手札が多めのビクトリア

My guy was pretty quick to realize the way to Victoria's Heart is through Nonna. All is fair in love and war. I really am a sucker for sweet stories like this one. This Anime will quite possibly evade the radar of many fans. Which is a shame, the animation quality is better then a lot of titles airing right now, and the story so far is very well written, the characters also have depth to them. The romance doesn't seem forced, in fact as a viewer I sorta feel like the main story could just be about Victoria and Nonna, and it would still be great. I'll Definitely keep watching it. As it's been very rewarding so far.

Chloe is the alias the main character was trained to answer to between assignments (where she might very well be issued another cover identity for the mission) during her twenty-year career as a spy. Victoria is the identity the main character is living under now that she's retired. There was a real Victoria Sellars at one point, but she's been missing and presumed dead with no surviving close kin for a decade. All that's known about the original is that she was close enough in age, height, weight and coloration to Chloe that she could match a short written description without needing any sort of explicit disguise, which is why she made up a set of fake papers in that name as a rainy day alias. Neither of these is Chloe/Victoria's REAL name, which she hasn't answered to since she started spy training at the age of seven. [Spoiler from end of first LN] That's Anna Dale

Jeffery with that smooth braid caress move - dude's not wasting any time. And nice excuse to take Victoria to a ball. Wonder if we'll get a dance. Nonna continues to be precious. The way she caught on to Eva jokingly pitying Victoria for having to spend all her time taking care of an old man and a child. That's one smart kid. And sensitive too. Speaking of Eva, who exactly is she? I thought she was Jeffery's sister-in-law, but there was another man with her at the party. She was calling the historian uncle too. Is she Jeffery's sister or cousin perhaps?

Victoria probably has experience with putting up with physical intimacy she wasn't comfortable with for the sake of her job, or basically having to fake interest in someone, but that just makes her genuine and warm reactions to Jeffrey all the more meaningful. I love how Nonna just keep outing all the "tomboy skills" Victoria taught her like they're totally normal things to teach a child lol. She doesn't have white hair like the brothers so I think she might be a cousin if she's not their actual sister.

pulls of some crazy acrobatics "I used to be a tomboy" Based on the portrayals of tomboys in other anime, fair enough Victoria's musings on love as an ex spy were pretty interesting. I really like her as a character. She kinda reminds me of Rishe from 7th Time Loop [7th Time Loop Light Novel spoilers] But set after the 5th loop instead where she was a spy, which we sadly never got to see in the anime I really love Nonna as well. Girl has attitude, and personality beyond "I love my new mom!" which is the trapfall of many adopted child characters in anime

I cried last episode, I cried this episode, rarely does an anime get me like this within just two episodes. And it's not just the story, it's the way it's delivered and the cinematography as well. Like how the camera did not show Vicky's face at all when the commander made a move in front of the carriage grabbing her hair barely, coupled with Vicky's monologue over that scene and the one that followed where she was sitting next to Nonna, where she says she has no idea herself what face she was making, leaving it up to us viewers to figure it out. It's so good.

It’s impressive because so much has happened but it doesn’t feel stressed at all. Like another anime i watch this season is on episode three and basically nothing has happened except setting up the premise of the story (Mujikaku Seijo…) and when i started this episode of Vicky i was reminded that it’s only episode two yet so much has happened. Yet it retains this calm and ease, natural flow of conversation and scenes. Whoever they got as a director for this show is incredible.

Indeed! So far has felt as though we're getting a glimpse into their natural lives through old videos they took rather than through the lens of a show. Individually they're scenes of basic tasks (other than the more extreme "tomboy" scenes lol) but together they're fleshing out each of the characters' personalities and relationships to one another. Like how a simple mention of her boss by the older lady (and inversely bringing up that she's staying with the older lady while dining with the older Uncle) establishes that these two families are at least acquainted with, know and have an opinion about the other. Is also nice how we can see Nonna in the background often reading quietly or exploring her surroundings while the grown-ups chat to show more of her personality rather than just being idling by Victoria's side. Each character has a decent amount of gestures, actions or details shown up front or in the bg that fleshes them out well.

The director for Victoria Episode 2 is Shunji Yoshida (a senior Deen guy who's also in SasaMiya and KonoSuba) but of note here is Ep2's storyboard person, Satoji Funakobo (this is obviously a pen name of a well-known animator but no one knows who yet). This Funakobo person worked on the SB for Elusive Samurai S1 #3, and if you've watched that ep from that series, you'll notice the similarities in terms of both directing and camera work.

This show has managed to make Nonna really precious really quickly. Perhaps its because we don't really know her past yet? We do know she didn't have a happy one because of her abandonment and her actions/ mannerisms, but not exactly what it was so I feel like this lets the imagination do the work and makes us go into "must protect" mode? It could also be because so far she doesn't show it a lot through tears/ complaining and just seems kind of reserved in general? Literally a "I've had Nonna for 2 episodes but if anything happened to her..." situation lol.

I do believe her attentiveness plays a role in how lovable she is! She rarely complains but makes those times she does very meaningful. I like that she's silent and well behaved around adults she needs to be presentable around yet is often still shown occupied reading, helping Vickey or exploring the world around her while the adults do their thing. Also how despite this passiveness, she's capable of expressing the unfortunate situations where she is made to feel like a bother this ep for "holding vicky back" or last episode when she expressed not wishing to be left alone again while Victoria was going to be out hunting for a place to stay. Both are very valid feelings a child can feel & endearing she's willing to be open about them. It's also veeery wholesome to see her act like a "normal" child and tomboy while around Jeff!!! Since she knows it's fine and comfortable to be this way around him. Overall makes her feel very fleshed out.

