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Feb 9, 2015
Mixed Feelings
This brief OVA breaks the traditional shoujo-ai mold of tragedy. Instead it is all about fluff, happiness and two people realizing that they are meant to be together. Basically it's a perfect short romance!

This is a good introduction to yuri series. It’s not explicit at all and it's very sweet. Normally with incest especially, a topic popularly portrayed in anime, relationships often seem unnatural and forced, but here the interactions are smooth and natural. The sisters banter back and forth like really siblings but there is always that hint of underlying affection in their words and actions that clues you into their real feelings for each other.

For the short ten minute run time much is accomplished: the sisters stop being affectionate for a brief time, are conflicted over their feelings and then resolve their problems. It even adds in some comic relief which is quite well done with a stalker underclassmen.

Speaking of characters this is one of the ONA’s highlights. Their design is well done and the characters are very expressive. Even though there is little dialogue, it is always easy to get a sense of the characters varying feelings from their expressions. Similarly, the acting is more expressive and is very entertaining. The actors convey a wide variety of different emotions and the sound effects are stand outs. The ending song is a bit dated, but the lyrics help frame the sisters feelings for each other and serve as a nice coda.

The art is very natural looking, the colors are muted but the backgrounds are bright and cheery mimicking how the characters feel. It is almost photo-realistic. Due to the low budget, the camera angles are slightly unconventional. Sometimes there will be a few interspersed shots of perspiration or a glass of water which adds to the tone of the scene.

Yes, it's nothing memorable but it doesn't try to be. It's about cute fluff and sisters growing together. It’s short, it’s pretty and it’s adorable. Why wouldn't you watch it?
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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