Peter

Interesting episode. It went by really fast. I have to wonder what exactly did Tomoya mean between his lines when he decided that there was now something to aim for.. other than literally implying aiming for the basketball hoop.

Another review of that moment. Tomoya wonders why he is so worked up. (For Nagi?) Sunohara is body blocked and sees Tomoya is open. He makes a quick pass. Nice! Tomoya jumps for the shot, perhaps forgetting that his arm cannot throw the ball, he is then blocked and begins falling backwards. Tomoya starts thinking back how pathetic he has been. Compared to the opponent, he has done nothing for himself. So much time that he had wasted to do nothing. He should not have played anyway. Just then Nagi calls him out to shoot the ball. His mind reframed, thinking that after all that time, even he now has something to reach for. The ball goes in the hoop, giving the team the one point advantage just before the time was up. Pleasant music in the background now played, a sort of relief and happiness for victory at the same time played on.

I get it now.

I don’t want to let you down anyway.