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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Strawberry Panic! Ep17
[Posted @ 11:11 PM]
Finally the mystery girl, Shizumafs lover, the other Etoile identity would be revealed ... in next episode?! MUAHAHAHA!
Tamao described the routine of Nagisa during Autumn, good appetite, [Tamao offered her sandwich to Nagisa and Nagisafs elated lol] napping during lessons, art lessons [But Nagisa had dirt over her face lol] and reading ... but Nagisafs snoring with a book over her face lol. During Autumn, the leaves on the trees will turn from golden to red and slowly fall on the ground however, for Autumn in Astraea, therefs something to really look forward to, yes, the Etoile Election. The whole of Astraea were talking about who were the possible candidates, in St Lulim, seemed like therefs no candidates from there [Ifm thinking otherwise, I reckon Chikaru has something up in her sleeves XD, just like in the manga] and one of the St Lulim girls commented that yeah not many students would want to be Etoile as itfs kinda troublesome. At the student council room of St Lulim, Chikarufs as usual sketching something on her sketchpad while Kizuna, Lemon and Kagome were playing the Japanese version of eOld Maidf called eBaba-Nukif. Kizuna as usual lost as she picked the eBabaf card from Kagome lol. Over at the St Spica side, the girls were gossiping about the Etoile Election and that Amanefs not participating. The scene changed to Amane on her horse galloping around and Hikari looking at her with no star stuck expression at all, just a normal expression. Yaya was also there with Hikari but left in a huff, probably jealous. The St Spica girls continued saying that Kenjou Kaname from the Student Council seemed like a possible candidate for the Etoile Election and the girls around agreed.
Scene switched to the St Spica student council room, Kaname told Shion to give up on getting Amane to participate in the Etoile Election. Shion paused for a moment before replying who she should choose then. Suddenly, when Shion opened her eyes, she found Kaname standing in front of her and got a shock. Kaname said, if Amanefs not participating ... Shion narrowed her eyes and look at Momomi who was looking smugly at her. Shion then realized how could she didnft notice that those two actually wanted to join the Etoile Election themselves! [Well, took her long enough lol, I reckon she might had also realized the defiance they displayed when shefs bent on choosing Amane] Now, at the St Miator side, the girls were wondering who will represent their school to compete in the Etoile Election. One of the girls said that Shizumafs graduating next march so she thinks that Shizuma probably wonft be competing this time. The other girls agreed and said well for someone to take over the Etoile title from Shizuma, it would be difficult for this yearfs St Miator. [Probably she meant that Shizumafs kinda irreplaceable and moreover, there seemed to be no one else more popular or capable than Shizuma herself] At the St Miator student council room, Rokujou commented that the whole of Astraeafs bursting with excitement [about the Etoile Election] isnft it. Shizuma merely went yeah and jokingly [maybe shefs really hoping so lol] said that ah, canft wait for the next Etoile to be chosen. Rokujou added, then you donft have to do the duties of the Etoile isnft it? Shizuma just smirked lol.
Rokujou continued, but now, you are still the Etoile, then she added a stack of papers beside Shizuma and said, please finish these up today too =). [Kawaii interaction haha] Meanwhile, Nagisafs asking Tamao about the Etoile Election and Tamao replied that well, in French, Etoile Election is called, eLe souffe toi des lection en Etoilef [Sorry not sure if itfs correct, French readers please correct me if Ifm wrong]. 'Le souffle de deux est celui d'une Etoile'. [Thanks to Somebody from the tagboard XD for listening and listening annndd listening lol, basically the meaning's 'The breath of two is that of a Star', very appropriate and had a deep meaning in it. Oh I suspect Tamao knew that the Etoile's a pair and because Nagisa's French was poor, she said it in French but didn't explain the exact meaning to Nagisa.] Nagisa tried to repeat the words but failed lol. Anyways, it means electing of the Etoile, Nagisa went eh, so you have to elect the Etoile huh. Tamao giggled and asked then how do you think the Etoile was chosen? Nagisa replied well I wouldnft say chosen but rather Etoile-sama would be Etoile-sama from the start. [I think Nagisa meant that a person would be born to be Etoile? Haha.] Tamao continued, saying that all the candidates were put through a series of trials. Yes, the candidates must possess beauty, prim, delicate, talented and elegant because they would loved, respected and be role models for the students. Nagisa commented that itfs tough being Etoile and Tamao agreed. Just then, they saw Shizuma and Rokujou walking towards them, the girls stood aside and greeted both of them. Shizuma and Rokujou greeted back and while passing by Nagisa, Shizuma looked at Nagisa and smiled. Looking at Shizuma retreated back, Nagisa blushed and smiled too. [A brief but sweet scene] Nagisa realized that Tamaofs staring at her with an unreadable expression [Jealousy?] for quite a while lol, then suddenly Tamao changed the subject by asking Tamao if she would like to go eMomiji-garif which means autumn leaf viewing.
