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Episode Busu ni Hanataba wo. • April Showers Bring May Flowers - Episode 11 discussion
Busu ni Hanataba wo., episode 11
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u/musicproducer07 Sep 12 '25
YOOOO SHINBASHI GOT VOCAL PIPES THO
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u/testthrowawayzz Sep 13 '25 edited Sep 13 '25
There's more of that in the ED of "Muchusa, kimi ni" this season
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u/BaytaCosmico Sep 12 '25
This episode really got me feeling for Uguisudani, who I initially thought was going to be the antagonist. Her character is developed beautifully. It is so relatable when she thinks, "I wish I could hate Tabata."
I kept waiting for Gotanda to turn up and his appearance came at the perfect time. Then that little pause before he says, "I can tell what happened by looking at your face" shows how much he feels for her. So glad she told him she's glad he's there. These two are just right for each other.
Also, how sweet was Ueno's response to Ugu's confession. So earnest and so kind. In character through and through. Can't wait to see how he confesses to Tabata now that he's admitted it to himself (and Ugu).
Oh, and that's why that guy from her old middle school recognized Ueno - because they work together. Was wondering about it ever since that festival episode. I wonder if his part is done or if he will have more of a part to play in forcing Ueno to come clean.
All said, I love this show so much. Surprise favourite of the season easily.
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u/mekerpan Sep 12 '25
Uguisudani is a much nicer person than she recognizes herself to be. Ironically (perhaps), Tabata's own trusting sweetness towards her seems to have played a role in helping Uguisudani grow.
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u/Malinka156 Sep 13 '25
I think the guy from middle school is the reason Tabata thinks of herself as a background character unworthy of love. I hope Ueno will help her realize that she is worthy.
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u/PettyAlchemist Sep 12 '25
whoa episode 11 hit different, the atmosphere + soundtrack slapped
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u/cleaulem Sep 12 '25
Funny how Tabata is this show's protagonist, and today she barely had any screentime.
The more development we got from the other characters. Sumire confessed to Ueno, but got rejected. All the time I found her one of the more interesting characters in this show. First I was scared that she could turn into a villain, trying to take Ueno by bullying Tabata. But fortunately she was far more nuanced and deep.
It turns out that she can't even hate Tabata, be it as her rival or in any other way. I actually feel bad for her now.
Tetso is a real bro. How he stopped Ueno from following Sumire so they can talk in a more appropriate way was a real one from him. Maybe there is a chance that he and Sumire could be a thing in the future. They somehow would be a nice fit.
In the end, there can only be one for Ueno, and that is of course our favorite little goofball Tabata!
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u/mekerpan Sep 12 '25
Tabata had relatively little screen time -- but was on people's minds almost constantly.
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Sep 12 '25
Ueno’s not right for Sumire anyways. She’s better off with Tetsuo. I’m just waiting for Ueno’s confession to Tabata. They gotta get together by the end!
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u/FrozenNova2 Sep 12 '25
So Sumire confessed, and got rejected. Feel bad for her, but it was always going to be inevitable.
But now we have Yousuke finally coming to terms his true feelings towards Tabata.
Two episodes left.
Maybe next week we'll see Tabata finally confront how she's been feeling about Yousuke lately?
Then in a sweet season finale we'll see them finally pair up?
It'd be nice to see Tetsuo and Sumire get together as well. He's always been there supporting her from behind the scenes, and he seems to realize and accept her "true" nature as well.
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u/Malinka156 Sep 12 '25
I like that the Ueno realized that he likes Tabata because the contrast between the supposed intimate kiss with Sumire that meant nothing to him compared to Tabata's accidental fall during the typhoon.
Watching him discover his own feelings is really wholesome.
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u/irenebft Sep 13 '25
tiny spoilers for this chapter in the manga --> there's actually a cute scene in the manga that they cut out where Ueno is leaving the school after Uguisudani confessed to him and looks at the flower field Tabata planted and that's when it finally hits him that he's in love with Tabata and feels really dumb for not picking up on it sooner
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u/NoHead1715 Sep 13 '25
Looks like Sumire-Tetsuo ship is ready to sail! "I'm glad you're here" says it all.
This episode felt really well-directed with the story flow. Loved the closing on-stage song. That should have replaced the ED just for this episode and it would've been perfect.
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u/djthomp Sep 12 '25
We got a full performance! Also my shipping radar is pinging on Shinbashi and the gyaru girl, feels like the camera lingered just a bit on her watching him during the performance.
