For the most part this episode focuses on Kaoru and Ritsouko. He wonders about why she knitted gloves for him. He thinks she still prefers Sentaro. At first he is nervous about her seeing him wear the gloves but then he gets over that. He still lacks the confidence to tell how he feels and asks her why she made the gloves for him. Ritsouko is hurt by his question. She tells him about how his words in earlier episodes helped her to believe in herself. The lack of confidence he is displaying now is shaking her own confidence in herself. Kaoru senses what a big mistake he has made and finally comes out and tells her he loves her.
Sentaro has a little drama of his own to deal with. Word spreads about Yurika eloping with Junichi. There was a painting of her's on display in the school. It was the painting that he posed for. Kaoru tries to prevent it from being removed but Sentaro lets it go. Later in the episode, just as Sentaro and Kaoru are planning to compete in the musical competition, he gets word that his father is returning to live with he and his siblings. His father had a drinking problem the last time he lived with them and was physically abusive towards Sentaro. It is unclear if this is Sentaro's birth father or the father of his half-siblings that is returning. Santaro's father, as revealed in 1.04 (But Not for Me) was an American serviceman. My guess is that is not his birth father.
There wasn't much in the way of music but the emotional drama kept my attention throughout. It would be nice to see Junichi and Yurika return at some point in the final two episodes, if only to see him play with Kaoru and Sentaro one more time. At this point there is no indication that will happen.
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