So from this episode, we get to know that Wakaba is a genius chicken farmer and Sota, a hopeless loving father with a soft spot most girls will take advantage of. Basically, Wakaba nearly confessed to him about her true feelings, if not for Ririka to interrupt with her sudden return from the US. And what a coincidence for Shindo to propose right there and then, through the phone. Lesson no.1: never trust a guy who proposes through the phone.
So in the end, Wakaba didn't confess to Sota, instead agreed hastily to Shindo's proposal, leaving Sota slightly or majorly heartbroken, but he has another huge issue to take care of.
I like the whole flashback scenes of Sota and Ririka. In fact, I find that I don't hate Ririka for what she's done to Sota and her only child, leaving them behind to chase her dream. She's just the opposite of Sota. Sota would sacrifice his own dreams for Pitaro, while Ririka, the other way round. Of course, the victim here is Pitaro but I just think there's no absolute right or wrong in their actions. This whole show after all, is about choosing between your dreams and other things that matter, family.
Funny how Wakaba is still conflicted between choosing Sota and Shindo, from several episodes before this UNTIL NOW! I'm beginning to get rather annoyed by her indecisiveness, which wasn't a problem at all for her in the first place. Sure, it's a good thing she's changed for the better but it's like...getting nowhere? The show's been dragging since the last few episodes between Wakaba and Sota, and I'm relieved that Ririka actually appeared in this episode, just to make things more interesting, EVEN IF that's the ONLY purpose she serves here. At least, I don't have to keep on watching Wakaba and Sota shifting between the line all the time.
The scene between Pitaro and Ririka at the airport was touching though. Especially when he exclaimed that it's Mummy's smell when they hugged each other. Ririka finally shed tears, at least showed that she still loves Pitaro, but maybe not enough to abandon her dreams.
Rating: 8.5/10
It's a heart-warming episode, laced with the usual comical reliefs, Wakaba's constant indecisiveness in her actions, and of course, Sota's troubles over Ririka's return. I'm glad they included Ririka's appearance because it'd be rather boring if the story continues with a plateau. At least, with her appearance, though brief, it adds a bit more to the mundane plot. There were a number of touching moments, especially the final scene when Sota realized his cunning actions regarding Pitaro's decision to follow him, instead of Ririka. So now...what's going to happen with Wakaba, now that Pitaro's case or rather, Ririka, is over? Actually, can we have MORE RIRIKA please? I know she's just a guest in the show, but c'mon...don't we all want more of her? hehe...You know what, in fact, I don't mind if Sota and her got back together, because Wakaba already has Shindo, the estranged partner who doesn't even look like one.
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By the way, anyone knows the actress who played Ririka?
If I'm not mistaken, the actress who played Ririka is Asami Reina. :)
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ReplyDeletethanks for the info! Yup, it sure looks like her xD this solves the mystery of who Ririka is lol