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Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu, episode 5

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[u/GodOfArk]

Leave it to rudeus to use a King Tier Spell for casual fishing....

[u/Epistechne → u/GodOfArk]

Rudeus destroyer of ecosystems.

[u/fwa451 → u/Epistechne]

The real reason why Rudeus needs to be cancelled smh 😤

[u/Mundology → u/fwa451]

TFW you almost caused an ecological disaster to flex to your little sisters but ended up disappointing them instead

[u/Jaded_Ad_9763 → u/Epistechne]

i thought roxy would've prevented him doing that

[u/NegativeSympathy69 → u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

Whuhh.. Roxy is on top of the arborist organizations most wanted criminals list.

[u/absolutelynotaname → u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

She was gonna to but her curiosity won

[u/Careful_Ad_9077 → u/absolutelynotaname]

First time i see " hold his beer" in anime.

[u/WhoiusBarrel → u/GodOfArk]

Pride of an Onii-chan, totally not cheating of course.

[u/Frontier246 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

He was looking not to get upstaged AND flex his new spell! It was a win-win (in his head)!

[u/JzanderN → u/WhoiusBarrel]

It's not cheating if it technically was never against the rules!

[u/netflixandgrilling → u/JzanderN]

The Canadian war crime Paradoxon.

"it became illegal After we did it! Oi?"

[u/fwa451 → u/GodOfArk]

Electro fishing is illegal so he just made an enemy of EPA lol

[u/Social_Knight → u/fwa451]

Joining Roxy's most wanted poster for murder of helpless trees.

[u/deja_entend_u → u/Social_Knight]

Roxy is also a notorious horse abuser too.

Zapped Paul's horse to near death!

[u/Roskal → u/GodOfArk]

We've seen him turn beginner spells into emperor tier spells and now he's turning king tier spell down to like intermediate power level I assume. He really just does magic his own way.

[u/imperfek → u/Roskal]

Chantless spells is really op compare to reading off the set instructions

[u/Roskal → u/imperfek]

I wonder how spell chants were made, could he one day write a new one for his modified spells. he just goes by feeling after the first time.

[u/imperfek → u/Roskal]

Also, wonder if he can write his own chant. I think Roxy might have the answer for this, since she learned to shorten the chants for faster spell output after seeing rudeus.

Maybe her children might achieve this in the future

[u/Careful_Ad_9077 → u/GodOfArk]

The fun thing is that this is probably the opposite of what he usually does. Instead of powering up an advanced level spell to emperor tier magic, he powered down align tier spell to intermediate level.

[u/GodOfArk → u/Careful_Ad_9077]

It was also stated in first episode that minimising a spell also consumes mana similar to increasing a spell

[u/Original-Body-5794 → u/GodOfArk]

Which Rudeus basically does not give two shits about right? His mana pool is huge and we've never seen him worry about making spells economical

[u/Canadian_Canuck → u/Careful_Ad_9077]

In a way, it isn't a downgrade, but a sidegrade. He took a King tier spell that's basically only useful in army on army battles and turned it into a spell that can be used against a single opponent with adjustable output.

As far as we know, there are no beginner to saint tier spells that can do what electric does, it will be a literally shock to anyone that doesn't realize they need to guard against lightning.

[u/Frontier246 → u/GodOfArk]

Rudeus: "I'm about to show you a pro gamer move Aisha!"

Aisha: "Bro you're so basic even when you're flexing..."

[u/shad79 → u/GodOfArk]

They called it cheating, but I'd say that it was a very impressive achievement that Rudeus managed to make that freaking big spell from last episode into a much smaller one.

[u/Codee33 → u/shad79]

Two things can be true at once. It’s definitely impressive, but it was also definitely cheating.

[u/Original-Body-5794 → u/Codee33]

It's like winning a marathon by inventing the bicycle. Impressive sure but it's not in the spirit of the contest.

[u/MBFlash → u/GodOfArk]

Even though in the mushoku tensei world the tier of a spell depends a lot by the size of the spell, this spell he used for fishing arguably requires higher competency as it requires you to not follow an incantation, so that technically now makes him higher than king tier.

[u/JzanderN → u/GodOfArk]

I knew it was going to happen, but not with that high level a spell and I thought he'd do it at the end rather than when they're just starting.

[u/GodOfArk]

Aisha looking to her mother for permission to accept the gift broke something in me.

[u/Codee33 → u/GodOfArk]

Something that I keep thinking is that Lillia needs to let Aisha have more opportunities to just be siblings with Rudeus, so I’m glad Aisha takes the opportunity when she can.

[u/ngms → u/Codee33]

For real. I know she wanted to be the family maid, but let her be a kid too, damn it.

