Ep 3. The Transfer Student From Naniwa! Aiko Appears
- February 21, 1999
The episode titled "The Transfer Student From Naniwa! Aiko Appears" is the third episode of the first season of the anime series Ojamajo Doremi. The story revolves around the arrival of a new transfer student named Aiko, who comes from Osaka, also known as Naniwa.
At the beginning of the episode, Doremi and her friends, Hazuki and Aiko, are discussing their upcoming music test. However, Aiko reveals that she has transferred to their school late and has missed the deadline to sign up for the music test. Doremi and Hazuki try to come up with a solution, but they are interrupted by their teacher.
During class, the teacher assigns the students to draw a picture of their hometown. Aiko struggles to draw something, and when the teacher asks her about it, she reveals that she misses her hometown of Osaka and feels homesick. Doremi and Hazuki sympathize with Aiko and decide to help her feel at home by taking her to a local restaurant that serves Osaka-style food.
At the restaurant, Aiko feels more at home and reveals that she used to love singing in a choir group back in Osaka. Doremi comes up with an idea to help Aiko participate in the music test by forming a makeshift choir with their friends. They practice together and even create matching outfits to wear for the test.
On the day of the music test, Aiko is nervous but manages to sing beautifully, impressing the judges. However, after the test, Aiko reveals that she cannot pass the test as she has only been at the school for a short time. Doremi and Hazuki are disappointed but vow to help Aiko in any way they can.
The episode ends with Doremi and the other girls creating a surprise performance for Aiko, singing her favorite song and cheering her up. Aiko thanks them for their kindness and promises to work harder to pass the next music test.
Overall, "The Transfer Student From Naniwa! Aiko Appears" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of friendship and the power of music to bring people together. The episode also touches on the theme of homesickness and the challenges that come with adjusting to a new environment.
