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Thursday, August 31, 2006
Strawberry Panic! Ep22
[Posted @ 1:22 PM]
LOL, I actually laughed so hard at this particular scene that I had to pause because my stomach hurt lol.
Kaname strikes back, shefs pinning Hikari against a tree trunk telling her to give up on Amane and choose hers truly instead. [LOL Kanamefs in her metaphor rambling again, as she told Hikari that itfs fated that Little Red Riding Hood would be eaten by the Big Bad Wolf] Surprisingly, the used to be timid Hikari made a determined expression and told Kaname straight at her face that shefs a coward. [Meow] Hikari continued that she doesnft know Kanamefs reason for doing this, whether itfs for the Etoile Election or other reasons, but if Kaname wished to defeat Amane, she should face Amane in an honourable and upright manner. In shock, Kaname loosen her grasp on Hikari and Hikari took this chance to run away lol. Leaning against the tree trunk, Kaname thought to herself about what Hikari said was like the cold winter wind freezing the water into a thousand sharp ice knifes and stabbing through her heart. ePainful ... my chest feels painful ...f, Kaname thought as she felt her chest and recalled Hikarifs words to face Amane in an honourable and upright manner. Scene switched to the schoolfs church as the choir were having their practice session but Yaya wasnft there. Instead, we see Yaya standing outside the church, leaning against one of the walls looking all emo, angsty lol and left. Meanwhile, Nagisa went to the greenhouse to look for Shizuma again but Shizuma wasnft there.
Looking at the wilting and dying plants, Nagisa mumbled, poor things and started watering them. While Nagisafs watering the plants, Shizuma arrived, Nagisa noticed Shizuma behind her and called eShizuma-samaf but then she corrected herself by calling Shizuma, eEtoile-samaf. Both of them stared at each other for a while before Nagisa turned and continued watering the plants. Shizuma said that the plants were wilting soon huh, Nagisa replied, no, flowers will surely bloom beautifully once again. Shizuma raised an eyebrow for a moment before responding with a eIs that so ...f [Surprisingly, this short scene evoked a few emotions from me and kinda foreshadowed the later episodes of Shizuma realizing her true feelings for Nagisa. The almost dying plants represented Shizuma, the water represented Nagisa and Nagisa believed that flowers will bloom beautifully once again. It kinda gave Shizuma the hint that she should believe in second love.] At St Spica, the students were disappointed that Amanefs not going to participate in the Etoile Election. Another student said that it was rumoured that Kaname and Momomi were participating in the Etoile Election, another student replied that although both of them were wonderful but she really hoped that Amane would be Etoile. Shion as usual was persuading Amane to participate in the Etoile Election lol, Shion casually mentioned that the entry date for the Etoile Election was ending soon huh, Amane nonchalantly replied, eIs that so ...f.
Shion pushed on saying that Amane should had reached a decision already, if Amane should become Etoile, it would surely be spectacular and the students from St Spica would be very happy. Amane recalled what Shizuma said to her in episode 21, - Flashback - Leaning beside Amane, Shizuma told her that the next onefs her, you must be Etoile to get what only Etoile could get. Amane struggled to reply Shion c and Shion noticed a glimsp of light that Amane seemed to be considering and smirked. In Kaname and Momomifs room, Momomifs looking forward day by day to the day where she and Kaname would be crowned Etoile while Kaname wasnft that excited over it. Momomi added there wouldnft be any competition since Amanefs not participating, itfs like a sure win for them. Kaname said that, winning by default, is that still considered as a win? Kaname wondered why Amane doesnft want to participate in the Etoile Election. Momomi looked a little confused, Kaname told Momomi that itfs nothing and left, leaving Momomi looking a little concerned. Yayafs doing her angst thingy again at the Maria-sama fountain place [The place Hikari always went to pray and stuff]. At the church, Shion went to look for Hikari to get her to convince Amane to participate in the Etoile Election. Shion hinted to Hikari that Amanefs partner would highly be Hikari and itfs obvious Hikarifs special to Amane. Hikari replied that shefs happy about that but shefs afraid.
