Title: 君が望む永遠 (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien) Vol. 5
Original Creator: Age
Volume: 5/7
Catalog No.: ZMBZ-1767
Release Date: 6/25/04
Rating: 4/4

While watching the first episode on this disc, I was almost shaking my fist at Takayuki for ignoring Mitsuki like that. Does he realize how many guys would love to have a person like Mitsuki around? Who am I to complain, though? I picked Haruka the first time I played the game. But that's why I love this series, at least for me. All the feelings I had during the game are as strong as ever.

Hmm. Episode 10 is different than what I remember from the game. Namely, I don't remember her school mates who invite her out and Akane doesn't spill the beans.

First edition comes an Akane Rumbling Angel card and reverse cover with the two nurses, Hoshino and Hotaru, and also comes with a Ayu figurette. The bonus feature comes with a non-aired intro to the show which features the characters in a mecha-type show (it's a joke as this series has nothing to do with mechas) and two commercials.

9. Takayuki comes back from the hospital after promising to find the kid's book, "Mayaru no Okurimono" (the one he was going to give her right before that tragic accident, but dropped it in the rain). He takes his time coming home, but Mitsuki waits for him regardless. Both Takayuki and Mitsuki can't focus at work, and Mitsuki runs off to the hill to reminisce. Takayuki tries to find a cleaner copy of Haruka's book but can't find it. Uncharacteristically, Ayu helps out and uses her connections and a few phone calls, she gets the book personally delivered to her. Takayuki now has to consider a promotion at work from part time to full time worker. Mitsuki starts drinking and starts hanging out with Shinji. When Takayuki delivers the book, he meets up with a tired Akane who is a lot nicer to him.

10. Haruka is starting to notice that there's something wrong with her as she's not who she remembers herself to be. Despite warnings from the Dr. Kozuki, Takayuki's allowed to give her the book. Akane meets with Takayuki and thanks him for the book. Takayuki notices that she's a bit sick and tired and sends her home. Takayuki gets sick himself. Meanwhile, Haruka bumps into some people who were also on the swim team and hangs out with them. Being depressed, she allows herself to be led to a love hotel with only Shinji stopping her at the last minute. She falls into dementia. Despite being sick, he still visits Haruka. In the hospital room, Haruka tells the doctor, Takayuki, and Akane that she knows something's wrong with her and demands to know what day it is. Akane finally reveals that she's been sleeping for 3 year, Takayuki's dating Mitsuki, and that everything's a lie.

Title: 君が望む永遠 (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien) Vol. 4
Original Creator: Age
Volume: 4/7
Catalog No.: ZMBZ-1766
Release Date: 5/25/04
Rating: 3/4

Oops, I thought I had written a review of this after I saw it, but I guess I hadn't.

A little slow this time around with a lot more emphasis on the relational aspects rather than any new shocking plot advancements. Mitsuki and Takayuki are becoming more distant as Takayuki is cuddling up to Haruka a bit more. Akane is starting to warm up to Takayuki as he's giving Haruka more attention.

First edition comes with a reversible cover featuring the two waitresses, AyuMayu and a Mitsuki Rumbling Angel card. The bonus footage in on the disc is the non-credit opening, both TV and DVD versions as well as the usual two AyuMayu shorts.

7. It looks like Takayuki is going with Mitsuki now as he's reluctant to recite their poem. He and Mitsuki are still on good terms and she's still able to party with her co-workers. However, he still goes and visits her even after proper visiting hours. But things start getting interesting when Akane catches them two kissing. Akane knows Takayuki isn't doing it for reals and runs off. Takayuki comes home to find Mitsuki looking at apartments for the two of them. Takayuki then tells her that he wants to stay around a bit longer, until Haruka's back to normal. Mitsuki tells him that she knows he still loves her. But despite that, she invites herself to live with him in his small apartment.

8. They spend the next morning almost as a normal couple. After work, Takayuki goes to the hospital again and is spotted by Mitsuki who is sitting on the same bus. That night over dinner, they talk about Haruka and he responds with "she's just fine." The next day Mitsuki decides to go to the hospital and see for herself. She comes back and tries to snuggle up to Takayuki, but he grows ever more distant. They continue life like roommates instead of couples for the next few days. Takayuki and Haruka get closer and they almost have an intimate moment until he sees her large scar.