-- Hachiman Hikigaya (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Episode 5)
Lately, I have been watching this series. And yes, I am not yet done. There's like four or five episodes left for me to watch. But, to be honest, I really like this anime. It's not your typical moe, or fantasy, or slice of life, or, romcom (how ironic that I've said that this anime is not a romcom when the title indicates it). This anime, it made me laugh at some times. But in truth, it made me more serious. Another thing that I've said that it is not your typical romcom is the quote itself. Harsh, isn't it? That guy said it. And it was just recommended to me by a friend of mine. All he described about it is that it's real talk anime, not just some other anime.
This anime, it focuses more on reality check, rather than romance and comedy. Why? Hachiman's quotes are not just quotes. These quotes are also advices for the watchers. And for me, that made this anime so good.
Because of this anime, I kinda want to become Hachiman Hikigaya. Let me give you a little background. He's antisocial, a pessimist, and a loner. All of it are my personality (hidden personality; and except for the pessimist part). What made me like him is his quotes about love, childen, and youth. These quotes moved me, and that made me take this anime more seriously. There are scenes that will make you laugh, but I didn't laugh. And that the effect of his quotes, his attitude, and the atmosphere of the anime itself.
Lately, I have been trying to act like him. I tried to be serious at all times. But eventually, I'll fail this one. Because, as much as I wanted to become Hachiman, there are many contradictions between me, and him.
First of all, the quote I used. That's a big contradiction. Why? He said "I hate nice girls," try contradict that statement, and that's me. I like nice nice girls, and in fact, it's a major turn on for me. But, why did I use that quote? Is is because it's harsh? No. Because, there is a girl that I like right now. She is so kind, and that's why I can't help but to fall in love with her more. But because of all these kindness, it makes me so confused if she also likes me or not. Another reason why I've used this is because of the taunts I'm hearing from my other classmates. That's why, I am trying to stay away from her for awhile.
Second is that I am not that really antisocial. I just choose whoever I want to be with at some times. To be honest, I am a really friendly person, and I have friends. That's why I could not consider myself as an antisocial person.
Lastly, I am not really a pessimist. I'm half realist-half optimist. I just tend to have some negative thoughts but I just counter it with my optimistic views.
But, if there's a thing that me and Hachiman have in common? It's being a loner. Yes, I'm also a loner. Why? I have my time to gather my own thoughts, Nobody have the rights to disturb me, but myself. Another advantage of being a loner is being a silent observer. I tend to observe my surroundings, not only by my eyes but also with my ears. And I always form my speculations about my observations.
I still want to be Hachiman Hikigaya, or at least try to.
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I'll be ending it with three more quotes from Hachiman Hikigaya.
"Isn't changing yourself the same as running away? Why can't you just accept who you are?"
"What the hell is with everyone telling me to change? I don't want other people telling me who I am."
"They say if you change yourself, you'll change the world, but that's a complete lie. When people judge somebody, it becomes a fixed idea and an impression that lasts. A loner is forced to stay a loner. If you do your best at something and stand out, that'll only get used as fodder for criticism. Those are the rules of the Kingdom of Children."
TUN out.
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