Akai Ito Ep 09 Review

The long awaited video is up!

Sorry I got back late! For those who had been waiting forever, I have finished the summary for this episode! Enjoy the video and recap!

It's good episode but not one with climax for me after last week rollercoaster of emotions. Here, Mei finally learned her birth identity from her mum and she was even more shocked to receive an sms from Sara on her birthday!!! Next week will be better when Nishino mum finally meet Mei! Stupid Mami tried to kill herself in this episode but never die. Darn...how nice of her to try to kill herself on Nishino's birthday. Dumb lass.





Akai Ito Episode 09 Summary

After Taka's funeral, the group was still discussing how strange it feels to not have Taka joining in anymore. Seeing Nishino's departing figure, Mei told Mia to go ahead first and chased after Nishino. She asked Nishino to please tell her what exactly did Taka and him talked about in their last conversation. Nishino honestly told Mei that Taka had said that he thought he would be able to replace Nishino but it was impossible. "He was so silly to still be concerned about things between me and you." Nishino said. He then smiled weakly and added "We are obviously over.", before turning to leave.

Time fast forward, it was cold Feb. While heading to high school together, Mia suggested to Mei that the old classmates should get together to celebrate her birthday.

On the other hand at the shrine, Taka's dad handed Nishino an envelope, which contain Taka's belonging. The dad told Nishino that since he is Taka's good friend, he will entrust this belonging for Nishino to handle it. When Nishino looked at the content, it was a shrine "wishing" board that Taka had written before - wishing that Mei would be his girlfriend. Mami saw the exchange and asked about who Taka was. Nishino explained Taka had been his ex classmate and died in accident last year. Mami saw the wishing board message just before Nishino was going to burn it and asked Nishino if Taka and Mei had been a couple? Nishino honestly replied yes. Mami persisted and told Nishino that she is able to understand all his feelings and he should share with her what happen since she knew how it feels like to lose someone impt. Innocent Nishino honestly told Mami that Taka had met with him before he died, and was also waiting for Mei. However, Taka did not even get to see Mei one last time before he met with the accident. Nishino also revealed to Mami that Taka had said that an invisible bond (Akai Ito) is binding him and Mei together. "He cared about Mei so much, and yet he left this world with such a misudnerstanding." Hearing Nishino said that, Mami was troubled and uneasy.

Next, Mami tried to pry more information from Yui. Yui confirmed that Mei did go out with Taka for a while before his death. Without knowing Mami's intention, Yui happily revealed that it happens to be Mei's birthday this month, on the 29th Feb. Mami was shocked to learn about that! "29 feb" Mami muttered to herself. With those information, Mami went to Mei's school and looked for a surprised Mei.

In the cafe, Mami kept talking and digging up the past. She told Mei she had heard from Nishino about how nice Taka was to her, and how he had died, and how Mei must be feeling very lonely now. She then went on to ask if Mei's birthday is on 29th feb, and isnt it nice to share the same birthday as Nishino, one that comes once every 4 years. After a min pause, Mami continued
"However, I always feel that Nishino and I share a invisible bond, so...."

Before Mami could finish with her nonsense, Mei finally cut her off saying "Things between me and Nishino are over. It's already over." Mami finally shut up.

Between Nishino and his mum, she was excitedly talking about his birthday and how to celebrate it. "Did you think I had forgotten? Such an imot thing to Nishino, how can I forget about it!" The mum happily chatted on and played with Nishino's hair. "Seeing no reply from Nishino, the mum continued to ask if Nishino had dated some girls to celebrate with him. Nishino smiled and said no one. So the mum suggested to celebrate at home after her work. However after Nishino left, the mum did not go to work but headed to the park to have a smoke.

Mei's mum who had spotted her, introduce herself to Nishino's mum. Mei;s mum said she had a question to ask and that is why did Mei;s father died after being arrested. Even though he was arrested for the drugs, she just cannot understand the mystery of his death. Nishino's mum who was already stunned to see her, avoided the question and said why is she bringing up such an old topic. Mei's mum pressed on, asking if she is aware that Nishino and Mei are classmate?Nishino mum was shocked!

"Nishino is an upright kid who is gentle in nature, a very fantastic boy. Which is precisely why I think is what Mei likes about him. However when I knew about them being together, I couldnt not interfere, hence I requested them to go seperate ways. "Natsumi san, please. Take it as its for them, please tell me the truth!" Nishino mum remained quiet and walked away.

On her own, she had flashback of Nishino previous conversation with her, asking her to tell him the truth since the mum of the girl he liked asked him to split with the girl. At that time, she bumped into the drug guy.

When she was alone with Nishino, Mami revealed that she had looked up Mei few days ago. Nishino asked why. "Whatever I said before is for real, I definitely was not lying." Mami replied. Nishino paused to look at her with a serious look. Mami continued" I really want to stay by your side, to go through hard times together. I cannot continue to live on without Nishino. Am i not qualified to spend your birthday together with you?" Nishino replied after a second pause "Mami, let's celebrate together." The spineless bitch was overjoyed.

At home, Mei recalled all the times she had spent with Taka as she stare at the couple shot they took together.

