「ルンの突撃告白タイム」 (Run no Totsugeki Kokuhaku Taimu)
“Run’s Confession Assault Time”

Episode at a Glance:
Thanks to Lala’s invitation, Rito heads to a water park as the sole guy in a large group of girls. At the pool, Rito enjoys staring at Haruna, while Run is determined to get him to look at her instead.

「初めてなんです…」 (Hajimete Nan Desu…)
“My First Time…”

Episode at a Glance:
While cautious about calling Haruka by her first name in public, Yuuto still manages to draw the unwanted attention of others when he’s with her.

「一人じゃないから」 (Hitori Janai Kara)
“Lonely No More”

Episode at a Glance:
While updating the general and prime minister of their situation, Minna reassures them that the Strike Witches will protect the world’s skies.

「チャリティー飛行艇」 (Charitii Hikoutei)
“Charity Seaplane”

Episode at a Glance:
After running into an excited Carlo at the port, Lillia and Treize board the charity seaplane with a large group of children. Meanwhile, a surveillance team informs Travas of the situation, so he declares a state of emergency to his colleagues and contacts Allison, asking her take off right away.

「緑ノ少女」 (Midori no Shoujo)
“The Green Girl”

Episode at a Glance:
Dreaming in a forest somewhere, Kusano recalls how a MBI researcher, Sahashi Takami, had told her that she’d get to meet her Ashikabi “onii-chan” one day if she’s a good girl.

「仁義・上等」 (Jingi / Joutou)
“Moral Code / Superiority”

Episode at a Glance:
Reminded of how she invited Kei out for a stress-relieving day on Sunday, Hikari tries to invite others along, but they all happen to be busy.

「お稲荷さま。教会へ行く」 (Oinari-sama. Kyoukai he Iku)
“Oinari-sama. Goes to Church”

Episode at a Glance:
Reminded of how he once took care of Tooru when he wet his bed, Noboru wakes up in a locked up room, and thinks of how he was once similarly taken care of, and of how Tooru is taking care of Shiro-chan now.

「別れの朝」 (Wakare no Asa)
“Morning of Parting”

Episode at a Glance:
With Miharu’s Shinrabanshou powers released, he easily brushes aside the Kouga student council, then checks on Yoite, during which he hears the hijutsu’s voice asking him if he’s going to make him disappear or save him first.

During my last week in Japan, I finally stopped by a movie theater in order to watch the final chapter of the Hana Yori Dango TV drama—Hana Yori Dango Final the movie. While I’m not sure what movie ticket prices are like in other countries, tickets in Japan (1,800 yen) are noticeably higher than I’m what I’m used to back at home. With that said, the level of Japanese used in the dialogue was well within my abilities, so at least I got to enjoy my first Japanese movie theater experience to the fullest. I’ve included spoiler-free impressions below, plus a lengthy, fully detailed summary (written as accurately as possible from memory), for those of you who just can’t wait to find out what happened. Any additional pictures were scanned from the photobook that I bought.

「遭難！」 (Sounan!)
“Disaster!”

Episode at a Glance:
After taking to the skies with Mateo, Lillia and Treize are enjoying being on a plane again. Lillia then asks if she can take the controls for a bit, making Treize think that the answer will obviously be “no”, but Mateo allows her instantly, believing she’s probably the daughter of some very rich people and has some private plane she uses.