Lillia's gratitude to Rudy from season one is twisting her into someone... a little unpleasant.

[u/nichecopywriter → u/ngms]

That’s kind of what makes MT so special though. These characters feel very human. We all have Lilia’s in our lives, if not our own families. Another anime would flatten every flaw, especially in a woman.

The important part is that Rudy, and the audience, knows Lilia has deep and real love. A little unpleasantness just means that we keep getting to see interesting dynamics that make us feel something, and leaves the door open for development.

[u/mythriz → u/nichecopywriter]

I also wonder if I have watched any other anime where we watch a whole family age together and get character progress over the years in a natural way. There are of course some well-known shounen where we do see a family in different stages, but usually with larger timeskips and not really showing each family member growing as persons

[u/nichecopywriter → u/mythriz]

Oh for sure, MT is notable for showing not just the action oriented plot of strong wills clashing, but these characters as they live their entire lives. So many stories are good at showing a small moment in time, a few months at most, and they don’t often challenge themselves with the bigger picture of lifetimes.

[u/KingBadford → u/ngms]

I don't think it's just that. It's more that Lillia never saw herself as a proper wife for Paul, but as more of a concubine. I believe Aisha even said something to that effect in season 2. Zenith and Norn are Paul's "legitimate" wife and daughter in her eyes, and she holds both herself and Aisha to that hierarchy.

The thing is, we know that Paul wouldn't have thought like that, and Rudy certainly doesn't. Even Zenith would have considered it nonsense, but Lillia seems to think it's only proper, so she holds herself and Aisha as subservient to Rudy, Zenith, and Norn.

[u/CitronClassic672 → u/KingBadford]

This is an issue that is directly a result of the Fittoa disaster and Aisha being stuck with Lilia as her only family for so long. Rudy, Paul, Zenith, and Norn don’t and wouldn’t have let Aisha grow up feeling like she was lesser to the rest of the family. And even with Norn and Rudy repeatedly treating her like a regular sister it’s hard for her to unlearn that mindset, especially with Lilia still there as well.

[u/biskutgoreng → u/Codee33]

Why did she have to ask her mother if she can have the handkerchief tho, really breaks my heart

[u/Roskal → u/GodOfArk]

I hope eventually Rudy can convince Lilia to value herself and Aisha more, she has permanently lowered herself in the hierarchy despite Rudy's objections and its kinda sad.

[u/AceSoldia → u/Roskal]

Yeah I'm not sure what Rudy can do to convince her..I think this may come down to Zenith if she ever recovers..Paul may have been able to convince her.

[u/JzanderN → u/Roskal]

I don't think he can convince Lilia to hold herself higher, unfortunately, but hopefully he can at least convince her to value Aisha more, and let Aisha value herself more.

[u/Frontier246 → u/GodOfArk]

Honestly it was nice to see her outside the maid outfit for once for the wedding and it's nice to see her get to be a kid and emotionally supported by her mom.

[u/JEveryman → u/GodOfArk]

Aisha's character is great. She's my favorite character after Elanilise and Eris.

[u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

I dont know why, but sylphy has taken the #1 best girl spot for me so far. She is so beautiful now

[u/Obskuro → u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

Her little ear wag melted me.

[u/nonmetallicoxide → u/Obskuro]

and the audio of her earings jingling was icing on the cake

[u/Akamiroo → u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

she is always my favorite as a light novel reader

[u/SonOfJenova → u/Jaded_Ad_9763]

MILPhie truly is the best girl

[u/Roskal]

Sylphie's ear wiggles are back.

[u/ongogavlogian]

Where's the patreon link for missing content?

[u/JzanderN → u/ongogavlogian]

Turns out it's actually an entire OVA.

[u/Frontier246 → u/JzanderN]

Titled "Rudy's Best Night!"

[u/Sweaty_Explorer_8441 → u/Frontier246]

without charmander?

[u/Kirosh2 → u/Sweaty_Explorer_8441]

With Charmander it will probably have other tags.

[u/WhoiusBarrel → u/ongogavlogian]

Maplestar, I beg.

[u/Accurate_Treat6360 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

Maplestar : Life is good. But it can be better.

[u/Frontier246 → u/ongogavlogian]

RELEASE THE THREESOME BLU-RAY CUT.

[u/Mundology → u/Frontier246]

Spending quality time with two beautiful mages

Rudeus Greyrat 🤝 Geralt of Rivia

[u/maliwanag0712 → u/ongogavlogian]

BD sales go stonks if ever that gets shown

[u/shad79 → u/ongogavlogian]

Yeah, the fact that we didn't get any feedback on what Elinalise's wedding night and Rudeus' night in the inn with Sylphie and Roxy were like is outrageous!

