Recap: Konatsu recruits plenty of members for her new choir club including Sakai, whom the faculty seem very interested in. On the day of their first performance however, it almost seems like fate itself tries to deny her the chance to sing.

Jel’s Thoughts: First things first: Sawa is the best character. I’m sure plot-wise Sakai will be their musical Ace in the Hole and save the day at some point, but as far as enjoying Tari Tari as a viewer I think Sawa is going to be their real secret weapon. We already knew she rides horses, practices archery, and wears a ridiculously stylish hat, but this episode we get to see her unflinching will power and confidence that keeps everyone moving.

Unfortunately the plot isn’t nearly as strong as the return of the oppressive Assistant Principal and the not-so-mysterious backstory brewing for Sakai are all predictable moves. But I suppose with a show like Tari Tari it’s more about the characters and how they develop than the overall story itself. Sawa aside the other girls play their roles fine and I will be interested to see how the dynamics change once the boys get more involved. Badminton boy and the Austrian already have their own built in quirks so we’ll see what else they have to add to the show.