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May 11, 2012 6:31 PM
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Wow, Hikaru actually pushed them out to the traffic.
Apr 5, 2016 6:17 PM
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So, Madoka can play the guitar too? This was quite an interesting episode.

I lol'd at Yuusaku breakdancing.

Nov 1, 2017 6:30 AM
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Wow. Great way to end the summer arc!

I'm impressed by how the series nailed the 80s. The sax, the cheesy pop, the clubs, and it's a lot more sexual and vulgar than many of today's animes. Everything is pretty decadent, I'm more reminded of some American teen movies than Japanese animes.

Well, PLEASE STAY IN THE BAND MADOKA!!!! And I like more and more Hikaru and Yuusaku.
Jan 3, 2018 12:16 AM
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Damn, that concert / insert song sequence was beautiful. Also Yukari was really clever with that bait-and-switch re: Kasuga.

Great episode!
Dec 31, 2018 11:31 PM
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After some time and watching a bit more of the show... I can say this episode is one of my favs of the whole show, if not all time. That insert sequence was magical.
Mar 31, 2020 2:43 AM
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I won't be surprised if Yukari is Madoka's sister, she is a kitsune for baiting Kasuga to a hotel .
May 21, 2021 2:52 PM
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Finally we are witnessing signs that Hikaru is detaching herself from Kyousuke. Good for her to escape from that obsessive one-sided relationship. It really does feel more organic this way because they can't be more than good friends. Can't wait to see the further development of the characters.
Jan 17, 2022 1:47 AM
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This was a great episode with an epic twist before the end. Loved the insert song sequence with Kyosuke reminiscing older happier memories. Best one by far.

Wish Kyosuke would actually use his brain for a change instead of thinking with his D. He doesn't have confidence in Madoka and is jumps to conclusions too fast. The summer is getting to him.

I wonder if Yuusaku is ok with being abused by Hikaru like that?
Nov 22, 2022 11:23 PM
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The sudden change in character design was strange and distracting to me.
It's like everyone except for Madoka and Hikaru suddenly grew three years.
I think the most distracting part is that it wasn't even consistent, some scenes would use the redesigns others would use the old ones, I'm surprised I'm the only person that seems to have noticed this...

Strange charecter design choices aside, this episode was pretty frustrating in general to be honest.
Why did the woman that ended up being the lead singer lead him on and actively led him to believe that Madoka had found some one else? That seemed pretty cruel.
And then the song segment was just an excuse for a lazy clip show segment... and the song wasn't even that good, and I like that sort of music...
I don't really understand why everyone is making out like this is such a great episode.
Also, one final thought, aren't love hotels just places for people to check in and shack up? I wouldn't think that they would have concert areas with bands...
Oh, and I'm tired of these episodes where Kyousuke assumes that Madoka has fallen for any guy that is around her for more than 2 minutes. I really thought the show had moved on from that at this point.
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Dec 14, 2022 3:02 AM

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Firstly, I agree with Sally, Yuusaku breakdancing was hilarious. That kind of goofy behavior under his supposed "tough guy" exterior amuses me so.

Secondly, "Like a Salvia Flower" is awesome! - Mind you, I like all the music in this show, but that "BROKEN HEART TO DREAM" is such a good hook. Granted, I would still probably rank "Jenina" or "Natsu no Mirage" over it. (And the movie song above all of them) I agree with your final point, though, Kristi.
Jan 23, 2024 3:01 AM

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It's a perfect episode, the best so far.

Kyōsuke mistakenly thought that Madoka and Shū had a one-night stand. And a certain femme fatale named Yukari asked him to hang out with her.

When it was shown that was Madoka holding a guitar, I knew that there was a misunderstanding.

Meanwhile, Yukari led Kyōsuke to a motel. It seemed like it's gonna be a repeat of the precious episode where a hot woman will ask him to go down on her, but he would refuse.

Just as seemingly Yukari was about to kiss him, they crashed on the room where Madoka's band is having a gig. Yukari turns out to be the vocalist, and later we learn that Shū is Madoka's cousin.

I was really laughing so hard.
patkarununganApr 12, 2024 6:03 PM
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Mar 31, 2024 8:06 PM
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I realized with this episode why I don't like Ayukawa. She's too much of a Mary Sue. She's winning against wrestlers, she's great at tennis, can tackle legendary waves at surfing, plays the saxophone and like nothing is an expert at the guitar too and is in a band... all at 15 years old. Is there anything she can't do? I'm waiting for the inevitable winter episode where she shows off how she's a pro skiier too. Or maybe it'll be figure skating. Probably both, at the same time, knowing her. At this point she's way out of Kyousuke's league and I'm not buying for a second that she's even remotely interested in him.
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This felt like a mishmash of previous episodes — Ayukawa seen with a strange man (how many times has this happened now?), Kyousuke being led on by a new woman (happened the previous episode too). Overall pretty disappointed with the past two episodes. The first tennis episode was great though.

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