The unthinkable has happened. Phyllo, staple of the Mac Anu bridge and chief coordinator of The World:r2’s HARD GAY, is gone. As the male players try to adjust to this unexpected loss, they must decide whether they can now continue along the HARD GAY path, or if it is time to throw in the towel. Meanwhile, Tabby confesses her true feelings, and Yata grudgingly pays his cable bills.

The ultimate HARD GAY monster materialises.

Haseo has barely been back five minutes when Touta asks him for some HARD GAY.

Still struggling with her feelings, Tabby visits the place where her first love and HARD YURI mentor Shino disappeared.

When Haseo continues to refuse him HARD GAY, Touta reveals that Phyllo is gone, and that without their coordinator to arrange matches, they should take whatever they can get.

Although it leaves them in the red for the month, Yata pays to have cable TV reconnected.

Touta and Saburo meet for yet another HARD GAY vs. HARD YURI debate. Saburo is pleased that the loss of Phyllo deals a serious blow to the HARD GAY side.

Whilst Yata watches ‘Attack of the Killer Blob’ on the classic film channel, Pai takes Kuhn out for one last Hyper Self Pleasure lesson.

Silver Knight has remained in The World all this time just to ask Haseo for some HARD GAY.

The symbol of HARD GAY thrusts proudly into the sky.

Piro is immensely proud of his child, and shows baby photos to anyone who happens to pass by.

Tabby hands over her paw-gloves as a gift for the newborn.

Seisaku tries to ease his pain of his break-up with Tabby by chatting up other women, but Hideo refuses to condone his stepfather’s new relationship.

Despite all that has happened between them, Tabby still has strong feelings for Haseo, and is delighted to see him again.

Tabby confesses the full extent of her feelings for Haseo, but is also well aware that the two of them living together would never work out.

They part on good terms, with Haseo promising to contribute to Hideo’s upbringing.

Yata, Pai and Kuhn’s interests are piqued by a trailer for a new show starting this autumn.

Tri-Edge stars in the new show, as Kite of the Azure Flame.

His co-stars include Balmung…

…and Orca.

The show promises to be a black comedy about a trio of psychotic HARD GAY men living together in their own apartment.

Ovan is also intrigued by the new show, and wonders if he will be able to audition for a supporting role.

As Haseo thinks back to the happy times with Shino, he realises that there is room for both men and women in his life.

Haseo summons Multi-Wang, the monstrous symbol of his new BI lifestyle.

The end of Roots can only mean that I must find something new to blog.

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Tabby’s love life has been far from simple, but the time has come for her to finally choose who should settle down with. With former loves Sakisaka, Shino and Grunty out of the picture, the current contenders are Seisaku, Haseo, and the ever tempting lure of HARD YURI. Can Tabby finally choose which one she wants to spend her life with, or will it all end in tears? Meanwhile, Yata and Pai get an unpleasant surprise after a particularly hefty cable bill drops through the letterbox.

Eeta shows Piro the child that hatched from their egg- a purple half-cat.

Still unable to get Haseo out of her mind, Tabby asks HARD GAY master Phyllo if he knows when the main character will be back.

Saburo and Touta meet for one of their regular debates about the relative merits of HARD GAY and HARD YURI.

Pai has some bad news for Yata- the cable bill has just arrived, and there is no way they can afford to pay it on time.

HARD GAY symbology is never far from our screens.

Seisaku tells Tabby that for the good of everyone that cares for her, she must decide who it is she wants to spend the rest of her life with.

Ovan meets with Phyllo to renew his membership in the HARD GAY inner circle. Phyllo asks for proof that he has put aside his feelings for women.

Ovan relates a time when he was about to cook the perfect chicken and rice dish in his arm.

When the memory of Shino’s disappearance disrupted his concentration and caused him to burn the meal, he realised that trusting women was a mistake.

Phyllo’s next appointment is with Touta, who just can’t seem to settle on the ideal HARD GAY partner.

Silabus and Gaspard drop by to give their best wishes to Piro and Eeta’s newborn half-cat.

Silabus and Gaspard confront Kuhn about his promise to buy them something when he next got paid.

Although Kuhn has long since forgotten about this, he quickly makes up an excuse that satisfies them both.

Tabby pays a visit to Saburo and tells her that the time has come to give up HARD YURI and settle down with the man she likes.

