It Takes Two To End A Friendship

[@leo.wynne01]

I like how I’m watching this and laughing as if I wasn’t the one who edited this and have the entire video carved into my memory Edit: I'm sorry to everyone for getting the Mission Impossible theme tune mixed up with the James Bond one, I never claimed to be smart (I literally have a film degree)

[@eggzisstenshulldredd]

If it's just that funny, it's a gift that keeps on giving.

[@ash899]

ur editing is so funny hfskmfksk this was a blast to watch

[@Kenionatus]

Nice editing!

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

feel proud you created a comedy of the year

[@mewmew790]

Phenomenal editing. I was dying the entire time! Keep up the great work.

[@awesomefox555]

This game is very good at making me advocate for divorce

[@zomboids2100]

*DIVORCE LESSSSS GOOOOO*

[@patrickiamonfire965]

After all divorce can break bad marriages or unhappy ones. Its not a bad thing it actually good thing.

[@awesomefox555]

Yeah like…there’s no point in staying in a marriage if you both absolutely hate each other. What did these two even see in each other in the first place? @@patrickiamonfire965

[@EddieB-ready]

@@patrickiamonfire965 yeah, divorce is a good thing when you know shit just won't work out one way or another. Sometimes it's just that both people just don't love each other anymore as well, which is the best case divorce scenario, as nobody is sad, everybody wins and we all live happily ever after

[@Dracobyte]

Spoilers: That is why I like the ending being open ended.

[@VanessaVersus]

I feel like even if ten years later, Shen says to Saiiren "You know I let you win that one tug of war, right", there might be very serious violence

[@genericuser984]

hands would be THROWN, im certain

[@void4001]

Tug o war starts at 15:36 btw

[@kisaLuver]

What the game is supposed to be about: A married couple being forced through matriage counseling by a magic book on behalf of their daughter How it ends up coming off: Two deeply selfish people whose relationship was failing due to their individual selfishness selfishly traumatizing their already hurting child to try and save themselves. Only afterwards realizing that they might not be good people and possibly need to change.

[@apollo6988]

this is so true, the parents come off as such assholes especially with what they do to rose and how they revel in making her cry by destroying a huge source of comfort to her and more of it. hate them both

[@kaiseayaandruis1597]

@@apollo6988 yeah all they had to do to make it less shitty is have them be super reluctant and conflicted about the making her cry thing but seeing no other options, it would not be perfect but at least they wouldn't be the assholes who were super on board with making their kid sad

[@teencomment]

I mean, that's also a big part of the game's story; that they have to realize that they're selfish people who aren't bothering to try and make things work.

[@sweetmoonpigeon7469]

no i think the second one is right on what it's supposed to be about.

[@cool2984]

That's... the plot? They both realize they're shitty and selfish people. So they learned that they need to change. You hating them along their journey is most definitely intended.

[@myaltaccount4438]

The parents didn't get enough punishment for trying to spend the first half of the game *actively trying to make their daughter their CHILD cry*

[@amaikurusu188]

The first half of this game is so PAINFUL

[@Satherian]

My favorite part of this is that I can just tell that Saiiren is a v-tuber from her mannerisms and tone of voice

[@treddox5880]

You’re right. I looked her up and yeah, she’s a Vtuber. What’s with that? What an interesting sensation, that so many vtubers share attributes of their voices, something they may not have much control over. Now I’ve gained awareness of the “Vtuber voice,” and the implications of it.

[@Dracobyte]

​@@treddox5880I they have to find to convey emotions and actions due to their own avatar limitations.

[@WeskAlber]

I do gotta give the editor credit for as any ways to come up with jokes for laughing as they did. Because there were not enough ways in the universe to fill this entire video.

[@thebananas6483]

Yo I'm a big fan of your videos. They helped me not only get my openings down, but understand why abilities are prioritized how they are, which allows me to figure out the rest of the rotation from there.

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

Hey man! Also here to say I'm a big fan of your videos. Your class skill and rotation videos were really helpful for understanding FFXIV combat in general. I remember you said you're going through a rough patch - hope it gets better for you man.

[@triadwarfare]

19:31 i feel sorry for the beetle dude. He just got Yoshi'd.

[@braydenmceuin8081]

"it takes two to end a friendship" ... and an elephant! ... i'm sorry

[@4649-q7q]

The dynamic between you and saiiren is so much fun and SO unhinged lol!!! I'd love to see you two play more games together!

