Okay, okay, everyone calm down! Did you hear the rumblings? The whispers in the anime wind?
I think I heard someone say... Ouran Highschool Host Club Season 2 confirmed... with Funimation?!
My brain is currently doing the Tamaki "daddy" pose and dramatically collapsing onto a chaise lounge. Is this real life?
The Rumor Mill: Spinnin' Outta Control
Let's be honest. We've all been burned before. Remember that supposed Fruits Basket reboot... that actually happened? Miracles do exist!
But still, my skepticism levels are currently rivaling Kyoya's calculating gaze. This is the internet, people!
Everything should be taken with a mountain of salt. Or maybe just a Haruhi-sized serving of ramen. That sounds better.
Why This Time Might Be Different (Maybe?)
Okay, so picture this: Ouran Highschool Host Club. Still ridiculously popular. Loads of fanfiction. Merch flying off the shelves.
It's practically begging for a revival! The demand is there! Someone just needs to answer the call (looking at you, Funimation!).
Plus, think of all the new fans who've discovered anime! They deserve to experience the sugary sweet goodness of the Host Club in all its HD glory.
My Unpopular Opinion: I Don't Need More Angst!
Hear me out. I love a good angsty backstory as much as the next person. But Ouran is all about the fluff!
I want more ridiculous challenges! More themed parties! More Tamaki being endearingly clueless about Haruhi's feelings!
Give me the pure, unadulterated joy! Leave the heavy drama for another anime, please.
The Dream Season 2 Episodes: Pitch Time!
Okay, I've had too much coffee. Let's brainstorm dream scenarios. Imagine an episode where the twins try to out-prank each other, leading to total chaos.
Or what about a beach episode?! Swimsuit competition! Accidental confessions! Tan lines that dramatically alter the plot!
And, of course, we need a proper resolution to the Haruhi and Tamaki situation. No more pining! Give us the confession!
Funimation, Please Don't Let Us Down!
So, Funimation, if you're listening... please don't play with our hearts. We're fragile, okay? Especially after years of Ouran drought.
Give us the news we desperately crave. Confirm our hopes and dreams! Make our anime wishes come true!
Or, you know, just give us more Honey-senpai eating cake. That would also be acceptable.
But What If... It's Terrible?
Okay, deep breaths. Let's consider the worst-case scenario. What if the new season sucks?
What if they ruin our beloved characters? What if the animation is... *shudders* ...bad?
Then we riot. Obviously. (Just kidding... mostly.)
So, What Now? We Wait. (Impatiently.)
For now, all we can do is wait and see. Obsessively refresh news feeds. Spam Funimation's Twitter account with Ouran GIFs.
Maybe rewatch the original series for the millionth time. Just to be sure we remember every single detail.
But hey, even if this is all just a cruel joke, at least we got to dream, right? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go write some more fanfiction.
Ouran Highschool Host Club Season 2... please be real. Please.
