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SHOTARO HIDARI HARDBOILED DELUSION DIARY EPISODE 3 - “WHAT IF AKIKO WAS A MAID?”



It is, uh, very interesting that Shotaro’s daydream involves a subservient Akiko and a subservient Philip fighting over his attention. Most of these stories so far have been about how little anyone respects Shotaro and how he wishes Akiko was more competent – a familiar fan refrain! – and this one’s no different on the surface. But the idea of the competent and dedicated Akiko fighting with the competent and dedicated Philip over who is the only one Shotaro needs? I mean, that definitely trumps Shotaro’s need to envision Akiko in a maid outfit as The Thing I Want To Mention From This Short.

Besides that, this one was as enjoyable and brisk as the preceding installments. Shotaro does the Ryubei scene from Episode 9! Philip duels with the stem of a rose! The Virus Dopant shows up as a referee! What else could you want?