Tamao said that the maple trees in Astraea were beautiful but she wanted to bring Nagisa to a more beautiful place. Nagisa agreed. Delighted, Tamao offered to make bento [lunch boxes] for them along too. Over at the St Lulim side, the girls were playing House of Cards and Kizuna toppled it lol. The girls then sighed, probably feeling bored. Scene switched to Chikaru who was looking out of the window then turned and smiled [at us XD]. [Ifm reckoning that the St Lulim girls were bored because no one competing in the Etoile Election and Chikaru on the surface doesnft seem affected by it ... but Ifm hoping for a sudden surprise from St Lulim =)] Meanwhile, Hikarifs still waiting/looking from the usual spot as she watched Amane on her horse galloping around. [Ifm curious why Amane didnft stopped to talk to Hikari, probably she didnft want Hikari to drawn into the Etoile Election.] Our Evil Lesbians™, Kaname and Momomi were on the roof of the St Spica building again, Kaname said, hm itfs about time, for the sake of attaining the Etoile. Momomi patted on Kanamefs shoulder then proceed on to snuggled closer to her and told her that it would be alright as shefs already on her limit. Scene changed to Shion thinking to herself that therefs not much time left c no, for St Spica to attain the Etoile title, their candidate HAD to be Amane. [Stubborn old cow ... LOL Shionfs role in the eCarmenf play in episode 16 was the bull ... haha] Meanwhile, Tamaofs already planning what to make for their bento for their edatef XD.
Chiyo and Nagisa walked back to Ichigo-sha together, Chiyo told Nagisa that the most suitable candidate representing St Miator, according to the 1st graders was Tamao because shefs popular. Nagisa agreed, and added that Tamaofs grades were good, shefs gentle and kind, I understand, I understand [LoL]. Chiyo agreed too but ... Chiyo looked at Nagisa and fantasized the super cool Nagisa asking Chiyo to be her partner for the Etoile Election. [I think only Chiyo sees Nagisa as cool lol] Without knowing, Chiyo had muttered out ePartnerf and Nagisa asked huh, partner? Chiyo blushed and said, well if Nagisa Onee-sama were to compete in the Etoile Election, who would she choose to be her partner? It seemed like Nagisa had no idea that in the Etoile Election, an Etoile would be a pair. Nagisa asked, if onefs Etoile, what would the other be? Chiyo replied, well Etoile too, in actuality, a pair would then be Etoile. [In the manga, itfs kinda different, therefs an Older and Younger [Ifm still wondering the titles for it Thanks to Rin, 'Aînée' is 'Older' while 'Cadette' is 'Younger', see here.] and as a pair, they would be the Etoile couple.] Nagisa said that, that means Shizumafs the only Etoile? Chiyo nodded and said that Rokujoufs now acting as her assistant. Nagisa wondered why Shizumafs the only one. Chiyo replied she didnft know. In Ichigo-sha, Nagisa and Tamaofs room, Nagisa asked Tamao where the other Etoile is. Tamao sounded surprised as she made a gasping sound. Nagisa added that she heard from Chiyo that the Etoile was supposed to be two persons.
