History Heartwarming / GenjiTsuushinAgedama

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[[caption-width-right:350:Omyomiko's stage (lower-left) versus Agedaman's stage. The former is a work of conscripts, the latter is a work of love.]]
* The whole fanclub building exercise in episode 28 is a hidden piece of heartwarming. That Ibuki and Kodama stuck with Agedaman even as he showed his weak side and continued to support him even as everyone else flocked to Brandman was only the tip of the iceberg. Here's the underwater part:
** Though Uroncha took care of making the fangoods, someone still had to make and distribute the '''publicity material''' so people all over town would ''even know there is a fanclub'' (the Kukis, having money, merely advertised in a newspaper).
** Then there is the small matter of getting ''land-use permission'' for the fanclub opening ceremony, especially when you don't have some adults (and preferably some money, stature and/or influence) on your side.
** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, but they won't be much help in sourcing then assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki has the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she ''might'' have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she won't have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. It is actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling planks larger than herself, securing all the parts together, and painting all the right places. [[note]]As for the idea she got some help, that will depend on her having connections the show never depicted, while Ibuki's body strength is well established by episode 28. And it would still be quite a feat, if in a different direction.[[/note]] \\
The resulting stages are shown on the upper-right - remember Omyomiko's stage used 3 men and 4 boys to put together. The difference in love and sense (understanding of their respective shows’ protagonists and how to bring out the best in them) is palpable:
*** Superficially, Omyomiko's stage is prettier and less rough. However, much of the superstructure is made of a mix of cloth, cardboard and ''very thin'' '''plywood''' - the light construction makes it easier to cut things like stars into it. However, the stage ''still'' looks amateurish and '''cheap''' compared to the newspaper advertisement and the expensive [[BribingYourWayToVictory gifts]]. When something starts "high-budget", people expect to see quality to the last, and this stage simply falls short.\\
Further, though Rei bet that Omyomiko would sell because people want to see cool female villains (which '''can''' work), the ''light pastel colors'' on the sides contradicts this theme. Ironically, the curtain is dark and a relatively good fit, but it is '''recessed when its protagonist is on-stage'''. When the curtain is opened, the pastels fill the entire background and clashes with what it intends to promote.
*** Meanwhile, Agedaman's stage is made of ''solid wood'', strong & thick enough for Agedaman to jump on even weaker parts like signage with confidence. Aesthetically, the stage uses Agedaman's primary colors in a way does not steal the show from the protagonist. Further though it is simple everyone can see this side is the zero-budget production and would likely appreciate what ''was'' accomplished more.
** Having readied the stage, Ibuki acts the next day as the [[TheHost MC]], never letting any fatigue show. She actually outdoes the 3 MenInBlack as the MC too - ''they'' are doing their jobs; Ibuki is ''enthusiastic'' [[CarriedByTheHost in an infectious way]] that outdoes any effect by drums.
*** For his part, Agedaman shows no gingerness in stepping on the temporary structure, displaying his trust in its maker.
** Having ensured Agedaman's show beat Omyomiko's, Ibuki then romps far and wide to gather sufficient requests for 3 months in ''only one day''. The next day, '''again''' she shows up and acts as the MC as if nothing had happened.
** Overall, for all of Agedaman's whines about being tired, Ibuki must have spent ten times more time and effort on the fanclub's events, and ''all without a single protest or even comment on how hard '''she''' had to work to put everything together.'' When Agedaman gapes at that notebook, does he realize that Ibuki has committed herself to being present every minute he is on stage, plus extra because she has to coordinate ''each'' show with its applicant and ''clean up'' after each event is done? He doesn't, but we can.
** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and without a complaint managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of already-scheduled requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it. Ibuki coordinated things so he still received fanmail and fan goods were available through episode 36. A most heartwarming show of love all around. Aww...

