Episode 18
Hino's ponytail-down moment is absolutely devastating! The crisp blue of the freshly cleaned pool and that energetic, sports-club vibe make you just want to lie down with her.
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Everyone's Reactions
With the setting that summer begins after the pool cleaning, seeing everyone in their uniforms by the water really hits you with that nostalgic youth feeling. The impact of Hino letting her hair down is no joke. Someone even called her "the world's most beautiful girl" in the posts, and watching the scene, you can totally feel how much the atmosphere shifts just from her hairstyle changing. Saku's past gets explored, and it really tugs at your heartstrings when her former teammate, Mr. Ezaki, shows her the way to play baseball together again. Plus, Hino charging into their 1-on-1 match with that cool self-introduction—"Fujishiko Small Forward, Aomine Hino. Nice to meet you!"—was seriously awesome. There was a tweet saying you could cry just listening to the song of the "Soda Girl," and I totally related. It really makes you realize how deeply this show's music resonates.
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