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| broo this was fuckedd upp. i already knew which direction this episode was gonna go. how it'll play out, i guessed that when the bro gave him the bag at the train it probably contains an emotional letter, and when there was a box it was definitely new shoes, i was right with each and every one of my guesses but nevertheless i still cried like a bitch. like a Hard hard cry, no noise no nothing just tears pouring down that seriously hit me so hard in the feels??? ive never experienced those but i relate to it so bad. because i Know my parents would do the same thing. when i do find something i love and want to chase, they'll fully support me. no matter what it is. they'd tell me "dont worry about the money, we'll figure it out, we can finally use our savings for you", and as loving and expressional they are, they wouldn't show an inch of sadness when i go but my dad would probably send me a vid recording of his farewell messages to me, and my mom a long ass text when im on my way. its just. holy shittt i truly felt the love ashita felt here. though i probably wouldn't be able to hold my tears that long lol, when my friends are there id take pics with them, go hop on the train and pretend that i need to piss or something because i just couldn't hold my tears any longer. the letter bit with scenes of the mom going on her day was just.. FUCK. you truly, truly can see how much she cares for them. she's been raising them alone for so long and somehow the youngest one is suddenly going away. irs so oh my god im definitely repeating my words here but #!_++$(_ THAT WAS SO GOOD. okay ill end it with that, that was. so. damn. good. |
em_doubleyou said: IrrelevantGuy said: That's unfortunate :( I'm pretty think we will see her and Ashito's other friends again later though, considering how close they are. They will most likely appear before Ashito's playing an important match or when he returns to his hometown. Actually.. we will see her again. Kinda. There's a spinoff manga that focuses on what happens to Ashito's brother, Shun - The title is Ao Ashi Brotherfoot. But it branches from the main story at maybe episode 30-ish, going at our current pace. You will see her again in there. Who knows, if Aoashi got big enough, maybe we'll get an OVA of that. Not counting on it though. Spoilers for that spinoff manga, don't look if you want to read it freshly: An OVA is probably asking for too much, but I'm gonna read the manga anyway |
| W mom. W MC. W anime. |
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| wtf I just cried over a... sports anime. That's something I can cross off my list now If the character development for this family alone is this good, Ashito's adventures at his new club must be a real treat |
| I'm not really into sports but I'm hooked. Cannot wait for more! Now that mc has a strong mind than before |
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| yo this almost made me cry wtf |
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| kind of a boring ep. At least his mum came around and decided to stop being selfish and finally be supportive. Although they go from dirt poor to her giving him a lump of savings? lmao. I guess it could make sense if they were her only savings and she's given them to him now in order to support his career, and their futures. The brother is way more likeable, I was originally hoping he'd move to Tokyo and he'd live with his brother while he worked there. I guess I don't really know how old his older brother is meant to be tho and if that would be a real option. They did mention he works part time so I guess he's maybe still in school also so that would be explain why that doesn't happen lol. Good luck to Aoi living on his own in Tokyo, I'm sure ofc he will become super close with Hana and his teammates so won't feel alone for very long! |
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| Episodes where the protagonist has some kind of trouble in their lives heavily related to their parents but then, thanks to them, is how they manage to keep going always gets me. This episode reminded me so much to the episode 10 of Violet Evergarden or episode 12 of A Place Further than the Universe. Such a magnificent episode. |
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| I wasn't expecting much when I started this show but it was a nice surprise, I'm enjoying it a lot! That train scene was so wholesome, it almost made me tear up! |
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| yoo what the fuck is this episode !! very very touching heart !! |
| Great episode, love that letter :') |
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She is a strong mother, even when she’s not, she had to be strong for her sons. I want to know more of Shun too. Sometimes the best stories that evoke the most emotions are the simplest, heartfelt ones. Really great episode, so emotionalγ γ γ γ γ γ γ now he’s ready to take on the world. |
 κ€ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing κ€ |
| Great episode, it built up very well on the finale that made last one so good. My expectations for this show have gradually racked up. |
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| Oh man. This was touching. |
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| The MC is very annoying and doesn't make me comfortable watching or continuing this anime so I dropped this anime |
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| Hats off to Hana for being a real G and helping our boy and his family out. He better work hard at the academy given how much everyone around him is sacrificing for him to be there. Also omg....brb gotta call mom T__T |
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| The letter was very suite but honestly it be pretty sad if you couldn't have a proper conversation with your Mom because getting sad and gloomy "isn't her style" or whatever tf she said. Like get over it lady, this is your son. Anyway if I had another compliant about something that may actually affect the show long term, it is Hana's fixation on the MC. I don't want to end up hating her because her only purpose in the show is to support the MC. |
| I haven't had a good cry watching anime for a long time Aoi reminds me of Eijun from Daiya and their farewell seem similar I cried for them both but this episode is more touchy and emotional because the mom's letter |
| Started & finished 5 episodes in a row for the first time in so long watching Ao Ashi. Tho ep.1 was ok, it's shaping up to be a fantastic anime :") Loved Hana, the brother & the friends so much. Not to mention, the Mother. And before you ask, yes, I did cry :D |
| "Even if it has good reviews, if I don't like it then it is shit" -Some random anime character |
| The emotional trainwreck in this episode hit me hard. I was sobbing a lot while hearing his mother's letter, she has a gift for making people cry. I really like the part near the end where Aoi gets serious, he seems ready for anything. His resolve was boosted by his mother's letter. When she mentioned the cleats I lost it :( |
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| It was very sad to see that letter with all savings and the shoes that his mother gave him... |
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| i fucking cried lol |
| Said good bye is very hard!!! kekeke |
| Cried a bit when he read the letter from his mum |
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| I WASN'T READY TO CRY WTF. Beautiful episode. I can relate even if I'm not an athlete, what an amazing episode. It hits too close to home. |
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| It was a sappy episode, but it earned every second of it. You don't need to be a fan of football to feel the emotion here |
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