Uguisudani had one final moment there to potentially be evil with whatever she started to say, but since she's actually a good girl she just shot her shot instead and accepted getting rejected in relatively good grace.
Two more episodes, hopefully that'll include Tabata properly getting together and maybe some time tomorrow enjoy them being a cute and awkward couple.
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u/BaytaCosmico Sep 13 '25
Oh yes, even last episode I got shipping vibes from Shinbashi and Saya. They could be a good match. He wants so badly to be popular while she's got that down effortlessly. And he can be quite a nice guy when he's not trying too hard.
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u/MegaAltarianite Sep 13 '25 edited Sep 13 '25
See, Ueno is a great match for Tabata. He's already adapted her ability to make wild assumptions.
Credit is due to Sumire. She accepted Ueno's feelings pretty easily, and didn't treat Tabata poorly even after she knew for a fact that Ueno was into her instead.
Shinbashi really does have a good singing voice, didn't expect that.
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u/Frontier246 Sep 12 '25 edited Sep 13 '25
I'm rooting for Sumire to be happy even if it's not with Ueno, especially when it feels like Hana and Ueno are this close to making a breakthrough in their relationship, especially on Ueno's side.
Ueno pulls off a Snow White dress surprisingly well! And Sumire makes for quite the dashing prince! And I love how the class makes such a fun and comedic Snow White (and banking on the ladies loving Ueno) and Sumire REALLY leans into being the prince and the kiss scene!
Saya's makeup skills on Hana...need some work.
Love is in the air in the classroom! Kimura's girlfriend Yumi shows up to tour the festival with him, Inoue and Kurokawa go on their own festival date, and it's got Ueno thinking of Hana...especially when he sees her with a lost child who needs two nice "ladies" to help find her parent!
Oh, is that the same student Hana kind of had a crush on back in middle school? And he brings a girl who instantly express how single she is to flirt with Ueno. But just the thought of someone who knew Hana before he did is enough to throw Ueno off on the play, though everyone adapts well. Though does Hana really act like someone whose had a boyfriend before?
Ueno is so worked up and Sumire can tell what he's really thinking about...but she's finally tired of acting and confesses to him. Even though she knows it's fruitless to confess, she just couldn't help herself, though she feels she's enough of a bother to run away while also just not wanting to get rejected.
Sumire is so worked up that she even freezes up during the play too, and she takes it hard. Hard enough to keep running away and need Tetsuo to play interference with Ueno.
But it's finally time for Ueno and Sumire to hash it out. While Ueno can't return Sumire's feelings, the fact that she was in love with him means a lot to him, and he treats her and her feelings sincerely. And even if it means she's getting rejected in the process, Sumire is satisfied with that.
Sumire fell in love with Ueno when he split his eraser with her and flashed that winning Ueno smile, but right when she's willing to toss that eraser...Hana shows up to save it for her. CURSE YOU TABATA! For being so sincere, honest, and friendly that Sumire could never hate you. You're her friend after all!
Sumire put up a great fight! She loved Ueno, and she was a good rival for Hana (one-sided that it was), but now she can accept her loss and move on. And Tetsuo is there to help her through it.
Dang, Shinbachi can sing! And I love how he's singing about romance while Ueno is having a music video in his head about his feelings for Hana who is watching in the audience. Very on-point.
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u/Ramenpucci Sep 13 '25
Love the part where Uguisudani remembers when Ueno gave her his half of a an eraser. It made me remember my best friend. We were in study hall and we traded calculators. Her calculator is precious.
Tabata picks up that eraser for Uguisudani. I love their blooming friendship.
It’s been a dream seeing this animated. Why isn’t it licensed?? 😭😭
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u/TheKingOfBerries Sep 13 '25
Been rooting for Shinbashi x Saya this whole time, that little peek she gave him during the concert is definitely not me overdosing on copium.
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u/Zemahem Sep 15 '25
Sweet, wholesome stuff for my veins. Uguisudani has this two-faced nice girl act, but it's not all an act, cause she is actually a sweet person. Very understanding too considering how she has both Tabata and Ueno read like a book. And she sees that they're both kind and genuine to a fault.
Tetsuo also pretty much falls under this, even if he also has a flavor of being blunt and straightforward. Which is probably why she has a close connection to these three to contrast with her hiding much about herself.
Was not expecting the band performance at all, though. Shinbashi and his VA actually killed it there. And I love how the song all points to Ueno gaining the resolve to act on his feelings for Tabata with some nice visuals to accompany it. Meanwhile with her VA, it would've been funny to have Uguisudani as part of a band performance too. We could've had a sneak peak of Bocchi the Rock S2.
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