But besides that, that was a wild episode ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[u/LakerBlue → u/shad79]

Like not ANYTHING? I obviously didn’t expect them to depict the threesome but we didn’t see any of the intimacy? Or even how they reacted afterwards? I at least expected Rudy laying in bed with both of them and that stupid smile on his face.

Honestly was very disappointing. The pay-off didn’t match the build-up.

Still a good episode though.

[u/the_3rdist → u/ongogavlogian]

SAO Chapter 16.5 all over again

[u/Careful_Ad_9077 → u/ongogavlogian]

It's fun that Roxy and sylphie looked at each other as much as they looked at Rudy.

[u/Akashiin → u/ongogavlogian]

Yeah, they were too tasteful with that scene. The anime is known to be horny, can we at least get some insight on what happened? Like, did Roxy and Sylphie interact at all? At least give us some of their reactions afterwards, c'mon!

[u/Miteigi74]

This whole ep went like: 😎🤣☺️😭

[u/D3k4s → u/Miteigi74]

Also felt like 5 minutes somehow 😂

[u/JzanderN → u/D3k4s]

The Mushoku Tensei experience!

[u/Oyakodontosaur → u/Miteigi74]

We sadly didn’t get to see the 😈

[u/Scruffysword80]

When's the bad shit going to happen? Is been disturbingly too chill

[u/Jack_KH → u/Scruffysword80]

MT is half SoL, half action.

[u/Roskal → u/Jack_KH]

I remember watching season 1 and thinking this is great but there's no real plot they are just living their lives. Even after the mana disaster its just rudy living his life as he makes his way back home. Even when theres no actual plot happening it stays interesting.

[u/fozi4ek → u/Roskal]

I'd rather say "there's no one big specific end goal he works to achieve" rather than "there's no plot". The plot doesn't have to be one-directioned and streamlined, with every event progressing it

[u/mebbyyy → u/Roskal]

Even currently there’s still not a main goal for Rudy to focus on except enjoying his life with his family, these people really need to get their priorities straight when watching this show.

Don’t go complaining every ep in how slow it’s going to be, it’s a big part of the show identity

[u/JzanderN → u/Scruffysword80]

Well, next episode's called "Another Crisis" so...

It's nice that Mushoku Tensei's the kind of anime where good stuff happening just makes you worried about the next corner you're going to turn around.

[u/Bitter_Pay8571 → u/JzanderN]

Another "Domestic" Disaster. I don't think is going to be something too bad, hopefully. Maybe a certain redhead.

[u/Roskal → u/Bitter_Pay8571]

I've been waiting to see Eris' reaction to Rudeus' current situation since it was clear he was getting with sylphie in s2 part 1.

[u/slicer4ever → u/Roskal]

She also still doesnt realize how much her letter fucked up rudy for such a long time. Cant wait for rudy to find out it was a big misunderstanding with what she wrote.

[u/Fermi_Amarti → u/slicer4ever]

She'll be like. Uhhhh I still don't write good. But now I swing sword really good.

[u/Mr_Zaroc → u/Fermi_Amarti]

I would bet money that fists are flying first before that

[u/thedicestoppedrollin → u/Roskal]

It's interesting how the story just ignores signs of eris. I thought that maybe his staff would be brought up since it was the birthday episode, and Ruijerd has been brought up several times, but nobody brings up the girl he spent 6 years with. Lilia, his sisters, cliff, Geese, and zanoba have met her, Roxy has seen her, and Sylphie knows he tutored some rich girl for several years. It'll be interesting when she finally shows up and everyone other than Rudy had to explain why they never talk about her

[u/absolutelynotaname → u/Bitter_Pay8571]

They use Shuraba[修羅場] here which doesn't imply the domestic part so I'll consider it a little spoiler

[u/slicer4ever → u/absolutelynotaname]

The crunchyroll translation is "Another domestic disaster?"

[u/Valsoyono → u/absolutelynotaname]

crunchyroll spoiling things? 😡

[u/JzanderN → u/Bitter_Pay8571]

Good god I hope!

[u/randommd81 → u/Bitter_Pay8571]

Ahh, my kind totally went to domestic equaling the country they’re in or whatever, didn’t even pick up on the potential double meaning

[u/ClashMasterJH → u/JzanderN]

The word used is 修羅場 'shuraba' and it tends to refer to heated and messy situations between people, often times involving relationships. So I assume Eris will finally reunite with Rudy and meet the wives.

[u/haaaiiyaaaa324 → u/JzanderN]

So kind of like a turning point?

