Hanazakari no Kimitachi e • Hana-Kimi - Episode 6 discussion

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Lol that's certainly something to walk in on.

Ok...

Oh, he saw her.

So, there's her brother.

Lol he's following her.

So, now to explain the situation...

Who's that now?

Oh it's him.

And now he's found her.

Oh he's _really_ not a fan.

What's he doing here now?

So, he's finally jumping again.

He hugged her!

[*"Oh no she's ~~hot~~ Cute." Always has been.*](https://i.imgur.com/fB14Bij.jpeg)

["Allies."](https://i.imgur.com/Iu7GUSg.jpeg)

*[Any excuse to get a hot gaijin in the room.](https://i.imgur.com/sDdb9QP.jpeg)*

[As much as he wants Mizuki back, I don't think he ever was going to drag her away regardless.](https://i.imgur.com/0zn7eLl.jpeg) It was all just one big test.

Well, I'm glad Umeda is still getting some action even during school hours, what with hooking up with his lover in the nurse' office. But he still makes time, despite his better interest, to help Mizuki out when she needs to look like a girl again!

It's actually nice to see Mizuki dressed as a girl again! She actually seems to appreciate being able to look girly again! Good job Rio (Nao Toyama), Umeda's little sister and I guess Nanba's aunt! I'm glad Sano got to see her dressed up too.

But why is Mizuki dressed like a girl? So she can see her big brother, Shizuki Claude Ashiya! Who seems like a corporate big shot but is also a massive siscon who adores his little sister to bits and has no problem showing her affection in public. He's kind of a lot, but Mizuki loves him. Also I'm with him in missing Mizuki's long hair.

I love how Mizuki and Nakao are now "gal pals" who commiserate over their respective crushes' being cold to them. Nakatsu wants to get in on the "gay romance" talk, but gets rejected, poor guy.

Of course it was probably inevitable that he would stumble onto Mizuki going to an all boys' school, and that Sano is there and the person who basically took his sister away. Turns out Mizuki is a biter, but Shizuki is still going to throw down the gauntlet that if Sano can't pull off the high jump (the very thing that drew Mizuki to him) he's going to take Mizuki back to America. And Sano takes the challenge.

It's nice of Nakatsu to go on a little okonomiyaki date to help Mizuki feel better about the situation...even if Mizuki then gives Sano okonomiyaki and eats dinner with him. But it's the thought and well-intentions that count.

I love how Shizuki is like his little sister in thinking that wearing sunglasses and a dark suit would somehow perfectly blend in on the school campus. And of course Umeda notices a hot guy walking around and immediately cajoles him into his office to tease him about his sister.

Sano and Mizuki putting their heads together (literally) to get his high jump back in order. And Mizuki is still thinking about that kiss...but Kagurazaka is thinking that his archrival is a shell of himself trying to reclaim his old glory. But Kagurazaka WANTS Sano back at his best so they can truly compete again, like any rival would.

Obviously if a girls' big brother is going to hate on her crush that much, she's bound to hate him. Is God Dead?

But then it comes time for the high jump and Sano actually delivers! Maybe God is alive after all! And Mizuki and Sano embrace after his victory! Now even her big brother approves! Sano still has a ways to go to get back to his best, but it's a start and now he and Mizuki can head into their second years with smiles on their faces.

Shizuki got that Yuri Briar level siscon energy lol. Guy was just what Sano needed to clear whatever mental hurdles he was facing. He didn’t make the prelims but he’s off to a good start.

How did Mizuki not notice that Izumi is totally aware of her true identity as a girl. This must’ve come up during their talk with Mizuki’s brother in some form or another, right?

What other good reason could he’ve had for insisting so strongly that Mizuki came back home with him?

On a side note: I like how the dog has considerably more screen time than many of the side characters.

Never thought Shizuki would be such a massive siscon. All the stunts he did was simply because he couldn't bear the thought of being away from his adorable baby sister. He's also lacking braincells because there's nothing inconspicuous about his reconnaissance outfit. Pretty funny how he bawled his eyes out on the flight back to the States and the flight attendants were like, "No idea what this bloke is on."

Wonder what Mizuki thought about Izumi accepting her marriage charm. "*Does he swing that way?*" as she's not aware that he knew her secret.

There’s a level of doting and affection towards your little sister that I find endearing just before it becomes siscon. I feel like Shizuki is hovering above that line for me.

Nakatsu is slowly growing on me. Which sucks for me cos he’s definitely the 2ML that’s gonna get rejected and I’m definitely gonna feel for him. He’s been a constant positive support so far and that is before he finds out she’s a girl. Not to mention the “I’d go gay for him” in one of the earlier episodes too lol

Oh, so Sano actually did get injured in the accident, I didn't understand that until now.

