Do you like manga?" she asked after a minute. "Anime?""Anime's cool. I'm not really into it, but 1 like Japanese movies,animated or not.""Well, I'm into it. I watch the shows, read the books, chat on the boards, and all that. But this girl I know, she'scompletely into it. She spends most of her allowance on the books and DVDs. She can recite dialogue fromthem." She caught my gaze. "So would you say she belongs here?""No. Most kids are that way about something, right? With me, it'smovies. Like knowing who directed a sci-fi movie made before I was born.
In a conversation about interests, one character asks another about their feelings towards manga and anime. The response indicates a lack of deep engagement with anime, though an appreciation for Japanese films exists. This sets the stage for a discussion about differing levels of enthusiasm for certain interests, specifically relating to anime.
One character reveals a friend who is highly passionate about anime, going as far as to spend her entire allowance on related merchandise and memorize lines from shows. However, when asked if this girl fits in with the group, the response highlights that while many kids have strong interests, each person's passion varies, with the speaker being more focused on movies instead.