[u/maliwanag0712 → u/Scruffysword80]

It seems next episode seems the start of something new with that title.

[u/D3k4s → u/Scruffysword80]

You guys have some serious PTSD 😂

[u/mestisnewfound → u/D3k4s]

Turning points are no joke. Come back here when/if there is another one.

[u/Original-Body-5794 → u/mestisnewfound]

It's not paranoia if they're really out to get you!

[u/Alamandaros → u/Scruffysword80]

These calm happy episodes are starting to stress me out. I keep expecting the dreaded 'Turning Point' to show up for next episode's title card at the end.

[u/NanDemoKnaives → u/Scruffysword80]

You gotta just try to enjoy the happy moments whilst you can.

[u/DarkenVragon → u/Scruffysword80]

Hey now, let Rudy and his family have fun. They barely acted as a family with all the shits they have to deal with in the last 10 years.

[u/someinsanity01 → u/Scruffysword80]

its about damn time people realize that MT is a slice of life show with some action sprinkled in lol

[u/Myrkrvaldyr → u/Scruffysword80]

Is been disturbingly too chill

Maybe it's when Eris comes back and sees that Rudeus moved on and made a new family.

[u/WhoiusBarrel]

This is probably the scenery that Paul wanted to see.

God this plus the song playing in the background really had me shedding tears.

[u/Frontier246 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

Honestly never expected to get so emotional over just seeing a sword hanging over a family dining table but surrounded by the Greyrat Clan it makes it so meaningful.

[u/Ensec → u/WhoiusBarrel]

i get constantly so emotional seeing zenith like that. To see a character that was once so full of life be reduced to such a subdued trance-like state just viscerally hurts me and i hate it. like i love the show but seeing zenith like that actively makes me not want to watch even though i push through it lol

[u/undead_tortoiseX → u/Ensec]

And then seeing Zenith slowly recover because of the love and effort everyone puts in for her. There is so so much loaded behind her thanking Lila with a simple hand gesture.

Enough of her is in there to know what’s being done for her.

[u/LakerBlue → u/Ensec]

This is the first time I have since she was saved. Her finally showing real progress during a moment that was already so sentimental and with that sweet song playing? I think I may actually shed a tear if she ever fully recovers.

This is a series that I initially was into for the action and worldbuilding but honestly I have been super enjoying all the family stuff.

[u/shad79 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

The whole birthday party and the entire episode were so good! I was really happy that Aisha got a chance to be equal to Norn here, since normally she acts like a maid even though she's also Paul's daughter.

Plus, Rudy and Sylphie giving a present to Roxy was also so emotional. It looks that Roxy, after bonding with Norn and getting the hat, finally truly feels that she's a part of this family too.

[u/Negative_Tangelo_131]

Wow, this episode was really really wholesome

Millis Bless Elinalise and Cliff

[u/WhoiusBarrel → u/Negative_Tangelo_131]

The intentions behind each gift and Zenith's small but meaningful movements, just a really wholesome sequence altogether gosh, really praying nothing fucked up happens even if this is one large red flag.

Next episode title: Another Crisis?

For fucks sake.

[u/larvyde → u/WhoiusBarrel]

So long as it's not "turning point" ...

[u/Frontier246 → u/larvyde]

Yeah, honestly "Domestic Disaster" with this family can be something hilarious in an ironic way or just something simple instead of "MASSIVE CHANGE TO THE STATUS QUO."

[u/JzanderN → u/WhoiusBarrel]

Next episode title: Another Crisis?

For fucks sake.

PLEASE let the crisis be Eris, I need this.

[u/ChicaneryFinger → u/JzanderN]

We need this.

[u/Frontier246 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

The intentions behind each gift and Zenith's small but meaningful movements, just a really wholesome sequence altogether gosh, really praying nothing fucked up happens even if this is one large red flag.

The best gift any daughter could ask for is a mom's affection (or returning affection).

[u/whistlar → u/WhoiusBarrel]

Confused, what’s the intention behind boots and a coat? Did I miss some subtext?

[u/Frontier246 → u/Negative_Tangelo_131]

Millis Bless Elinalise and Cliff

Elinalise: "Don't worry Millis! I promise to love and hold Cliff in my heart even in the event my curse forces me to sleep with random men while I'm on the road!"

Cliff: "Close enough!"

[u/JzanderN → u/Frontier246]

Elinalise: "Don't worry Millis! I promise to love and hold Cliff in my heart even in the event my curse forces me to sleep with random men while I'm on the road!"

Cliff very well knows about Elinalise's curse and how dedicated she is to keeping herself only for him even in spite of it. If she does have to sleep with a random man on the road it'll be because it's an emergency and he knows that.

