The anticipated sequel to the much loved manga adaptation “Minato’s Laundromat” premiered to high expectations and quickly took a nosedive into unknown territories. To those who were expecting some intellectual growth and character development, I’m sorry to inform you that it doesn’t happen. While the prequel was a classic attempt to bridge the distance between an age gap couple, the second season should have focused on their relationship; it doesn’t, instead we get twelve episodes where they both play the passive game. It made me wonder on how can one guy could be so patient (Shintaro) whilst the other one is so cowardly (Minato). Physical intimacy cannot be excused when you are in a long-term relationship; fear is understandable but downright denial is out of the realm. Our main couple still continue with their cheeky conversations but it fails to serve the purpose. You can only converse so much while ignoring the giant elephant in the room, which keeps tipping the scales on the glaring problems in their relationship. While the main couple struggle with intimacy, the secondary couple does a better job of bridging the distance (makes you ponder if the sequel should have been about them). There isn’t much to discuss here, so we will do a quick review of the things we liked and disliked.

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