Old Friends... New Enemies

[@Werther_97]

Merg: Imagine how easy this entire thing will be if I still have my knife. Merg just want to grow his level in the real world.

[@zmord24]

Dont you mean grow his LOVE!!!

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

I mean, the knife is OP irl.

[@Werther_97]

@@zmord24 H E W A N T T O H A V E A B A D T I M E

[@hapainess3636]

well-

[@NylaaTheNeedleFan]

Which level do you mean.. level.. or level of violence.........

[@RushWheeler]

Someone: allows Maxy into their house. Merg: _Hippitty hoppity you're now my property!_

[@acat537]

(Spoilers dark humor joke) It be like that when Sunny shows Mari what stairs look like close-up.

[@MelancholicMelody43]

@@acat537 *im gonna find you*

[@FishronJr]

@@acat537 I have your IP. Make that joke again and ill find you.

[@chandmukh2006]

"That's not how capitalism works cat" That sentence got me dead lol

[@999Whitemoon]

9:25 "The grumble, grumble family." -Merg 2021

[@Fahimlol]

Temmie 😃

[@SansGamingFR]

You were on AGOTI

[@sagoot]

@@SansGamingFR not just on agoti, just look at hoe many hearts Temmie Temmie got from merg

[@aaale376]

Hoi!

[@aceofspades4528]

By the way, “Lost at a Sleepover” is the song that plays when you enter the room with the three friends in headspace.

[@cool358]

Ahhhhhhhhh

[@pit3165]

Merg: apologizing for doing nothing wrong since the dawn of time

[@leqzoz]

Exactly Thats what i like about him about how wholesome he is

[@haneshin7260]

@@leqzoz yeah

[@dyslexyckid6396]

Me : *Maybe I Am Cherry*

[@gabrielnavia168]

pacifist

[@Azuala]

Meanwhile: Maxy actually stabbing Aubrey

[@noobo569]

"You are welcome any time soon" "Hehe Don't mind if i do i need some money" *MERG NO*

[@mehzonite]

DAMN I DONT THINK HE MEANT IT LIKE THAT

[@lovegeezer]

That’s what I thought!

[@Solesteam]

Ever notice how Kel doesn't follow you into bathrooms, nice touch of detail.

[@xernotec]

Kinda sad

[@CatcooIl424]

Yep. Always need privacy!

[@EnaYT2]

@@xernotec wait what

[@xernotec]

@@EnaYT2 :)

[@RushWheeler]

Yeah, it's really cool.

[@Snukkuri]

Person: Thank you for helping me Merg: I want some money

[@1_Enzou]

I really love how Merg actually take the time to inspect, interact with all characters, always looking for some more dialogues, secrets, instead of rushing trough the game like most playtroughs

[@neo-kun7]

mhm

[@nikolacvetkovic2339]

i can't believe he actually played the game

[@КотВасилий-м7н]

Hope he will play other 2 routes

[@PAlNNNNNN]

Like me, i got 25 hours only and can see some different dialogues now, and badly i dont have any save from the beginning, i also want 2nd playthrough for refusing kel, refusing mari, also some achievements

[@DeathstalkertheSandwing]

here here

[@RushWheeler]

"And then afterwards we WILL turn her in and then steal her candy" I died.

[@reerere1340]

I swear just anything merg does it leads to: yes now money please

[@Shythalia]

A true capitalist.

[@sadbread7261]

Rules of the universe: If it's not interactable, it doesn't exist.

[@VaryingEnthusiast69]

Don't be sad bread, you're watching Merg! :)

[@Mari-hp4tl]

@@VaryingEnthusiast69 just use pep talk!

[@VaryingEnthusiast69]

@@Mari-hp4tl smort :3

[@fieryflame1299]

Guess, I don't exist then

[@VaryingEnthusiast69]

@@fieryflame1299 *fades out of existance*

[@alburr6019]

Merg: we're good guys so we don't steal. Merg 5 minutes later: "sees scooter" Steal it dude, It's probably Aubrey's! Merg yet another 5 minutes later: "tries to steal cd but Kel stops him" Sus moment

[@fieryflame1299]

3:10

[@vxrlie4698]

amog us

[@UnnamedBlues]

@@vxrlie4698 no

[@spottier]

@@vxrlie4698 no

[@jananoga]

@Squek bruh

[@Solesteam]

What Omori did last episode wasn't a very *Knife* thing to do, the *steaks* are high in terms of salvaging that friendship!