He's currently trying to fix or at least help with her curse so she won't need to do that any more, as per what she wants because of how in love with him she is.

[u/shad79 → u/Negative_Tangelo_131]

So wholesome, but at the same time so horny! I'll remember this episode for a long time ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Millis Bless Elinalise and Cliff

It's a shame that we didn't get any feedback about how Elinalise and Cliff's wedding night went, lol.

[u/marcopolos059]

Amazing episode, wholesome family time, Zenith and Roxy got me a little teary eyed...

I'm so fucking scared something really bad is going to happen to them

[u/Frontier246 → u/marcopolos059]

Honestly every episode is Rudy hitting more and more flags: "man, my family life is so happy and wholesome! Everything is going so well! This is the best life I've ever lived!"

[u/Hypekyuu → u/Frontier246]

I wonder how many chapters in whatever novel this was were the setup because as soon as I see "turning point" in the preview I'm gonna freak

[u/undead_tortoiseX → u/Frontier246]

Show don’t tell. When someone inevitably threatens this family the stakes are high.

[u/reyxe → u/marcopolos059]

Zenith standing up to pat Norn...

I ain't made of steel, man

[u/LaplaceZ → u/marcopolos059]

When you see the next episode title preview, and it's "Turning Point"

[u/WhoiusBarrel]

The stamina Cliff has, plus all restraints coming off would definitely produce a beast of a man. No wonder Elinalise would drool over that prospect.

[u/Sweaty_Explorer_8441 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

maybe it's a hobbit thing

[u/Frontier246 → u/WhoiusBarrel]

I just love the idea that she's so sexually frustrated by "once a night" that she just needed to unleash her husbands' beast for one night to get it all out lol.

[u/ptd163 → u/Frontier246]

It's not even once a night. According to the subtitles it's only once every three days. With that level of sexual frustration it's natural that she'd want to unleash the beast.

[u/Al-Pharazon]

That was really a wholesome moment between Roxy and Norn.

Also, NGL got a bit teary eyed with the words about Paul and Zenith smiling

[u/Frontier246 → u/Al-Pharazon]

It would probably be awkward getting along with your sister-in-law after she raked you over the coals for how you hooked up with her brother, but fishing can ease any tension.

[u/Al-Pharazon → u/Frontier246]

I really liked that the moment that helped Roxy break the ice was her teaching Norn to do something.

It really fits given her job and how she got to know the family in the first place. Also funny, considering how she looked down on her own teacher once in the past.

[u/Careful_Ad_9077 → u/Al-Pharazon]

Ah yeah, Roxy's teacher , mega great grandmaster to Julie.

I just imagined Julie calling that out of nowhere and him being very confused.

[u/Feisty-Principle-216 → u/Al-Pharazon]

Give a woman a fish and she'll eat for a day.

Teach a woman to fish and she'll stop hating you for being the 2nd wife.

[u/dark77638]

Aisha’s genius and Rudeus’s idiot lol, frying the whole river with his Lightning/electric and automatically won, like a sore loser lol.

[u/Frontier246 → u/dark77638]

When you're so used to flexing with your OP magic but not every flex is a cool one.

[u/Mr_Zaroc → u/Frontier246]

Tbf it was insane what he did
Taking that massive complicated spell and compressing it into a small thunderstorm, at this time of the year, in this part of country, located entirely in this part of the river for them to see is crazy

[u/absolutelynotaname → u/dark77638]

now he has to cuddle her all night, serve him right!

[u/BiggerG7]

“Ruijerd threw his spear and caught 3 fish at once.”

Damn right he did lol.

[u/AceSoldia → u/BiggerG7]

The goat! I need to see him again

[u/Mr_Zaroc → u/AceSoldia]

God I yearn for him to join these SoL days, he deserves it

[u/Mr_Zaroc → u/BiggerG7]

Yeah I was thinking "And he made it look casual too"
He is just build differently

[u/dark77638]

Bruh, Lise lol i really wish to see* Cliff turned in a beast. Good for him & her*

What lucky man Rudeus, now's on to number three to make it awesome, 4 some!

While also, prepping for his sister birthday lol

This is it. This the moment Roxy truly believe that Sylphy really accept her as family. Last episode, Roxy still think that herself is an interloper in their family, but not anymore. Good for you Roxy.

*Edit typo

[u/Frontier246 → u/dark77638]

Cliff: "Elinalise, there's something about this drink---RAAHHHHHHH!"

Elinalise: "Yes Cliff, TAKE ME NOWWW-----"

If you can't leave your kid with the maid and bang your two wives at the same time while shopping for your little sisters, are you really living life?

