Ep 3. You'd Go That Far!? Super Sae
- January 22, 2005
- 24 min
Peach Girl season 1 episode 3 titled "You'd Go That Far!? Super Sae" follows the protagonist Momo Adachi as she explores her complicated love life and navigates high school drama after her recent breakup with her boyfriend, Kazuya "Toji" Tojigamori.
In this episode, Momo unexpectedly runs into Sae Kashiwagi, her former best friend who betrayed her and stole Toji from her. Sae seems to have transformed into a new, kinder version of herself, calling herself "Super Sae," and Momo can't help but feel suspicious of her intentions.
Despite her initial reservations, Momo agrees to spend the day with Sae during a school beach trip. While playing volleyball, Momo realizes that Sae is still the same manipulative person she knows her to be. Sae intentionally injures Momo's hand to create an opportunity for Toji to come to her aid and make Momo jealous.
Meanwhile, Momo's close friend Kairi Okayasu supports her and tries to help her move on from Toji. He expresses his feelings for Momo, but she turns him down, still reeling from her breakup.
As the school trip comes to a close, Momo confronts Sae about her true intentions. She admits that she only wanted to be friends with Momo again to make herself feel better about betraying her in the past. The episode ends with Momo reflecting on her feelings and left wondering about her next steps.
Overall, "You'd Go That Far!? Super Sae" is a dramatic episode that highlights the complexities of romantic relationships and the importance of trusting your instincts. It sheds light on the potentially toxic nature of friendships and the difficulties of moving on from past relationships. Fans of high school dramas and romantic comedies will enjoy this captivating episode of Peach Girl.