I guess my main point is that the drama/conflict in season one is different from season two, because in season one, the conflicts came up more naturally(usually), and were generally resolved more easily, often in favor of the characters with more motivation, I.e Aoba winning over Kou because she was specifically motivated to do her best. Where as in season two, the drama around Momiji seemed pointed at making Aoba question/doubt herself, and didn't seem necessary. Then the competition comes along, and it seems like Yun has the most motivation behind winning and Momiji has the least, yet Momiji wins and there doesn't seem to be a particularly good reason.

Season 1 (arc 1) didn't have Aoba vs Kou; that was season 2 (arc 2). Season one was Fairies 3, season 2 was Peco, and "season 3" (arc 3, doesn't have an anime season yet) is this game that they're working on right now.
The first arc didn't have much conflict, but it introduced the characters which gave room for future conflict, which is something we got in the second arc.

I do agree tho, the conflict in this arc is not that great

For me, this series died when it started adding pointless badly written drama. Naru forgetting the very basics of coding while her supervisors never checked was simply unbelievable, but when Kou just forgot to tell Rin she was quitting and moving to France was the straw that broke the camels back. Sad to see the series hasn't recovered.

I guess my main point is that the drama/conflict in season one is different from season two, because in season one, the conflicts came up more naturally(usually), and were generally resolved more easily, often in favor of the characters with more motivation, I.e Aoba winning over Kou because she was specifically motivated to do her best. Where as in season two, the drama around Momiji seemed pointed at making Aoba question/doubt herself, and didn't seem necessary. Then the competition comes along, and it seems like Yun has the most motivation behind winning and Momiji has the least, yet Momiji wins and there doesn't seem to be a particularly good reason.

Season 1 (arc 1) didn't have Aoba vs Kou; that was season 2 (arc 2). Season one was Fairies 3, season 2 was Peco, and "season 3" (arc 3, doesn't have an anime season yet) is this game that they're working on right now.
The first arc didn't have much conflict, but it introduced the characters which gave room for future conflict, which is something we got in the second arc.

I do agree tho, the conflict in this arc is not that great

Yes arc 1 was Aoba getting settled in and feeling more confident about herself. Arc 2 was her starting to come into her own and showing off her abilities. Arc 3 is about Aoba taking what she has learned and using that when it comes to interacting the new employee.

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Is hard to reply to you now AvantApres , you said that no one had told you why but I told you that season 2 had more drama because it was the right time to do so, when you come saying that the author "suddenly" Decided to add drama is really weird, no, that was the natural course of action and we had all the season one to love the characters enough to care, while when it comes to Naru and Momiji, they came and then shortly after there was trouble... and it was all awkward, and replying your last question of course, everyone said so, the last two conflicts (in the manga) could've been handled much better just like with Kou back in the days.

I know a lot of us would welcome with open arms the next arc and want this side game with no high expectations and handled by (Arguably) the less capable person to lead to be done with soon at least... Because we're not very invested in it and we rather see Kou and Rin doing stuff than the team working on Hajime's game.

Also, remember all this drama stuff started mostly because you said that season 1 needed more and we told you that this isn't (or shouldn't be) a manga with such tone and in fact, some of the latest conflicts was too much for some people to tolerate and like the translator for this manga said some time ago, looks like the author realized this and is going to spend most of future chapters trying to fix the tone by making things more slice of life and peaceful and not fuck things up so bad again because I know he doesn't want people hating his characters.

New game needs drama? some would be nice of course for each climax in each arc but now we know that 4/6 times the author tries to make it too dramatic he fails so in this case, I rather if it's keeps to minimum, because the author is much more suited for moe, jokes, love, slife of life and game bits than it is handling competition and well just stressful situations... I rather if the story is kept light hearted.

PS It doesn't bother me that an inter won the competition considering is a side project handled by someone new at the job with a small bucket and expectations, if she wasn't qualified she wouldn't be working there and she wouldn't be allowed to compete... The difference between Aoba and Momiji when it comes to talent isn't as big as Aoba and Kou where they told her than even if there's a competition, we will still go with Kou's design because she has a reputation and talent to handle their big game... When you look at it like that, it isn't really breaking the immersion... But her design wasn't good enough to beat Yun, that was the real bad thing.

Now we know that Momiji winning means Yun getting more recognition and better spot in the company and having Aoba acting the senpai role, everyone right now is in a good position in the art team ... IT was how they get there that it's bothering, but hey I'm willing to leave that in the past already.

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For a 4koma SoL, this really became uncomfortable to read.

