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Jun 1, 2008 5:42 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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okay..
kaori's letter made me tear up.
just a little tho >~<;
grawrrrrrrrr

anyways;
etoile elections have started.
yay =3
Jun 18, 2008 1:48 PM
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so shizuma wakes up from emo land as well. which means shizuma+nagisa is a perfect match. which means tamao-chan will miss out... again >_< just perfect -_-
Feb 1, 2010 2:03 PM
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i hated this unnecessary kiss between shizuma and miyuki just to make it a little more yuri-like:// >_<
Mar 29, 2010 5:08 PM
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sad episode ._.
kinda mad at shizuma for playing with miyuki like that >>
Jun 9, 2010 3:19 AM
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I thought the episode was emotional but it was good because it felt like it closed up the whole Shizuma and Kaori emotional sad love that was present the last few episodes. Shizuma kissing Miyuki like that was unnecessary but whatever it didn't ruin anything. Can't wait to see what happens in the election.
Dec 11, 2012 12:13 AM
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probably really random on my part but amane's coolness just suddenly registered for me
Apr 5, 2013 7:43 AM
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the shizuma and miyuki kiss was kinda needed jst so miyuki could hit her and tell her she is an idiot and how much playing people hurts everyone around her
Apr 17, 2014 10:58 PM
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To me, it seemed that the kiss between Shizuma and Miyuki was to show the emotional turmoil that Shizuma was in, so much so that she had to hit on everyone and everything
May 31, 2014 7:10 PM
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Now for the Etoile elections.
Apr 11, 2015 7:37 AM
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Shizuma "Let it Go", kissed Miyuki against her will since she was in a harsh depressed state. Well it did add a bit of emotion to the scene. The letter was also pretty sad, it seemed like Miyuki was the one that got affected more since she broke out in tears.

Well now that that's out of the way, it'll be interesting to see who Spica sends to the elections. Preview for next episode seems like they are at it once again.

Sep 20, 2015 7:27 AM

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geaven said:
To me, it seemed that the kiss between Shizuma and Miyuki was to show the emotional turmoil that Shizuma was in, so much so that she had to hit on everyone and everything
To me, it was Shizuma testing a suspicion in the only way she could absolutely rely on.

Poor Miyuki tho. If Kaori hadn't shown up, there's almost-no doubt she'd have made a move and had at least some success. Or Shizuma'd have made the move, either way.

I'm waiting for a big fat surprise out of Miator for their Ètoile candidacy. Not sure quite what form it'll be in, but...

Man, my predictions are getting shot down fast. I just hope this doesn't portend pacing problems at the end. :/

Go get yer girl, Shizuma. Just friggin' go.
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Sep 20, 2015 7:48 AM

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Shizuma is still carrying her torch for Kaori. And it is likely that she still will carry that torch. Shizuma may never have a stable relationship, because of that torch.It will take someone like Nagisa or Nagisa herself.

The elections have begun. I have a feeling sI know who will be the next Etoile. I am excited really. because I feel that Amane may join as long as Hikari is with her.

Moyuki, was probably very much in love with Shizuma. I can't blame her really. And now what we have is a love pentagon.

Shizuma is top. with kaori and nagisa on either side. then miyuki beside Kaori,
Tamao is beside Nagisa...

Shizuma. I implore you, dear lady, to go after Nagisa,for her heart s waiting for you, and only for you.
Oct 8, 2015 1:36 PM

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That letter that Kaori wrote was beautiful, telling her to just get on with her life after she was gone. But Shizuma will always love Kaori as I suspect she was her first love.

Yeah, Miyuki is obviously in love with Shizuma and after what Miyuki said about knowing how she felt, she kissed her to prove she knew it was her she was in love with but Miyuki just ended up sad, as sad as after the letter.

I think Shizuma didn't cry after reading the letter because maybe she realised it was correct and now she can try to move on.

I can't believe Shizuma won't be Etoile for much longer! D:
Oct 27, 2019 2:02 PM

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Now I feel like lately anime turned less into romance anime between Shizuma and Nagisa.. And more exploring such topics of how losing loved one can affect you.. Kaori's dying.. Or something like that.. Not that it's bad, of course..
I actually think that maybe Hikari and Amane could be a good Etoile pair now.. If Amane would actually start wanting it, though.. If not, then not, it's alright either way..
It's nice that Shizuma and Miyuki managed to make up.. And maybe Shizuma understood Miyuki's support more, or at least acknowledged it, if she already did.. I'm glad they'll continue being friends, it seems that Miyuki is happy with her role as it is, at least for now.. And it also seems that Shizuma is more calm with situation now as well.. At least, somewhat back to being strong woman Kaori loved..
After this episode, I feel that Shizuma, Etoile, actually finally became a good character.. A lot was told about her.. A story, dedicated to Shizuma, was told in this anime, among other stories.. And it feels that Shizuma is finally a great character, who became who she is, after all the story and difficulties.. If anime would end on this episode, I'd say it would be satisfying resolve for Shizuma's character..
Nov 26, 2019 6:42 AM

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That was a poetic letter by Kaori, a true tearjerker, I bet now Shizuma will be at ease from grief.

Damn, I guess that is it for Shizuma in being an Etoile. Can't imagine anyone but her in being an Etoile though.
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Jan 21, 2020 5:37 PM
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Someone named kaori dying and leaving a letter for someone...

No one is going to talk about how that sounds kind of familiar? Maybe in another anime about music and stuff?
Jan 13, 2022 1:24 AM
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Yet another emotional episode. Kaori's letter was so sad. :(

That sudden kiss was unexpected.
Aug 21, 2022 1:14 PM

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Truly, a lovely letter T-T and something I would wish for too. For my loved ones to move forward, and continue looking onwards.
Because life is also full of good things to come.

I think Shizuma became aware of Miyuki being by her side all this time. Who would do that, if they were not in love / cared deeply for that someone?
So, Shizuma kissed Miyuki to see how she would react. But, she did not expect to see Miyuki cry.

Maybe Shizuma was snapped to a reality. Miyuki, crying, seeming just like the same Miyuki from years ago.
Feb 26, 2023 10:20 AM
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I'm glad that Shizuma is getting over her problems, but damn she needs to have a long conversation with Nagisa before they can really be together. I get why people may want Tamao as Nagisa's pairing, but Nagisa just doesn't like her like that. Also, I think Nagisa is probably capable of understanding how Shizuma feels and won't really be put off by the fact that she still holds feelings for her deceased lover, which is important to consider.
Oct 25, 2024 4:17 AM

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Miyuki is so cute in this episode.
She acts all so strict, but actually a crybaby.

Shizuma’s words that she need Miyuki sounded like a love confession. But Shizuma have Nagisa, right?

Amane seems to have resigned herself to becoming Etoile. Well, she's perfect for this title.

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