One thing I love about this anime is how, in the first half of the season, it was more direct on how Makio and Asa evolved as they started living together. But in the 2nd half it is more nonlinear as time passes for more than a year. Which I think holds very true to how life is. Big events will spark change, but over the course of a year there is change as well, even if it is not apparent when it happens.
I love seeing Makio and Michiko hanging out together. It is good to see Makio branch out to make more female friends outside of her old group. I like how Makio comments on how she should have introduced herself properly. It shows the progress she has made. While for Michiko she might not have been ready for that after Minori passed away. Plus, we know that Makio wouldn’t have left the best first impression.
It is great to see Asa going for what she wants. I loved the scene where Asa shows her new space to Makio. She truly has her own area, much like Makio has, which is adorable. It gives her own space with her music, like Makio has her own space.
Another spot of Makio’s development is that she now wants to celebrate Asa’s parents birthday for her. In the past Makio would have been disinterested, but now she aims to be there for Asa. Really showing that she truly embraces and takes pride in being Asa’s guardian.
The final scene of Asa seeing Chiyo has me interested in how this season will end.
