Have I mentioned how much I like the reaction of Fumi’s face when Aa-chan says those reminiscing words…
Makes me go all *AAAAWWW* inside!! Katherine! You are so right!! I’m loving all these little *squeal* moments!!
Sorry guys – back to Aoi Hana! *embarrassed*
This is another wonderful episode. It’s filled with cute moments but does not forget to continue telling the story and developing the characters with a touch of elegance and sincerity.
I thought it was an interesting contrast to see Aa-chan’s character against Fumi’s. In this episode we see that Aa-chan actually remembers their shared past a lot better than Fumi – like how she used to eat the food/drinks that Fumi disliked. I guess at this stage, Fumi is still in her ‘awakening’ stage and she also has the burden of stepping out of her broken relationship with Chizu-san. When Chizu-san and her husband visits, she breaks down. Luckily Aa-chan was around. :) This bit was SOOOOOOO cute!!! Loved it when Aa-chan was so stern on Fumi!! BIG AAAAAW moment!!
While Fumi is gradually reviving her feelings for Aa-chan, we are seeing the glimpses of the “hidden” yuri in Aa-chan. Aa-chan seems to be a fan of Takarazuka Revue (an all women theatre group) and makes a subtle remark about them when she decides to join the Drama Club. She also very casually wonders why she assumed that the one Kyouko is in love with is a girl. We see an interesting parallel of developments in both Fumi and Aa-chan. Hopefully this development will intersect very soon! I’m also really starting to like Aa-chan – she’s so spontaneous and cute and full of honest outbursts! “Nani nani??”
On the otherhand, Fumi demonstrates that she really is quite lost. I mean, she ends up joining (well almost :P) the Literature Club…hmm…was she really that interested in the Lit Club or was she swept off her feet by Yasuko?!? Hehe Well off she follows Yasuko when she realises she’s from the Basketball Club!!! HAHAHA So CUTE!! Clearly she has her priorities straight!!! ^_^
Oh and THAT Yasuko! She sure knows she has charm! It’s no wonder Kyouko is head over heels…(btw, I’m a big fan of Yui Horie!! Go Yui!!!!)
Would that be because I’m Heathcliff?…Can you truly be content with just looking?
That cheeky Yasuko! I couldn’t help but giggle a little.
So far this anime is meeting expectations – if not going beyond! I love the whole atmosphere it creates ~ an innocent ambience filled with yuri connotations everywhere!! Can we really ask for much more??
Yasashii sekai... 
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July 14, 2009 at 6:49 AM
TsundereHunter
More than this, what really blew me away was the 25th chapter of Aoi Hana…o_O
>:3
But ahem, well, just passing by…nice review. ^^ I was honestly at a lost for some reason while reading this part in the manga…these cleared a bit of my boke moments. XD More love to FumixAh-chan. :3
July 14, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Engel
This episode, for me, went by too fast! X(
I’m craving for more~! XD
July 14, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Sleepy
Tsunderehunter! I know what you’re referring to!! Hehe yeah I was a little surprised too!! But we better not spoil it for some and discuss this in another post!!
I agree too in that I think the anime definitely helps explain things a bit better. Particularly when it comes to expressing their emotions. Glad you like the post! I tried to add in a touch of ‘Aoi Hana’. :)
July 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM
CA
I loved this episode like i loved the first one!! fumi is so cutee! awww and i really like Ah-chan haha, she’s great ^^ i liked the scene whey they are in bed *.* cute o3o
July 14, 2009 at 9:44 AM
CA
OH GOD the 25th chapter of Aoi Hana!! im just in SHOCK o.O
OHHH GODD im…im just… in shock…
O.O
July 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Sleepy
CA!! SHHHH!!! Don’t spill the beans!!!
Oh and that sharing the bed scene was SUPER cute!!! hehehe
July 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Katherine
Yay!! ^^ Haha, I knew you’d love this episode! There were so many great moments!! And…augh, the ending of chapter 25!! I think my heart skipped a beat when I read it! @_@ (I wonder if it will be in this season or a possible second season?) But I won’t spoil it here. :)
July 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Sleepy
I really doubt it will be in this season! Do we know how many episodes we have this time round? If it’s just 13 episodes then NO WAY for sure! I reckon it will be an open ending hinting to a 2nd season.
Does anyone know what ratings have been like? Has it been doing better than expected??
July 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM
SayuHime
I really like that “You are always so quick to cry, Fumi-chan.” part too. It was really touching. :’) 13 episodes? Really wish it isn’t.
Regarding chapter 25. I know how you all feel!!! I CAN’T believe.. *cough-cough* Sorry. Almost got carried away. To all who haven’t read it, DOWNLOAD it right away! :P
Did you all read the afterword where Author-san mention Fumi-chan re-reading volume 4? Gloomy Fumi-chan is really cute on that last panel. Makes me want to pat her in the head and say, “There. There. I know how you feel.” >_<
Can't wait for the next chapter and next episode! ^^,
July 14, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Sleepy
Oooh – I didn’t read the afterword! Guess what I’m going to do tonight??!
July 14, 2009 at 4:05 PM
SayuHime
Haha. Glad I could give you something to look forward to. :D
July 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM
sakudesu
Yeah, this episode was awesome. I loved the first bit, then led on to the op. hehe. I personally cant wait till chapt 29! So cute when Ah-chan was hugging Fumi-chan!! XD “Ah-chan, lets sleep together” ehehe. <–creepy fangirl laugh. Cant get enough of this series.
July 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Alu
aww Fumi-chan is co cute. :>but i already like more Ah-chan. btw Sumi-chan – sasameki koto Fumi-chan -Aoi hana and they look pretty the same O_o
and omg finally somethin interesting in manga! 25 chap was good i must admit xD
July 14, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Sleepy
hehehe “Aa-chan, let’s sleep together” – I couldn’t but break out a smile at that point! hehe
July 14, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Tessa
I was planning to wait till all the episodes were out and watch them all at once, but your post made me give in and watch it episode by episode. Anyway, I liked the second episode a lot too. I liked the beginning where you see Fumi waiting for Ah-chan to show up. It made me wonder how long she was standing there, then pretending it was a coincident. And when Ah-chan jumped up without hesitation to comfort her about chizu. She just slipped so easily back into her old role that she had when they were kids. The voice over at the end of first episode that stated the words easily transcended those 10 years so easily. It’s more like Ah-chan as a whole does. *nod nod*
Also, I’ve been waiting sooo long for a post about chapter 25! Wow! looks like I’m not the only one!
July 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Sleepy
Hehehe Tessa! I’m so glad you jumped onto the band wagon!! It’s more fun watching it all “together”!! haha I LOOOOOOOOOVE that comment on transcending 10 years! Ooooh! That gives me an idea!! hehehehehe I wonder whether you guys will notice!! kekekeke
Chapter 25?? Geez…maybe I should do a post just for it so that you guys can all go nuts about it!! hahaha
July 20, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Twilight
Lol can i just join in with all the squeeling and hyan nyan?! (however you spell what Sakura does whenever she sees Yukito:). I love the part where Fumi breaks down in front of A-chan and A-chan just goes over to comfort her almost knocking her drink (yoshi yoshi yoshi). Poor Fumi though…heartbreak at 15:(.
and yes it would be interesting to hear your take on chap 25. OMG i couldn’t believe it when I read it *hugs and cheers Fumi-chan!*
July 20, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Sleepy
Please join in Twilight! I’m posting about episode 3 shortly!!