Tamao nodded and replied that only when two have mutual trust in each other would they be Etoile. Nagisa repeated her question again, saying nowfs Shizumafs alone so wherefs the other Etoile? Tamao realized her skill of changing subjects failed her lol and finally told Nagisa that she passed away. [She passed away was even repeated twice LOL!] Tamao continued that, from then, Shizuma changed. Scene changed to St Miator student council room, Rokujou told Shizuma that she changed, because now Shizumafs willing to fulfill the duties of the Etoile and besides c Shizuma turned and teased, what are you saying? Back to the room, Nagisa asked Tamao what kind of person was she. Tamao paused and said that she needed to consider before replying and also Tamao wondered if shefs the one to talk about the other Etoile or c Tamao changed the subject and told Nagisa to prepare for bed. Next, a bathtub scene, Rokujou lounging in the bathtub and shefs touching the necklace shefs wearing and confirmed to herself that Shizuma had changed after she had passed away but also after she [Nagisa] arrived. That night, Nagisa canft sleep as she kept thinking of the other Etoile and to be Shizumafs partner, she must had been really close to Shizuma [Ohh yeah] and wondered if shefs Shizumafs most important person. [Nagisafs jealous!]
The next day, Shizumafs in the greenhouse watering her plants with a silly grin on her face lol. [Probably thinking of Nagisa + strawberries + whipped cream ... XD still influenced by XT!!! AHHHH! LOL Oh XTfs the name of my friend.] Nagisa played peek-a-boo with the student council door as she poked her head in and out twice before Rokujou called out that Shizumafs in the greenhouse, Nagisa-san. Nagisa replied that itfs not that ... Nagisa was actually looking for Rokujou to ask about the other Etoile, in other words, about her. Nagisa told Rokujou that she had asked Tamao about her and Tamao had replied that she needed to consider. A while later, Rokujou replied that she needed time too to consider whether itfs appropriate for her to talk about it. Nagisa looked stunned. Rokujou added, shefs Shizumafs c Etoilefs partner and also Rokujoufs most important person. Rokujou told Nagisa to give her more time ... Nagisa nodded and looked a little dejected. Rokujoufs back in the student council room, Shizuma entered the room after a while and sat down. Rokujou told Shizuma that she came. Shizuma asked, she? Rokujou replied, Nagisa-san. Shizuma asked what did she come over for? Rokujou said that Nagisa wanted to know more about the other Etoile and she said she told Nagisa that she needed time to consider. That caught Shizumafs attention. Rokujou wanted to ask if therefs anything between Nagisa and Shizuma but stopped herself and said nothing.
Nagisa went to the greenhouse but Shizuma had already left, she wondered to herself why was she minding this so much. Shizumafs walking along the hallway when she heard someone playing the piano and went to the music room. She saw Nagisa playing the piano and momentarily saw her playing the piano. Nagisa flashbacked some scenes of the first time Shizuma and she met and kissed. Nagisa murmured to herself that the feelings she had towards Shizuma ... [Nagisafs eyes were pretty sorrow.] Shizuma walked forward and Nagisa noticed Shizuma walking towards her and stopped. Shizuma merely nodded in acknowledgement and proceed on to sit beside Nagisa. Nagisa blushed at the sight of Shizuma beside her then they began to play the piano together. Shizuma praised Nagisa for playing well, Nagisa said that she practiced, to be able to play well and to be able to play with Shizuma. [Note: Nagisa used Shizuma-sama instead of the usual Etoile-sama when in front of the crowd or Tamao] Shizuma smiled and said that this was her favourite tune. Nagisa realized that Shizumafs talking about the other Etoile, Shizuma replied yeah then changed to saying that the maple trees were beautiful. Shizuma asked Nagisa out tomorrow Saturday to go for eMomiji-garif, autumn leaf viewing with her. Nagisa looked at Shizuma, a little stunned then said that if Tamao could come along with them as she had already promised her.
