Yeah, Kariu is an annoying character, but that's because she's very human. She's prideful out of insecurity, and a jerk out of frustration. She really should apologise and make up with Tamarai, and at some level she probably knows that, but when you are in the middle of an emotional turmoil...
Honestly he should have gone deep undercover and gotten rid of all of his "adult" things even if he wasn't expecting anyone to come over. When he's immersed in his old habits half the time, of course something will spill over (like the earlier cigarettes blunder).
Japan's always been much slower to replace their technologies. Even today there are some people using non-smart cellphones. In the less rich neighbourhoods, I bet it wasn't uncommon for kids to be using them at school 10 years ago.
Yeah, I can see that happening IRL. In Japan, what you say and do in front of others is strongly dictated by etiquette, so one must resort to the subtlest cues to signal their true thoughts. A smile at the wrong time, or a moment of hesitation, can cause a very big misunderstanding, and it will...
I'm very fortunate to have had a "last call" of my own to tell my grandpa goodbye. It's much sadder when dear people go away abruptly, and you never get a chance to express your love for them.
Happiness is a fleeting thing. Lost in the misty haze of the moment, we reach out to it, grasping at the bright light rays. But in our hands, only emptiness remains.
I love how Gang-nam is such a ray of sunshine that he brings everyone together. Too bad that innocence is based on deceit. I hope the memories he is making win over the ones he's lost once he inevitably regains them.
@wutwut yeap, it's all 3D models. Much cheaper to produce. But I gotta say they've been using the technology well. It hasn't bothered me much.
About the chapter: damn, this is Full Metal Alchemist levels of human trash. You know what I'm talking about. :(