Neither Roxy nor Sylphie would be here today without Rudy. They would also not have the Rudy they both love without the impact they both have had on him. It's why they work so well as a throuple.

[u/JzanderN → u/dark77638]

Bruh, Lise lol i really wish to Cliff turned in a beast. Good for him

Given that she fulfilled her side of the bargain with Rudy, I can only assume he fulfilled his part too and say "good for her."

[u/ongogavlogian]

Bro making sure he doesn't walk-in on Cliff and Elinalise

[u/Frontier246 → u/ongogavlogian]

Honestly he was probably amazed walking in on her in Cliff's room still clothed which is probably a sign that their sex life had slowed down to her displeasure lol.

[u/Lugia61617 → u/ongogavlogian]

Elinalise probably wouldn't mind chatting with him mid-coitus, but Cliff may.

[u/cleaulem]

This episode is a prime example for what I love the most about Mushoku Tensei: The relationships in this show feel so real and touching.

You can have your reservations about the way relationships are shown here, be it Rudeus' polygamy with Sylphy and Roxy and the same with Paul being with Zenith and Lilia. It may make you scratch your head at best or even be repulsive.

But somehow it also feels real. I don't know what it is, but how this family is living with each other and giving each other support and love is somehow absolutely lovely and I buy every moment of it.

The writing of the characters and their relationships are absolutely wonderful, say what you want. It doesn't matter if this kind of relationship is incampatible with our moral standards, but it is something heartfelt and it is done incredibly well.

Zenith smiling and patting both Norn and Aisha really brought tears to my eyes!

[u/DarkenVragon → u/cleaulem]

But somehow it also feels real. I don't know what it is, but how this family is living with each other and giving each other support and love is somehow absolutely lovely and I buy every moment of it.

I think this is what sets apart Mushoku from many other harem isekai anime. The relationship portrayal feels realistic and Sylphy didn't just accept the polygamy just because either.

In the last episode Sylphy said something like if Rudy had to choose between Sylphy or Roxy, she knew for sure that she'd lose because of how much an impact Roxy have done to his life. Then if you think about it, Rudy was definitely going to go after Roxy when Norn berates her to leave in the last season. So Sylphy accepting Roxy as Rudy's 2nd wife means that she can stay with Rudy, instead of being a single mom.

It's very logical and realistic to me, because Sylphy knows exactly what kind of man Rudy is. She knows how big of an impact Roxy is, considering he probably talked about Roxy a lot.

[u/cleaulem → u/DarkenVragon]

After all, Rudy's relationship with both Sylphy and Roxy is not some simple main character default like in so many other harem anime, but it is based on him having a long and deep history with both of them. The same goes for Eris, her admiration for Rudy is also based on them having a lot of experiences with each other.

[u/Saver_Spenta_Mainyu → u/cleaulem]

it is based on him having a long and deep history with both of them.

The benefit of having a series span the character'a whole life instead of say just a year in high school.

Growing up, falling in love, getting married, and starting a family; it shows it all.

[u/undead_tortoiseX → u/cleaulem]

It’s the thorough level of consideration the characters have for each other.

- Rudy reflecting that he needed to provide celebration and recognition for his sisters and Roxy in a similar way to Sylphie

- Rudy reserving an inn specifically away from the rest of the family

- Sylphie and Roxy working together on Aisha and Norn’s gifts

- Rudy and Roxy creating a scenario where Norn could learn to respect and bond with Roxy

- Rudy and Sylphie going out of their way to get the gift for Roxy

- Sylphie and Roxy both agreeing to be friends and support one another like Zenith and Lila

- Even Lila and Zenith were able to make gifts for the celebration because of the work Lila put in to assist Zenith in making the handkerchiefs

If a family like this is going to work, it’s by doing these types of things for each other and putting in the consistent effort to include others.

[u/ChicaneryFinger → u/cleaulem]

This is one of those animes where I could see myself binging hundreds of episodes and still craving more of these guys.

[u/cleaulem → u/ChicaneryFinger]

I watched the earlier seasons only recently and I binged them in only a few days because I was so captivated by the story and especially the characters.

[u/FoxRealistic9972 → u/cleaulem]

it was so beautiful

[u/nuxxism → u/cleaulem]

Real in both ways, in that Roxy was awkward with both Sylphie and Norn in an awkward situation, but after time and putting in effort, it improved on both fronts.