Shion went, eAfraid? But Amanefs feelings towards you ...f Hikari explained, eIf Amane thinks that way, I would gladly go forward holding her hand. But, to expect me to take the initiative to hold her hand, I canft do it, Ifm too afraid.f [I think Hikari hope for Amane to take the initiative instead of her, Hikari really had done quite a bit in the last few episodes and Ifve mentioned before in episode 20 that Hikari seemed to be getting bolder in approaching Amane but Amane still hasnft approached Hikari yet. [Hikarifs probably just self-conscious about Amanefs feelings to her, shefs afraid that Amane doesnft feel the same way as her and afraid that Amane might hate her or something. Maybe because of the way she sees Yaya as her friend, but Yaya doesnft think that way, so shefs afraid that she might become the eYayaf and Amane the eHikarif.] Scene changed to Amane in bed thinking and switched to Kaname and Momomi in the same bed but Kanamefs thinking about something. At Hikari and Yayafs room, Hikari asked why Yaya didnft come for choir practice and would be coming tomorrow right? However, Yaya just silently slipped in bed. Shizumafs staring at the piano, Rokujou-kaichou walked over and asked Shizuma who they should choose to represent St Miator for the Etoile Election. Shizuma replied that shefll leave it to Rokujou. Rokujou replied that is that okay? Shizuma said that itfs not her business who the next Etoilefs going to be.
Rokujou sighed and told Shizuma that shefll handle it then. At Nagisa and Tamaofs room, Tamaofs rambling about the Etoile Election and that St Lulim and St Spica had high chances of taking the Etoile title because of Amane and Chikaru, as for St Miator ... itfs a little tough. Nagisa didnft seem to be rather responsive, just nodded and said that she canft think of anyone else to be Etoile other than Shizuma. Tamao agreed too, sadly. Meanwhile, Amane came out of the shower and found Kaname waiting for her and demanding Amane to have a duel with her. Amane rejected as she doesnft see any point ... Kaname roughly grabbed Amanefs arm and insisted to duel with her ... please. Amane agreed and Kaname thanked her. The next day, the duel between them was to having a tennis match. [POT~! Kaname looked really cool in that tennis getup ... black is hot XD.] Kaname drew first blood with an Ace and Amane realized that Kanamefs serious about it. The match continued between them and Kaname was praising that as expected of Amane when Amane gained a point. At the Maria-sama fountain place, Yayafs sitting on the side in a daze and didnft even respond when Hikari called her. Hikari sat beside Yaya and asked her why didnft she came for choir practice as everyonefs waiting for her and of course Hikari too. Hikari added that everyone wants to listen to Yayafs singing. Yaya replied that she canft sing anymore ... Back to the tennis match, Amane asked Kaname to tell her the purpose of the match, Kaname replied that itfs because she dislikes Amane. Amane replied that she knows. Kaname responded back that no, you donft know. Amane smashed and gained another point. Kaname added that Amanefs always better than her and that she always lost to her. Amane replied that therefs no such thing. Kaname said that there is, itfs just Amane didnft know about it.
She had not won Amane even once ever since entering St Spica. eI dislike you, I want to defeat you, I want to snatch what belonged to you to let you taste what defeat is like, thatfs why I want to snatch Hikari away.f Amane served, Kaname returned back the shot and yelled that she wanted to defeat Amane. Tsubomi was walking by and saw them in a match. Back to Hikari and Yaya, Hikari asked why Yaya canft sing anymore. Yaya replied that itfs because she knew her song, her feelings couldnft converse anymore ... so therefs no meaning in singing. Hikari repeated, eCanft converse?f Yaya turned around and replied, eCanft converse to Hikarifs heart.f Hikarifs eyes widen as she realized what Yaya said. At the match, many fan girls from the three schools including Tamao and Chiyo came down to witness Amane and Kanamefs match. Momomi was shocked that Kanamefs playing against Amane. Kaname asked why Amane didnft participate in the Etoile Election. Amane replied that shefs not interested. Kaname responded, is that all? Amane added that she doesnft have the desire to be at the top. Kaname yelled, eWhat a joke!f and smashed to Amane side, gaining another point for herself. Kaname told Amane that she must participate in the Etoile Election, eYou are the chuzen chosen one.f [LOLLLLL!!! *Pause* *Laugh till stomach ache ...* Almost expect Obi-Wan to jump out from nowhere LOL!!] Kaname continued that Amanefs chosen by everyone, thatfs why the chosen one has her obligations. Back to Hikari and Yaya, Yaya added that if her singing canft converse to Hikarifs heart c Yaya stood up, with her back turned to Hikari.
