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Okay. So! Each episode of windbreaker is about 3-4 of the manga chapters. This latest episode (s2ep3) ended with chapter 55.

Insanity incoming, as well as spoilers for non-manga readers.

So my rough estimate is that Tsubakino’s little intro will be at the end of episode 5?

Pretty sure next episode (ep4) will have sick Sakura, then after that him and Kaji’s talk. Feel like ep4 will end with Kaji’s “Everyone can see you’re terrified of rejection” bit.

Ep5 might pick up after this, (I cannot wait for Kaji’s freak out when being caught being a good senpai) then lunch at Kotoha’s which is when Sakura sees Tsubakino through the window!

Which MEANS if that’s right Tsubakino will be fully introduced in episode 6! Which would be airing on like May 8th. Which feels so far away. And the dub for that episode will be May 22nd.

LOOK (minor spoilers?)

I KNOW IT WAS A SERIOUS AND HEARTBREAKING MOMENT

BUT

YOU DONE PUNCHED HIS EYES IN TWO DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS

shit had me cackling

THE WAY YOU DRAW TSUBAKI AND UMEMIYA I—

put pasilyo on repeat, we’re yearning today

I LOVE FLOWER SYMBOLISM YES! FLOWER LANGUAGE!!!

Symbols surrounding Boufuurin's leaders and their meanings

This post will go into explicit symbols (ones that are clearly drawn with the intention to show the audience) of the flowers that represents our Four Heavenly Kings, and Umemiya Hajime.

(Implicit Boufuurin symbols)

The fanatic - Sugishita Kyoutarou

The first, and most impressive piece of symbolism that hit me is from chapter 3, when we meet Sugishita for the first time.

While I was doing research, I came across @/sawacore on twitter who had pointed out that the 5 flowers are the flowers of Boufuurin's Heavenly Kings and Umemiya.

The 5 flowers

Below is my effort to match and name these flowers. I don't think I am 100% correct, but I've identify the most distinguishable details about them. (And all of them are edible! What a surprise!)

Umemiya - Ume (Plum blossom)

Plum blossom means good fortune, health, and a talisman against evil. Moreover, Ume flower is also considered Sakura (cherry blossom)'s older sister, as it blooms at the end of winter and beginning of spring, right before cherry blossom does.

Tsubaki - Japanese Camellia

The flower is in their name, so there is no speculation here.

Tsubaki resembles freedom of choice and perfect love, which is very in character for our Tsubaki. Tsubaki had broken the gender norms to wear skirt and make-up even if they were born as a boy. Moreover, I truly adore their opinion on love: Love's value is in its own and doesn't need to be reciprocated for it to be perfect. They loved being in love, and that was what's beautiful about it.

Mizuki - Amana flower (Tulipa edulis/アマナ)

Now I can't find the meaning of this flower, so maybe I was wrong here. But this flower is, in fact, edible, and kind of fits the description: Pointy petals and cruciform. Please let me know if you find a better flower!

Momose - Momo flower (Prunus persica)

Momo flower means "fascinating personality", love, and good luck. It's a little all over the place, yes, but maybe we haven't known enough about Momose?

Hiiragi - Holly berry

Holly, or holly berry included, represents prosperity and focus strength. This is factually correct, as Hiiragi is the leader of a team whose name is taken from the god of warfare.

MY LEG

tuens out that feeling of emptiness and a constant lack of motivation or desire to do anything is called ✨clinical depression✨

anyways i’m starting medication soon and hopefully will feel a drive to do anything that makes me happy

the way prople write nanami in smau’s has me going feral

WHY HE GOTTA BE WRITTEN SO HUSBAND MATERIAL LIKE

AND HE’S NOT R E A L

daydreaming hyperfixation scenarios before bed becomes harder when your current hyperfixation is the epic musical

HIII SCARLET IF YOUR MATCHUPS ARE STILL OPEN CAN I SEND MINE IN ?!? IM SO LATE AAAAAA

— personality : a very big extrovert !! i love to talk. although if im not actively talking, then i get mistaken for an introvert very often ?? i’ve been told that the first impression is usually that i look shy!! but i love to talk n i also love to listen, i generally like being around people!! i also like animals a lot and think they’re super neat.

— hobbies : i used to make lil clay charms!! have also done track, xc, dance, & lifting. i love shopping for skincare / makeup / clothes too. i collect cards & lil figurines!

— pets : i’ve had mice, hamsters, 3 dogs, a praying mantis, and a fish

— aesthetic : i wish my aesthetic just looked like a physical version of the song dark beach - pastel ghost to be honest 🥺 i like black n white n also hints of blues. howeverr i love love love the shoujo girl outfit trend so much. with my whole heart!!

— fav books is head full of ghosts! i like anything horror, i love true crime too! i also like anime like kimi no todoke though. AH i like hollow knight a lot. a lot a lot!!!

HI NO WORRIES I'M LATE ANSWERING! WORLD GOT TOO MUCH! BUT I'M tentatively BACK! >.<

I'm a baby bit jealous, but I can see you being a good match with Tusbakino!

You two would be the yappiest couple, but in the best way! Never not smiling as you're talking about anything and everything, but also the best listeners to each other??? No miscommunication or lack of communication in this couple, healthy as can be!

Also if you ever made him a little clay charm for a bag (or several of them) he'd be in near tears! They're so CUTE! He shows them off with so much excitement like, "Look! Isn't this the cutest! My s/o made them! Aren't they so talented?" Shoving the charms in people's faces out of excitement, staring at them with stars in his eyes. Now make matching couple ones? He'd died and ascended to heaven!

you make and gift him little clay figures, he somehow finds the most rare figures you only see online and gives them to you like they're nothing, only accepting kisses as repayment

Shopping dates are a must, buying cute outfits for yourselves and each other. Trying on makeup like "Oh! This lipstick color's cute, but I think it would look better on you," doesn't give you a second to think before he leans down to kiss you, before pulling back and going, "Yup! Looks better on you!"

breathless. blushing. he knows what he's doing! sauve!

also sleepovers. pure and sweet ones! cute pajamans, skin care routines, face masks, snacks! he's doing your hair, you're doing his, all while listening to some true crime podcasts and getting on how stupid people can be for not figuring things out when all the signs are there

the first time you two have conversations like this around others you definitely get some... strange looks

not everyone appreciates the true crime podcast scene!