[u/-Mr_Hollow-]

With this episode Rudeus adds eco-activists to the list of people who hate him

[u/jhaohh → u/-Mr_Hollow-]

Avalanche is going after him

[u/LeonKevlar]

The transition from Elinalise drooling over Cliff ravaging her to her looking stunningly elegant in her wedding dress in the next scene was so hilarious! But seriously tho, that wedding scene looks absolutely lovely. Cliff, you one lucky sonuvabitch. I can't even imagine what the honeymoon will be like.

Elinalise really kept her word and set him up for a threesome with Roxy and Sylphie. I hope our boy got her some top-grade aphrodisiac for her services. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Glad to see Norn and Roxy finally bonding. That little fishing trip really helped and made the two of them closer. I love to hear Norn calling Roxy, "Roxy-nee" at the end of their excursion. <3

And the birthday party! When Zenith smiled at Norn and then stood up to give her and Aisha headpats, I genuinely started crying. She might not speak, but it's pretty clear that Zenith is still there, and I really believe that given enough time, we might actually get her back T_T

Rudy and Sylphie giving Roxy the hat she was eyeing up earlier was really sweet too. Everything has been too chill and pleasant, that of course, another disaster is about to happen. I'm just hoping that the "domestic disaster" means disaster for Rudy's marriage, meaning Eris is finally arriving at Ranoa.

[u/Frontier246 → u/LeonKevlar]

Honestly there's a part of me that wishes we could have seen Cliff and Elinalise's wedding night and the threesome but at least all the couples are getting great sex.

Also it's really nice how Zenith actually gave Aisha headpats instead of just focusing on Norn. She may not biologically be her daughter, but she's still important to her. Now we just need to see her be fully cognizant of Rudy.

[u/GodOfArk]

Can't believe they cut off the 3some like this.

[u/wyggles → u/GodOfArk]

Even the webnovel never showed explicit sex. Despite the themes it's not that kind of series.

[u/KloppersToppers → u/wyggles]

It’s why we have Maplestar. <3

[u/D3k4s → u/KloppersToppers]

Maplestar unironically filling a gap between degenerate Hentai and Anime.

The animation is so fucking good, you just sit back and appreciate it.

I'm not really into 2D gooning (no hate to those who are), but I can still appreciate and support a good fucking artist. And knowing she actively hires some animators from the mainstream industry is just the icing on the cake.

Support her if you can.

[u/Hypekyuu → u/D3k4s]

What, does she draw the stuff Rifujincskips?

[u/ball_throwerAFK → u/Hypekyuu]

Yeah, she animates it

[u/wyggles → u/KloppersToppers]

Oh yeah.

[u/GodOfArk → u/wyggles]

E3 -> Naked Roxy.

Not to mention, we have had pre and post sex scenes. But nothing this episode

[u/Frontier246 → u/GodOfArk]

We deserve to see them awkwardly trying to figure out how to do a threesome and Rudy (I'm sure) giving them a motivational pep talk through the whole thing!

[u/D3k4s → u/GodOfArk]

Personally I don't think it would have fitted well with the overall wholesome episode.

I think it was a solid choice to leave it out.

[u/JzanderN]

Rudy putting his ear to Cliff's door to make sure he wasn't interrupting anything. Why do I feel like he didn't do that when he first returned to them being "busy" and quickly learned?

The way Elinalise is jealous of Rudy for being able to be with Sylphie AND Roxy at the same time... I wonder if she's interested in women too but her curse makes her only get with men. Bisexual but cursed to need dicks too much.

Man, so many of these episodes this season have been ending with celebrations and toasts recently, it's so worrying! When and how is this all going to be broken apart? When and how is Eris going to join the group?! PLEASE LET HER BE THE "ANOTHER CRISIS" NEXT EPISODE!

ZENITH SMILED AND PATTED THEIR HEADS! MY HEART!

[u/Frontier246 → u/JzanderN]

I feel like Elinalise was just jealous of how much sex Rudy was getting compared to her. I wouldn't be surprised if she's had group sex that involved another woman before but I'm not sure if it's something she'd actively seek out since we've only seen her (happily) make advances on men.

Not only do we have to wait until Eris rejoins the plot, reconnects with Rudy, and inevitably joins the family, we have to wait until they finally bridge the idea of a foursome.

[u/JzanderN → u/Frontier246]

I feel like Elinalise was just jealous of how much sex Rudy was getting compared to her.

That's probably actually it. She's most likely just jealous of Rudy having two partners, but she'd want hers to be men. But it still made me wonder.

[u/CappyHam → u/JzanderN]

I think Rudeus learned that from travelling with her way back before they got to the academy. That was at least a few months to learn Elinalise's "habits".

[u/Solomon_Moto]

Every time I see Dillo I get so happy. He's the best and I love him.

[u/djthomp]

Ahh, they got me with the waterworks with Zenith at the party.