[@haveyoutakenyourjoymygoods943]

It takes two to sign the divorce papers

[@Dracobyte]

And an Elephant!

[@marshthemushling333]

I’m a little surprised this wasn’t something Shen did already tbh, but hey, glad to see it :D

[@teencomment]

She actually did this like WAY earlier this year, I think. But I imagine the video took a long time to make.

[@topcat59]

Jumping spiders, one of the only species of arachnids that any person is willing to actually interact with.🐱

[@Greay_Rosewood]

big same my friend, big same

[@randomkid4783]

y'all didn't get the reference to Spider Riders? Was that just me?

[@ryoumakoushiro7447]

"Is this what 4th of July sounds like?" Well yeah, but there's no- *screeching eagle There ya go

[@animegeek4life659]

Shen talking about how she would show her love to someone by being so corny sounds so sweet and lovely to me. I hope she finds someone in her life to love like that, she deserves it!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@sirvilhelm3569]

Hope it doesn’t go like her previous relationships

[@kryptosbutitsanalt2476]

​@@sirvilhelm3569there's some curiosity, but, it is not my business

[@kryptosbutitsanalt2476]

Nonetheless, if you are reading this, i wish you the best, miss shen

[@SuperIchi]

Saiiren is adorable Not that Shen isn't also aodrable, I just haven't seen/heard Saiiren before

[@Dracobyte]

She is a Vtuber.

[@EvionFox]

THIS WAS SO DANG FUUUUN. You and Saiiren are a joy, and TiredGay did a fantastic job editing! So many laughs! I was only able to catch parts of the streams, so I'm glad to have this highlight vid to enjoy!

[@majormoron605]

This game is proof that some people shouldnt have kids. Especially if you think making your child cry is the solution to anything, ever, at all

[@TheLittleNoobThatCould]

Oh, you'll be changing your tune when you get magically trapped in the form of an immortal ragdoll in a war between the backyard wasps and squirrels!

[@epicureanbard]

XD Saiiren: Did you behead the snowmen?! Shen: No, they were like that already (continues to behead more with Saiiren watching over her shoulder)

[@shinobisparrow]

I’m falling in love with Shen’s laughter, it’s pure chaotic energy, especially when she’s wheezing out of air xD it always gets me to laugh together somehow, what sorcery is this??

[@Natsunalia]

It takes two for a lot of things. For one, fricking around and finding out.

[@danidm5820]

I love how I watched a bunch of people play this, and every single time the reaction to the end when Cody picks up the book is "No! No! Fuck that! Burn it! Throw it back in the trash! Toss it in a woodchipper! Fuck that book!"

[@JacRios]

This game is just hilarious, during the whole game I always was thinking: "I hope these two actually get divorce, they should" lmao

[@greninjastorm6734]

The video starts with a shot of Viro offering choccy milk. I am pleased on that alone😌

[@vriskestrella6469]

Ah yes, the famous James Bond theme from Mission Impossible.

[@TheKarishi]

As the section from minute 58:00 on proves, Shenpai is actually the edgiest streamer.

[@kryptosbutitsanalt2476]

It took me some minutes to understand this xd

[@bodyartatlarge]

Me and my husband played this game at a point in our relationship where we were getting into arguments or getting frustrated because of a few things getting in the way of our lives. When we got to that whack a mole game I didn’t miss a single one. I actually started laughing manically and he was so freaked out that he stopped trying to dodge. After that I felt far better, and I gave him his turn as well. He barely missed me a few times, but this game gave us a type of therapy we didn’t know we needed at home. 😂 After we beat that game I feel like we felt a little stronger as a couple. Plus we laughed until we couldn’t breathe, and it was overall very fun.

[@Quinnsula5]

This game is so good. It's tied at my number 6 game of all time. Me and my sister played this game for the first the day it came out and its was such an amazing experience. It's now her favorites game of all time. It's just such a fun and creative game.

[@treddox5880]

It’s number 19 for me, I have some issues with the writing. But it’s still a phenomenal triumph from a gameplay perspective.

[@wolf-16_Adept]

The dynamic going on here is so wholesome

[@DistractedCoder]

oh god the editing time of transcribing every single thing that's said between the two of you

[@dragonITH-nk3yk]

30:03 Goddamnit Shen, you had the perfect opportunity to make an Exponential Entropy joke

[@ZombieJesus1987]

this video makes me happy. It Takes Two is such a good game.