[@moonslayerbs1783]

Heheheehehe I see what you did there

[@calvenmuswagon7445]

U spelt nice wrong

[@badyears9750]

thats a good *point*

[@keekonan]

@@calvenmuswagon7445 heard of a joke? 💀💀💀

[@Werther_97]

FUNtastic joke

[@hikarioss2122]

40:12 Merg: *"I'm sorry Kel, but is your fault, imagine how easy it is, this entire thing, if we still have the knife"* BBC: Breaking News! The youtuber Merg says he wants to kill teens with a knife!

[@plotheplayer6462]

stabby stabby

[@Atomosphere]

Just a tip: Faraway Town is filled with non-story content so explore as much as possible. I found the most enjoyment from these sections in the game. For instance, you get extra scenes if you visit the cemetery behind the church daily or you get a long gameplay section if you finish a certain side quest.

[@ExplosivePine]

Mind if I ask what side quest that is because I don't want to miss it

[@justinian1226]

@@ExplosivePine I think it has to do with the Recycultists

[@ExplosivePine]

@@justinian1226 oh ok

[@BruhMomentum22]

More wholesome cherry content in its natural habitat of complete wholesomeness with no twist whatsoever :)

[@secret9534]

Wholesome cherry content :)

[@stemdapple]

Next Merg should do some wholesome DDLC. JK

[@Kraze_yah]

This posted 9 hours ago and this vid was posted 8 hours ago… KZbin drunk as heck

[@shuichitakahashi4594]

oh man such a wholesome game i hope theres gonna be nothing about oyasumi -ing on the top of the ceiling

[@tsukr28]

Hey not sure if you've figured it out yet, but Kim and Berly are the same person. Because like "Kimberly" is one name, and its just kinda split up between the dream world and the real world

[@RushWheeler]

Like van and Vance

[@CatcooIl424]

Ty for telling! I had no idea!

[@thelightbulb6657]

@@RushWheeler whos ce then

[@mariotheundying]

@@thelightbulb6657 the 3rd letter of the alphabet, sunny just really likes it y'know

[@Werther_97]

So Dream Aubrey doesn't get along whit Berly, but Nowadays Aubrey is Kim's friend, things had changed too much.

[@lucifersatan8240]

Maxy: *Pulls out knife* "Time to make WWII look like a Tea party."

[@Aderena]

Can I just point out how nice it is of Max to always put the scary suicide stuff and epilepsy warning at the beginning of the video?

[@CatcooIl424]

Ikr most would just skip it, but Merg looks out for others watching, that’s why Merg my fav KZbinr!

[@leqzoz]

He is pretty much the most wholesome youtuber ever!

[@ganyui]

​​@@leqzoz merg is a chad in genral, no context no questions merg explains himself already

[@curiousboi-w-2438]

"let me into your house, I need the money" "am I able to take their food?" "can I steal your scooter?" "am I not getting paid for doing that?" I love your comments and actions, they're truly great! x3

[@DJaycerOfficial]

Merg: why are these people so nice? Me: it’s because your merg. Who wouldn’t be nice to you?

[@Maxuner]

so true so true

[@COCK_V4]

haters

[@VaryingEnthusiast69]

He's pure, wholesome and deserves good treatment :D

[@parsleyara758]

@@Maxuner HSAHVASHHHVAHSHASDSAJKDVASVD

[@moon_orchid143]

"I wouldn't steal even if I had the choice to." Not even 10 minutes later: "Can I steal your scooter?" Normal person: Real life Merg, an intellectual: Real Space As to your confusion with Kel's age, he, along with Sunny, Aubrey, and Basil are 16. Hero on the other hand is 19. The ages of the Hooligans? Probably also around 16-17... As opposed to the Headspace gang, who's ages are 12 (Hero and Mari being 15). Sadly, with you winning against Kim and Vance, you lost an achievement... Again, make sure to stock up on Bandages and First-Aid Kits! Keep your Pet Rock equipped... You won't find challengers if it isn't equipped! The Creepy Guy at the Yellow Bun Granny's house was one of them that you missed...

[@Werther_97]

The achievement Neeerrds!

