I’m still sad in this part of the episode because of what happened to Nagisa. Tomoya, still grieving, struggles with life and responsibility while Ushio grows up. Ushio is the spitting image of Nagisa and so cute. This is a touching time for father and daughter to bond.

pendragon

7 mo

Verified

UP: The time skip is jarring but necessary. Ushio is ADORABLE. Sanae tricking Tomoya into spending time with her is sweet. DOWN: Tomoya being a deadbeat dad is PAINFUL to watch. You understand his grief but also want to shake him. 🍃

goyaljonesh06

7 mo

Verified

I actually felt mad at Tomoya for leaving his daughter with Nagisa's parents, but then I realized he’s just too broken to even look at her. It’s so hard to watch. Making me feel sick for sure.

Episode Context

Following the devastating events of the preceding episodes where Tomoya spiraled into grief and emotional withdrawal, 'Summertime' marks a critical turning point past the season's midpoint, this is where reconstruction begins. The episode directly follows Tomoya's prolonged period of isolation and sets the foundation for 'The Ends of the Earth,' pushing the overarching narrative of familial reconciliation forward. Within After Story's larger structure, this installment represents the emotional pivot from despair toward tentative hope, making it one of the most consequential episodes in the back half of the season.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateFeb 6, 2009

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