When Kuhn arrives to watch the latest episode of Tabby Sentai, he is disappointed to see that Yata and Pai’s cable service has been cut off. Even though the screen is now blank, however, Yata cannot pull himself away.

When Touta returns to Phyllo to demand more HARD GAY connections, Phyllo decides to deflect his most troublesome customer by pretending not to remember him.

Touta doesn’t know whether to be more annoyed about the fact that Phyllo isn’t cooperating with him, or the complete lack of colour in this scene.

Tabby tells Seisaku that even though she does care for him greatly, she can’t possibly make a life with him until she has sorted out her feelings for Haseo.

On his return, Haseo reveals that he was away at a special detox camp, where he finally completed his rehab and put the drugs away for good.

Next time

Balmung of the Azure Sky, Kite of the Azure Flame, Orca of the Azure Sea- The World’s most HARD GAY trio make an appearance.

Episode 26 parody+screencaps will be posted later today.

Bordeaux gets in shape for the upcoming HARD GAY vs. HARD YURI rematch.

There is a clear mismatch between participants in the “My Weapon is Bigger than Yours” competition.

Still glued to the TV, Yata and the others are surprised to find that an all-new episode of Ovan’s Adventures is airing.

Phyllo is none too pleased to hear that Touta is still unhappy with the level of HARD GAY he has been receiving.

Saburo practises in readiness for the upcoming Olympic gymnastics team selection.

Saburo tells Tabby that she must help HARD YURI gain the advantage by tempting Haseo away from HARD GAY.

Despite Phyllo’s concerns for his wellbeing, Haseo insists that he will enter the ultimate HARD GAY challenge, and emerge victorious.

Seisaku tells Hideo that his mother will be busy for a while.

The Wang District is a popular HARD GAY gathering place.

Tabby decides to gather information about Haseo’s whereabouts from Phyllo.

Ovan finally returns to town to catch the latest HARD GAY meeting.

Despite her best efforts, Tabby is unable to dissuade Haseo from following the path of HARD GAY.

Reunited at last, Haseo arrogantly tells Ovan that he will surpass him by beating the HARD GAY challenge.

Eeta tells Touta to stop coming round and asking Piro for HARD GAY.

Haseo gloats over the fame and fortune that will be his if he completes the HARD GAY challenge.

The reigning champion, “Lightning Wang” Tri-Edge appears to face the challenger. He tries to dominate his opponent with a display of Hyper Self Pleasure.

A fierce battle begins for the HARD GAY crown.

Haseo is not yet strong enough to defeat Tri-Edge, but in consolation he is given a dose of Hyper Self Pleasure.

Yata and Kuhn are transfixed by the latest events on HARD GAY TV, but Pai wishes they would hurry up and change the channel.

Touta’s worst nightmare comes true when a woman tries to seduce him- for her part, Saburo is trying to throw him off balance in order to upset the side of HARD GAY.

Next week: the hour long finale!

Tabby and Hideo anxiously await Haseo’s arrival at the family meeting.

Haseo flatly refuses to have anything to do with Hideo, telling her that current boyfriend Seisaku can take responsibility.

After the aborted meeting, Haseo decides to work off some frustration by picking a fight with “Piney Acorn”, the infamous son of a human and a grunty food.

Haseo proudly raises the symbol of HARD GAY aloft for all to see.

Yata enjoys the advantages offered by his new widescreen setup.

Eager to show off his new TV and cable upgrade, Yata invites Kuhn over. Pai takes the opportunity to ask when she will be receiving the next payment for her Hyper Self Pleasure tutorials.

Yata, Pai and Kuhn go indoors to catch the latest episode of Tabby Sentai.

Tabby checks in with her handler, Kuhn, and admits that it isn’t easy juggling work and her duties as a single mother.

Meanwhile, Haseo decides to relaunch his career by accepting roles in martial arts movies.

Piro is embarrassed when Phyllo makes a home visit to renew his HARD GAY club membership.

Yata takes advantage of the new movie channels to watch Kuhn in a remake of Braveheart.

Tabby Sentai’s latest mission is interrupted when it turns out that Haseo has booked the same location for the filming of his latest action flick.

During a break in filming, Tabby tries to take Hideo to see his father.

Hideo is disappointed when it becomes clear Haseo has no time for him.

Touta drops by to offer Piro some HARD GAY.

Director Saburo calls a wrap on the filming of Haseo’s movie.