[@themustardman219]

He isn't a creepy guy, his genius is simply too much for you to comprehend.

[@0xVENx0]

@@themustardman219 technically creepy is his only name u see in the vid lol

[@moon_orchid143]

@cevcrna Omori is 12, Sunny/Maxy is 16.

[@xxphoenixx8398]

What happens if you lose against them? Do they still tell you where aubrey is?

[@Xuxu14]

Maxy: Look, are you sure you guys wanna fight me? I'm very random, you never kno- I MAY THROW THE KNIFE AT YOU!

[@ruffedgrouse2711]

Is this a reference to something?

[@hornetisvoider]

A

[@ozzie6447]

B

[@drantigon]

C

[@juju-il3dr]

@@ruffedgrouse2711 if you played omori you'd understand or watched the game play

[@DJaycerOfficial]

Merg: enters a random dudes house: Also merg: can we brush our teeth?

[@zaida_16]

"Whats up guys" Everyone liked that

[@immigrantmammoth5162]

Actually, 1 (non-)person disliked it

[@abyss4705]

this is how he built different, this quote is always unique

[@zaida_16]

@@immigrantmammoth5162 how dare they

[@thenextgen2]

I needed this comment

[@demain6156]

Always has been since i start watching this channel

[@Croissantcreep]

I really appreciate Merg for shining some light on Omori. I hope the game grows more, because it deserves so much more!

[@BestDankEver]

It deserved the attention games like Undertale and DDLC got.

[@-hypertheninja-4280]

@@BestDankEver It is pretty similar to Undertale! A friendly looking game with dark secrets... Except more on the dark secrets edge

[@EpicGamer-yo5yt]

It worked on me, because I overlooked it when I saw Bjuu Mike and OR30 playing it, and I'm so happy that I gave the game a watch. I'm about to make my bro play the game without seeing any spoiler, and I think he'll love it too.

[@bluethecapitalistcolour2953]

Maybe the community would be bigger if it didnt have too many gate keepers, just saying

[@darkind]

@@bluethecapitalistcolour2953 to be fair 90% of people werent gatekeepers but liars from the mcyt community

[@Angel-2-7-]

19:23 I remember the first time I had an encounter with Angel, it was confusing because my character was also called Angel XD

[@juju-il3dr]

ah yes, Merg is atleast 20% done with the game and hes still not scared, instead hes exploring and trying to learn more, what an amazing cherry

[@stomir8569]

Um tbh he is done with 5%of the game but okay

[@vincere4591]

Kinda overwhelming, how little he is into the game, but I enjoy this series.

[@darkind]

10% done*

[@axious9613]

Reminds me of manly's playthrough But the side content in real world is done off camera

[@kubota5247]

I've never seen this game before and I thought he was at least 50% done with it 😳 not complaining tho I love this series 😄

[@KaijuRhino]

Fun fact: this is the first Omori episode that’s under 50 minutes long.

[@bigchungus4171]

:O

[@haneshin7260]

Fun fact: merg already broke the record >:O

[@rerepi6980]

@@haneshin7260 it's the shortest isn't it?

[@ashleyfrost582]

facts

[@WORMPONY]

nOOOOO

[@sensei6988]

Kel: *is low on hp Merg: *snacc time

[@-hypertheninja-4280]

Looks like he's going to play Omori every other day now :D

[@moonslayerbs1783]

That’s his upload schedule, he mentioned it around a year ago and he decided that he wants to play omori.

[@shortkips8157]

yay, im also starting to enjoy omori too, i saw the ending the other day im excited for when he does too eventually

[@jeffrothberg3185]

@@shortkips8157 I think there’s multiple endings

[@gigalpaga715]

@@jeffrothberg3185 yes and a very disturbing one

[@epicroblox8639]

Yes that is true

[@fewpokeman]

Those times when the game doesn't give you free full heals

[@outergirlsound3267]

living In a town with people like this, I can understand why sunny didn't go outside for four years

[@fieryflame1299]

Yeah, I'd stay inside if I lived in a town like that.

[@themustardman219]

Actually, most of the townsfolk are pretty nice. Weird, but nice. They're not even weird enough to be considered creepy or unsettling, they're just weird.

