knows what she's talking about. She either endured or is enduring events as or even more painful than her friend.
It's particularly true for teenagers that do not have much life experience to be able to talk so deeply/seriously on those subjects. If they do, something might be wrong with them too.

[Ryllharu]

I also tried to remember if there were any hints from previous episodes that she might have a thing for him, but nothing came up. Instead, I realized that I know very little about her as compared to the other girls. So even now, I'm not sure if she really meant "Taichi save me!" or "Taichi save Inori!".

Indeed. We know that she comes from a wealthy family, but doesn't talk to them. She comes home and goes straight to her room, and leaves for school without saying much to them either. That's about it. I don't even know if any of the others have switched into Inaba while she's at home. Most of the swaps where she's involved are at school.

This does not necessarily mean this will become a harem. The other pairing is actually possible now because Taichi somewhat resolved the fear of men issue. Inaba also knows that Taichi likes Iori, so a love triangle is unlikely to form.

Depends on whether or not Yui put Taichi into the FriendZone or not. It seems that way, but you never know.

[David75]

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A little deeper ep.
Regarding masturbation, it is sure something at that age... but so insignificant in the long run.

Even if the show doesn't go that route, they still get in touch with darker subjects.

The preview seems to even include the suicide idea we talked about before. What happens then, when you switch bodies right before dying. It also works with accidents, natural death (hidden disease), but is less likely at that age.

[Buffalobiian]

Was Inaba serious?

I could never do that. Never. Ever. (tell anyone, that is.. not the action).

@David: I think it's a big deal no matter what age we're talking about.. >_>

[David75]

Was Inaba serious?

I could never do that. Never. Ever. (tell anyone, that is.. not the action).

@David: I think it's a big deal no matter what age we're talking about.. >_>

It sure isn't something you'd say out of the blue. But it's not like it would kill your social image as much as he implied it would.
In most cases, people just wouldn't react much as they are the same >_>

Regarding Inaba telling Taichi, I do not see her lying about it. It's just that it never was not a big deal. Private matter sure, but not as big of a deal as it is for Taichi. But telling him, she also helps Taichi getting over it, kinda like a thanks for his help.

Funny was how Inaba's fears were totally unfounded. Even Taichi was suprised at how the others came over it as if it was almost nothing and just moved on to other daily life topics

Now regarding the story, we do explore the girls' problems, but for now we get nothing about the two boys. I guess they'll probably need a great deal of help. Particularly Taichi, the selfless freak.

[Buffalobiian]

It sure isn't something you'd say out of the blue. But it's not like it would kill your social image as much as he implied it would.
In most cases, people just wouldn't react much as they are the same >_>

I wouldn't be so sure.. everyone does it (or perhaps they do?), but knowing for sure that someone does it and who their "material" is makes for some embarrassing whisper material as you make your way around the school.

Depends on how "open" everyone is about it I guess, so perhaps it's as you say.


Imagine getting caught in the act due to a body swap... now that would cause some ruckus.

[David75]

I wouldn't be so sure.. everyone does it (or perhaps they do?), but knowing for sure that someone does it and who their "material" is makes for some embarrassing whisper material as you make your way around the school.

Depends on how "open" everyone is about it I guess, so perhaps it's as you say.


Imagine getting caught in the act due to a body swap... now that would cause some ruckus.

We've had that so many times in Stargate Universe, that it is almost the only thing I remember from this short live show... Not the ruckus but the body swap sex.

[shinta|hikari]

I am seriously in love with Inaba. Frank, distrustful, and insane.

Shit gets real in the next episode. Can't wait for it.

[Uchiha Barles]

I am seriously in love with Inaba. Frank, distrustful, and insane.

Shit gets real in the next episode. Can't wait for it.

Agreed. If all of that stuff you mentioned didn't do it before, that admission to masturbating to Taichi right to his face did it. I knew a girl just like that back in college. Should've went for it.

[Buffalobiian]

I knew a girl just like that back in college.

A girl who masturbates to you?

[shinta|hikari]

A girl who masturbates to him AND admitted it to his face.

[Uchiha Barles]

Lol, sort of. Freshman year, after having met during a summer program, a group of us were walking to a dining hall from class. One of the girls mentioned that the guys in the group would remain virgins forever for being such nerds. I asked "Why would you curse us so? Then please forgive me if I use the lot of you for jerk-off material." The girl I mentioned in the previous post responded with "Oh no problem, I'll be doing the same," palmed and grabbed her tit, while biting her lower lip and glancing sideways at me. That image is forever branded onto my psyche. Granted, she was fucking with me, but her personality really was like Inaba's: no bullshit, take no prisoners, constantly guarded.

[Buffalobiian]

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[Uchiha Barles]

Oh that episode fucked with me fiercely! When Heartseed showed up and said "Damn, you guys are boring" I started laughing because, well, they were. Then he did what he did and I was shocked and saddened like hell but I couldn't stop laughing. That was a weird place to be in...

Anyway, it's been awhile since I've been so happy at a happy "ending", even though it certainly was a possibility. I just had no faith in it, considering how the story could've developed had Iori actually died. It would've been great. However, there are 7 episodes left, and heartseed seems to be a decent fellow. I can't imagine the series beginning to suck and be pointless, so I'm looking forward to see how they keep up the quality.

[Buffalobiian]

Ibana's crazy laugh at the end..

Too bad she's currently either left without a pairing or would be thrown into a love triangle with Iori.

I rather like Iori's character in Ibara's shell too..

[shinta|hikari]

Who the hell is Ibana/Ibara?

I am fine with her being single. Makes it possible to make her my waifu.

It's only just begun.

[Buffalobiian]

Who the hell is Ibana/Ibara?

I am fine with her being single. Makes it possible to make her my waifu.

It's only just begun.

Fine.. sorry, I-na-ba. >_>

[Buffalobiian]

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