The Stream Winter is Coming
Reduces me to a blubbering mess. When Chihaya realized for the first time that her parents took pride in her karuta accomplishments, I bawled like a toddler. No matter how old you get, making your parents proud is one of life's greatest feelings, and I celebrated vicariously through Chihaya's tears. She's such an infinitely loveable character that any victory feels shared. In the same way that I cheer and cry with my favorite sports teams, I cheer and cry for Chihaya and her teammates. It's an emotional investment that pays off every episode.A few days ago, I marathoned the first twelve episodes with a few of my friends. This may very well mark the first time in my life that I've re-watched an entire season within days of finishing it (although the last episode of season one has been postponed until this week). It's even better the second time around, now that viewers are more familiar with later-reintroduced characters like Porky and Retro. All the poignant moments are still