Five episodes of depression cleared away by a two second jingle. Sasuga Anon.
Tomori and Anon see Sakiko driving away from school in a stereotypical ojo-sama car, which prompts Anon to exclaim that Sakiko really is a rich girl. When Tomori looks puzzled, she explains that at her debut as Oblivionis, it turned out she was part of the Togawa Group. Tomori still being puzzled leads to her doing that jingle. A very Anon way of knowing things: shallow yes, but also incredible nerdy at the same time. Who takes the time to memorise a jingle just because an actress or influencer they like did it one time? That’s our Anon indeed. Selfish, but providing a moment of relief amid the depression.
Anon can be this light hearted about encountering Sakiko because she lacks the history Tomori has with her, of having been in Crychic together and then the band breaking up. No surprise that she keeps brooding on this chance meeting that evening. And, the next day, as she and Anon once again see Sakiko getting into her car, she sprints after her only to fall down. Which is when Anon takes over for her, telling her she was the anchor for the relay race all three years of middle school. A very Anon boast; seemingly selfish but done as much to assure Tomori as it is to brag. Anon does this a lot, giving her hope and courage this way. Fake it until your friend makes it. I’d noticed that before, but this episode crystallised it for me. Anon’s self confidence, unearned or not, gives Tomori courage. It’s Tomori who reaches out to people, like she does to Sakiko here, but it’s Anon who gives her that first push and who helps her do the things she cannot do on her own.
And of course Anon has to redo the jingle for her other girlfriend, Soyo. Which, pay attention, shows some actual character development for Soyorin, as she doesn’t just ignore Anon, but actually asks whether the hand movements she does at the end is supposed to be a bird or a butterfly.
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