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(Seiu)
“Quiet Rain”
Just be friends all we gotta do is just be friends.
General Impressions
Boy, this weeks episode caught me off guard in so many different ways that Im still a little shocked that they were able to pack so much into such a short amount of time. Kicking things off with the most light hearted moment, lets take a few minutes to talk about this budding relationship between Yoshizawa and Yui. For one, Im so happy to see hes become more than just the guy who was specifically introduced for Tachibana to shoot down. With his high energy and happy-go-lucky attitude, hes provided a great contrast compared to our rather reserved cast. In addition to his unique personality and behavior, Im so happy to see that he might be making progress with Yui since its been tough to watch him get shut down time after time by Tachibana. Add in the fact that Tachibana basically spelled out that she isnt interested straight to Yui and I cant help but feel like we have a great scenario where something awesome could happen between two smaller characters trying to make their mark on a show thats normally hyper focused on two specific people.
With that one out of the way, I think we can dive into the nitty gritty of this weeks drama between Tachibana and Kondou. Or rather, complete lack of drama and some unexpected relationship development! At this point in the game, I have no idea how I should feel about the two. Theyve overcome a lot to make it this far and I think Im at the point where any type of development between them (good or bad) is something that I will enjoy watching. Luckily this weeks landed on the good side and I dont think we could have asked for a cuter moment between them. And for the naysayers who are out there saying that Kondou was just geeking out over some great Japanese literature, that side of Kondou is exactly what Im referring to when I say cute (and dont get me started on Tachibana, she was cute the entire time).
But can you believe it — there’s more! What probably surprised me the most was just how quickly the story is addressing Tachibanas friendship with Haruka. Sure, there have been some obvious shots on Tachibanas bag with the charm from Haruka, but I was absolutely in love when the last few minutes of the episode were devoted to the two hanging out together. Not only because it was great to see Haruka get an immediate payoff after that great talk with soccer-senpai, but I was nearly seething when I realized that the story was using the idea of Tachibana going to the festival with Kondou as a red herring.
Overall, a pretty great episode with a ton packed into it. An episode with so much stuff that Ill admit I went back to watch it a second time just to make sure I didnt miss anything. Anyways, Ill catch you guys next week where well hopefully get to see just how far down the rabbit hole were going to go. See you then!
The courage to become a thief – almost something that Hachikuji Mayoi might have said!Seriously, though, this episode is a cut-and-paste job on several different chapters of the manga. And yet it works so well because they are creating amusing little parallels that wouldn’t have existed before, like contrasting Yui cutting Yoshizawa’s hair with the old woman who collected the hair from corpses – two people in very different situations, but both summoning up courage to further their own ends and using hair to do it.It will be interesting to see what happens in the next episode because time is running short now and there are things foreshadowed that need to be covered. Or at least I hope they will be, because the prospects of a second season are surely around zero now.
http://images.randomc.net/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni%20-%2008%20-%20Large%2011.jpgDamn, such detail.http://images.randomc.net/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni%20-%2008%20-%20Large%2029.jpgSuch a cute moment. Someone needs to make a GIF of her blowing her hair in this scene, lol.http://images.randomc.net/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni%20-%2008%20-%20Large%2034.jpg*stammers like an idiot*
Soooo…. no-one going to mention the zits?
This episode got me so interesting about Rashoumon I actually texted a couple of my Japanese friends to ask about their opinion of the Servant’s action, and apparently its something they need to study in Junior High.3 points I love about this episode. I love how it gave some screen time and resolution to the side characters (Yoshizawa, Yui and Haruka too). Then the pimples (youth) that got transferred to Kondo-san. Would love to see what this indicates in the next episode). And Tachibana’s answer for the Rashoumon’s question. love the positivity there, I was struggling to answer that question myself
http://images.randomc.net/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni/Koi%20wa%20Ameagari%20no%20You%20ni%20-%2008%20-%20Large%2017.jpgBudding and sprouting…we are better as friends. :DIm glad Akira invited Haruka to the festival…something is changing slowly. I still vouching me money that Akira will move on from Kondou and do some at least light running again.