Doctor dude's little sister is cute, I'm glad it looks like we'll be seeing more of her in future episodes.

I'm a little surprised Mizuki's older brother gave up so easily on getting her to come home.

Mizuki decking guys = 5 (Sano once again albeit just an accidental bonk to the face, and onii-chan getting bitten)

Mizuki and Sano hug count = 1 (and counting hopefully!)

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Umeda's yaoi lore intensifies

Mizuki biting Shizuki was the ultimate little sibling energy

Nakao bullying Mizuki one moment, bonding with her over unrequited(?) crushes the next, love a good shoujo friendship development!

Shizuki boasting about how sneaky he's being while looking and acting flashy as hell lol. Him sulking about needing to save his cute little sister from being tainted by an all-boys school gave me big Ouran Tamaki energy

Kagurazaka a tsundere for Sano all along?

Looks like we're getting some more Umeda/Nanba family shenanigans

Honestly, Shizuki is right here: I understand that Mizuki admires Sano and his high-jump skills, but there were other ways to approach him than leaving everything and pretending to be a boy 24/7. 
I don’t even understand how Mizuki was able to enroll in the school in the first place; don’t they ask for students’ ID cards?

I really like this show. It isn't as funny as some of the others this season, but it is pretty solid. I'm surprised more people aren't watching it.

There's this weird mix in this story of the Ashiya's American-ness, that I didn't notice when I was reading the manga like twenty years ago. A lot of Mizuki's actions make sense when you think about her being American, like she's a lot louder and aggressive than most Japanese heroines, but also calls her brother oniichan? Like maybe they spoke Japanese in the home, but I would assume she would just call him Shizuki.

An older brother being that into a younger sibling is also very rare in America, although it makes sense for him to be worried.

I still enjoy the show and I think it's a shame that it comes so long after shows that used its tropes got popular. I did hear a rumor that it's planned to be 36 episodes, though, so I hope that's true. We need more completed shoujo anime series!

Once again, Umeda the undisputed best character in this show. Mizuki harshly judging my boy for engaging in casual relationships. Girl, just you wait until you’re an adult mess like the rest of us.

I don't understand why she needs a dress when she already received one, a gift from her brother, in a package. Sano doesn't react when they're forehead to forehead, but finally blushes when he hugs her. It was about time he reacted. Another mystery to me: how is it that when they're alone together, when he's confiding in her, and it could be like a date, Nakatsu doesn't react at all... no panic, no overwhelming thoughts or feelings, even though he was stressed just asking her to watch a soccer match...? There are definitely some moments that don't make sense in relation to previous episodes. Judging by the comments, there are scenes missing between the two doctors (the brother and the one from the school), which seems a shame because it looked like it would have been more interesting.

Ok something not entirely related to the episode but I was thinking about it during-

Do we know how Mizuki’s future is affected by attending a boys school as a girl? Fine with spoilers, if there are any.

Like, any school or job she applies to will see a boys school on her resume and be like “????” I feel like it would make it really difficult, unless she goes back to the US. Trying to suspend my disbelief that her family wouldn’t look into the school she’s attending prior to her transfer but now that I thought about this, I just can’t stop wondering lol.

That was funny how much of a siscon Mizuki's is. She looks good in boys clothes and girls clothes! I'm glad she was able to stay in Japan.

Everyone jump abroad the UmedaShizuki ship, the two doctors with sister problems lmao

What happened to the dress her brother sent her few episodes ago? She could have used that as her feminine outfit

I can’t get over the line read from the other flight attendant. It was perfectly good, but the way he says “I dunno” sounds exactly like the TikTok Vinland Saga meme.

Concerning amount of Siscon Shenanigans, but at least Mizuki’s brother came around to this whole set up by the end.

This episode felt really emotional. How did you all feel about it?

Hmm I'm gonna assume Mizuki doesn't wear the outfit her brother gifted her because it would seem more believable she's living life as a girl if she's seen wearing clothes that aren't gifted? She probably assumed her brother would possibly stay multiple days so that's why she needed help getting multiple girls' clothing for backup.

My favorite part is the ending where Sano finally achieved the high jump. Nice transition into the ending song playing.

I never realized how somewhat progressive this series was considering it was created in the 90s. An openly gay character?? And his character is treated with such care and not just written as the token gay guy where being gay is his whole personality. Dr. Umeda is still my favorite character after all these years. He always comes in clutch ✊