Aria the Natural Episode 13 Discussion

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May 25, 2019 9:27 AM

#51

Ishitateso

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It seems like I am getting old and sentimental - it almost made me tear up when Athena stared to row at full speed in order to cast her shadow on the spot where Alice would hit the ground. I loved this episode, it reminded me of the time when as a kid I played similar games with similar self-imposed rules.

IshitatesoMay 25, 2019 9:33 AM

夏草や　兵どもが　夢の跡

Jan 30, 2020 3:22 AM

#52

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This episode was a bit childish but still as relaxing as always. The bond between Alice and Athena had improved more and Athena's song was really relaxing.
This show is a blessing for someone like me who loves the atmosphere of old Italy.

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Apr 22, 2020 2:36 PM

#53

Ashhk

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All kids have played this kind of game at least once xD

Apr 30, 2020 4:38 PM

#54

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Alice was cute in this episode, stepping on the shadows was fun

May 15, 2020 9:00 AM

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Nice to seeing Alice and Athena senpai again. This episode featured by both of them really nice. Lucky for me to listening that godly song by Athena and stunning game with self-imposed rules by Alice-cwhan. Love to see their interaction.

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May 18, 2020 9:35 AM

#56

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Alice was unbelievably adorable this episode! And she really looks good in her school uniform with those twintails. She's so cute! This was definitely an Alice episode. Made her more precious than she already was ^^

Aug 25, 2020 12:12 AM

#57

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Athena best girl in entire show.

Mar 8, 2021 6:41 PM

#58

Punkero

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Alice looking so cute in her school uniform.

Yeah, let's just leave it at "cute"

Jun 17, 2021 3:48 PM

#59

Fafette

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Awww, Alice smiling is one of the purest things ever. I'm glad she now accepts Athena as her ally instead of trying to do everything by herself. Accepting help from someone special can never hurt.
Also, we got another beautiful song from Athena ! She really has the voice of an angel.

Jul 16, 2021 1:14 PM

#60

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My favorite episode yet. I always liked Alice but she really won me over with this episode. Athena also scored major best girl points. I love the sort of character who seems very serious but can't hide their childish side, like Renge from Non Non Biyori. It takes clever writing to make such personalities not seem like caricatures.

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Dec 9, 2021 10:04 PM

#61

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Hehe, this was very sweet.
I love Athena and wish she'd show up more too. She's just so caring and kind. Rushing over to give Alice a shadow! ;-;

Apr 11, 2022 9:29 AM

#62

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Athena might be clumsy, but she is the best at helping her friends out.

Jul 8, 2:53 AM

#63

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This was exactly the game I played on myself before, but not as extreme and strict as Alice. Alice really is a typical child, despite her maturity in navigating gondolas.
Athena's voice was amazing, and so kind and patient towards Alice. The final kokorro song sung by Athena emerged into a duel at the end, perhaps we get Alice singing at the end too?
The piano + cello duo song for the sunset scene was also pretty profound (also titled sunset). Before watching Aria, I have this anime's ost on loop when working on stuffs, and this song was my favorite among the instrumental soundtracks, now hearing it with this scene was a completely different experience.
I think being able to trust and rely on others on challenges or problems that might seem personal, or being the one to be relied on, are also some nice lessons on adulting.
As always, the tone of this show is soothing, calm, heartwarming, and poetic, mixed with some good mysterious, supernatural moments (not in this episode though).

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