Episode Title: "Hanamaru Uninvited Lady"
Part A: There was no OP for this episode, maybe because they didn't want the uplifting song to conflict with Tsuchida's current depressing atmosphere. A good decision I must say.. now only if So-ra-no-wo-to would get realize this with their conflicting ED for certain episodes. Getting back on track to Hanamaru Kindergarten....
"Part A" continues with Tsuchida's depression over Yamamto-sensei from the previous episode. He questions himself about life and his future: why is he working at Hanamaru? For what purpose? Is he good enough for Yamamoto? His usual energy is nowhere to be found and even lies about being sick and plays hooky from work. Who comes to the rescue? I wish I could say Yamamoto... but it's Anzu! She goes to his house and cleans the house, wash his dishes, cook for him, etc.
Part B: "Hanamaru Story"
The second half mainly focused on Tsuchida attempting to confess to Yamamoto. He dressed up nicely and even got a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Mayumi tells Tsuchida that Yamamoto is at the kindergarten school, so he heads there to see her. Once there, she is seen writing letters to all the parents of her students.
In the end, Tsuchida didn't have the courage to give her the flowers or confess about his true feelings. However, he did manage to ask how Yamamoto would feel if someone did actually confess to her. Her reply was that she might be too dedicated to her work and wouldn't know how she would feel. I kind of find it odd that she doesn't think about her love life, being a female and all, but I guess the possibility of this type of women being out there isn't too rare - people who are too career oriented.
This episode ends with Tsuchida going home to his house to find Anzu, yet again. But this time, she actually cooks a decent meal for Tsuchida, who then treats Anzu to a made-up fairy tale about Prince Dummy and Princess Clueless. From the way he told this story, it seems like Tsuchida has regained some of his spirit back. What's up his sleeves? What's his plan? We shall find out next week, which is the last episode!
Thoughts?
I thought this episode did a decent job of portraying Tsuchida's struggles and his doubts. I totally sympathize Tsuchida now and I really would like to see him succeed with Yamamoto, but I highly doubt that is how the series will end. I also got the impression that Tsuchida is having second thoughts about Anzu now. So will it really come down to "Yamamoto or Anzu?" If Tsuchida succeeds with Yamamoto we get the fairy tale shoujo ending. If Tsuchida chooses the Anzu path, we will possibly get the most awkward ending I have ever come across. I guess the safest bet is neither but it would really be wonderful if they went with a fairy tale ending. The curiosity is driving me nutz! Hurry up episode 12!
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