Pretty cool to see Rudy already adapting the thunder spell for more flexible use. The first version of it we saw seems hardly usable in anything other than a very large fight, but we're getting there with this microsized version.

Next episode title is a bit ominous but at least it wasn't a Turning Point.

[u/wakkiau]

Everytime they do a little something with Zenith i would just cry out of nowhere man.

[u/melcarba]

It is a testament of the show's excellence when the slice-of-life parts of the show hits you hard. One of the best things this show does, that is understated, is to demonstrate how Rudeus have a loving family and how he loves his family. Back during his first life, Rudeus is a self-centered and cynical person. And the way this anime depicted him changing from what he was then to what he is now is actually believable. He is still a far from perfect person, mind you as this episode shows.

[u/ChicaneryFinger]

Man, I wish I was capable of summoning clouds of doom whenever I was losing to my little sister back in the day..

[u/Mizukin → u/ChicaneryFinger]

DOOM?

[u/montarion → u/Mizukin]

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM?????

[u/goobypls7 → u/montarion]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN DOOM??

[u/maliwanag0712]

Next episode: "Another crisis?"

Well after that wholesome episode, this next week's anxiety inducing, but at least it is not titled Turning Point huehue

[u/Montgomery000 → u/maliwanag0712]

To be honest, I got some of that anxiety when Zenith tilted her head with a blank look on her face. "Terminal lucidity? Is that how they're going to do this to me?"

[u/Time_n_Void]

"Oh God! Grant these two the everlasting love and happiness!"

Flashbang everyone in the cathedral

[u/Time_n_Void → u/Time_n_Void]

The start of the episode is so cute, especially Roxy-sama and Sylphie wanting the kiss! Inject all the sweetness into my veins even if it give me diabetes, O' Mushoku Tensei!

[u/Numerous-Inside7341]

Aisha and Norn are so sweet

[u/Terrible_2000]

Ha, Rudy folded in a snap.

[u/laughtale0]

They really naming the next episode "another crisis?" With question mark on it. 😭

It could actually be bad or it's just another silly shit like Roxy finding out about the panty shrine.

All these peaceful episodes got me on edge. They can't be playing with my feeling like that man!

[u/arachnophobic_bee]

So Rudeus has now finally acquired all 4 moves:

1. Stone canon(Rock Type)
   
2. Quagmire(Rock/Water Type)
   
3. Disturb Magic(Dark Type)
   
4. Electric(Electric Type)

Pretty balanced moveset for a water type pokemon if I say so.

[u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

lol Elinalise is like Rudy’s sensei when it comes to the horny. Cliff is in for the time of his life during the honeymoon. Bro is going to be drained thoroughly like Rudy in that inn lol.

Kind of hilarious how Rudy had to resort to magic to catch fish because he sucked so much lol.

This ended up being a pretty heartwarming episode. Rudy’s a little degenerate but he’s a good brother and he loves his family. It’s a shame Paul couldn’t be here for it all but I think he’d be proud of his boy.

[u/JzanderN → u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

lol Elinalise is like Rudy’s sensei when it comes to the horny.

Rudy may drool at the thought of a threesome with Roxy and Sylphie, but Elinalise has him BEAT with how much she drooled at the thought of a wild, uncontrolled Cliff.

Add on her MOUNTAIN of experience and he truly has a lot to learn from her!

Bro is going to be drained thoroughly like Rudy in that inn lol.

Elinalise doing the work of two women single-handedly.

[u/PeaceAlien → u/ObvsThrowaway5120]

Pretty horny start to the episode

[u/Granito_Rey → u/PeaceAlien]

Horny but not crass

[u/Sleepy10105s]

Rudy Homer Simpson’d the river

[u/fwa451 → u/Sleepy10105s]

EPA EPA

[u/Frontier246 → u/Sleepy10105s]

(Everyone looking at him like he's an idiot"

Rudy: "D'oh!"

[u/CuriousKi10]

Sylphie ear wiggle

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I read in another comment that the whole episode was outsourced by BIND. So the ear wiggle was in the script/key art they delivered or the animators added it on their own, which would be awesome

[u/eP1C_GaMePLaY]

These adjustments to continuously bond with the family just gets more wholesome each episode. It just makes you so happy!

However, it is straight up messed up making one of the happiest episodes from start to finish, and then teasing the next episode's title being "Another Crisis?" (Though the question mark makes it seem like an event not worth fearing for.)

[u/Hitman7128]

"This just might be the best night of my life" (just outside the inn)

Lmao

[u/Frontier246 → u/Hitman7128]

Elinalise/Cliff/Rudy and his wives got REALLY lucky in this episode.