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, but they won't be much help in sourcing then assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki has the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she ''might'' have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she won't have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. It is actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling planks larger than herself, securing all the parts together, and painting all the right places. [[note]]As for the idea she got some help, it's possible but it'll still be an impressive show not only negotiating skill, but far-reaching connections which the show has laid no foundation for, while Ibuki's body strength is well established by episode 28.[[/note]] \\
The resulting stages are shown on the upper-right - remember Omyomiko's stage used 3 men and 4 boys to put together. The difference in love and sense (understanding of their show's protagonist and how to bring out the best in it) is palpable.
*** Superficially, Omyomiko's stage is prettier and less rough. However, much of the superstructure is made of cloth, cardboard or at best ''very thin'' plywood. The lightness of its construction makes it easier to cut things like stars into it. However, the stage ''still'' looks like an amateur's piece of work compared to the newspaper advertisement. When something starts "high-budget", people expect to see quality to the last, and this stage simply falls short.\\
Worse, the airy pastel colors to the side are ''fundamentally incompatible'' with Omyomiko's image and theme. Ironically, the ''curtain'' is dark and is a relatively good fit, but it is ''recessed when the heroine is on''. When opened, the pastel colors extend to the entire background.
*** Meanwhile, Agedaman's stage is made of ''solid wood'', strong & thick enough for Agedaman to jump on even weak parts like signage with confidence. Aesthetically, the stage uses Agedaman's primary colors and does not steal the show from the protagonist. It's simple, but everyone can see this side is the zero-budget production and would likely appreciate what ''was'' done more.

** Having ensured Agedaman's show beat Omyomiko's, she then runs around and in ''one day'' gathers sufficient requests for 3 months. The next day, again she shows up and acts as the MC as if nothing had happened.

[[caption-width-right:350:Omyomiko's stage (lower-left) versus Agedaman's stage. The former a work of conscripts, the latter a work of love.]]

*** Superficially, Omyomiko's stage is prettier and less rough. However, much of the superstructure is made of cloth, cardboard or at best ''very thin'' plywood. The lightness of its construction makes it easier to cut things like stars into it. However, the stage ''still'' looks like an amateur's piece of work compared to the newspaper advertisement. When one starts "high-budget", people expect to see quality to the last, and this stage simply falls short. The curtain is dark and clashes the least, but it is ''recessed when the heroine is on'' and thus useless. When opened, the airy pastel colors in the background is fundamentally incompatible with Omyomiko's image and theme.

** Having readied the stage, Ibuki acts the next day as the MC, never letting any fatigue show. She actually outdoes the 3 MenInBlack as the MC too - ''they'' are doing their jobs; Ibuki is ''enthusiastic'' in an infectious way that outdoes any effect by drums.

** Overall, for all of Agedaman's whines about being tired, Ibuki must have spent ten times more time and effort on the fanclub, and ''all without a single protest or even comment on how hard '''she''' had to work to put everything together.'' Does Agedaman realize that Ibuki has committed herself to being there every minute he is on stage, plus extra because she has to coordinate ''each'' show with its applicant and ''clean up'' after each event is done? He doesn't, but we can.

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, but they won't be much help in assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki would have the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she might have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she does not have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. It's actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling planks larger than herself, securing all the parts together, and painting all the right places.
** The resulting stages are shown on the upper-right - remember Omyomiko's stage used 3 men and 4 boys to put together. The difference in love and sense (understanding of the show's protagonist and how bring out the best in it) is palpable.
*** Superficially, Omyomiko's stage is prettier and less rough. However, much of the superstructure is made of cloth, cardboard or at best ''very thin'' plywood - the lightness of its construction makes it ''easier'' to cut things like stars into it. Further, the stage ''still'' looks like an amateur's piece of work which is a letdown compared to the newspaper advertisement, and airy pastel colors clashes with Omyomiko's image. The curtain is dark and clashes the least, but it is ''recessed when the heroine is on'' and thus useless.
*** Meanwhile, Agedaman's stage is made of ''solid wood'', strong & thick enough for Agedaman to jump onto it with confidence. Further, the stage uses Agedaman's primary colors and simple, allowing for the hero to be the protagonist. It's simple, but everyone knows this side is the zero-budget production and would likely appreciate what ''was'' done more.
** Having gotten the stage ready, she acts the next day as the MC, never letting any fatigue show. She actually outdoes the 3 MIB as the MC too - they are doing their jobs. Ibuki is ''enthusiastic'' in an infectious way that outdoes any effect by the drums.

** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and without a complaint managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of already-scheduled requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it. Ibuki coordinated things so he still received fanmail and fan goods were available through episode 36. A most heartwarming show of love. Aww...

[[caption-width-right:350:Omyomiko's stage (lower-left) versus Agedaman's stage - the latter is a work of love.]]

