Whoa! The writing in this episode was even better than usual. It was to the point that the episode felt like it took much longer than the usual twenty minutes, so much did the creators manage to put into it, and the creators managed to significantly develop three major relationships at the same time.
The thing with this episode was not necessarily the characters hooking up: all of it had it coming from miles ago. It’s just… the characters just kept talking. And talking. About their feelings, about the feelings of others, about what to do, what they’re struggling with, and it was all in great detail. It’s probably something personal (in real life I’m also very occupied with these kinds of issues at the moment), but it really hit home, and it was quite thought-provoking for me. This all was with great voice-acting so I really loved this episode.
What I do hope for the next couple of episodes, is that Nanami will find her own guy, instead of sticking with Sorata. At this point she has to notice that it’s not going to work for her. I know that the love triangle will make for some easier drama, but it’s so much more interesting if she also manages to find someone for her own. Her role has been second choice for the enire series, only saved by her good characterization, but this episode really showed that she has an excellent character, who really feels a bit wasted in her current role.
Rating: 5.5/8 (Excellent)
By the way, did you catch the section after the ED?
I didn’t like this episode so much, particularly a few parts, but at least it moved a lot of the storylines ahead. Sorata and Mashiro resolution was pretty bland, in my opinion, and so was their whole buildup since cooking escapades. Aoyama’s win-or-go-home setup seems like a rather convenient setup for later.
Misaki’s cycle explained to Nanami, Nanami’s reaction after catching up to Sorata and Mashiro (before the ED), and Misaki’s thoughts when the group gets home were the highlights to me.
By the way, all the males are being pretty damn self-centered, considering the circumstances. Well, Jin at least.
Next episodes could be taking a trip to the dumpster, if Chihiro closing down Sakurasou for New Year’s and the next episode preview are any indication.
Truly the writing was amazing. Awesome episode. Boa seems quite upset, but I can’t bring myself to agree. Yes. I like this show much. A lot we can all relate to.
hello.. do you know the bgm or background music where nanami says a promise to kanda? i want to know that instrumental 🙂 thanks.