This post was slightly delayed compared to my usual speed because I've been stuck in post-Madoka lull. Everything seems to be a bit dull in perspective at the moment, so that's making it hard to blog unless I have extremely strong feelings about an episode. This episode fits that category.
I feel like this anime has been dropping ever since the first episode. I guess with such a strong opening episode, things seemed to be moving much slower lately. Maybe I just have too high expectations for this show.
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| Hey look, it's Ohana is beside the window...slightly out of position, though... |
I only noticed after watching this episode, but being a new student must suck. Standing in front of the class introducing yourself while everyone staring at you...this must be killer. I guess it seems vastly different to me, but to them, that's the norm. It's just some random thing I noticed for the first time, even though you see it in anime so often. I guess sitting in the back row beside the window means that they are the main character; it explains why she is super popular in school.
Did anyone else notice she didn't rinse the shampoo out of her hair before storming out? I think this is the third time we got a fanservice scene. They are in a hot spring, after all, so I guess we will have many more scenes like this to come.
I guess I should mention the peak of this episode: learning that Minchi's crush is being stolen by the rival hot spring heir. I imagine a heated battle will ensue, which will finally bring Ohana and Minchi together. It'll be something to bond over, since Ohana's attempt to bond in the bath failed.
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| God, she's vicious... |
At least this arc might prove to be a bit more interesting. There's nothing like a bit of drama to spice up the anime. I hope for tons of hair-pulling and tears to spice up this drama-filled arc. This is definitely still an enjoyable series, but the pacing seems a bit slow for me as of late. Maybe I'm just not suited for the slice-of-life genre...
~Pearz
