Wait so Yui was hetero? Or was it that she was more moe moe kyun for megane men?
So Vichy-tan after having been sent reeling on the field from Sawako’s infinite superiority in just about every aspect, the vile French Fry has decided to initiate a propaganda offensive. Not since the Mao Era have I seen such a disgusting smear campaign, worse still this student population believes all of it, I think it is time for a most violent purge and sending the guilty into re-education camps for thought reform. Fortunately Yano and Yoshida don’t believe much of it and Yosida makes me proud in that she now brags of having made teachers weep and BIG BANG PUNCHED every boy that crossed her path. I can only hope that Yosida will SMASH VICHY-TAN INTO ATOMS. Sadly because neither Sawako, Yano, or Yoshida is a fully fledged member of the School of the Undefeated of East they cannot communicate clearly through fists and as such they are not on the same frequency. It is reminiscent of how Halsey misread the the message from Nimitz regarding Kurita’s Center Force at Leyte and took the padding as verbatim, and now Yano and Yoshida are misreading the padding as well, all three wept True Tears, though Halsey’s were of RED HOT RAGE while Yano and Yoshida are of sadness and forlorn. At the very least Yano and Yoshida were not ready to lynch Sawako over such base rumors and struggled to keep faith. It is a most welcome revelation of what top tier friend material they are with a little more time they will be Kameraden with Sawako. Thier bonds will by then have been forged in the heat of conflict, sealed through mutual True Tears, and guarded by St. Noe, and if that insolent Vichy-tan thinks that she might win I cannot wait to see her weep crap tears of lose and fail.
Sawako’s own humility proves to be a double edged sword, and while it is good to no be presumptuous it is equally damaging to not realize one’s potential. Acquaintances do not feed each other, nor do they hand out notes free of charge. Yano and Yosida must also be inexperienced as these gestures alone did not make clear how much faith and love Sawako has for them. Sawako is many things but she is no hunter that can run down the perpetrator and decorate teh walls of the school with her entrails, as such I hope that Sawako improves her self esteem and that Yano and Yoshida realize that undying faith such as that of House Colasour requires a little more trust. All in all it was neither Yano, Yoshida, nor Sawako’s failings that I blame for this tragic turn of events. Rather it is this hateful rumor mongering culture of these school girls and Vichy-tan in particular that I would cast into the fires of Mt. Doom, such is their malice that I can forge a ring of power to match that of Sauron. It makes me furious that such activities can go on unpunished, and while I understand that wasting them is unacceptable, I cannot deny that I have the urge to run through their cold black hearts with a K-bar just to see if they can even so much as bleed like a human. It seems Pin is in fact Spikey-kun in his later years and remains hateful as ever. There was no reason to need two messengers for such a message of low importance that it is not even worth the paper and ink used to print it. Kazehaya takes to the sidelines as this week was all about the girls, I just hope that he is not the one to fix things for them. This cliff hanger is worse than the ones from SHin Mazinger Z, not that it was bad but I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS LEIK NAO. Comrade EO has more fitting words to describe the vileness of Sawako’s cowardly rival, I’ll leave it to him to describe her crimes so long as I get to elaborate upon the glorious manner of her inevitable DOOM. May Vichy-tan’s heart and soul chip and shatter…
ExecutiveOtaku’s Unadulterated Adoration of Sawako: WHITE HOT RAGE EDITION
So now Vichy-tan’s damage has been done and unfortunately Sawako’s natural humbleness has regrettably led to a different misunderstanding with her friends and her distancing herself from Kazehaya. While I would normally reserve this space entirely for singing the praises of our refreshing heroine, it is impossible to not express my RAGE THAT BURNS WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND SUNS towards Vichy-tan. The coward doesn’t even have the guts to show up in this episode! How dare that pile of pond scum, that filthy, degenerate, badmouthing, gutter-born, trashy, self-centered, French, scum sucking, low-down, slandering, uncouth, worthless, treacherous, French, lying, cheating, two-faced, craven, prissy, inbred, dog of a rival, pathetic, love-destroying, crazy-ass, unremarkable, unclean, rumor mongering, French, unworthy, waste of air, libelous, oath-breaking, disgusting, uncivilized, unloved, despicable, cheap French harlot of uncertain parentage DARE spread such vicious lies against Sawako!
She’s even expanded her damage to Kazehaya, Yano, and Chizu, showing that she is indiscriminate and cares not for anyone but her pathetic self. But Sawako has already acted! Roaming the school in search of her contemptible enemy Sawako marches on! She has the heart! She has the determination! She has the love! Sawako will keep fighting! And she’ll WIN! Would you like to know more? Contact your local Fan Forces career center. Sawayakyaaa guarantees citizenship!
All was going well for our lovable heroine.
She is so refreshing that flowers bloom in her presence.
More beautiful than all those supposed ‘bishojou’.
