Early in this episode, it showed that Shino was the one that gave Sawako her nickname, “Sadako”. Apparently, she was a loner ever since she was little. Then, it continues where it left off last episode.
There was commotion out the girl’s bathroom. Whisperings of the fight inside were spread from ear to ear. Kazehaya arrived with Ryu and was rather unhappy with what he heard. Yano and Yoshida arrived just when Kazehaya was defending Sawako. When they were informed what was going on, Yano and Yoshida charged ahead to the bathroom.
Inside the bathroom, the bullies accused Sawako for starting the rumors and of course, she was confused. They accused her is using Yano and Yoshida to get closer to Kazehaya. This time, instead of walking away or ignoring the rumors, Sawako stood up for the truth. While she was trying to explain her relationship with Yano and Yoshida, she admitted that she likes them.
Outside, Kazehaya continued defending Sawako. Hirano and Endo also revealed how Sawako defended Yano and Yoshida. Upon hearing this, the atmosphere suddenly changed. The students began to praise Sawako for her effort in helping them with their studies.
The scene switched back to inside the bathroom where Sawako poured out her feelings to Yano and Yoshida and asked to be their friends. Tears began to pour. After exchanging of heartfelt words, Sawako officially made her first friends.
Out of nowhere, Pin-sensei appeared, thinking that there was a major fight only to be disappointed. Later on, he dismissed the crowd lingered around the bathroom. But Kazehaya waited for Sawako and she thanked him for being such an encouragement.
The exam results were announced. Sawako’s results dropped but average results improved and her classmates were grateful for her. Instantly, whisperings about her Zashiki Warashi began to spread.
Yoshida invited Sawako to join them for ramen and Yano insisted her to tell her ghost story. This is when Kazehaya realized that now that Sawako has friends, he wouldn’t have much one-on-one time with her.
While in their way out of school, they met Shino and she asked Yano and Yoshida to take care Sawako. Then, Yano and Yoshida decided to tease Sawako by asking her to reveal her true feelings about them to them.
Somewhere else, the earlier bullies were discussing about how mad Kazehaya was about the incident. Yuuka (the lead bully) apparently had strong feelings for Kazehaya too. Eavesdropping on their conversation is the blonde…
Writer’s Thoughts
This episode seems to get by surprisingly fast. Before I know it, 20 minutes had passed by. Is this a good sign or bad sign? I don't even know myself. I had high hopes for this episode but it didn't turn out the way I hope.
There're lotsa tears in this episode. Yoshida crying. Sawako crying. The two cry babies of the series. They poured out their hearts like there's no tomorrow. There's something that I don't get it. Do we have to like confirm that someone's our friend by saying “You're my friend” or “I want us to be friends”? Don't things like this happen naturally? It's not that I'm annoyed or anything. I just find it weird. For what's worth, they reconciled. I'm happy. They're happy. Kazehaya isn't happy. Haha...
The students of Kitahoro High are such busybodies. The crowd outside the girl's washroom. They gave me the impression that they're waiting for an outcome of some life-and-death situation. But it's good to see that Hisano and Endo helped to prove Sawako's innocence.
I'm beginning to doubt who's behind the rumors. Is it the blonde or not? Will I ever know? The blonde has finally spoken. I mean like this time around, she said more than two words. She said like “hmm”, “ermm” before but not like a proper sentence so I can't actually hear her voice. Guess who's the Japanese voice actor?
In an inner-self conversation, Sawako said that Yano and Yoshida are her first friends. Hey, what about Shino? Isn't she your friend, Sawako? Ah. The complicated life of high school. That was so long ago...
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