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Natsume Yuujin-chou San – 11

「映すもの」 (Utsusu mono)
"The Picture"

For the first time one of Natsume’s friends can truly understand his world, and that’s a pretty important moment for the series. This whole season seems to be building towards the crucial moment when Natsume tells his foster parents the Fujiwaras – the most interesting of Natsume’s human companions - about his gift, but whether that long-awaited event occurs in the last two episodes remains to be seen.

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Hanasaku Iroha – 24

「ラスボスは四十万スイ」 (Rasubosu wa Shijima Sui)
"Last Boss -- Shijima Sui"

Even when given the opportunity to resolve all the problems in the world, I'm baffled by how Ohana didn't utilize the almost perfect chance she was given to reveal everything she had to offer to Ko. She even went as far as covering his mouth to prevent him from uttering those three simple words -- only to give up right at the last moment!