I loved this episode. Easily a 10/10. <3 That ending was sad.. :( Tomo: I thought...I thought I really enjoyed diving. That's why I couldn't understand Ryo's sudden outburst... I couldn't understand what I did wrong. I didn't understand anything. The diving that I had loved so much...was now causing me so much pain. ^ It's sad... I feel that middle school is that phase of change for everyone. Ryo and Reiji didn't work as hard as Tomo and they're not double-jointed, so they're jealous that Tomo is progressing. Instead of being supportive friends, they're honest about being jealous, and wanting to be #1. It's sad that Tomo grew close to Ryo and Reiji through diving, but they're growing apart because of diving... :( This reminds me of what happened in other anime, like Kuroko's Basketball. </3 Although Ryo said, "It's always the idiot who says it's all about friendship who wins in the manga and movies," I have faith that their friendship will be restored... So what if Tomo is that idiot? :-) Tomo is working hard, and enjoys diving. I really hope Ryo and Reiji will eventually accept their jealously, and support Tomo as friends and fellow divers. :) It would be nice if like Pinky, Ryo and Reiji see Tomo as their motivation in diving. <3
I lol-ed at Pinky's pink speedo, and his persistent claims that he will beat Yoichi. I lol-ed the most at that flashback of Pinky getting nervous and falling flat into the pool, during their diving competition the previous year! XD I like that Yoichi doesn't go easy on Pinky. :) Pinky wouldn't like it if Yoichi didn't work as hard just so Pinky would win - Pinky would want to win through his own strength. Anyway, I hope we see Pinky again soon. I enjoyed how extra he was. <33
I lol-ed at "He keeps failing and failing, hitting the water hard. By the end of a competition, his body is bright red like fire. And that's where his nickname Fire Jiro actually comes from." XD LOL!! Anyone would have assumed at first, that Jiro's nickname probably came from his intensity or his spins... :P Fire Jiro, it was nice to meet you!
Awe, poor Matsuno kept getting his name forgotten by Asaki. xDD I like that Matsuno acknowledges that he lacks presence; that he lacks charisma. Although, I do hope Matsuno's perception of himself changes. The words you say about yourself, do have an impact on you. If Matsuno starts to believe he can be more than second place, then he could truly go further. :)
Tsuji's dive was beautiful, but I think it was forgettable... I feel that his presence is missing.
I loved that the beginning of the episode resumed to Yoichi and Pinky's meeting. LOL that Yoichi simply walked past Pinky. :P It was also nice to hear Hiro say, "Well, good luck," instead of a comment regarding Tomo's lack of time spent with Miu... It's great to see a sibling's support. :) And Shibuki still needs to work on his entries... Maybe Shibuki's just not used to practicing his dives with so many people? Maybe it was crowded with four more people present. xP Although, it would be cool if Jiro and Shibuki become friends later. :)
Can I call Yoichi and Pinky friends?? Besides competing with each other in the pool through diving, they even 'competed' on land! One-hand push-ups, foot races, who could stay in the sauna longer, weight lifting, arm wrestling, and even thumb wrestling!! XD I want to think that Yoichi and Pinky made plans to hang out, but Pinky probably just found Yoichi like he did during their dramatic meeting last episode, and challenged Yoichi every time... :P It's actually nice of Yoichi to listen to Pinky and even go along with his 'competitions,' even though Yoichi doesn't look motivated or very interested, lol.
It was cute that Tomo received the "seal of approval" from Yoichi, haha! XD Only three words can mean so much: "He's got promise." :)
I'm looking forward to the episode where we'll see these lovely divers at the Beijing camp! And Pinky will shake hands with pandas, lol.
Once again, I love the opening and ending theme songs. <33 They make me feel happy and calm. :)
UrbanJahts said:Nice episode to watch on my birthday :) Really? Happy birthday! :D phantomfandom said:Next episode Tomoki x Youichi in the rain. My wolf guy Okitsu needs to interact more with MDC members so that I can finally ship him with someone else (other than myself) I HOPE SO! Tomo and Yoichi in the rain would be nice to see! :D And LOL, your comment in the brackets made me chuckle. xD Let's hope Shibuki interacts with the other divers more often! Going over to Tomo or Yoichi's house would make me happy. Not sure who I'd want to ship Shibuki with, too… Fire Jiro seems like the closest person?? |