Episode 11

Everyone's Reactions

The finale is next week, and I was a bit surprised to realize we're already at episode 11! But I'm looking forward to meeting Akane Sekine and the others in the Space live stream, so it's nice knowing I can stick around till the end. It’s heartwarming to see Sawa-chan and Kokoro-chan calling each other by their first names now; that subtle shift in their relationship is so cozy. They’re opposites, which is exactly why they balance each other out—it really feels like they’ve become true comrades. The club-like vibe of heading to Comitia early to soak up the atmosphere was great, and I loved how beautiful the city looked while they were hunting for books in Jimbocho. It’s awesome that their exhibited manga sold out—they worked so hard! Also, I was shocked when I heard Akio Otsuka as Ton-da Minoru-sensei! His voice is so deep and rich, which is a bit surprising given his habit of dropping manuscripts, but that weightiness is definitely something only Otsuka can pull off. I’m a little sad to see Poco-ta’s role winding down, but I want to see everyone’s story through to the very end.