When it was Mei's birthday, the group celebrated together. Mia told her exbf she is now with a great bf but it is none of his biz. The conversation went back to the cultural festival day they had in school and the conversation came to a pause when Sara's name was mentioned and they wondered if she is ok now. As they chatted on, Fuji suggested to visit Taka's tomb.

At the cemetry, the guys chatted to the tomb. Fuji asked Mei if the voice mail she was listening to in the hospital that night was from Taka, and asked what was the content. Mei said that many things had happened between them, and revealed that Taka had apologised about always thinking about himself, and that they should return as friends as they were in junior high..

"I know all of you are worried and I should move on. But I have to do something for Taka chan, Istill want to spend a little more time with him, I still think that way." Mei shared.

"You need not intentionally forget, you can still remem forever, your memories of him will now be your strength," Fuji said. "Yes, I believe that wouyld be what Taka want." Mia said. "So it is, perhaps so." Mei said with a smile.

At home, Nishino received a call from the rehab centre, saying the doctors are worried. Nishino asked isnt the treatment over? The nurse replied no, the mum had lied someone at home had passed over.

At the cafe, Mami appeared and tld the guy she is celebrating Nishino's birthday with him. The staff said, oh the rest just celebrated Mei's birthday here earlier.

At home, Mei heard her parents arguing. The father said that things between them should be seperated from Mei's matters. Mei's mum told the sister that her parents are getting seperatred. Their father revealed they cannot shared the same values anymore and they are drifting apart and its irrepairable. The mum said she had one more matter to share. The father tried to stop her but the mum said they are old enough now to handle it. The mum told mei, I am not your real mum. Mei was shocked!

Nishino found his drugged high mum at the club. "Oh Nishino is here to pick me up!" The guy said to Nishino. "Dont misunderstand. I did not contact your mum." Nishino dragged and told the mum to leave. "Even if she leave now, she will return." the man said confidentally. "You have destroyed her whole life, and all the people's lives around." Nishino told him.

"What? It's a sucky life to begin with. It is the drugs that helped them forget." The man told Nishino. He continued to provoke Nishino adding "Say such things after you know what your parents are thinking about. If you have no child, your life would be so much easier right Natsumi?" Nishino was in shock and the mum turned around and told him to stop. " Didnt you keep saying it? How nice it would be if this child was not born." The man said and the mum screamed at him to stop. "Dont you understand? The person your mum wants to live with is me, not you." The man coolly told Nishino. In rage of fury, Nishino stab the guy's leg with a fork before storming off.

Mei's mum started to reveal the begining of Mei and Nishino childhood since they were young, and how she had been living in the same building as Nishino when they were young. She also told mei about her dad arrested for drugs, but reemphasis that both her parents were never involved in drugs. "However your mum had chosen in desperation to abandon you and left this world. Which is why till this day, I can never forgive Natsumi san.It was me who told Nishino to leave you. However, after hearing the account from me, Nishino said nothing, just nod his head. Sorry Mei. It was not his fault. Mei, Do u like Nishino?" The mum asked.

That night, Haruna went to Mei's room and said she would follow her dad since he doesnt know how to do anything and would be a sorry state to live alone. "What will happen to us?" Mei asked. "Even if we leave apart, we will still be a family. So dont worry. But I have something to say about Nishino. Eveb if mum said all that because of Mei, but its up to Mei to decide." Haruna said seriously to Mei.

At the cafe, Mami continued to wait and the staff said isnt Nishino a little slow. Mami decided to call Nishino. However, the line was engaged as Nishino mum called him exactly that moment.
Mami unable to reach Nishino was devastated.

"At-kun? I'm sorry, I lied to u. At kun, its obvious u like mei but it was me who cause you two to part. I'm truly sorry. Mum will not give u more trouble from now on. "The mum said. "Its ok, please come back soon. I will wait for u." Nishino said to her. Nishino passed the board and reread Mei's message about her wish for his mum recovery and about how being with him halve her troubles and double her happiness.

At the same time, Mei, she recalled Taka's last words about the person she need to see and talk to is not Taka but Nishino. Mei also rem Nishino's words asking if she believed in destiny. That night, Mei went out.

On the shrine board, there was also another of Mei's message was wishing it would snow on their birthday.

Mei arrived at the cake shop, looking around but not seeing Nishino. That night, it really snowed. Shortly just round the corner, Nishino arrived at the same spot.

"You are late." Mei said to him. "So u did rem our date promise. Are u fine Nishino?"
"Not really" he replied
"Why didnt you tell me? No matter what happened, No matter what you tell me, I would always believe in you." Mei said.

Hearing that, Nishino rushed forward and hugged her.

"Can we still meet again?" Mei asked.
"Mei, a person will meet 3million people from day they will be born till they die. In between, 300o in school and work. Perhaps 300 people for those who get on really well. We had said before, within those people, regardless if its Taka, Sara, you or me, we are all destined together. I have learned something impt from Mei. So I believe no matter how far apart we are, there must be a reason to our meeting." Nishino said.

"At-kun, Happy Birthday." Mei said. At that, she sadly sucked in her breathe, and said By bye to Nishino. They both parted ways.

On her way back, Mei received an sms.
"Happy birthday Mei. I have things to say to you. Sara"

Nishino made his way to the cafe and apologised to Mami was being late. However to his shock, he found that she had slit her own wrist.

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