^ Notice the title on the set is blurred out in the Jurina battle previews. It's likely a name change. With AKB at peak popularity right now I think all of the shows are pretty safe.
Datapon!!! AITAKATTA!! YES, KIMI NI~~! ..*ahem*
The last time we had a title blurred, there wasn't a name change so I'm not entirely convinced there'll be one. But hey, maybe that's just me.
Anyways, about the episode at hand. I have to agree, this episode was really touching. Never would have thought Sae had that kind of past, but considering it, her current actions and personality all makes sense. Akicha's story was rather unexpected as well; never would have thought there was someone like that supporting her this whole time. Would have been awesome if he had recovered, but I guess life just ain't perfect like that.
Not to encourage crying amongst members, but I think it's a good idea to have something like this once in a while. Being able to hear about what drives the girls and the kind of things that they've had to go through is quite interesting and something I don't think has been done all that often in the past with idols. Props to AkiP for thinking of this concept and much respect to the girls after hearing these stories ('cept maybe Kojiharu's story..
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