I wonder if they are already running out of money or if this was just purely going according to their artistic vision. I didn't really like this episode, and no doubt the even weirder than usual graphics were a part of the reason. And the repetitive nature prevalent throughout the episode.

It looks like Asou is only now starting to really understand that simple friendship aside a relationship with Chihiro would be a painful thing. He looked as broken in this ep as Chihiro normally does.

Miyako had her reasons, it seems, and I suppose I can forgive her a little due to that, especially considering Kei, who had previously my sympathies, indeed looks like she thinks she has the right to control every part of Hiro's life. And I was erraneously thinking she was just going overboard thinking what was best for him.

Still, you can't say Hiro wasn't to blame as well. He should have at least send a text message to Miyako telling he can't make it. But I guess he's a forgetful artist, after all, unable to really take care of himself with the exception of his work.