Brothers Conflict Episode 12 - Rejections, Confessions, and College Acceptance! OH MY!

It certainly narrowed down the size of this ridiculously large harem.

So the episode starts off with the squirrel kind of sort of comforting Heroine about the whole thing with Subaru. Then Doctor-kun comes and tells Heroine that Subaru has made contact with them. He'll be staying at school, and don't worry about him. Doctor-kun also announces that the Molester Monk will be leaving for some temple duties (Heroine's chastity is safer now) and God will also be leaving, to go abroad.

Heroine is somewhat saddened by this, but Doctor-kun states that as long as their home is a place where all of the siblings can always go back to , it's okay. He then gives Heroine a lolipop for being a "good kid" (I got just a little bit of a pedo vibe there). 

I love how she uses the same blank expression in any and every situation

Later, she and Classmate-kun go and check and see the results of their university entrance exams. Heroine has been accepted, and Classmate-kun seems to be more excited than she is. He, however, was not as lucky. He vows to pass the next exam and become a student there next year. He is that dedicated to going to the same school as her again.

I think this is the most innocent thing the Molester Monk has said to her in a long time

Later, the Molester Monk comes and congratulates her with a hug. He says he can now "do his ascetic practices with his heart at ease" (???). Heroine is upset that he is leaving to do said practices. Molester Monk says that he should get serious like Heroine did (???), and that he wants t answer he expectations and become a true brother to her (he'll probably still molest her though). 

Before he leaves, he asks Heroine to call him "onii-chan" for the last time. Heroine hesitates (as she always does), and he shrugs it off, saying it was a joke. As he walks away, she tells him to have a safe trip and calls him onii-chan. You can see that his heart is warmed by this.

Dude, I forgot you existed while you were still living at the house.
Your future, at least in my memories, does not look very bright.

Heroine also talks to God about his leaving. He asks her to take care of his flowers. More specifically, his forget-me-nots. He then asks her not to forget about him (CHEEESYYY). Heroine then says that she couldn't possibly forget about him. He then smiles like a creeper while chimes sound, and says that it would be great to meet her again with a smile (???).

After a semi-heart warming scene where Hippie-kun comforts Heroine over her "brothers" leaving, Tsubaki and Azusa ask her to go to the amusement park (with both of them....at the same time...).

The fact that they said it at the same time is a little bit creepy

After a day of fun in the amusement park, Heroine and the twins are enjoying a lovely view. Heroine thinks of this as the perfect time to reject both of them simultaneously. After her family-zoning them, they say in unision that they still love her, and each of them kisses one of her hands. 

After arriving home, Heroine looks very perturbed. She ponders whether or not she conveyed her feelings properly. When suddenly--

SURPRISE!

Jock-kun has returned! But only temporarily. He talks with Heroine about the punching issue (Again? Really?), and how he knows he should apologize to Ginger-kun (this is not news to us, Jock-kun), but he doesn't really want to. He also acknowledges that his actions were completely for his own benefit (no shit, Sherlock). He says he doesn't know how much he may have hurt Heroine(jeez, doesn't even give a shit about his brother) and apologizes to her. After he's done he starts leaving. Heroine thanks him for talking to her about it. Then he says some stuff about becoming a true man and hugs her, then kisses her on the forehead.

Miracles really do happen!

Later, the brothers throw a party for Classmate-kun and Heroine's graduation. The brothers, as usual, make Classmate-kun take the backseat to Heroine. There's a knock on the door, Classmate-kun answers it. It turns out, by some miracle, I got himself a Supplemental Pass. After asking a couple of questions in disbelief, Classmate-kun collapses. He makes a speech about his inferiority complex, and how now he won't give up anymore.

While enjoying the feast that the brothers prepared, Heroine receives a call from Idol-kun. He pretty much confesses to her over a TV broadcast, but in a way that couldn't be noticed by his fans. The brothers roll their eyes about it, and someone shuts off the TV. The identity of the one who had done this remains unknown.

Boy, all these guys are rather persistent

Later Heroine attempts to family-zone Ginger-kun. However, all does not go as planned once again, when Ginger-kun tells her he still loves her, and even kisses her.
Afterwards, he apologizes to her, and walks away (like an ass).

Tranny-kun bears witness to all this.

Please don't, I love you too much to lose you

Tranny-kun is astounded at how Heroine manages to confess in such a way that leaves the brothers with a bit of hope. Tranny-kun shows Heroine his Microsoft Excel chart for the brothers conflict. Since this "conflict" is over, he sets fire to it, and tells her to enjoy her time at peace. He tells her when the next conflict starts, he shall participate as well (noooooooo!).