[@difyouknow]

Yeah he's depressed and traumatized 🗿👌

[@mariaishimova4398]

Merg: *exchanges fish for some trash* "That's not how capitalism works"

[@derbyharrington16]

"They're all crazy" I absolutely love these lines at the end of the descriptions.

[@saxolot2810]

stealing trash is LITTERally a crime

[@kirbyfreakyt4695]

4 minutes in and I haven't heard this mentioned, but I just wanted to say it again anyways I must once again tell you about a wholesome sidequest you have started that I would like you to finish. It's that seashell you found last episode. There are 3 of them, one for each day, and the description of the item you get after finishing the sidequest is just so wholesome and adorable. I feel like you would like it. Though, like I said last time, you can finish the game without it, it's just a sidequest, and you can even get the good ending without it. Please like this so Merg can see it! 29:07 Yep!

[@Omni_Arkus]

“That is not how capitalism works” - Merg 2021

[@eskimo8383]

I feel a sudden jolt of joy whenever i see merg has a new video lol. Especially if its omori.

[@Angel-2-7-]

Omori facts: Every Kel meme is canon Every canon thing is a Kel meme Memes that are canon are Kel memes Kel is a walking meme All memes in the universe are canon if Kel appears and last but not least... When Merg Flex... We all feel our BEST!!! :D

[@tripplea_6013]

Also, this comment is a meme and Kel is in it, so with this own .memes logic, this meme is canon

[@calvenmuswagon7445]

Were all secretly kel memes :0

[@Werther_97]

If I make a meme were kel memes are not canon it would make all memes not canon but also mine so kel's memes would be canon again but also mine, but it will making all memes no canon ..............

[@fieryflame1299]

@@Werther_97 The kel paradox

[@danielmihai1483]

Hello merg! Fun fact: your name in romanian is "walk" soooo does that mean you always walk towards victory? xD

[@sauce5066]

Merg walks the path to awesomeness without trying

[@Slime01957]

YESSS HELLO FELLOW ROMANIAN CHILDREN

[@czerky1091]

translate "up" to romanian

[@DJaycerOfficial]

It just means that merg walks into peoples house whenever he can.

[@Werther_97]

Maybe 'cause he is also a walking cherry.

[@oVerdrive-pt5uk]

Imagine you're just in your home and then some depressed hikikomori kid enters your home and rates your bed.

[@sqwichiii]

merg when he saw the bondai tree be like : ":0"

[@keekonan]

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱⭕️⭕️📮🦧🦧🦧💀😱😱🦧😱🦧📮🦧📮📮😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😳😳😳🥱🥱🥱🤢🤢🤢

[@onefatturtle3165]

It is a pretty cool tree tho

[@sqwichiii]

@@onefatturtle3165 of course it is lol.

[@sqwichiii]

and also it's *bonsai not bondai...

[@thegoombaboishow]

this cherry seriously timed the end screen pop ups to the music are you kidding me? that is so cute i love that

[@lamm3422]

I love how every time he checks the road first before he runs across. Also hope you're doing better merg!

[@dibs6462]

when there no omori merg video: i sleep when there omori merg video: *I WAKE UP AND WATCH*

[@-hypertheninja-4280]

33:32 Merg's reaction here was priceless lol!

[@fantasyshadows3207]

Kel: *tells Merg to be law abiding and pay for a CD before buying it* Merg: _best boi_

[@Terra_]

I just watched all of mergs omori episodes in a row and then instantly this releases amazing

[@NylaaTheNeedleFan]

Fun fact: this is the third shortest omori episode merg has made. The second is omori returns and the first is absolute perfection

[@arcane221]

I am litterally checked my recommended every day to see if merg posted omori

[@ED-gw9rg]

Same

[@moonslayerbs1783]

Turn on notifications?

[@onefatturtle3165]

This is my favorite Merg series since Hollow Knight, man this game is good

[@tripplea_6013]

Omori is now my favorite merg series

[@Maxuner]

turning on notifications is a good idea

[@pineapplehero1943]

One relatively small detail that I appreciate is that Kel doesn't follow you into the bathroom. That'd get awkward real fast... •_•

[@minodore5176]

36:08 t-that mastermind... he has knowledge 100!