Bordeaux arrives to tell Touta that the next round of HARD GAY vs. HARD YURI will be starting any day now.

With that in mind, Touta visits Phyllo for advice on how to combat HARD YURI.

Seisaku promises that, no matter what happens with Haseo, he will always be there for Tabby and Hideo.

Nonetheless, Tabby decides to give Haseo one last chance to be a part of her and Hideo’s lives.

Haseo declines, pointing out that unfamiliar features like breasts are why he feels uncomfortable around women.

Free from Tabby’s pestering, Haseo gets down to the important business of deciding what sort of drugs and adult tapes he can afford with the money from his movie.

HARD GAY mascot ‘Mr Elephant’ has begun running amok in The World:r2- is there anyone who can stop him?

One: Hideo, the short and spunky hothead!

Two: Seisaku, the cool and calm tech expert!

Three: Tabby, the cheerful and optimistic leader!

The three of us together are…TABBY SENTAI!

Unfortunately, the battle does not go well, and the team are forced to retreat.

Back at the base, Tabby and the others practise their moves.

Touta checks in to see how everything is going, and is none too impressed by what he sees.

Meanwhile, Kuhn visits the island for his guest role on Lost.

Haseo checks in with Phyllo for information on the latest HARD GAY hotspots.

Silabus and Gaspard are delighted when Kuhn brings home a hefty paycheque.

Tabby Sentai goes out on its second mission, but unfortunately the results are as disastrous as before.

Yata checks his appointment book and realises that everyone is too busy for HARD GAY.

Tabby decides to motivate the team by telling them they must work hard to protect the future of her illicit grunty lovechild.

Despite his promises to treat Silabus and Gaspard, Kuhn parts with all his recent earnings in order to learn the art of Hyper Self Pleasure from Pai.

Pai is less than pleased when she overhears Kuhn whispering that she looks like a man from behind.

Touta is pleased to see how much the team has improved since Tabby’s pep talk.

Kuhn is forced to come clean and admit that he has already spent all the money.

Silabus tries to keep a lid on his emotions, but Gaspard cannot help but be upset.

Kuhn apologises, and promises to buy Gaspard a pack of dog biscuits the next time he gets paid.

One: Tabby Yellow, a heart of pure love!

Two: Tabby Blue, a mind of great courage!

Three: Tabby Red, a soul of undying justice!

The three of us together are…TABBY SENTAI EXCELLION!

“What the hell is this? I thought I was the main character.”

Moody Haseo or upbeat Tabby sentai- who will the viewers vote for?

Next week

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrive to show off their new look.

In case you missed it last week, here’s the HARD GAY symbol again.

Yata and Pai have been arguing over whether HARD GAY is better or worse than HARD YURI. Finally, they decide to settle things with a death match- Pai picks Midori as her champion.

Tabby meets up with Touta to discuss her new job as a trainee spy.

Yata picks Haseo as his champion, and the first round of the death match begins.

Haseo makes a strong opening by switching to his penis-sword.

Tabby meets up with her handler, Seisaku, to receive her first mission.

The battle is going strong, with both sides fighting passionately for their cause.

Elsewhere, Eeta admits to Piro that she is pregnant.

Pai immediately revokes Eeta’s HARD YURI club membership for the crime of sleeping with a man.

Pai pays a visit to Saburo to confirm her HARD YURI membership.

Saburo is all too willing to sign up for some HARD YURI.

Piro polishes the precious egg that Eeta has given birth to, whilst Eeta prepares the family home for the hatching of the new arrival.

When Piro and Eeta tell Touta the good news, he struggles to comprehend the idea of a man sleeping with a woman.

Haseo emerges victorious in the first round- 1:0 to HARD GAY.

Although he supports the side of HARD GAY, Touta tells Midori she should give it her all in the next round.

Pai is pleased to see that Midori is making Touta doubt his HARD GAY beliefs.

After completing her first mission successfully, Tabby is welcomed as a member of Touta and Seisaku’s black ops team.

Haseo is disappointed to detect the scent of women on Touta, and warns that he is jeopardising his position in the HARD GAY hierarchy.

That night, the second round of the death match begins.

Red female energy clashes directly with blue male energy.

This time around, Haseo is no match for Midori’s full power: HARD GAY 1- 1 HARD YURI. Who will win the deciding round?

Next week

The World:r2 hosts its first baseball tournament.