In the last bits of the episode, each of the conflicting pairs of brothers are challenging each other all over again.

Then for the last time, we see this:

They would end the show with this

Episode rating 6.5/10 It was pretty decent, a little bit disappointing though.

Overall this show was a 6/10 for me. It went nowhere, but damn, this show was so bad it was good. The cliché plot, the archetype characters, and the sheer number of people in this harem made it loads of fun to watch.

Well, it's been fun, guys. I hope you enjoyed my blog posts about this series. I will be posting my final thoughts on the summer anime season once all of the shows have concluded. I also just may start blogging another ridiculous looking show or two, but who knows. 

Thanks for reading everybody!

Brothers Conflict Episode 11 - Exams and Jock-kun Drama

I can see it now..."...Siblings" the Musical! 

So the introductions are back to "normal" now (which is certainly an unfortunate turn of events). This was another episode I'm afraid I wasn't too fond of.

Way to rub it in, shota.

Heroine is in a bit of a pickle, her grades have been dropping since the trip (I guess doki doki fun time does that to you), and to cheer her up by preparing a feast (because food is the solution to all problems). Of course, being the tact master that he is, the shota voiced by Yuki Kaji blatantly says why, even though Lawyer-kun and Doctor-kun were trying to keep it on the down low. 

Heroine says she has backup plans, but that simply will NOT do for Classmate-kun. He tells her not to give up, and encourages her by saying so. Of course, following his speech his family tell him that he is the last person to be lecturing anyone about this. He is apparently so hopeless when it comes to exams that his family has lost faith in him (I pity Classmate-kun). 

There is also a part where the shota gives her coupons for his time and affection.

I will say it again.

He is not cute.

To your feelings. Heroine has no feelings.

Later, Tsubaki and Azusa are heading out, and Heroine walks in. Tsubaki goes ahead to make a phone call. Azusa proceeds to tell Heroine how Tsubaki has changed (for the better, of course), and then tells her that he wants an answer to his confession. Not now of course (I'm guessing all the replies will be saved for the last episode...?), but around the time she's done with her exams. He says he will accept her reply, no matter what it is (hopefully he'll hold true to these words).

There never was a you and her in the first place
Also, look! Same pose as the picture above.

Then we have Jock-kun. He's dressed up today, because he's going to get a look at Kyuushu. He tells Heroine that he unfortunately will not be back for her exams, and unfortunately cannot help her (is he smart? He seems kind of like a meathead to me). He then says that she can forget about the things between them for the time being (it seems that he is unaware that half of their family is trying to get into her pants).

The day of exams arrives, exams happen (nothing too significant in between, apart from a flower from God and a promise of a "reward" from Ginger-kun). Later, she is sitting beneath a tree, sighing because she lacks confidence.

The Molester Monk, as always, is using this (just as he would use anything) as an excuse to molest the Heroine. Heroine makes note of her gift of an Iris from Iori (AKA God), and Molester Monk takes his leave. He passes by God.

Why, of course you do! Practically everyone does at this point!

Of course, this flower has some super secret meaning of love! Oh...how the mighty have fallen.

Later, as promised previously, Ginger-kun rewards Heroine with a trip to some cafe within an indoor amusement park...thing (I honestly am having trouble figuring out what that place was). They discuss video games for a bit (Heroine is a hard core gamer, guys), and then...Jock-kun. More specifically, his success, and Ginger-kun looks so proud!

After being driven home by him, Heroine thanks Ginger-kun, family-zones him, and takes her leave. As she walks away, Ginger-kun pulls her from behind, and while in the process of confessing...
A WILD JOCK-KUN HAS APPEARED.

NOT THE FACE!

Jock-kun uses punch, but it is not super effective. Ginger-kun completes his confession, and Jock-kun gets even more pissed. He says he "won't lose" to Ginger-kun who "already ran away once." And marches off. 

While Heroine treats his face wound, Ginger-kun explains to her that he used to be in track, and Jock-kun admired him for that. However, he quit, and played it cool, never explaining to Jock-kun why he quit. He does, however, admire how Jock-kun has gotten so far by his own power. 

Ginger-kun does tell the Heroine that he would like to hear a reply to his confession whenever possible (two confessions in one episode? Crazy stuff!). 

Heroine goes to Jock-kun's door (he doesn't let her in because he's all flared up) and tells him that Ginger-kun admired his accomplishments.