[@xeros672]

Merg:does anything litteraly anything Fandom: PERFECT

[@TheAdvertisement]

0:09 Haha, I thought the exact same thing the first time. xD 2:30 Yes they spawned in after you accepted the quest lol. 3:04 Merg no you committed too many crimes last episode! 3:22 :0 4:40 "At least that's what mom told you once." Lmao. 5:09 Best frens! :D 6:18 Merg's road crossing safety 101. 7:10 Merg stop stealing things. 7:40 Merg's grumble linguistics. 8:06 I was thinking the same thing but I dunno. 9:40 Sunny why do you feel it's judging you- 9:53 Kel has his priorities straight lmao. 11:25 Merg I said stop stealing things! 11:30 MERG STOP- 12:33 Merg learns the wonder of roshambo. 14:40 Eyyy Toby gets around! :D 16:18 Ok that's just cute. 17:19 Pretty Boy is fren. 20:03 Charlie beeg. 24:00 Never thought I'd hear Merg just say "shut" like that lmao. 24:46 RIP Kel drank bad apple juice. 25:02 Fish! :D 25:53 Real world isn't an RPG! Kinda. Maybe. 26:18 Aubrey? 26:50 _Oh god why._ 27:42 "No I can't" self burn absolutely destroyed him. 28:20 Hmmm 29:19 Never thought I'd hear Merg say "chad" either- 32:02 Shaggy!? 33:32 He needs help. 35:23 Now you're associating with criminals! 37:33 Wait a sec, Kel you did have money on you! 37:40 Yeah! 40:11 Pfft tell him like it is, stabbing is better. :)

[@ganeshkodange38]

42:22 Merg is getting the flashbacks of his time in the final corridor

[@sakuus]

seeing merg enjoy this game makes me happy :D

[@ItsMeCharkey]

30:19 “Dude I wanna fight against all three” Merg you are so precious, please never change.

[@kirita_.]

A little detail that I noticed: Merg put the links to his channel and the videos in the rythm of the piano. Small detail, but I really like it :)

[@KaijuRhino]

Your really taking your time with this game, and that’s a good thing. It’s truly an experience, so it’s best to not rush it and try to see everything.

[@tripplea_6013]

Merg: *picks up trash in someone's house* is this stealing?

[@natherg2043]

I realized something when omori/maxy goes into rooms kel comes with us but when we go into the bathroom kel dosent follow us it’s just a funny detail

[@-hypertheninja-4280]

37:17 Miss Candice: Please come again! (Or else) Merg:*Verbal Fear*

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

I just realized that her name is "Candice". Lol

[@-hypertheninja-4280]

@@SuperIntenseGamer CAN DIS CO-

[@Fahimlol]

@@SuperIntenseGamer a-

[@bluethecapitalistcolour2953]

*"Mom, Phineas and Ferb are making me an Omori character!"*

[@lolgameking4784]

3:00 *I hate myself for laughing at this but cannot help it*

[@Lun4rS0ulz_]

Omori keeps getting better and better. Great job, Merg!

[@orangeleaf36]

When Merg uploads, it puts a smile on my face.

[@theoriginal____starwalker]

imagine stopping being a shut-in and going out after years just to rate every bed

[@theoriginal____starwalker]

"We should never interact with mirrors in this game" Also Merg, going back to Headspace: **proceeds to look himself in every floating mirror**

[@arminadarin1208]

You know... Kim... And Berly.... Kimberly... Both Kim and Vance are named after a person who helped with the game, named Kimberly Vance

[@shockwave3864]

“Hey can I take your trash? - Thank you my dude!” - Merg 2021

[@blueglass24]

Absolutely loving your Omori playthrough so far. It's an extremely good game that deserves all the praise and attention it can get. As for things you're at risk of missing right now, there are two flyers on the wall in the supermarket that will each start a small sidequest, and I'm unsure if they'll still be available after going to the church. Also, make sure to re-explore the town after events in the church. I didn't think to do this in my own playthrough and apparently missed out on some things because of it.

[@nikogaming683]

lady: "feel free to come to my house anytime!" merg: "hehe dont mind if i do, i need some money" burglary, at it's finest

[@jonesother]

Your OMORI videos never fail to make me smile.

[@Abyssal2878]

"21:23 Honestly I kinda wanna see omori(not omori) happy" little does he know..

