[HorribleSubs] Hanasaku Iroha - 19 (720p)

HorribleSubs had some odd translation choices and Westernizations this time, so if that bothers you, wait for another version.
(Details: Turning the use of a name without honorifics into a cheesy nickname. Using "Cleopatra" for "Yamato Nadeshiko")


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It's nice to see that Nako has changed noticeably to the rest of the staff and it looks like we're finally getting some real Minko development and back story.

I'm kind of split on how she's acting though. On the one hand, I agree with her that cooking a bad omelet rice is reason not to include it in the menu, while on the other, Minko is so overly concerned about the food being perfect because she believes that Tohru will be eating it. Her accusations toward the other girl fall a little flat because Minko is doing the same under the pretext of having pride in her work...but only we (and probably Ohana) know that. I'm guessing that Tohru isn't really concerned with the food, but is interested in seeing Ohana in the frilly waitress uniform again. I'm glad they're bringing that triangle as well as hints of Ko back into the story.

The preview and Minko's initial deadpan reaction to the omelet rice hint that there might be more going on.