Stardust Telepath Episode 9: Finding Happiness

This episode. Oh my goodness.

We picked up right where we left off with Kei greeting her eagerly anticipated raivarus. Things looked somewhat promising at the end of the last episode but at the start of this one…Umika was terrified. We knew presenting in front of a crowd was an extremely tough challenge for our main girl but after seeing how good Kei was at it along with her group’s expectedly successful first rocket launch she pretty much shot down. Rather than wait till the end of the episode we’re spared a slow and painful heartbreak…instead got hit with an “It was a disaster” right away. Ouch.

We know the gang will eventually patch things but by the gods did this one hit hard. It was brief but Matataki’s words to Haruno cut deep. It also gave me more hope that “THAT” WAS where they’re going with these two.

Oh my goodness.

I was all “No baby girl! It’ll be okay. Please don’t cry!” before she snapped on Yu. She didn’t blame her for anything. She was all “I’m useless” and GOD, was it heartbreaking. Again I knew the breakup wouldn’t last long but DANG, was it sad. I love these four so much. Yu noticing her soulmates charm wasn’t sparkling hurt too.

The next day while Umika wallowed in despair Hona asked her to get some groceries.
As she left the store she was spotted by a nearby Kei who saw the poor lass in pain. Now most of Kei’s words of encouragement were stating the obvious but that’s because we’re observers. Umika’s living it and was under so much stress she couldn’t think properly. As our heroine explained everything about the club, her goals and harem Kei commended her goal of making friends with aliens and finding somewhere to belong on other planets but, like Matataki told her in an ealier episode, Umika already found somewhere she belonged. Umika thought she’s a terrible leader who dragged everyone down but Kei said they appointed her the leader because they believed in her vision and believed in her.

“Think of this not as a failure but as a learning experience. Think about what went wrong and work hard to improve. Also think about this. Many people who competed in this tournament before, win or lose, went on to do great things in this field. There’s plenty of time left in your life to aspire toward greatness. Don’t let this get you down too long. You got this Umika!”

Umika realized she must protect her special place. She had to go fix it, starting with her one true love. A nice touch was Kei being very relieved her advice helped encourage Umika. So good.

I loved this moment of Hona panicking about her beloved Onee-chan not coming home for hours after going shopping. Their off-screen mom too of course. Warmed my heart.

The whole make up scene had “Oh my god” written all over it. My heart. Also Yu clearly wanted more than a forehead kiss.

I usually gravitate toward side-couples in Yuri shows. Sometimes I enjoy their brief but powerful romantic development more than the main girls’…but not here. UmiYu are on top of the mountain. They are untouchable.

Their latest snuggle brought back one of Yu’s lost memories. An important song. Umika’s heart was warmed by her beautiful singing voice. She also found her spark and hoped to become stronger the right way.

Fantastic. Now give me HaruTaki making up in as close to an amazing scene as this one. I need it…I. NEED. IT.

Oh my god. I fucking love this show.