/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>Tuesday, October 11th 2022
>Liyuu watches the clock, it's a few minutes pas bedtime already but she hasn't feel drowsy for the last few weeks
>delayed animations, COVID problems, the writings, and myriad other problems has plagued the 2nd season, but despite of that the final episode has aired on time
>Liyuu has nothing but praises towards the new four, she founds them adorable, but feels that she wasn't as close towards Sayurin compared to the last year
>she remembers the conversation she and her friend from Shanghai had yesterday after the announcement of 3rd season
>she congratulates Liyuu about it, but noted that the overall reception on Japanese and Chinese social media was muted compared to the last year's S2 announcement
>she already heard from her about NicoNicoDouga, the Japanese equivalent of BiliBili and YouTube that also has a rating feature for the airing anime of the season
>NND even compiles the past ratings for previous Love Live seasons too
>Liyuu has already asked her agent several times about the reception for the 2nd season but despite the reassurance that Superstar is doing good and an advice that she would rather not looking for it herself, he always said it with a weak smile
>she calls her friend again, talking about NND and asking whether that she can see the ratings
>it's a bit muffled, but Liyuu can hear that she was shocked for a bit before composes herself
>"Are you sure, Li-chan? I think it's past your bedtime already, your manager would be worried at your condition...."
>Liyuu watches the clock again, it's 10:32 PM
>"Ahahaha, don't worry, maybe it would be a bit worse than the first season, right?"
>resigned, her friend gives Liyuu the link for the live survey
>before hangs up, her friend said "Please don't blame me, Li-chan."
>Liyuu feels hesitant for a few seconds, then clicked it