Hikari started apologizing and tearing. Yaya told Hikari not to apologize. Hikari kept apologizing for hurting Yaya and Yaya kept telling Hikari not to apologize. When Yaya asked why Hikarifs apologizing, Hikari replied. eThatfs because Ifm worried about you, I donft want to see the look of pain in you because ... I like Yayafs singing!f [=O it almost sounded like a confession in Japanese c suki lol] Kaname told Amane to look around her and itfs like Amane had just realized they were surrounded by fangirls screaming encouragements at Amane and stuff. Kaname told Amane that the fangirls were looking at Amane not her, even if there were some, most of them were looking at Amane. eYou are a star, you are more attention grabbing than me, you are a star!f, Kaname said to Amane. At the fountain, Hikari, eyes rimming with tears said, eI like Yayafs singing ... but sorry, I like Amane-senpai ... I like her ...f [Holy crap, how could she put joy and rejection all in one sentence?!] Yaya smiled and said she understood, thatfs good then, if Hikarifs like that, itfs good then. However, I canft sing anymore, Yaya continued. Hikari stood up and told Yaya not to say that, eDonft say you canft sing, Yaya needs to sing, you must continue singing!f Yaya repeated that she canft sing anymore ... making this pained expression ... eI canft sing ...f Hikari recalled the time in episode 4 where Amane placed her hand on her chest and told her that itfs warm isnft it ... Hikari grabbed Yayafs hand and placed it against her chest and asked her how is it ... Yaya was like what ehow is itf ?!, [LOL Priceless!] Hikari said that itfs warm isnft it ... Yaya agreed, itfs because her chest contains a lot of good times, Hikari explained. eGood times ... is that referring to Amane?f, Yaya asked.
Hikari protested that itfs not only Amane-senpai, coming to St Spica, meeting Yaya, joining the choir and Yayafs singing were all stored in her chest, thatfs why itfs so warm ... Hikari told Yaya not to say because of her that she couldnft sing. Hikari continued that Yayafs singing doesnft belong to her, please sing and her chest will become warm. It will warm those who listen to Yayafs singing and many other more ... no, not only warm their hearts but glow with passion so please Yaya-chan, continue singing. Yaya started laughing leaving Hikari confused, Yaya turned her back to Hikari to prevent her from seeing her cry and said eSince Hikari had said this ... I canft say I canft sing anymore ...f. [Mixed feelings about this scene, all the while after the incident in episode 13 and episode 14, we didnft see Yaya cry at all when Hikari rejected her advances and bolder in approaching Amane. But now, shefs crying, itfs like a relief for her that Hikari rejected her right in the face, now shefs finally eased from the eburdenf. Kinda reminded me of Kannazuki no Miko, where Chikane hugged Himeko to prevent her from seeing her cry all the while saying shefs happy for Himeko. Aw manz. But itfs good news for Amane x Hikari supporters ... YAY! LOL.] Back to the tennis match, Kaname told Amane that a star has an obligation to return everyonefs expectation for Amane to become Etoile. Amane replied that shefs not interested, Kaname interrupted and said that itfs not for yourself, itfs for them! The fangirls were looking Amane as their dream, you are their admiration, courage and reason for living!
