Stars Align Episode 9: Episode 9
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EPISODE REVIEWS

With progress come unexpected problems. Nao, usually a quiet and low-key character, goes through a shocking change here! Still, the show’s pacing remains perfectly balanced, keeping things both intense and exciting.

Episode 9 is a highly intense and emotionally exhausting episode, masterfully crafted. It defies typical middle‑school anime conventions, boldly confronting the brutal, selfish, and violent realities of child neglect and domestic abuse.

While soft tennis remains an important part of the story, the episode is primarily concerned with the personal growth, relationships, and struggles of the characters.