Haseo waits impatiently for his dealer in a back alley.

Instead of the dealer, a street gang shows up.

Annoyed at this turn of events, Haseo decides to test his new carving knife on the gang.

Touta admits to Phyllo that his night with Yata was a bit of a disappointment.

Yata is shocked to receive a letter of rejection from Touta.

Unable to get any fulfilment with so many gay men around, Pai resorts to Hyper Self Pleasure.

The giant phallic obelisk is a symbol of the services available in Mac Anu.

Tabby resolves to have one last go at getting through to Haseo.

Eeta and Piro promise to let Touta know if they come across anyone looking for HARD GAY.

Haseo is not amused when Tabby shows up and confiscates his wine bottle.

Pai tries to convince Saburo that forming a lesbian team is the only way to coexist with HARD GAY, but Saburo is more concerned with a text message from Tabby.

Saburo takes it upon herself to confront Haseo, and adopts a hard-line approach.

An unashamed and unrepentant Haseo wanders through the root town whilst in the middle of his latest binge.

Taihaku has no time for a man who can’t hold his specials, and asks Phyllo to find him a new partner.

Worried that he is in for another lecture, Haseo is initially unwilling to talk to Touta, but soon opens up when the topic of conversation turns to HARD GAY.

Next week

Haseo attempts to defeat the incarnation of his lingering feelings for women.

Touta asks Otsu if he’d be interested in some HARD GAY action

After a swift rejection, Touta moves onto Piro.

With all his early overtures ending in failure, Touta turns to Phyllo for advice on snagging a partner.

Meanwhile, Wool and Cashmere are rehearsing in preparation for their next audition.

Wool and Cashmere consider using some experimental guitars to spice up their act.

Piro and Eeta are also interested in attending the auditions; Eeta has hopes of being hired in an operatic role.

The aspiring performers meet up to share advice whilst surreptitiously checking out the competition. Realising that they do not have the time to master their experimental guitars, Wool and Cashmere sell them to Touta, who is attending the audition on Phyllo’s advice in the hopes of finding some HARD GAY.

Meanwhile, Otsu decides to make a killing by selling his collection of adult tapes.

Yata reluctantly admits that Haseo is less attractive in this new form, and begins the search for a new partner.

At an informal pre-audition meeting, Touta once again mentions HARD GAY to Otsu.

Pai is less than impressed when Touta mistakes her for a man and asks for some HARD GAY.

Pai tells Yata that she may have finally found a partner for him.

The day of the audition arrives; all the applicants are tense.

Piro and Eeta are disappointed when they are told they have failed the audition.

Wool and Cashmere are called in next; Eeta wishes them the best of luck.

Touta disrupts the audition by pestering Otsu for more HARD GAY.

The results of the audition are announced; Otsu makes the shortlist.

Touta finally finds a HARD GAY partner.

Next week

Saburou takes it upon herself to help Haseo give up the drugs once and for all.

Despite his intention to remain clean, Haseo ends up sampling one of Taihaku’s “specials”.

Tabby and Phyllo realise that they cannot do anything for Haseo

With the help of one his ‘specials’ to open his mind, Taihaku prays for a reward at the altar of HARD GAY.

Later on, Taihaku wonders if the purple fins were a bit too much.

Haseo is shocked to find that someone has discovered his secret stash of adult tapes.

Haseo makes his own trip to the altar of HARD GAY, but is found unworthy due to his lingering feelings for Shino

Pai reports that profits are up by 50% ever since they started selling HARD GAY videos

The aftereffects of his trip leave Haseo in bad shape

Haseo works out in the fresh air as part of his rehab program.

Yata and Pai ask Phyllo if he knows when Haseo will be well enough for HARD GAY.

Tabby is especially depressed after her act gets a bad review in a popular magazine.

Yata fantasises about being HARD GAY with Haseo

Meanwhile, Tri-Edge goes after Ovan to ask about his missing kitchen knives.

Despite evidence to the contrary, Ovan insists that he wasn’t responsible for stealing the knives.

When Tri-Edge refuses to back down, Ovan unlocks his oven to reveal a taste of home cooking.

Kuhn convinces Tabby that the troupe will greatly benefit from the addition of fresh blood.

Taihaku tells Haseo that rehab is for weaklings.

Pai: Yata, are you looking at HARD GAY pictures of Haseo again?