Episode 12

Everyone's Reactions

That moment when someone calls out her name—gave me goosebumps in the manga, but hearing it in the anime made my spine straighten up even more. Dar-san’s usual chill vibe vanishes for a split second, and the atmosphere shifts; I can’t help but think, "This part is actually kind of creepy!" It’s supposed to be a peaceful slice-of-life segment, but even the older shrine maiden has made a comeback, and the hand of seriousness is creeping up on Comedian-modern-chan. It makes you wonder, "Is everything really okay?" as worries start to pile up. And those elementary school boys? They’re working the ticket booth in some seriously quirky cosplay. It’s giving "girl dream" vibes, making you want to shout out your tsukkomi. Whether or not it’s legally sound is another matter, but the fact that they’re really committing to that perspective is impressive. Mom’s got great energy, and the older sister is dead serious. Watching the New Year’s celebrations spiral into delightful chaos is just so much fun.