Sakurasou

After the last episode, it was inevitable that there would be some fall off, because unlike a certain other series that I need to stop referring to in every other post, Sakurasou doesn’t have so many plotlines going that it can resolve 3+ in a single episode and hardly put a dent in its inventory. No, this week is the start of a new trial for Sorata and co, and that needs some time to build up. Build up it did.

After some amusing hijinks, we were introduced to Rita Ainsworth (Kawasumi Ayako), the busty, blonde-haired babe who was Mashiro’s roommate in England and the former bearer of Mashiro...

The third episode. This is the third episode, and already they’re throwing emotional fastballs like we’re sprinting down the final stretch. Except we’re not, because they still took the time for some hijinx, and they’re still only beginning to build up the characters. This show…this montrer has been gravely underestimated. So far, it’s great!

The beginning of this episode was focused on Sorata coming to grips with Shiina’s fame. The douche scene notwithstanding, I was surprised par how little humour there was, but not in the least displeased. The discussion between Jin and Sorata resonated...

Kanji lyrics

晴れ渡る空は青く
近づいてくる足音
光りだした風に押されるように　ほら
出会ってしまった

それぞれの夢　それぞれの未来
負けないように走り
気付いたらずっと一緒にいたんだ　誰よりも
悩んで落ち込んで泣いて笑って
加速してく

君に届け
空を駆けて
真っ直ぐな想い　ギュっと抱きしめ
きっと生まれたての強さは胸に
この気持ちが翼になり
私は私を超えていく

光注ぐ空の下
通い慣れた道で止まる
同じ匂いの花なのになぜか　ねぇ...