Bamboo Blade 24
Kirino x Sayako FTW!
The road to recovery felt a bit like dominoes or billiards. Kirino is pulled back from the brink by Sayako in a delicious bedroom encounter. 
~~ Yuuji gives Tama-chan a nudge who then nudges Ishida-sensei. Satori's pull results in Miya Miya regaining her balance. Dan finds resolution in landing a good blow on Toyama - that (re)builds a bridge to Miya Miya. And the delinquent guys and Captain Kirino exchange parting tokens. It's a bitter sweet symphony.
But the part I enjoyed best was, of course, lovely lovely Kirino x Saya almost rabu rabu. The main romance in this series, as observed by Totali, comes from just Miya Miya x Dan. But second comes, Kirino and Sayako. More than Yuuji and Tamaki I'd wager. LOL
Ah sweet Saya, she's a flaky, unreliable but ultimately big hearted girlfriend. Big chested too. :3
She didn't say it.
But actions...
...say a lot...
Not exactly yuri, even with the bed...
...but this is some friendship.
Lower... lower...
Memories.
Let's make some here.
Tonight.
Ah yes, that warm afterglow the morning after...
We've definitely got to invite the whole team to the wedding!
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March 18th, 2008 - 20:37
…did that just go from “episode review” to “KirinoXSaya slashfic” on the fly there ? XD
March 18th, 2008 - 21:42
That might just be me, but I’ve always thought this kind of scenes, where a character calls another ‘baka’ repeatedly while scolding or hitting him/her, gave off kind of a ‘confession’ vibe. Like a more violent and tsundere-like way of expressing their love.
…Actually in Saya and Kirino’s case it’s probably just my wishful thinking, but still!
March 18th, 2008 - 23:38
You have a future making misleading episode previews!
March 19th, 2008 - 00:38
Misleading? Rubbish, it’s the absolute truth. Nothing but the truth! Kirino x Saya \o/
March 19th, 2008 - 01:36
Any suggestions that the Yuri Goggles(tm) are, in fact, a working example of Tim Taylor technology are nothing more than slanderous rumourmongering that need be paid no heed.
March 19th, 2008 - 13:15
I agree with Impz. The literal heart and soul of the squad coming together in something that feels so right! :3
*brandishes Yuri-goggles and snaps them on*
But it’s sad to see that the show’s going to end soon. It’s been a fun ride.
March 19th, 2008 - 13:32
I know I’m going to be soooo disappointed when watching this ep XD
March 19th, 2008 - 19:15
It will be satisfying for me regardless of what happens.
March 19th, 2008 - 20:38
You aren’t the only one who’d like to see Saya x Kirino, Zyl. When I went to this site I immediately thought of you when I saw the newest (March 19th) entry. Especially the large bold faced font stating SayaKiri Kita!!!
And the March 16th entry should be amusing to you as well.
March 19th, 2008 - 21:22
You know…It would have been appropriate had she said it then…
You know the ‘U’ word.
I loved this episode!
Can’t count how many times I replayed that grabbing scene! It really looked like a premise to rape and it strangely felt like i was the one gonna do it!
Oh no!!
March 19th, 2008 - 23:08
Yuri goggles banzai! Yuri banzai! Banzai! Banzai!!!!!1
Shinzantetsu, thank you so much as always for pointing me to the Good Stuff!
Demon Eyes, ‘u’ word? Uke? *runs away*
Add: Petrouchka – nice one on the baka/tsundere vibe. I was getting a strong hit on that too.
March 20th, 2008 - 01:05
A ha ha ha….
Actually, I was referring to USODA!
But I know you knew that…since you were running away and all…LOL
Also, thank you Shinzantetsu, for the link.
Someone needs to translate that March 16th comic.
Looks funny!
March 20th, 2008 - 02:45
WOO it looks like were’ heading to the BFF end!
March 20th, 2008 - 23:11
Demon Eyes, re: the Cochocochoco comic, I had a bit of difficulty with the causal language but here goes, starting from the top right hand corner, down all the way then top left down again:
1. [Studying]
Hey, Kirino
What?
2. When I solve the next problem…
Yes?
3. K-Kiss me!
That’s fine.
4. You’re serious!?
5. [One minute later]
Kirino, I’m done.
Let me see. (Saya’s eyes are scary.)
6. Saying that you’re done is fine but your answer is wrong.
*horrible revelation* Oi!
7. …you’ll definitely get the next one, right?
8. *chuu* (kissing sound)
Kirino!?
*kyuu* (heart touched sound)
I really spoil Saya…
March 21st, 2008 - 23:58
I went to check 4040’s site because I haven’t browsed through it in a while and ‘lo and behold he had a new pic of interest to Zyl. For those of you not familiar with the site it is a blog that focuses on the “Lily Girl” aspect of anime. In addition to being a blogger, 4040 is a talented artist and he likes to take certain scenes from anime and add his own little twist to them. Some of the pics are risque but nothing that can be considered flat out hentai.
Anyway getting back on track, the BB 24 picture should be of interest to you, Zyl. And for everybody else I think I’ve given you fair warning when I say that it is a somewhat mature picture. Be advised that looking at said pic on a work or school computer is probably not a very good idea. 4040’s nifty little site.
(For added fun you can go back and browse through his yuri-fied versions of scenes in older anime, Zyl. Tougall may have made the Asakura x Nagato pairing popular but if I remember correctly 4040 was the first one who ever drew the two of them in that manner.)
March 22nd, 2008 - 11:48
Ah, thanks for that link. I saw it on some image boards yesterday and was wondering who was the artist. Though 4040 has got great ideas, I’m not that wowed by the final execution though… prefer Stratosphere. Chanomi is still my favourite in terms of art style, composition, colours, humour – wish he’d do more than just Nanoha…
March 23rd, 2008 - 05:47
OMG!!! that bed scene!!
when i saw sayako toss kirino to the bed i was shocked
March 27th, 2008 - 07:10
Haha, oh wow. Just finished with this and I have to say that misleading episode summary is epic (and misleading). It was a great episode, I was moved by how everyone overcame their problems on their own, and couldn’t help but go Just as planned at the end when Ishida and Tama-chan appeared at the dojo.
June 1st, 2008 - 16:35
What i ve never thought ….ehmmmm they are just good friends LOL what am i saying well friendship often ends in love but love in friendship i dont think so.
Hmmm i wonder……..well nvm.
July 31st, 2008 - 10:21
Episode was good, saya x kirino scene was tasty. But, is it just me or did they leave Toyama and Iwasu behind during this series. Not that I don’t like the way the shows run and all but is it just me or do they have a knack of killing off the importance of all male characters.