Given Episode 04: Fluorescent Adolescent Anime Review

Given Fluorescent Adolescent begins with Uenoyama working hard. His creativity seems to be in full effect since he met Sato.

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Nakayama is on the roof enjoying a smoke and he see Kaji and Yayoi, cue the meltdown! I wish he would just tell Kaji that he likes him, but that’s too early.

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Kasai tries unsuccessful to wake Uenoyama, but Sato does it with ease. It’s so obvious and we can feel the jealously growing, relax Kasai.
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The guys make their way to the sleep spot and Uenoyama tells Sato about the song he’s writing for him! Sato’s glee is beyond adorable.

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Nakayama’s friend Take wants the band to play at a concert. Take is a promoter/booking agent for bands.

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The band meets up after their session. The guys have a quick talk about their taste in music and the reason why they click as a band. Individuality is the glue that binds them.

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Uenoyama plans a music shopping trip with Sato. It was very cool to learn about equipment and to see how knowledgeable Uenoyama is.
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Once again Uenoyama loves the dedication that Sato shows, he’s committed to the band!

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Sato and Uenoyama are walking to the train station and Kasai and her friend spot them. Kasai is upset and wonders about the nature of their relationship.

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Kasai’s friend tells her about a rumor about Sato from their middle school. We can deduce that Sato/Yuki’s relationship was something that wasn’t completely hidden. Let’s see what Kasai does with this information, because we know she likes Uenoyama.

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“Is just a memory and those dreams
Weren’t as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seemed
My love, when you dream them up” Fluorescent Adolescent by Arctic Monkeys

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I’m nervous and excited for the next episode!

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