Episode
Maria Watches Over Us: The Cherry Tree Among the Ginkgos
Overview
Shimako and Noriko become even closer, but a shocking revelation about Shimako's true religion is announced in front of the entire school, testing their relationship. Meanwhile, the Yamayuri Council is concerned over the state of Shimako's well-being and decide to take matters into their own hands.
Details
- Series
- Maria Watches Over Us
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2004-08-22
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
The Cherry Tree Among the Ginkgos is Episode 8 in Season 2 ~ printemps of Maria Watches Over Us. It aired on 2004-08-22. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 7: Cherry Blossoms
Shimako falls into a depression after Sei graduates and cannot bear the weight of her secret alone. But a chance meeting with the down-to-earth Nijo Noriko gives her a new friend.
Episode 9: Tears of the Rosary
Shimako is pressured to take Noriko as her petite soeur, but is hesitant due to the differences between Noriko and the general culture of Lillian. Caught between her loyalty to the Yamayuri Council and her desire to protect Noriko, Shimako quietly suffers until an argument forces Noriko into action.
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