Other people claimed that Yolana and Bernard were quite the difficult people to deal with, but they warmed up to Victoria in no time. Understandable, though. What’s not to like about a woman who’s courteous, tender, and could do pretty much everything? Yolana renting at well below market rate, and Eva clamouring to give her more tasks and pay. Victoria’s in a very healthy financial situation. What a lovely picnic! Nonna messing around on the tree while Jeffrey and Victoria’s watching over her. He’s also begun to catch feelings if him brushing his hand over her hair was any indication. I’d love for Edward to somehow get the deets on it. Bet he’d tease Jeffrey to no end.

Considering their standing, I wouldn't be surprised if their standards are much higher than most may be able to accommodate & their age is likely making them further a stickler for those standards they've sought without as much flexibility. Thankfully Victoria can of course exceed those requirements. I do imagine that liveliness is an added bonus they weren't expecting but highly desire, if at least now.

I like how Jeffrey is not being shy about his intentions and Victoria understands straight away too. It feels like we'll potentially be seeing well written development between them in the upcoming episodes, I'm intrigued by how they'll handle Nonna as part of that storyline too.  I did find it amusing how Jeffrey ran away when Edward started asking about Victoria lol. Edward's just happy for him.  It's nice to see how appreciated Victoria is, I do wonder when conflict will arise though. I'd be happy to just see the good vibes from the romance and family, but I'm sure Victoria's past will eventually come to cloud the lightheartedness.

I’ve watched a lot of anime, but not many shows are this wholesome. There was no hint of deceit into Victoria’s words when she stated that raising Nonna was her top priority. She truly adores the girl. Likewise, it’s clear that Nonna loves her back. They’ve become really close in a short time. Considering her reports to Jeffrey, it’s probably been less than 2-3 months since Victoria arrived in the country?

Vicky is not a virgin?! As long as they're not confirming anything, I'm gonna take it as face value. Captain has to prepare himself since she knows more techniques than him (˵ ¬ᴗ¬˵) Mommy dilemma At this rate even the world ship these two! I mean she already gained his family favor and even handle tamed his uncle too. Idk how much time passed but the training has borne fruit , eh. Few years later, Nonna probably can jump between roof like an assassin lol /j This is so sweet! It makes my hips hurt. Pheww~ Captain should be careful when rizzing her. Thank god he has gained a lot of points on her before and ofc because of his looks too. If not, it will just creep her out and end their relationship lol.

I don't envy her. She cares for Nonna and probably loves her already, but in female-male relations, she'll probably never be able to know if she's faking it or truly feeling it. The Captain is a good, hell, even a great match and any other lady would be head over heels, but she doesn't know what to do and what to feel. That's sad. I just hope her past life and her boss(?) don't find out about her. She's not exploiting anyone, didn't plan out things turning out to be that good, but if someone sells her out I can imagine everyone doubting her sincerity. Also, did she have a relationship with her former boss or not, I don't get it.

Jeffrey isn't just a noble and sincere captain of the Watch, but he also gets along well with his family, enough for his brother voiced by Daisuke Ono to tease him about the news of his love life. Seems like Jeffrey had a bad romantic experience in the past? All the better that he now has Victoria in his life. What are the chances that the new housekeeper for Jeffrey's uncle would be none other than Victoria? In a maid costume!? WITH HER HAIR IN A BUN!? Jeffrey you lucky dog! One good deed begets another as Victoria's assistance in catching a purse-snatcher lands her and Nonna a new home in Lady Yolana Haynes' annex! And Yolana is happy to have such a composed, competent, and lovely young woman living with her alongside her mature and adorable young charge! She cooks, cleans, writes up contracts, is a master tree-climber, can translate foreign languages, do housekeeping work, be a great mom, charm a widow and widower...not bad for a "former" tomboy! Oh hey, Ami Koshimizu as Eva, who I'm assuming is Jeffrey's sister? She's very cute and energetic. There's no way Jeffrey is going to waste this opportunity after being reunited with Victoria again, and it's surreal for Victoria to be genuinely courted in a relationship that doesn't involve her being a spy. And Jeffrey knows the best way to convince a single mom to go out with you is to include her kid too! Nonna is just going to basically blurt out all the crazy stuff Victoria can do on this picnic, huh? Though Jeffrey rolls with it pretty well, as well as Victoria's attempt to make Nonna self-sufficient. Even a "former" tomboy knows it's important for a girl to be able to take care of herself. Nonna has come a precious part of Victoria's life, but Jeffrey is slowly becoming just as important...to the point where he's able to caress her hair and Vicky is left trying to figure out how that makes her feel in a way she's never had to do with any of the men she likely seduced or play-acted romance with during her spy days. She's slowly falling in love for the first time in her life, just as she's experiencing things she never had as a child or as a spy, and she's now willing to embrace these feelings! Things sure are getting serious if Jeffrey is asking Victoria out to the royal ball, and it's not just because he needs a date to ward off other ladies. Nonna tries to act mature to let her mom have a night out to herself, but it still hurts to be apart from Vicky...but Vicky will always cherish Nonna no matter what, even if she's not there. That's how strong their mother-daughter bond is now! Welp, doesn't seem like Lancome is 100% convinced "Chloe" is really dead.

Move over Anya, Nonna is here. Didn't watch this episode yet, but from the first one that was my thoughts lol. This show seems like it'll be really good and well directed. Edit: yup just as I thought, Nonna is adorable. Also Vicky is seemingly a very well written character already. She's not a dipshit, doesn't overreact to everything this guy is doing and is very logical and level headed. Seemingly a bit unusual for a woman in anime. I pray for whatever villain kidnaps or otherwise attempts to harm Nonna if that's written into this show.