End of Summer 2 Episode 3: Summer - Parting - And Then...
Manga volume -
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.7
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
End of Summer 2 Episode 3: Summer - Parting - And Then...
Manga volume -
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
6.7
45 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
EPISODE REVIEWS
bulma_brilliance
it felt like my own summer was ending while watching that goodbye scene and the way the background music swells when they part ways is just perfect
gobta_goblin_154
those implied scenes during the sunset were handled with so much more class than modern stuff and you can really see the old elf visual novel roots showing through the drama
tsunderekid
The transition from the lighthearted early summer stuff to this introspective parting was handled better than expected for an old school eroge adaptation. You can really feel that visual novel structure when the focus shifts to a specific girl and the drama gets heavy. It is less about the spice and more about that weirdly sad feeling when a seasonal connection ends.
nekomata_ninja
i felt that melancholy when the summer vibes started fading and the character focus here made the eventual parting hit way harder than the early episodes
zumi_zephyr_498
that 90s art style really carries the mood and the way this episode shifts from high school fun into that somber goodbye feeling is just classic ova stuff
grusha
the voice acting during the crying scene was actually pretty solid and you can tell the actors were putting in work for this specific episode
zashiki_zenin_96
that sunset lighting really hit me, because it emphasized how lonely the protagonist felt after she left and I was already feeling pretty sad
catarina_claes_164
the background art of the summer sky looks amazing and it makes the sadness of the parting feel way more real than the actual dialogue
kikwi_294
nothing actually happened for twenty minutes and then they just said goodbye and the episode ended without any real closure or plot
esmeraude_380
I spent the whole episode thinking they would stay together and then that ending just ripped my heart out and threw it away because seeing her wave goodbye through the train window was too much and I really didn't expect this show to get so heavy after the first few goofy moments but now I just want them to reunite and find each other again
hotaru_tomoe_371
the fanservice felt so out of place during the sad part and it totally ruined the vibe of the farewell scene
izayoi_259
wataru is such a typical dating sim lead and his reactions during the goodbye at the station were so awkward and weird
spike_spiegel
that 90s art style really carries the mood and you can tell the breakup was coming but seeing it happen in that park was still rough
butch_347
The parting scene at the end felt a bit rushed, but the visuals have that classic aesthetic that keeps the episode grounded in its era
solgaleo
I hate that they had to leave each other just when things were getting good and the music made the whole scene feel way more depressing than I expected
mary_hunt
You can tell the budget went into that last sunset shot over the water and it looked beautiful
uryu_archer_102
I am still thinking about that final shot of the empty beach because it really captured that feeling of summer being over. The romance felt a bit rushed in the middle, but seeing them say goodbye at the platform made me forget the weird pacing. It is rare to see an ecchi show actually stick the landing with a sad ending.
ancient_robot_295
That scene in the bedroom was way more intense than I expected for a show this old and it actually had some heart
mayuri_madness_464
The way the music cut out during the goodbye at the train station made the whole scene feel real and heavy
mela
I can't believe they actually went with that ending for the girl in the station because it felt so lonely after all the fun they had at the beach
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned at the quarter mark of the season, Episode 3 follows the post-rain intimacy of Episode 2, 'Early Summer - After the Rain,' and marks the emotional pivot away from summer's peak. It bridges the series from its warmer, more hopeful early episodes toward the cooler introspection of Episode 4, 'Fall - In the Fallen Leaves Season...,' making it a transitional but thematically essential chapter in the seasonal progression.
EPISODE REVIEWS
bulma_brilliance
it felt like my own summer was ending while watching that goodbye scene and the way the background music swells when they part ways is just perfect
gobta_goblin_154
those implied scenes during the sunset were handled with so much more class than modern stuff and you can really see the old elf visual novel roots showing through the drama
tsunderekid
The transition from the lighthearted early summer stuff to this introspective parting was handled better than expected for an old school eroge adaptation. You can really feel that visual novel structure when the focus shifts to a specific girl and the drama gets heavy. It is less about the spice and more about that weirdly sad feeling when a seasonal connection ends.
nekomata_ninja
i felt that melancholy when the summer vibes started fading and the character focus here made the eventual parting hit way harder than the early episodes
zumi_zephyr_498
that 90s art style really carries the mood and the way this episode shifts from high school fun into that somber goodbye feeling is just classic ova stuff
grusha
the voice acting during the crying scene was actually pretty solid and you can tell the actors were putting in work for this specific episode
zashiki_zenin_96
that sunset lighting really hit me, because it emphasized how lonely the protagonist felt after she left and I was already feeling pretty sad
catarina_claes_164
the background art of the summer sky looks amazing and it makes the sadness of the parting feel way more real than the actual dialogue
kikwi_294
nothing actually happened for twenty minutes and then they just said goodbye and the episode ended without any real closure or plot
esmeraude_380
I spent the whole episode thinking they would stay together and then that ending just ripped my heart out and threw it away because seeing her wave goodbye through the train window was too much and I really didn't expect this show to get so heavy after the first few goofy moments but now I just want them to reunite and find each other again
hotaru_tomoe_371
the fanservice felt so out of place during the sad part and it totally ruined the vibe of the farewell scene
izayoi_259
wataru is such a typical dating sim lead and his reactions during the goodbye at the station were so awkward and weird
spike_spiegel
that 90s art style really carries the mood and you can tell the breakup was coming but seeing it happen in that park was still rough
butch_347
The parting scene at the end felt a bit rushed, but the visuals have that classic aesthetic that keeps the episode grounded in its era
solgaleo
I hate that they had to leave each other just when things were getting good and the music made the whole scene feel way more depressing than I expected
mary_hunt
You can tell the budget went into that last sunset shot over the water and it looked beautiful
uryu_archer_102
I am still thinking about that final shot of the empty beach because it really captured that feeling of summer being over. The romance felt a bit rushed in the middle, but seeing them say goodbye at the platform made me forget the weird pacing. It is rare to see an ecchi show actually stick the landing with a sad ending.
ancient_robot_295
That scene in the bedroom was way more intense than I expected for a show this old and it actually had some heart
mayuri_madness_464
The way the music cut out during the goodbye at the train station made the whole scene feel real and heavy
mela
I can't believe they actually went with that ending for the girl in the station because it felt so lonely after all the fun they had at the beach
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