[@Asy18]

Imagine: this guy just comes into your house and starts brushing his teeth, with your toothbrush

[@userpersonwhoisahuman]

nice pfp award of 2021

[@KeaneJ123]

who? the game or merg? i don’t play omori I just came from the recommended page

[@zahariaspage9413]

@@KeaneJ123 I think merg

[@onefatturtle3165]

Loving this series so far! It's always fun to see your reactions to this game

[@whispypuffs4670]

It's great to see you enjoy the game! OMORI is such a wonderfully built game with so much to offer! Your content is wholesome and enjoyable! I've watched your vids for a long time but this is my first time commenting on your channel but I'm glad I did! Keep up the good work 😃

[@whispypuffs4670]

Woah! Thanks so much for the heart man!

[@jojosnans]

I was really attached to omori's friends in headspace but after 3 episodes of being in the realspace i think I'm starting to like the realspace versions more. Like headspace kel was kinda annoying but i still loved him. Realspace Kel is such a bro like come one he is such a good guy. Realspace Aubrey is really cute yet badass, even with a deadly bat and mean personality (i think it's the pink hair but realspace Aubrey looks amazing). I can't wait to see how Hero will be

[@moatija62]

You know it's a good day when Merg uploads

[@crisgriffin3042]

Mickael: While you were playing sports, I studied the blade!

[@kid9448]

Merg is the only youtuber I know that will make me watch an hour long video and realise afterwards that it’s already midnight

[@m.northstar5458]

Your gameplays create such a comfort game atmosphere, it's amazing, thank you so much!

[@999Whitemoon]

25:10 To be honest... That wasn't too unrealistic for a cat to do.

[@valenterical]

THANK YOUU I WAS WAITING FOR THIS :0

[@TheAdvertisement]

46 minutes of Merg having the time of his life in society and being a good samaritan. Also this is a better version of Deltarune's Hometown let's be honest.

[@Stoopid420]

"Come on say the line Bart!" Merg: What's up guys Everyone: *CHEERING* Also merg USE THE BANDAGES PLEEEEASE Edit: nevermind watched the whole video

[@keekonan]

Lol

[@clover-il7tf]

I love sitting down after school and watching these. Please don’t stop making Omori videos Merg!

[@Boo-lz7fm]

Kel : Throws basketball at Angel Angel : *Years of academy training is wasted!*

[@dirtspritestuff5850]

Merg : Fights NPCs Me and the boys : *chanting KNIFE KNIFE KNIFE*

[@cornbreadbutcringey5723]

looks like maxy is competing against kris for the title of bed inspector

[@cornbreadbutcringey5723]

o wow a heart (✿^‿^)

[@coconut9040]

Lol

[@fallenhuman2081]

4:03 Merg: "we should not turn on the TVs, that's just wasting electricity -I'm sorry." Power bill: *exists* Merg: "I'm about to end this man's whole career."

[@thatsreality2857]

Just occurred to me that I headspace its Berly and Van, and in realspace is Kim and Vance. Headspace seems to be maxy's thoughts of others personified and formed. Kim? Berly? Kimberly. A rude brat who clearly just wants acceptance. And van(ce) the big brother who loves candy. Van is covered in candy in headspace if you look at his back. I also realized that Mikhael is in headspace, I just dont remember what he personified. And it also seems that in headspace, all the fears Omori has, when you first see it theres that little black ghost with the large eye. Just something interesting I noticed. Anyway, love yoy merg, been watching for like 4 years now haha

[@DukeLucas13]

Lets go more omori! Thanks merg, I hope you’re enjoying this game. I’m stupid so I’m editing this comment lol

[@FeenieVonKarma]

I have to work from home today after a while of being back to the office. I'd already restarted watching this LP but I remembered that I had this LP playing while I was working from home last year. So a little throwback today ❤️

[@cocomrade]

Just a quick heads-up, when it's clear that the time of day has changed (like when the sky turns more orange), some new side quests will pop up. If you want to complete as many real world SQ as possible, interact with each house and npc everytime the time of day changed, as some SQ may be locked after that.

[@thenextgen2]

This is so wholesome... I love your content. Never change

[@mr_tree5291]

Merg when he enters Red-Glasses Lady's house: Don't mind if I do, I need some money.

[@SuperIntenseGamer]

I'm glad that I watch another playthrough. The last time I watched it, many things didn't appear compared to this one. Thank you for continuing this amazing series.