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People still use stereos?

Summary:

Hazuki is having trouble with her stereo, so Natsumi thinks of people in the art club who would be able to fix it. Most of the options will not work, but they finally decide to let Ryo and Fu help them. Hazuki and Natsumi have their doubts about the pair, but Sora is sure that the two would be successful. Natsumi and Hazuki decide to see them on Sunday, but Sora refuses to go because it looks like the weather will be good on that day. Sora goes out with her usual preparations on Sunday, expressing that it is slightly unfortunate that she would not be able to see Ryo and Fu. When Ryo and Fu take a look at Hazuki’s stereo at her home, they quickly decide that it is broken; even before plugging it in. Sora starts drawing various things, as she notices many things of the Fall. Ryo and Fu again decide that Hazuki’s stereo is broken, so they declare that they will fix it. When Hazuki and Natsumi go out to prepare tea, Ryo and Fu quickly spring into action. Natsumi notices Hazuki’s plants in the kitchen, but they aren’t exactly what she expected. Elsewhere, Sora has begun to enjoy tea with an elderly woman. Ryo and Fu have found the source of problem by the time Hazuki and Natsumi return, so they get permission to work on the stereo. The two perform an odd ritual to the stereo, before declaring it fixed. As Ryo and Fu leave, Hazuki and Natsumi become shocked to find that the stereo is actually fixed.

Sora makes her way to a park, where she finds a slightly different than usual Mike. While trying to draw him, Sora runs into the girl she met in the past. The girl stops Sora before she can take off, and gets permission to look inside her sketchbook. The girl expresses that a very kind feeling is coming from Sora’s drawing, as Sora loses Mike. Sora decides to walk a bit farther than usual, but she wonders why the girl is following her. Sora sees many scenes that she would like to draw, but she is unable to catch them in time. On the other hand, the girl is able to snap them instantly with her camera. When the girl graciously offers to let Sora look at her pictures, Sora decides to draw from them. This changes Sora’s disappointed mood, as she quickly gets to work. As the sun starts going down, Sora takes the chance to draw the now sleeping girl. When she wakes, Sora offers her tea. Sora asks the girl what grade she is in, confirming that she is in middle school. When the girl looks through Sora’s sketchbook, she finds the drawing of herself. Sora describes that she drew her as she saw her, in a comfortable state. The girl reminds Sora that they have actually met before, and expresses her happiness that Sora let her see her drawings this time. Sora gives the girl the cute drawing of herself, before parting ways with her. Sora states that the Sunday was slightly different than usual, but it remained a good Sunday. Sora meets Hazuki and Natsumi on the way home, and she agrees to eat dinner with them.

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Impression:

This show is so all about friendship! I don’t know what’s better, this or love power vibes. Sora’s second meeting of the young girl was really great. I know from experience that those kinds of enthusiastic people can be drawn to shy people like Sora. The way their new friendship was displayed was spectacular, and totally believable. I remember giving out drawings to people back in the day too! From an artists’ standpoint, I loved the fact that the girl could snap shots before Sora could draw the subjects. This is common sense, but it was represented so well. I personally have numerous cameras, and I bring one with me at all times. Snapping pictures is a great way to capture a unique scene, and like Sora, work on it later. As we have not even gotten her name yet, I’m sure we’ll see the girl again towards the end of Sketchbook. She and Sora make such a great team! As far as Ryo and Fu go, they were as funny as ever. Sora showed her powerful insight again by being the only one who did not doubt their abilities. It was great that they actually showed the two working on the stereo in Hazuki and Natsumi’s absence, making the miko scene even more hilarious. There are artists with quirky personalities too, you know! Next week looks like more school fun, and I already know that this show will never disappoint me.