Shizuma blotted up from the seat and said no rather harshly, her expression was like the time when she tried to untie the red ribbon Tamao gave to Nagisa in episode 12. Frowning with jealousy, Shizuma said they were going to her resort and she want Nagisa to know about her ... let Nagisa know c Still blushing, Nagisa looked as if mesmerized and agreed. Shizuma thanked Nagisa and left the room. Shizuma knocked the door to Miyukifs room and Miyuki was surprised to see Shizuma. Meanwhile, Nagisa returned to her room and Tamao asked where Nagisa had been as she had already prepared the stuff for tomorrow. Nagisa rushed forward and apologized to Tamao as they had to postpone their edatef. Tamao told Nagisa that she really wanted to know about past is it not? Eyes brimming with tears, Nagisa apologized again and said that she really wanted to know, everything about Shizuma-sama because c I c [We didnft get to hear what Nagisa said later but I have got high hopes for Nagisa x Shizuma Muahahaha!] Scene changed to Miyukifs room, Shizuma unbuttoned Miyukifs the shirt of her pajamas to reveal the necklace Miyukifs wearing. Shizuma said that she wanted to tell Nagisa. Blushing, Miyuki had tilted her head sideways [at Shizumafs actions] and replied with a really?
Miyuki told Shizuma that she seemed to be released from the strings and constrictions of her past c Shizuma said that if itfs her [Nagisa] ... maybe ... Miyuki said for the second time that Shizuma changed and described her as majestic as the ice mountain, nothing could touch her heart, a heart as cold as winter, hard as ice but now the ice snows were starting to melt. Shizumafs heart is now welcoming spring, that girl [Nagisa] probably would be the one who will bring spring to you isnft it? Shizuma just smiled and really started to undress Miyuki till the necklace with a key attached to it was shown. Shizuma untied the necklace from Miyukifs neck and said, sorry to let the key waiting for a long time. Shizuma told Miyuki that she had been always protecting her heart/soul and thanked her. At that words, Miyuki sred tears. [Ifve got mixed feelings for this scene, Ifll talk about it below] The next day, Nagisa and Shizuma left by car to Shizumafs resort. Nagisa had the lunch basket Tamao had actually prepared for them before but told Nagisa to take it along anyways. [I wonder if therefs something in there lol XD] Shizuma told Nagisa that by nightfall they would be able to return. [MUAHAHA The rain will wash the bridge to Shizumafs resort away, they will be stranded and staying overnight together!!!!] Both of them didnft talk much later, just staring out of the car window. - END -
You know, after watching this episode, I got this weird feeling if the anime would adapt the eSakuragi Kaorif name from the manga ... haha ... Anyways, about the Miyuki x Shizuma scene, I got no doubt Miyukifs got a little crush on Shizuma lol but she knew where to draw the lines and apparently, she knew Shizuma probably wonft not fall in love with her romantically. I like how Miyuki described Shizumafs old self, it was pretty touching. Shizuma really trusted Miyuki a lot, and that key, Ifm reckoning it to be the key to the door of the resort Shizuma and her used to stay and now where Nagisa and Shizuma to be going. The part Miyuki shed tears, itfs either shefs touched that Shizumafs thanking her or shefs happy for Shizuma as she had found another new love or shefs a sad that her love would be unrequited after all, Ifm thinking all of the above. As for the part where Miyuki mentioned that she was also an important person to her, I think the three of them were very good friends. Till now, I canft help but feeling that Shizuma undressing Miyuki is considered as fan service lol and trying to c delusion us XD. But way to go! LoL.
Ok, now for the Etoile Election, Shionfs still a stubborn old cow, I wonder how she would get Amane to compete haha. Probably the old trick again? Get Hikari to bait Amane? LoL. Probably, cos Hikari's like waiting for Amane at the horse ranch, looking really serious, probably thinking to ask Amane to compete in the Etoile Election? As for St Lulim, I want Chikaru to suddenly jump out and say, hey Ifm competing for the Etoile Election too! LoL. But anyways, the preview for episode 18 looked hm, like itfs nothing much but Shizuma in a bathroom robe!!!~~~ LoL. Oh as I mentioned earlier, I doubt they would return to the Ichigo-sha before nightfall ... snigger.
Art: 7/10 [Miyuki~]
Story: 7/10 [Building up the tension for next episode]
Characters: 7/10 [Miyuki~~~!!]
Overall: 7/10
Finally. I managed to finish lol the summary in the office XD. Although I need to do my work stuff but ... ah, cya~!
PS: Changed the Song of the Month to Strawberry Panic! OP 2 - 'Kuchibiru Daydream' by Aki Misato. Hope you guys enjoy it ... XD.
[Signing off @ 5:32 PM]
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