*** Superficially, Omyomiko's stage is prettier and less rough. However, much of the superstructure is made of cloth, cardboard or at best ''very thin'' plywood - the lightness of its construction makes it ''easier'' to cut things like stars into it. Further, it still looks like an amateur's piece of work which is a letdown compared to the newspaper advertisement, and airy pastel colors clashes with Omyomiko's image. The curtain is dark and clashes the least, but it is ''recessed when the heroine is on'' and thus useless.
*** Meanwhile, Agedaman's stage is made of ''solid wood'', strong & thick enough for Agedaman to jump onto it with confidence. Further, the stage uses Agedaman's primary colors and simple enough for the hero to take the stage. It's simple, but everyone knows this side is the zero-budget production and would likely appreciate what ''was'' done more.
** Having put everything together, she acts the next day as the MC, never letting any fatigue show. She actually outdoes the 3 MIB as the MC too - they are doing their jobs. Ibuki is ''enthusiastic'' in an infectious way.
** Having ensured Agedaman's show beat Omyomiko's, she then runs around and in ''one day'' gathers sufficient requests for 3 months. All that running around can't be free. The next day, again she shows up and acts as the MC as if nothing had happened.
** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of already-scheduled requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it. Ibuki coordinated things so he still received fanmail and fan goods were available through episode 36.
** Overall, for all of Agedaman's whines about being tired, Ibuki must have spent ten times more time and effort on the fanclub, and ''all without a single protest or even comment on how hard '''she''' had to work to put everything together.'' Aww...

[[caption-width-right:350:Omyomiko's stage (lower-left) is prettier, but the superstructure looks suspiciously like cardboard. Agedaman's stage is plain but made of wood, and sturdy enough Agedaman can stand on the sign without it breaking.]]

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, but they won't be much help in assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki would have the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she might have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she does not have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. The resulting stages are shown on the upper-right - remember Omyomiko's booth used 3 men and 4 boys to put together. It's actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling the large planks, putting everything together, and doing the painting so it doesn't look too shabby.
** The next day, having put everything together, she acts as the MC, never letting any fatigue show.
** She then runs around and in ''one day'' gathers sufficient requests for 3 months. All that running around can't be free. The next day, again she shows up and acts as the MC as if nothing had happened.
** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of already-scheduled requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it (the fanclub continued to go strong through episode 36).
** Overall, for all of Agedaman's whines about being tired, Ibuki must have spent ten times more time and effort on the fanclub, and ''all without a single protest or even comment on how hard '''she''' had to work to put everything together.''

[[caption-width-right:350:Omyomiko's booth (lower-left) is prettier, but the superstructure looks suspiciously like cardboard. Agedaman's booth is plain but made of wood, and sturdy enough Agedaman can stand on the sign without it breaking.]]
* The whole fanclub building exercise in episode 28 is a hidden piece of heartwarming. That Ibuki and Kodama stuck with Agedaman even as he showed his bad side and promised to support him even as everyone else flocked to Brandman was only the tip of the iceberg. Here's the underwater part:

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, they won't be much help in assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki would have the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she might have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she does not have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. The resulting stages are on the on the upper right, and remember Omyomiko's booth used 3 men and 4 boys to put together. It's actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling the large planks, putting everything together, and doing the painting so it doesn't look too shabby.

** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it (the fanclub continued to go strong through episode 36).

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[[caption-width-right:350:A lot of effort was put into this stage]]

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, they won't be much help in assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki would have the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she might have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she does not have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. The resulting stage ... well Omyomiko stage's ''was'' better decorated, but that one took the efforts of 3 men and 4 boys (and frankly that one still looked quite amateurish). It's actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling the large planks, putting everything together, and doing the painting so it doesn't look too shabby.

** She then runs around and in ''one day'' gathers sufficient requests for 3 months. All that running around can't be free. The next day, again she shows up and acts as the MC again as if it is nothing.

** Well, maybe the other girls can help in the above, they won't be much help in assembling the wood and other materials for the stage. Only Ibuki would have the body strength ''and'' dedication [[note]]if you take Furusawa's (large girl in pink) gag scene seriously, she might have the strength, but given how quickly she turned to Brandman, she does not have the dedication[[/note]] to go to all the effort. The resulting stage did not look much worse than the Omyomiko stage (which took the efforts of 3 men and 4 boys). It's actually a little tearjerking to imagine one small girl hauling the large planks and putting everything together.

** When she realized all this publicity was a drain on Agedaman's ''kiai'' energy reserve, she took the blame and managed the aftermath (clearing out those 3 months worth of requests) such that Agedaman didn't look bad for it (the fanclub continued to go strong through episode 36). ''All without a single protest or even comment on how hard '''she''' had to work to put everything together.''