I pity him, I really do

In the dead of night, Jock-kun sets off, Heroine stops him. Jock-kun says that he never really knew how Ginger-kun felt until Heroine told him. He tells her that he has been childish, and hurting his brother, in front of Heroine, no less. He tells her to forget everything he's said to her up to that point in time, and that he can't make her happy the way he is now. Heroine watches him walk away, and tears up a bit (A SIGN OF EMOTION?!?!?).

At the end of the episode, we see Classmate-kun vowing to confess to Heroine once he's passed his exams. Will he really do it?!?

Episode rating 5/10 Way too sappy for my taste and the shota talked way too much in the beginning, but the squirrel didn't talk much and we have (temporarily) eliminated one member of the harem.

Brothers Conflict Episode 10 - Vacation Time~!

That's what I want to know

This episode starts off a little different, with the introduction of two new characters. One of them is uber sexy, and the other one looks like a pedophile. Who are they? The Molester Monk's coworkers. So Molester Monk has some festival event thing to do, which is some host club-ish activity. He, of course, invites heroine to attend. Lawyer-kun, however, is upset that this has nothing to do with temple activity.

Lawyer-kun is like the male alternative to an anime mom

But rest assured, Lawyer-kun, it is for the temple (apparently). So, they have a vacation place in wherever this festival thing is being held, and since their previous vacation plans didn't work out, they decide to use this as an opportunity for a "family" vacation.

Unfortunately, neither Tsubaki nor Classmate-kun participate in this vacation ( :( ), however, Tranny-kun is participating! (♥)

MY GOD WHY ARE YOU SO BEAUTIFUL

While they (Heroine, Tranny-kun, Ginger-kun, and Azusa) are driving to their destination, Tranny-kun decides to ask some questions. Questions like "did anything happen while you were at Natsume's place?" (*Ginger-kun spits out coffee*), "what about while you were visiting Azusa at the hospital?" (Azusa trips on feelings*) , and let's not forget "why isn't your little knight (squirrel) with you?"

Oh yeah, that's right, they forgot the squirrel!

Nobody loves you

This episode ought to be nice then...
right?
Right??
RIGHT?!?!?

DAMN IT, WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE HERE?!?!

Well, not really because shota was on screen for over a minute in total, and that is a crime to my ears. Luckily, after a quick look at Idol-kun's (yeah, he's there too) concert (yup, he's doing that), he has to pee. He had to pee so bad that an entire scene happened while he was in the bathroom.

Does having so many piercings on one ear but not the other make him interesting?

In said scene she is introduced to the two new characters shown in the beginning. Turns out, the sexy-looking guy was a creeper, and the pedophile-looking guy acts like an actual monk, unlike his kouhai. So the pedo-looking guy gives Heroine this speech about love and yadda, yadda, yadda, which causes her to have flashbacks of all the brothers' (or, at least, the ones that like her's) confessions to her.

The apparent inspiration from this speech causes Heroine to do this:

Tranny-kun certainly looks satisfied

LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE HAS JUST BEEN FAMILY-ZONED!
Of course, this has the exact opposite effect on quite a few of the brothers.

At least he didn't do it on the lips

Like the Molester Monk,

Look at how sweaty he is. That's disgusting.

and Idol-kun, who goes ahead and SNEAKS INTO HEROINE'S ROOM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. He also PROCEEDS TO UNBUTTON HEROINE'S PAJAMA SHIRT (???) WHILE SHE'S ASLEEP.

He then gives up because it's "too hot" and his sweat is dripping on Heroine (ew). When he goes downstairs to turn down the A/C, Tranny-kun tells him that it's quite cool. Perhaps it was just the heat of the moment getting to him (ba dum tss).

You can't have everything in life, Jock-kun

Later, we have some Jock-kun drama. He is offered a position that can start up his basketball career, but it's in Kyuushu, and there's no Heroine in Kyuushu (cry me a river, Jock-kun). He couldn't possibly take her with him when she has exams coming up! Heroine tells him that she likes him best when he plays basketball (way to lead him on), and then Jock-kun says that he'll think about it some more.

On their last day, the brothers decide to take Heroine to her parents' grave.

What does all this mean?!?!

At the end of the episode, we see Tranny-kun working on this Brothers Conflict (haha, get it? Because it's THE TITLE OF THE SHOW) chart.

You have some strange hobbies, Tranny-kun. That's okay though, because I still ♥ you~

Episode rating 7/10 too many things happening at once, no Tsubaki or Classmate-kun, and too much shota. However, there was lots of Tranny (♥) and no squirrel ( :D ).

