Ep. 7: Hotaru feels nostalgia from Tokyo while Hikage shows Renge photos of Tokyo Tower
Aired on November 19, 2013
Hotaru is gradually adapting to rural childhood activities, though she remains hesitant to jump from the bridge into the river. Upon returning home after playing, she discovers a letter from a friend in Tokyo that includes a photograph of their former classmates at an amusement park, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Simultaneously, Hikage visits home and displays images of the Tokyo Tower to Renge. These parallel moments highlight the contrast between Hotaru’s reflective mood and Hikage’s pride in the city landmark, capturing everyday interactions within the group.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Hotaru and classmates discover an unexpected field trip destination with teachers in work gear
- Ep. 4 · Hikage Returns Home After Summer Break Begins and Renge Meets Honoka
- Ep. 5 · Renge and Natsumi Swim While Komari Watches the Ocean and Hotaru Arrives in a Bold Bikini
- Ep. 6 · Natsumi and Hotaru spend time alone in the school garden during end-of-term cleanup
- Ep. 7 · Hotaru feels nostalgia from Tokyo while Hikage shows Renge photos of Tokyo Tower
- Ep. 8 · Asahigaoka students create wood crafts while Koshigaya sisters recall a past tragedy
- Ep. 9 · Asahigaoka Branch School Plans Its First Cultural Festival
- Ep. 10 · The Koshigayas, Ichijous, and Miyauchis Prepare for New Year Before Kaede Watches the Sunrise
- Ep. 11 · A snowstorm strands the group at school, leaving them with insufficient bedding for the night.