Episode 9 was a very emotional episode for me. It was not that explosive, but it touched me deeply. Because of Ecchan, of course. I really hope the best for her. Hanabi and Ecchan are both hurt and empty inside, so honestly, seeing the confrontation between the two of them made me hope for a lot.

nicholas9547481273

3 mo

Verified

The power dynamics are on full display here. The first outburst of them all. The confrontation between Sanae and Hanabi shifts the gears of this anime. I really like the pace in this episode. The narrative and the scene sequence is also good to complement each other.

tamdanma26

3 mo

Episode 9 is a gently powerful installment that deepens emotional resonance. It may not provide closure, but it offers something more valuable: the quiet certainty that healing is possible, one small step at a time.

Episode Context

Arriving three-quarters through the series, episode nine pivots from the broader entanglements explored in 'Sweet Refrain', where Hanabi and Mugi faced the reality of their unrequited feelings, to zero in on the Hanabi-Ecchan dynamic, a thread that's been tightening since the early episodes. This deep dive into their bond serves as critical emotional groundwork for 'Fragile and Empty,' the tenth episode, where the fallout from these intimate reckonings begins to cascade toward the series' final act.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMar 10, 2017

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