Brothers Conflict Episode 9 - Family Problems and Humanized Squirrel

Well...it's different ,to say the least

This episode was so....weird.

This episode starts out with the revelation of what heroine discovered last episode.

What did she learn?

....

....

(wait for it)

....

SHE'S ADOPTED!

Ginger-kun is her knight in shining armor

Heroine then goes to the park and sits in the rain...staring into space. Her cellphone (which is still miraculously working despite being soaking wet) rings, but she ignores the call, since it is interrupting her angst. Then Ginger-kun arrives lecturing her about answering the phone (he was the caller, you see). He asks her what's wrong, she doesn't answer. He says he'll take her home, she doesn't want to go home. He then offers to take her to his place (oh yeaaahhh), and she goes.

Fun fact: Ginger-kun named his cats after Tsubaki and Azusa

Wow, self-awareness, didn't think that would happen

Heroine later discussing her findings with Ginger-kun. She has somehow come upon the most glorious conclusion that she is unnecessary to the family. She is tearing them apart, and she knows it. Even her real parents didn't want her (or so she thinks). She tries to leave. Ginger-kun then kisses her, tells her this is not the case, she is very necessary, and they are all "in conflict" because they think of her THAT much (I'm pretty sure that said absolutely nothing).

He then confesses to her, and tells her she should stay the night. He sleeps on the floor.

Ginger-kun has a sexy body :3

In the morning, heroine makes Ginger-kun breakfast (like a good waifu), and Ginger-kun expresses jealousy towards his brothers for being able to eat meals made by Heroine frequently (CHEEEESSSSYYYY). Later, Hippie-kun and the squirrel come to pick Heroine up.

The squirrel attacks Ginger-kun. Heroine and Hippie-kun tell him to stop, squirrel tells them to shut up (he should take his own advice...). Before heading out, Hippie-kun gives heroine a makeover.

They later go to a boat park...place. Where Hippie-kun reveals something shocking.

*GASP*

He too is adopted. He tells his story, how he was in an orphanage, and Miwa (the Asahina mother) adopting him into her already huge (she already had seven kids at the time) family. How she treated him just like everyone else. When he grew aware of the fact he was adopted. How he noticed familiar traits in his brothers that he lacked, since he was adopted. His questioning whether they were family without a blood relation. His lack of confidence..very sad stuff.

He then tells Heroine that he grew to think of them as family, since they were the only family he remembered. He tells Heroine that family is not about the blood, but the heart (cheesy, but touching). He tells her that he wants her to think of him as family too. Then hugs, then this:

I found this scene surprisingly adorable

Surprisingly, the squirrel does not maul him for this. In fact, he doesn't even acknowledge it. Hippie-kun is like a bunny, perfectly harmless.

Now this is where things get really weird.

FAST.

So after a short speech from the squirrel about the "Protect Chi-chan Club", he falls asleep on her bosom (and he calls the other guys dangerous HMMMM). Then Louis falls asleep, then Heroine does as well. What does she see in her dream? Well....

HE LOOKS LIKE A WOMAN

The squirrel...in human form...

WHAT?

So he pretty much tells her that he's been watching her from birth (STALKER SQUIRREL), and that her real parents died, they did not abandon her.

He also explained that it was difficult for her adoptive father to tell her the truth, no matter how much he wanted to.

So that's why you're so damn annoying

I guess Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou wasn't enough beastiality for this anime season.

So in the end, Heroine returns home, is welcomed by her "siblings", gets and apology from her "father", and realizes that she and the squirrel really were spiritually entwined (if that's a good way to phrase it) in the dream.

In the last bit, Doctor-kun says to himself that he must take her father's place when he is not around. However, he also said that it would be a difficult problem. 

What could he possibly mean?!?!?

Episode rating 6.5/10 very weird, but had a lot of good moments. Squirrel in human form was wut.

Brothers Conflict Episode 8 - Angsty Cheese with a Side of Inception

Well, this episode wasn't much fun.

Since when did this turn into General Hospital?

Basically, this episode was about Tsubaki and Azusa forgiving each other. Tsubaki was beating himself up over guilt, other people rubbed salt in his wounds, Azusa was in the hospital, and squirrel was being a douche as always. Then, of course, someone else confesses to imouto, and then a loving scene between brothers took place.

The best part of the episode was this:

INCEPTION!

Also, Ginger-kun's faces are absolutely priceless.
It's a lot funnier when you watch the actual episode.