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that competition is when the story go down hill for me, I was ok with other arc but some how i can not process this because it so goddamn unlogic that Momo won that competition; the manga didn't even show us how she can earn it. To be fair it should end that arc with Yun winning that. I thinks people start have doubt when they removed Kou but this arc just created a breakpoint that we can not handle anymore.

The series has just lost it's sight when they made Kou leave to France. I had assumed that it'll give other characters a chance to grow but all it did was highlight how elemental Kou is to New Game.

Kou centered in most character's development. For Aoba she was a mentor and a RIVAL that made her aim for great heights. Kou was significant in getting Aoba through her emotional run downs. For Hifumi too, Kou was the one that suggested and encouraged Hifumi to take her slot.

Kou was the center of best comedic skits in the series. And best yuri-sm moments as well.

The thing here is Momoji and the other newbie aren't that interesting characters.

And no one actually stepped up to take Kou's role. Aoba for all intents and purpose is a freshman in the company it is unlikely she'll be any guiding major events there nor does Aoba has the maturity to play that side role in any character's development, if anything her own mentor spot is void.

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The series has just lost it's sight when they made Kou leave to France. I had assumed that it'll give other characters a chance to grow but all it did was highlight how elemental Kou is to New Game.

Kou centered in most character's development. For Aoba she was a mentor and a RIVAL that made her aim for great heights. Kou was significant in getting Aoba through her emotional run downs. For Hifumi too, Kou was the one that suggested and encouraged Hifumi to take her slot.

Kou was the center of best comedic skits in the series. And best yuri-sm moments as well.

The thing here is Momoji and the other newbie aren't that interesting characters.

And no one actually stepped up to take Kou's role. Aoba for all intents and purpose is a freshman in the company it is unlikely she'll be any guiding major events there nor does Aoba has the maturity to play that side role in any character's development, if anything her own mentor spot is void.

And what’s with putting Umiko on the back burner? She always brings a unique energy to the story, an energy sorely lacking in the senior staff since Kou’s departure.

The only problem I have with Momiji is that she is taking time away from Hifumi. Momiji is pretty much Aoba's main pairing now.

The only problem I have with Momiji is that she is taking time away from Hifumi. Momiji is pretty much Aoba's main pairing now.

I wouldn't even mind that that much if she had a proper character. She feels like she's just a mix of Aoba, Kou, and Hifumi. She also likes food. Such a good character

Aah geez, well... Here's a spoiler of Vol 9 for the most biggest complains Kou comes back and is helping the team with the final designs and issues with the game, but I don't know if she's back to stay because I can't read Japanese And we're halfway through vol 8 right now.

And yes I agree that more Hifumi is always good!

Serenata, you changed your avatar? It's a completely new look!

I thought the last one was too suggestive hahaha so now I go with Kimetsu no Yaiba hype!

Kou comes back and is helping the team with the final designs and issues with the game, but I don't know if she's back to stay because I can't read Japanese

Do you have a link.

shermanchurchill posted:

Do you have a link.

You can find the raws in nyaa.si

Drunk Aoba is too dangerous, too honest with her feelings and actions... Poor (lucky) Nenechi. Now I need drunk evil Aoba but only Hifumi can summon that.
Feels kinda wrong to see these "kids" drinking sake lo/ and cute puke.

Thanks for the double dosage!

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I really liked the two chapters, they were fun.

Yay I'm glad it seems the competition arc is coming to a close. These 2 chapters are more in line with what I liked reading New Game for.

If you want to discuss spoilers that are a long way off so badly, I could give you spoilers that are a long way off. I generally hold off on it because it's really not useful, but if you want to post spoilers, then I will just pre-emptively post all the spoilers.

Nah I don't read Japanese so I wouldn't know for sure, I just couldn't resist anymore after all the complains I just wanted to see what direction this is taking (besides I got an unwanted super spoiler of an event that is probably going to take place in vol 10 with Kou and Rin). I'm not interested in concrete detailed spoilers :x I just needed peace of mind

besides I got an unwanted super spoiler of an event that is probably going to take place in vol 10 with Kou and Rin

HandHolding in public ? More seriously,did Kou get less dense ?

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Serious answer:

They move in together.

Serious answer:

They move in together.

That explain the picture Serenata posted a few pages ago

Stop that.

Also I have been genuinely hoping nobody would stumble onto the previous plot point and start celebrating it, because storywise, it's actually pretty terrible.

Nice sparkling, Aoba-chan, Manbagi would be proud of you!