8週1日目 それなのに…
Connecting words and organizing arguments
接続：文。ところが、文。
But surprisingly; contrary to prediction
注意 / Note：それなのに expresses dissatisfaction or surprise; それでも emphasizes still doing; ところが introduces unexpected results.
比較 / Compare：Same song: それなのに／それでも. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form：文。ところが、文。The incident HAPPENED and was completely contrary to expectations, so the following sentence does not use will or suggestion.
簡単だと思った。ところが、とても難しかった。
I thought it would be easy, but it was very difficult.
彼は来ないと思った。ところが、最初に来た。
I thought they wouldn't come, who was the first to expect it?
すぐ終わると思っていた。ところが、丸三日もかかった。
I thought I would finish it right away. But it took three days.