Also, heroine has made a startling discovery!

What could it possibly be?!?!?

Episode rating 4/10 too much sappy stuff, Tsubaki was a puching bag, and no tranny. But Inception and the last bit made the episode mildly entertaining.

Brothers Conflict Episode 7 - The Obligatory School Festival Episode + Tranny-san in Male Clothing ♥

YOU ARE NOT CUTE, STOP IT

So this episode starts off with some of the "...siblings" sitting around the TV watching  Idol-kun's new commercial. Classmate-kun does not enjoy this, and stops the shota voiced by Yuki Kaji from replaying it again. Doctor-kun suggests the family take a trip, to sit back, relax and relieve the stress of everyday life. But alas, heroine and Classmate-kun have exams coming up, so they're not really sure.

They discuss this while going to school, they (probably) decide to go on the trip. Classmate-kun then proceeds to check out heroine from behind while thinking of the possibility of her in a swimsuit.

Well at least he wasn't touching it!

Idol-kun catches him in the act, and heroine gets all embawassed (d'aww). Idol-kun then tells all the surrounding folks that Classmate-kun is his onii-san. Classmate-kun then get's the title of "Futo's older brother." 

Later heroine and Classmate-kun's class decide on what to do for the festival. They decide to do a butler café (because that's new and different). Later, heroine runs into Azusa, and wishes him luck with the anime.

Later heroine takes a nap on the couch. While asleep, Idol-kun bags the squirell (lol) and Classmate-kun stares at her sleeping face, which ultimately wakes her up.

You went too far on that one, Idol-kun!

Idol-kun says Classmate-kun was watching heroine sleep for about 10 minutes (creepy). Classmate-kun, of course, denies such accusations. Then Tsubaki walks in and tries to break up the fight. Tsubaki is tired you see, and tells the guys if they want to fight to take it outside. Idol-kun decides to stop, and proceeds to leave. Tsubaki ponders why Idol-kun is so famous despite being such a pain in the ass (not the exact words). Of course, Idol-kun bites back with a rude comment as well (which was unforgivable!).

#&^&%*&*%$@ !!!

The next morning Azusa is looking a Edward Cullen sort of color and passes out in the dining room, heroine on top of him. Then Tranny-kun walks in (it doesn't matter if he's dressed as a man or a woman, he is beautiful), and at first heroine doesn't recognize him. They both try to convince a sickly Azusa that he cannot go to work today, but Azusa is reluctant to stay home (it's his first day of recording for the anime, you see). Eventually, Tranny-kun manages to convince him.

Wow that was totally unexpected

So heroine arrives at school only to be told about the switch from just a butler café to a butler AND maid café (again, really unique developments here), due to a lack of male staff members. 

The double ponytail thing is really working for me

Classmate-kun has been converted to the role of Butler-kun, looking good while doing it too! Of course, heroine will have to dress up as well.

So after heroine dresses up as maid, and Classmate-kun is in awe of how kawaii she is. Later heroine goes wandering, and gets kind of sort of kidnapped by Idol-kun. 

Great, now she's gonna have a weird ass hickey. THANKS IDOL-KUN.

Idol-kun starts saying things that make a lot of sense, like how heroine is seducing the brothers, and whatnot. Then he says that he will solve her problem for her by making her his (are you following this?). He then proceeds to try to seduce her while subtly insulting his siblings, but she eventually pushes him off of her after picturing all of the other brothers in her mind. Heroine says she just wants to be family with everybody. Idol-kun says he'll make her his "for real" next time (aww shieet). She returns to her class.

I'm surprised he was even able to identify that thing as a hickey

When heroine gets home, she is exhausted. Tsubaki was asking her if she didn't have fun, but then identifies the hickey on her neck (he must be a wizard or something). He questions her about it, she does not answer. Tsubaki tells her he is very hurt by this and he wants an answer. Tsubaki then proceeds to do something which makes me question the purity of his intentions, but then is interrupted by a still sickly Azusa. They have the same argument they had last episode, but in this one Azusa states that he is worried more about Tsubaki, because if he's too forceful, things will go badly. Tsubaki refuses to listen. 

Then out of nowhere, Azusa faints (while saying Tsubaki's name). 

Plot, that's what's going on

Tsubaki proceeds to freak out as they do a close up of his eye for dramatic effect.

What could possibly happen next?!?!?

Episode rating 7/10 could've been better but was still very enjoyable. Tranny-san in male clothing made the episode for me.