This episode went back to being emotionally heavy again just like episode 8. Menmom's scene really got me into tears. Also Anaru and Tsuruko's exchange. Once again, Haruka Tomatsu nailed it (and back-to-back with her performance as Msyu in [C] as well).
I was still hoping for more Tsuruko but I'm still glad she got more lines other than just "Yukiatsu..." (
she only said her
signature line once iirc). I really felt bad for her just from the start of the episode already. I love how she stalked and interrupted Yukiatsu and Anaru's date though.
I'm shocked she also cut her hair off at the end of the episode.
Oh, and Yukiatsu's back to being creepy with him sniffing again. This time the scene is longer and much more awkward to watch.
As I expected, the fireworks are only red herring and Menma is still there. Can't wait to see how it'll end next week.
Next week's preview shows Tsuruko breaking down.
