Apollon, I thought that you were too good to pull the “walking into naked”-card. Of course it was well explained and it was used well, but still this remains something that needs to die.
But yeah, this episode then proceeded to put in the same amount of development that most shows only manage in three times that amount. It got through the annoying, triumphant and calm before the storm stage by the end of it with Kaoru confessing again after a long period of dodging around the issue, even though that in the it only helped to return to the status quo.
The big twist for me in this episode though was Sentarou’s father returning, especially after how much effort he put into advancing to the third year thanks to Kaoru. I know that he hates his father and that he very likely sees that he loses his place in the family this way, but for him to disappear is quite radical. At first I thought that they were going with the predictable school festival ending, but this is a drama before this is a musical series, so this is indeed a great way to spice things up.
Speaking of which: no instruments were played i this episode.
Rating: ** (Excellent)
Actually, Ritsuko played “Someday My Prince Will Come” on the piano!
Unlike in the US, modern Japanese households usually have only one bath which is also where dirty laundry is placed and all clean use of a sink occurs (tooth brushing, face washing, etc.) This is also often where the laundry machine is and linens are stored.
Naturally there is usually only one toilet, though this is changing rapidly.
In short, it’s more likely to happen in Japan than the US where people have many full baths with a separate room for washer/dryer hookups etc. This is probably why it’s written in so often.
sorry for the double post. I made a small change and it looks like it got submitted twice….
It’s not just Japan o_O I didn’t realize people in other countries use separate rooms for toilet, bath, sink and laundry.
In the U.S. we usually have the toilet, bath/shower, and sink all in one room. Of course, if a house has a second bathroom that is a half bath, then you’ll usually just have a toilet and sink combo.
When it comes to the washer and dryer though, where those are located all depends on the house, family, and etc. For instance, my house has the washer and dryer down in the basement. That was the only place my parents could really put it, since we live in an old house, but other houses (especially newer ones) will vary greatly with some even having a small room solely for washer and dryer usage.
Unlike in the US, modern Japanese households usually have only one bath which is also where dirty laundry is placed and all clean use of a sink occurs (tooth brushing, face washing, etc.) This is also often where the laundry machine is and linens are stored.
Naturally there is usually only one toilet (which is in a separate room!), though this is changing rapidly.
In short, it’s more likely to happen in Japan than the US where people have many full baths with a separate room for washer/dryer hookups etc. This is probably why it’s written in so often.
I’m just thankful that Ritsuko said “Sorry”, rather than shout “Pervert”…
That was reasonable.
If it was a Shana clone, the lead male would have been bludgeoned to death.
Pacing feels rushed, did they skip scenes from the manga?
Anyways was a bit disappointed that they didn’t actually play In a sentimental mood, which was the title of the episode. I love that piece.
“He’s so handsome that he sometimes takes my breath away” <3