Ep 23. Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!
- September 7, 1987
- 25 min
Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!
In this episode of Kimagure Orange Road, tension between Kyosuke and Madoka reaches an all-time high when they are paired together for a 3-legged race at a school festival. The two have been dancing around their feelings for each other for quite some time, but their stubbornness and pride get in the way of any progress toward a romantic relationship.
As the race begins, Kyosuke and Madoka struggle to find their rhythm and keep up with the other teams. They argue and bicker throughout the race, each blaming the other for their mistakes and slowness.
Meanwhile, Hikaru, who yearns for Kyosuke’s affection, watches from the sidelines with a mixture of jealousy and sadness. She had hoped to be paired with Kyosuke for the race, but instead she’s paired with her classmate Kazuya.
Despite their inability to work together, Kyosuke and Madoka somehow manage to cross the finish line first. However, their victory is short-lived when they collapse to the ground, exhausted and angry with each other.
After the race, Kyosuke and Madoka continue their argument, with Kyosuke accusing Madoka of being too stubborn and Madoka accusing Kyosuke of being too indecisive. Hikaru tries to console both of them but her attempts are futile, and the tension between the three of them becomes even more palpable.
Later, Kyosuke and Madoka sit alone together, each lost in their own thoughts. They know they have feelings for each other, yet neither is willing to admit it or make the first move. The silence between them is deafening, broken only by the distant sound of fireworks from the festival.
As the night wears on, Hikaru wanders aimlessly around the festival grounds, still feeling the sting of rejection from Kyosuke. She eventually stumbles upon a fortune teller booth and decides to have her fortune read. The fortune teller predicts that Hikaru’s love for Kyosuke is futile, but that she will find happiness in her own way.
Feeling somewhat comforted by the fortune, Hikaru goes to find Kazuya, who has been waiting patiently for her. They watch the fireworks together, and Hikaru begins to see Kazuya in a new light. Perhaps there is someone else out there who can make her happy.
Meanwhile, back at the festival, Kyosuke and Madoka finally have a heart-to-heart conversation. They air out all their grievances and start to understand each other a little better. They both realize that they’ve been too stubborn, and that perhaps they should let go of their pride and take a chance on love.
The episode ends with Kyosuke and Madoka standing underneath the fireworks, joining hands and looking deep into each other’s eyes. It’s clear that they’ve finally made a breakthrough in their relationship, and that they are ready to take it to the next level.
