One big thing this episode showcases is how Asa has developed since moving in with Makio. At first Asa was recovering from the death of her mother. Interestingly, we’re really seeing how much of an extrovert she is and a little bit of her being a brat. I don’t mean that in a bad way. It is more of a showcase of how Minori parented her. Asa is finally figuring out herself and what she wants. Like the conversation with Emiri is a good showcase where she has a lack of tact.
Speaking of Emiri, her mother is definitely a good mom and a sweetheart. She did get taken back a bit when Makio didn’t consider herself as Asa’s parent. In many aspects, yes, a child can only have 2 blood-related parents. On one hand, Makio is looking too much into the term parent rather than what they provide. As it is clear from her actions, she is trying to do as much as she can for Asa.
Interesting parallel between Kasamachi & Minori. They are both fighting their own battles. Kasamachi in particular is a class guy and is the first person to help others. Though it seems maybe that wasn’t always the case? He would be independent and expect others to be like that. But the time comes when you need help from someone. For people like that, it is easy to push things off and need someone to talk to. I can only imagine how tough it was for him when he finally was in that position.
While for Minori many things add up because, unlike Makio, she is very true to herself. Minori was essentially faking an image of herself. She never got officially married, which begs the question of who Asa’s dad is really like. It’s funny how both of the sisters demons were the other. One thing for sure is that Minori loved Asa.
Sadly, Asa overhearing Kasamachi & Makio’s conversation was bad timing. Makio made the right call in not giving Asa the journal from her mother because she always aimed to give it to her when Asa turned 20. Perhaps she should have kept it safe. Asa’s emotions are all over the place, which isn’t a surprise at this point. Still, it must hurt to think your mom faked her love for you, even if it seems that isn’t true.
