Hana Yori Dango J-drama: Episode 04

Calmness: not an option, while watching HanaDan’s current installment. It is simply not possible for this humble viewer. Not with a hand-washing versus life-and-death situation, lovely Tsukasa-Tsukushi elevator moment, and Shun’s priceless expression at the end of the apple scene. Varying emotions are derived from the amusing to the absurd, from the cringe-worthy to sigh-inducing. Have I mentioned how much I love this show?

The first act which takes place inside an elevator focuses on a developing camaraderie between Tsukushi and Tsukasa. Humor ensues as the couple bicker over non-sensical things and hand-washing. I am all for Jun-lurv but still, ewww. All systems seem normal until Tsukasa falls ill. Tsukushi takes the matter into her own hands and care for the F4 leader. She even says something complimentary to Tsukasa who takes it with a smile and slowly closes his eyes. Then, cue Planetarium. Playing this track results a Pavlov’s Bell’s reaction to fangirls alike. < Insert own reaction. > As if things cannot be better, the next day follows. The trapped duo are found and as soon as they step daylight, a nameless individual mimics a little girl’s scream of delight which can be heard in a whole compound and then promptly turns into a huge, messy pile of blob.

The flock of sheep which runs freely in Eitoku Gakuen once again demonstrates the miniscule size of their fickle brains. Apologies to sheep everywhere, for comparing the cretins to such passive animals. One minute they make Tsuki their bestfriend and the next moment they move into another round of public bullying.

The Neanderthal action also describes the two-faced b*tch formerly known as Sakurako, yet a little more sinister. Her underhanded methods earns her a special place in hell, where she will alternately sport a unibrow and an asymmetrical pair while she’ll be forcibly watch ABC’s Extreme Makeover during a lovely bath in a puddle of boiling lava. Oh, yes, I am bitter.

Random thoughts. Maybe I should be discussing the metaphors surrounding the elevator scene, the daylight and new beginnings, and that oh-so-cool shot. But I won’t, for my brain is not capable of such thoughts after a barrage of MatsuJun images and there’s the nosebleed…