This episode was a solid step up that shifts focus back toward the main pair in a more engaging way. Wataru’s involvement in the school tour and reunion with Rin keep things active, while Aika’s reflective flashbacks add welcome emotional context and quiet longing. The pacing feels cleaner, the writing more purposeful, and the mild nostalgic tension gives it better weight than the side-character-heavy episodes around it, even if the visuals and soundtrack stay at the series’ usual competent but unremarkable level.

uorseucs

3 mo

Verified

Thank God! After so long, we're finally back to the main storyline, LOL! Kidding aside, I have mixed feelings about this development. It's pretty good and feels very natural, but to be honest, I prefer Shinomiya or Sasaki over Aika at this point. From the earlier episodes until now, all she's done is reject him. Their development has been pretty mediocre too. They do talk, yes, but that's about it!

jeysxjeys

3 mo

Verified

The sister and brother dynamics were fun to watch in this episode, with the constant teasing. That was fun. What Kaede's doing on her feet is a combination of weird and funny. This also shows Aika's backstory and how persistent Wataru is. It's nice if this episode were shown in the first episode rather than jumping into that plot.