.anime phreak. – call me Ki様

Maybe I I showered it with praises too much early on, and only after watching episode 20 does my haunting suspicion became realized. They had indeed cut back in the art quite a bit throughout the middle of the series. Kinda reminds me what Konata mentioned in Lucky Star. I wonder if they just get lazy or some other internal thing like letting newbies try drawing or something. But returning to good art means… it’s going to end soon? Awww, and it was just getting good! (Probably the reason why it’s ending though -.-”)
Overall the two episode is the aftermath of Mizusawa Mao’s confession and Kazuki Aihara’s determination. Well, Aihara’s determination came from this! Obviously a scene from the game, underaged and maybe a reason why this isn’t a drama.

So after Mao’s confession, she tries to act like nothing big happened, but that isn’t going to fool anyone! Along comes Hoshino to freak her out! If Hoshino either looked cuter or scarier it would’ve classified as Higurashi material! にぱ~~♪

Who’s these two? They came so late in the anime… is it like a honourable mention for other “choose-able” girls in the game? At least it wasn’t like that honourable mention in School Days, that was just an orgy. Literally. The one with long hair looks like Miya Miya from Bamboo Blade, now with black hair to match her sentai colour.

I’m sure little of us forgot about the long awaited moment. No, it’s not here yet, they’re just mentioning it once again. Poor Sakino, she has yet to kiss anyone… yet? No idea, it doesn’t look like it’ll be her turn anytime soon.

And while we’re STILL waiting for it. (Mostly me…僕は摩央が大好き!) Let’s draw the attention with some cheap comedy! And some directing cuts!

On the other hand Hoshino has a heart-touching moment that is on the cheesy side and has no effect on me, but then again I’m a Mao fan.

Getting onto Aihara x Futami side… this is the final judgement. She has lain the smackdown on Aihara. Then comes a crying in the shower scene, but wait… she’s not crying! Cooooold!

But it’s Mao who ends up crying this episode… and my expectations are crushed as this is as far as they go… where is the kissing scene? How are they gonna put it in the movie?

Hoshino is on scene to see this, but falls short of going into　おやしろモド，good self control if you ask me.

At the end of Episode 19, Kai caught Mao at a weak moment, will he be able to get back into her heart?

Episode 20

To start off, no he didn’t. His speech wound him up in the BFF and not BF category. Though he already accepted that fact. He suggested Mao should also act strong in order to ease the burden to those around her. Notice the detail of the still scenes in this episode. No idea how long since these appeared.

Mao decides to drops this all behind her, or at least try to. I personally think it’s not working out so well. On the side, Sakino is becomeing more and more lady-like. Not working out so well for her either, but at least she’s trying.

What does Hoshino do when she found out about Kouichi and Mao? Like any humble and diligent Japanese girl would do, nothing. For a woman, she sure took it like a man. Very detailed hair, me likes.

Then comes a rare moment with Nana-chan, it turns out she was originally the protagonist’s sister in the game. Although you couldn’t tell if it’s a good adaptation since both Kazuki and Kouichi have separate and equally important arcs.

Wrapping it up, Eriko finally accepts Kazuki’s feelings, or at least her wall is crumbling down. Tsundere moment!

Ending has yet another cliffhanger! Mao decides to move out! Wait… is that so shocking?

That’s all I can manage today… some posts tomorrow… if I feel like it.