The fire may have slowly died down in Nisekoi: but the lingering warmth and erratic flickering of the flames are enough to awaken my comedic spirits. Observing the characters in this season is laugh-inducing. On the other hand, the lack of a story could define it as a time-waster.

Continuing from its prequel, the charming cast is back with their romantic stresses close by. This time, rather than having an underlying plot with the pendant and the promised girl that we've gotten from before, it shifted more towards everyday activities. Episodic and digestible, everything is given off with a comedic spray full of love issues. In short, comedy has become a dominant replacement. Misunderstandings, inconveniences, and exaggerations are scattered throughout. Repetitions are present and some of the jokes are too forced to get any laughs out of me but overall, it has a great chemistry with various personalities reacting in entertaining manners. All that said, a few episodes are actually dedicated to short story lines that feature the main characters' history, giving each some spotlight. Other than unlocking more aspects with their characterization, from childhood memories to family ties, it also shows how they handled romance at their own pace. New characters are introduced to highlight them as well although the lack of screen time means that any chances of investment are erased with the exception of Kosaki's sister, Haru Onodera. Witnessing her contradictions and ever-growing awareness towards Raku is a really fun high point for this season.

Coating the surface of their everyday lives, the art remains as dazzling as ever. Playing around with lighting and mixing in geometric backgrounds creates a highly-spirited ambience. It's sparkly and glimmers about with rainbow colors. With the above average animation exaggerating many visual gags, entertainment is there to tickle you at every corner. The presence of Shaft's distinct style, including prolonged close-up shots, achieves personal connections with the characters. Feeling their cuteness and embarrassments, their emotions are expressed as an appealing factor for your best girl of choice. Moe and chibi comedy captivates me while the jolly kind of soundtracks playing in the background click with the fun vibes. They are gentle on every scene. If the characters' attractive appearances aren't enough for you, the voice acting serves as a delightful personality enhancer. They bring out a matching quality to let their persona shine through. From Chitoge's more-dere-less-tsun attitude and Kosaki's adorable endearment to Marika's clingy obsession or even Seishirou's tomboy coolness, despite the differences, they all have a similar feminine quality that is alluring and entertaining to listen to. Haru's voice seems like she is about to lose her voice though but nevertheless, it is definitely cute.

Nisekoi: manages to operate with its still strong hilarities although the faded plot progression signifies a lower glamor compared to before. It's a season of laughter with small hints for the promised girl. And if you don't mind that, it's a nice bundle of fun to enjoy in your free time.