[@urbncampr]

This has honestly been an amazing video also really awesome to see you collab with someone. Immediately became a fan of Saiiren :D

[@LeegionGames]

this was adorable and so funny, I want to see you both play through every co-op game.

[@greenhydra10]

I have only read the title and I'm already concerned about where this is going. 7:34 Togethaaaaa!

[@thespicecorner]

The spider riding section was always my favorite part of this game, they’re so fucking cute

[@darienb1127]

24:30 so fun fact, that "Fuck the Oscars" thing is actually a rant from the Director in one of the previous Game Awards. I think it was the year before It Takes Two won, but I could be wrong.

[@hmgirlpopuri5819]

Absolutely wonderful scream and giggle-fest of a video. Incredible editing work from tiredgayhours, too. 10/10, love it!

[@trikkinikki6843]

This was a very fun watch! I played the game myself with my boyfriend some time ago and unfortunately neither of us enjoyed it much so (we stopped just before the end of the clockwork area), but reception of it seems very positive overall so I'm glad you had a good time. If you've talked about your more extensive thoughts on this game in the full VODs or in a tweet or smth I'd be interested in hearing them.

[@notimportant768]

That thumbnail makes me feel like you'd draw fantastic picori from the minnish cap. Its so cute.

[@dragonhoffele]

I love this game, because it’s a prime example of two people that need to be fucking divorced before they fuck up their daughter anymore then they’ve already done. Maybe they shouldn’t have been had a kid together in the first place frankly. Wonderful game, definitely need these two to get divorced though.

[@waterdrop559]

Shen's videos are like crack for my brain

[@IconicBoar097]

aw ye always a good day when theres a new shen video!!!

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

The chemistry you two have on stream is so good, and the editing and captions really heighten it!!

[@NNOOZER]

YEEAAAAAA SHEN UPLOAD

[@9012Ferdinand]

Interesting how you managed to shorten this video's length down to ~1h. Because I was certain it would take two. ha-HAA

[@m4yr4i]

You won. The price? A congratulations from a random commenter, for the best worst joke.

[@Skykitsune]

I loved all of this. Though seriously, Saiiren's honks were the best part. Thanks for the introduction, Shen!

[@jackgomez7033]

I just noticed that saiiren was humming the mission impossible theme and not the james bond theme

[@joker1502]

Ah Shen has discovered how fun hammer time is in this game 😂😂😂

[@hostessofhorror99]

Oh, sweet! One of my favorite KZbinrs is playing It Takes Two! Sure hope nothing truly sick and traumatic happens (if you know, you know 🐘)...

[@bluestar_kun]

what a weird ass storyline twist. The torture book was thrown away to begin with, which now makes me think that other couples have been passing this thing around after being torture by it's makeshift therapy

[@Abyss_Princess]

32:14 Have fun with this ladies

[@onedumbgamer9672]

I love Saiiren's honking

[@byrontheusurper6505]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS GAME! I wanna play it one day so bad, saw like 7 playthroughs of it at this point, it's SO GOOD

[@shadowhex9666]

This is a bit late but I just wanna say Shen/editor I am SO happy you put a spider warning and censored it. I have really bad arachnophobia so knowing to avert my gaze ahead of time was very appreciated.

[@Narifamen]

This is some major sibling energy.

[@normalname8250]

Fun Fact: In this game, May wields a Hammer and a Sickle at different parts of the game. This is a subtle allusion to the fact that May is too based for Cody.

[@MariktheGunslinger]

Nah, she can't be a communist; she actually goes outside.

[@Dracobyte]

Another Fun Fact: The director of the game Joseph Farez (Mr. " Fuck you Oscars!"), is the mocap actor for the talking book.

[@AlienToppedPancakes]

It always knocks me on my ass when a game has like a well thought out or experimental part about music. Like this game integrates the beat you made for fun, a minigame on the side, into the soundtrack?! That must take a lot of time to integrate. Feels like so many games just toss in music as an afterthought.

[@capfig4471]

I Continue to ask for DRG with shenpai and friends turned not friends. I can assure you it would most probably be funny

[@nyancatgaming6122]

58:23 watching this while sick feels like a fever dream

[@Zodaxa_zdx]

14:00 so we know what shen does on the off time to be so good at button mashing mhmm~

[@m4yr4i]

Best Mario party player in her region

[@zomboids2100]

14:54 Shen laughing maniacally as she drags poor Saiiren into the void below 🫡

[@spot6532]

need to see Shen & Ray play mario party or something, to have the ultimate button-masher face off

[@jager477]

That was simultaneously hilarious, cool and adorable!

