Episode 9 of Flower and Asura has been released, and it sees the Sumomogaoka High School Broadcasting Club attending a joint practice workshop. Here’s a breakdown of what happened and what to expect next.
Joint Practice and New Connections
The episode kicks off with Kichijoji and Mizuki briefing the broadcasting club on the upcoming joint practice workshop. The club learns more about the schools they will be workshopping with and the broadcasting teams at those schools. Once the workshop begins, the club members split into their respective sessions for recitation and announcement practice.
- Hana makes friends with Misaki and Xiangling, two first-year students from other schools. During their time together, she gains some valuable insights into recitation techniques.
- The episode puts a spotlight on the nuances of competitive speech, highlighting the balance between acting and recitation.
An’s Reunion and a Falling-Out
During the workshop, Hana and An have an unexpected reunion with An’s middle school friend, Misaki.
- A brief flashback reveals that An and Misaki had a strained parting in middle school, leading to An distancing herself from Misaki.
- The conversation leads to Misaki reciting the passage An had selected for her, which had previously taken her to the national competition in middle school.
- An realizes that Misaki is no longer as skilled as she once was, leading to disappointment. Misaki claims she was only good because An guided her.
Reconciliation and Rekindled Friendship
Initially, the reunion between An and Misaki leads to a falling out. However, the episode culminates in the two friends reconciling, rekindling their friendship.
- The episode approaches conflict with nuance, highlighting the honesty and self-awareness of the characters.
- Natsue’s childhood friend, Misaki, is introduced as a new character.
- Misaki’s slump is attributed to Natsue’s lack of guidance.
What to Expect in Episode 10
With An and Misaki reconciling in episode 9, here are some things to look forward to in episode 10:
- The episode is expected to explore how this development influences An’s growth and performance.
- Viewers may see how Hana’s newfound insights impact her future readings as she continues to refine her recitation skills.
- The focus may shift to the NHK Nationals competition itself.
Where to Watch
For fans in North America, Australia, and the British Isles, Flower and Asura is available for streaming on HIDIVE.