So much more moe than those pretender moe blobs.
Your weekly DDDDAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW!
Put up with him for now Kazehaya, he will be a valuable asset when the time comes to strike back.
Crazy awesome you mean!
You’re too humble for your own good Sawako. But all great heroines must travel the path of learning and self-improvement to fulfill their destinies.
Once Sawako becomes bancho Vichy-tan will sleep with the fishes.
Both halves of the cute couple have now been hurt. UNFORGIVABLE!
Sawako will RISE ABOVE RISE ABOVE!
To demonstrate my devotion (and level up in nerdiness), I have carved a Halloween jack-o-lantern of our beloved Sawako. Though after seeing this episode I think I should have bought some corn stalks and cloth scraps so I could BURN VICHY-TAN IN EFFIGY!
Her lovely face shines even in the dark of night.
Crusader’s Field Report on Kazehaya War II In Pictures
I’d rather you not forget those dark days, but then again Sawako is not one to keep a Book of Grudges.
And happiness is all that matters.
Worry not THE GREAT FAIRY WILL REPLENISH IT if you tell the truth
May Zeus grant you more happt times than sad times, preferably by stealing from Vichy-tan’s account.
So began the Legend of Yoshida.
The Teacher wept over paper cuts and she not only punched those guys she broke their faces for Yoshida is the Hidden Student of Master Asia himself
I am sure that there is at least one boy out there who cares more about how well you punch than how you look.
This is only half true the numbers are accurate, but the verb was not doing but rather executing…
FYI she thinks “little” of them anyway.
But in a very good way, though I guess not so much for an otome.
Still your Kung Fu is great but not that great…it will be a while before you can take down a Mobile Suit with a cloth.
DO IT.
So polite.
I take it that they have been attending Professor Kawamori’s lectures…
Impressive.
…Not so impressive. What sick rumor is this Yano loves Sawako more than she could love any mere boy.
I don’t think Sawako has a an understanding of violence or dallying with boys.
At least she has a good grasp of courage.
…
Yeah Sawako is that much of a virgin.
Apparently Sawako doesn’t understand what a lie is.
Oh dear you wish to exchange journals…
Wait so Yui was hetero? Or was it that she was more moe moe kyun for megane men?
Yoshida will soak these notes with True Tears of love.
There will be grievous consequences for you all if you took part in this rumor mongering while accepting Sawako’s good graces. There is a special hell for such traitors.
That sounds like all my stories…
We’ll need to work on your diction when it comes to describing Sawako…
Slow Gym Teacher is slow.
Oh he wishes it were so, but he has yet to earn that privilege.
Indeed celebrate your love and affection.
Am I supposed dawww here, I don’t think it’s working.
By Zeus she even thinks that is going a bit too far…
It’s worth repeating and repeating in public.
See Sawako understands why Patrick harped on repetition.
And again and again…
It’ll never happen if you never ask.
Kaehaya lacks fortitude.
Kazehaya seems rather disappointing as of late…
Oh think that they are…
One day you will know it to be true.
Yano likes you a bit more than Kazehaya judging by the look of things…
I like it when she sparkles.
LET’S BE FRIENDLY…and through food ironically enough.
Omit the “hit” part and add “other boys’” before blood and you’d have the truth.
Which is more than what boys can even manage these days.
I hope not for your sake…
Use can be found for these two.
Sawako’s situational awareness is most impressive one day we might even be singing My Sawako is a Pilot.
Give me their names and I shall make hamburger out of them…
Damn You Spiky-kun always holding women down with your boring speeches!
More like heterosexual life partners…
And their intense dis like for Spiky-kun.
It already happened but I look forward to the renewing of vows.
Dude you Gundam script is crap…it’s boring, uninspired, and unoriginal. They’d be crazy to fund some shit time line called Cosmic Era. Also who the fuck goes shopping before a BIG FIGHT? It’s not even worth the postage.
…
Yes you are that amazing.
I eagerly await the glorious tyranny of Bancho Sawako.
They’ll cut across the axis and try to draw out Vichy-tan’s fire, get set up for your attack run…
Popularity is not worth the cost of Sawako.
…
…
At least some one in this school speaks the truth.
Plotting vengeance I hope…
I too am confused…
…
Reject Vichy-tan’s reality and substitute your own!
It also sucks.
Sadly Sawako isn’t one to beat the crap out of that person to clear up the misunderstanding.
Cowards! Come and face her!
Noe certified these tears personally.
Still even now she’s so selfless.
And woe to you should you ever doubt Kazehaya…
I expect him to uphold this promise, should Kazehaya desire to prove his worth.
I am not sure if he is worthy of such selflessness on you behalf, but I suppose it is good to be generous.
You probably shouldn’t do what I have in mind.


























































































