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A happy graduation before the finale.

Summary:

After Gouta reports to Saori and Seiichirou about finding Sora, they both express their great relief. While walking home hand in hand with Gouta, Sora thanks him for his help. On a later day, the institute’s students all leave their host families with thanks for all they’ve done. Upon reaching the classroom, the students are given the first part of their final test in the form of a written exam. After the second test, a more successful trial of the ice molding during the introductory class, Kawada delights all of the students by announcing that everyone has passed. Several students receive their graduation certificates afterwards, officially making them mages. In a slightly humorous atmosphere, Kouji is required to take a few extra classes before receiving his because of his absences. When Gouta accepts his certificate, he turns to notice that his parents are in the room to congratulate him. As everyone recognizes how hard he has worked until this point, he receives a round of applause from the class. Sora is given the same treatment, as Kawada mentions how much her display of magic had given them courage.

Sora is surprised to see her previous acquaintance Mami at the graduation, speaking with her afterwards. Mami expresses how well she is thanks to Sora, as she will even be traveling to England soon to see her family. Gouta speaks with his parents in the meantime, becoming glad to hear that his mother would be returning home. He also takes the chance to introduce Sora to them, describing that he probably couldn’t have become a mage without her help. The usual group of friends meets in the classroom afterwards, all agreeing that they would meet Sora at Hokkaido one day. Outside with Gouta later, Sora mentions the large amount of thinking she had done the previous day. She had decided to tell him to forget about her, but this clearly wasn’t what she truly wanted to say. Sora tells Gouta not to forget about her, saying that it would even be okay if he got married and had kids in the future. As tears appear in Sora’s eyes afterwards, Gouta quickly grasps her hands to comfort her.

That night, Gouta and Sora are given a song by YASUKO as a congratulations for their officially becoming mages. Sora thanks Seiichirou again for helping her become a mage that night. When Sora leaves for the station the next day, Gouta’s name is the only thing that comes out of her mouth. Gouta says Sora’s name in other places as well, looking up into the sky in thought.

Preview: The summer’s sky.

Impression:

This episode was pretty much a cool down after the drama from last week. With us knowing that the title would be “Graduation” before the episode aired though, it wasn’t hard to expect exactly what was going to happen this week. Seeing everyone graduate was definitely fun to watch, and it made me feel nostalgic about my own graduation just a little over a year ago (I guess I still have another one to go though…). Even some of the minor character’s profiles were fun to watch. I chuckled at the girl who kept turning her head, because I actually know someone who has that problem. Like…he just can’t stop turning his head from side to side if he doesn’t think about it. Er, But yea…I also liked the special attention Sora and Gouta got, as it would be hard not to notice their efforts if anyone was in class with them. Stuff like this just mirrors true to life situations, which I just can’t get enough of in anime. I will also say, for maybe the 10th time, that I can’t wait to hear more of micc’s work. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if she came out with a whole album that is associated with this series. I don’t keep up with stuff like that though, so I could easily be wrong. From looking at the preview for the last episode, I’m fairly sure that there will be a happy ending to top this series off. If there isn’t, I wouldn’t know what to think.