You have to stand out for the sake of others, Kaname added. Thus, their chest would be warm and the person to do that is you, Amane! In Kanamefs mind, shefs thinking, and so, my chest would be warm too. Just then, Momomi who was looking from the side, realized that Kaname likes Amane [?!] as she recalled in episode 7 that shefs impressed at Kanamefs keen observations, Kaname replied that since she considered Amane to be her rival, itfs natural for her to keep track. But in reality, Kanamefs just interested in Amane romantically. Momomi canft help but tear at that realization. Amane asked why Kanamefs saying that, Kaname replied, eSuch a bother, thatfs why I dislike you cHikari must had suffered.f At the fountain, Hikari and Yaya were praying and they made a promise, Yaya to continue singing and Hikari to gain more courage. Smiling, Yaya told Hikari to gain happiness with Amane. Both girls smiled, apparently everythingfs fine now. Suddenly, Tsubomi called them and told them about the match between Amane and Kaname. Tamao also brought Nagisa to see the match and they made it just in them to see who will get the winning match point. Kaname pressured Amane to participate in the Etoile Election, please. In Amanefs mind, shefs thinking that itfs not for herself, but for the sake of others, Amane recalled what Shizuma told her in episode 21, that to find the answer herself but itfs not something one can do by oneself ... Amane instantly thought of Hikari ... with a determined expression, Amane told herself, for the sake of Hikari and won the match.
The crowd went wild, Kaname admitted defeated and praised Amanefs skills and turned to leave. Just then, Amane told Kaname that shefs participating in the Etoile Election, everyone went eEhhh?!f Walking out of the court, Kaname saw Hikari standing outside and reached out to give a friendly pat on her head before leaving. Yaya encouraged Hikari to go to Amanefs side. Amane stretched her hand out for Hikari and Hikari accepted it, the students went eOhhh~f and happy for them. Hikari noticed a few drops of sweat on Amanefs face, took out her handkerchief and wiped them off. Both of them blushed. [Awww~] Meanwhile, a not so happy couple, Kaname and Momomi were standing face to face each other, suddenly Momomi slapped Kaname. Betrayed by the fact that Kaname doesnft love her at all, Momomi ran off, crying. Kaname just stood there and mumbled, eSorry, Momomi.f At the greenhouse, Rokujou told Shizuma the names of the two, who were going to participate in the Etoile Election, Shizuma told Rokujou that therefs no need to tell her. Rokujou continued, one of them is Suzumi Tamao and the other c Shizuma turned and look, gasping eNagisa?!f. [?!] At the tennis court, everyone was congratulating Amane and Hikari. Now, a new feeling of joy for her friend, Yaya started singing in front of everyone then and there. - END -
... ... itfs over for Hikari x Yaya supporters =X, go Amane x Hikari muahahaha. [Ducks from flying bullets and darts] Hikari officially rejected Yaya and confessed to Yaya that she likes Amane. Ifm glad that Yaya took it pretty well, I like how Hikari placed it across to Yaya about Yayafs singing not belonging to her but everyone and also not because of Hikari that she doesnft sing anymore. Yes, the fact Yaya could sing with such emotion was probably because of her feelings but now Hikari doesnft respond to it anymore and she felt meaningless. Oh and I was wrong about Kaname liking Hikari, itfs Amane, Kaname likes lol, just like in the manga XD. Such a shock. Felt kinda bad for Momomi, she seriously likes Kaname ... hey, Ifm actually hoping they will patch up soon! LoL. I see some Kaname fans around too, yeah Kanamefs really cool in this episode, although shefs corny with the Little Red Riding Hood thingy at the start LOL but manz, she looks good in that tennis get up. Similarly for the eYou are the chuzen chosen one.f, hahaha, itfs like so unexpected, it was supposed to be something serious but I was laughing like hell lol.
Anyways, not much, expect more Amane x Hikari, hope Amane takes the initiative soon ... sometimes I wonder if we would EVER get to see them kiss lol. Hikari seem to be more likeable now ... not that whiny anymore. Oh as for Nagisa and Shizuma, yeah from the spoilers from the tagboard, it wasnft surprising anymore lol, wonder what is Shizuma going to do, her worst fear ... Nagisa and Tamao as Etoile.
Art: 7/10 [Constant]
Story: 7/10 [!]
Characters: 7/10 [Kaname~]
Overall: 7/10
Puppet action from St Lulim in episode 23!
PS: Sorry for being late with the post cos I didn't download the sub yesterday lol. Anyways, here's a new Song of the Month!!~ It's Uta~Kata's OP, Itsuka Tokeru Namida by savage genius XD
[Signing off @ 5:15 PM]
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