[@devtective]

The thumbnail art is so good

[@SotiCoto]

This "tiredgayhours" did some pretty hardcore editing. Nice.

[@sakethtasupalli3748]

The moment I finish binging your Elden Ring videos, you drop another banger!

[@amaikurusu188]

43:02 I love this part. Like, both of them were feelin the attraction start to grow between them, but they didn't want to say it

[@StaticStormblade]

Love hearing Shen laugh. Makes me want to laugh because of how infectious it is

[@TheCuriousPuppy]

Editing on this is beautiful. 😂 Amazing collab!

[@lolboredome5430]

The compounded immaturity was incredible

[@LePhantom777]

Yo i remember suggesting this on twitter a couple days ago, this game is hype as heck

[@keving264]

It takes two people to be ga- i mean best friends(edit: god Saiiren would make others question what your watching)

[@mixednarwhal]

46:47 Holy *shit* thank you for censoring that and giving a time stamp to skip it

[@amethist6774]

yet another masterpeice of a video from shenpai.

[@stevenbrady1624]

The tug of war mini game… my boyfriend and I played It Takes Two on the PS4 during the COVID lockdown and my boyfriend is a better button masher than I am and I kept losing in that mini game. Your laughter reminded me of his maniacal laughter every time I lost. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@isthiscosure1701]

I wonder if Shen has ever considered that maybe the reason they're bad at chess is BECAUSE they dont know the rules

[@AeroViro]

whaaatttt what makes you think that? nooooooooooo

[@wcs9582]

Every time Saiiren laments it sounds like she's moaning hahahah

[@BaloraSilviana_PrincessRuby]

Happy 2024 New Years 😥😔 By' Shen''pai The Gamer Channel'

[@Giran_0]

This relationship might need counseling

[@pumpkingamebox]

Me: It’s all FF14 mechanics. Shenpai: Always has been.

[@byrontheusurper6505]

Man now I'm sad choir got canceled today because of ice on the roads, I would have rlly liked to sing with my friends today, especially because I skipped last time

[@gabebaum6527]

This game has the energy of multi-player pikmin, but you're the other player's pikmin

[@benjaminaltube8731]

My brain went "Huh saiiren kinda sounds like a vtuber" >Looks it up "I mean that explains things"

[@donvoltonus8898]

I snorted my drink when it said "James Bond Humming" Bruh that's Mission Impossible.

[@roxashunter8879]

Oh god the editor must have gone through a world of pain, but it was soooo worth it.

[@NOTGOD7]

Can we appreciate the fact there was a warning for spiders for people who have arachnophobia.

[@skipper-morgan]

I just wanna say that the thumbnail art is stellar and incredibly cute 🥹

[@byrontheusurper6505]

44:44 I never realised garden warfare 3 came out and it's just hidden in this game! (Srsly tho, I need a true sequel to gw2 so badly it hurts)

[@ArcticAndroid-on9pw]

the ammount of fucked up shit they want you to do in this game is the reason I didn't get anywhere in it.

[@stratsarefornoobs7566]

Oh my god! Are these two a thing?! Damn I'm asking this about everyone shen's playing with😂😂😅😅 But holy these two are cute together!

[@GabrielOliveira-ze7jd]

Thanks Shen, I needed to exercise my face muscles. (My face hurts from smiling too much, help)

[@WolfAnge23]

29:40 it’s even worse if you listen in real close cause he says “huh” before pop

[@sabrahpaul4502]

Awesome let's play! You guys should try the we were here series 😁 it's one of my favorites and it's got very fun 2p puzzles ✨

[@gloweyesca5339]

Litteraly dropped everything i was doing when i saw the notification and watched the whole thing. I dont care if its the middle of the night!

[@SuperIchi]

35:40 To the editor, she said Byakko, not Yako :P

[@ZombieJesus1987]

this video is so fun, i've watched it several times now lol

[@bing_crystal4831]

14:54 - 15:33 In this segment alone, Saiiren says “stamina” about 8 times. She made it sound weird lol. Also 48:20 that is the cutest sneeze I’ve ever fucking heard 🥹💖 Anyways, I’m so glad Shen played this game. I might be wrong, but I feel like it’s underrated. (Oh, and I hate the book too)

[@Dracobyte]

Shenpai is back, let's gooo!!

[@lucasmendoza7576]

As a man, the part with the lop-sided nutseck made my left doongle hurt.