18 Comments
You even drew the lower-lip on the pumpkin! Nice! :3 Speaking of lips, there was a lot more Yano this time around, which means MORE UPPER-LIP ACTION!!! Too good to pass up!-(per-lip…) Anyways, the upper-lip exaggerated-ness was very good, but I too felt pretty sad for the three musketeers. It’s just not right =(
Vichy-tan… that’s an interesting name =3
Damn those french!
Damn those french!
DID SOMEBODY SAY TRUE TEARS?! AND NOE!?!?!
Omfff-!
I love your pumpkins. They look absolutely awesome! xD
OMFGOMFG PUMPKINAKO?!?!?!?!
Just one note — lol pumpkins
DD GJ/no1
My agony as I wait for the next episodes is that of a pregnant woman in labour. or that of Kati Mannequin as she evaluates her chances of getting a name other than Colasour.
@ Jesus159159159
Hehe, thanks. I used this particular image as a guide when carving/painting.
“Too good to pass up!-(per-lip…)”, very nice! Yano definitely ups the upper lip level.
The same fate awaits Vichy-tan as the collaborating traitors of the puppet government that is her namesake!
@ random passing dude
They have taunted us for the second and last time! (BTW, why’d you ask about Lovely Complex in my last Macross post? I haven’t seen it. Should I?)
@ Mellow
I feel it’s pretty safe to say that Noe is part of our pantheon of character gods here at THAT along with Tsuruya, and Patrick Colasaur.
@ Catzcradle, Kabitzin, and Emperor
Thanks
Once I saw her chibi faces I knew it would be perfect for a pumpkin. My friend who lives in the same building did the ‘awesome’ smiley for his jack-o-lantern. More of both here.
@ gmoney
“that of Kati Mannequin as she evaluates her chances of getting a name other than Colasour.” You must mean the waiting for the inevitable joyful event to come! I like your optimism that Sawako will strike back immediately.
Awesome tribute for Sawako!! 8D
Sawako’s gonna cry buckets when she sees that
You even have a roommate who will make Awesome-Face with you? I’m jealous! Where the hell do you find a cool roommate like that? (and please, don’t say 4chan…)
@ usagijen
It was a lot of fun to make. Its light shone through the dark night when I first watched this episode.
@ Jesus159159159
We each have our own apartment in the building, so it’s cool that I have a friend where I live but don’t have to put up with the mess or late bills of others. I’ve lived with roommates for too long to ever go back from the peace and tranquility that is my own apartment, heh. Lol, no didn’t find that friend (or any for that matter) on 4chan. Though nerdily enough he’s the friend of a friend that I met at anime club as a freshman.
“Ippen shinde miru?”
You may reach Sawako at http://www.hellcorrespond~ oops sorry right actress, wrong show…
I find this show really refreshing, with all the really normal, relatable characters. And obviously this is no harem animu fanservice rom-com…
cute pumpkin!
Enjoyed the episode but your blog entry was awesome. Liked all the references…
Ok, this is definitely a very good attempt at getting the pumpkin out and looking like Sawako. Back to the point of this episode (I am watching 05 on raw now), it’s really enjoyable to see the selfless Sawako in action.
To be honest, she is a really refreshing “moe” type of character in shoujo. She is definitely not the typical cute-until-you-find-them-too-cute type of girl. She is distinctly strong yet innocent. Until the Hikaru from Special A who is way too thick in her head despite being absolutely brilliant, Sawako has somewhat of an excuse. She has been mistreated so badly due to her looks by others, so much so that she cannot really understand the meaning of love or friendship. It’s really sad to see her become this way.
However, it is about her pureness who makes her so adorable. It makes me hate the fact that it lasts only 20 minutes per episode. They got to make it much longer! She is perhaps one of the least annoying shoujo leads in recent shoujo fare (which is not saying much). and in fact she is actually someone who you can pin for. That alone makes this shoujo series likely to be a success.
Sorry for the digression. Back to this episode, I find that even the side characters are fleshed out quite nicely too. Everyone is given enough time to be explored, making it easy to feel for all of them. That, to me, will be the strength of this episode. Of course, excellent blog entry ^^
@ Kherubim
If Vichy-tan isn’t careful Sawako’s evil twin sister might hear of her wickedness.
@ DLP
Thanks
Crusader and I are both quite the reference fans.
@ Impz
Sawako is much superior to normal shoujo leads. I too am very tired of the ‘stupid moe’ archetype that is often the lead in shoujo or the main love interest in other rom coms. And agreed on the side characters, even Ryuu is becoming kind of cool and his own character in episode 05.
Good to see you back on the blog
Sawako Going Hellbent Evil on whoever is foolish enough to talk garbage about her soon to be friends!
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