Ep 2. Wishing On a Star
- TV-PG
- April 20, 2006
- 24 min
Sasami: Magical Girls Club season 1 episode 2, titled "Wishing On a Star," follows Sasami and her friends as they learn about the important role wishes play in the magical world. The episode starts with the girls meeting Tsukasa's little sister, Misao, who is eager to join the club. While trying to teach Misao how to use magic, they accidentally create a mess in the park and attract the attention of two young boys, Ryo and Doll.
Ryo and Doll are intrigued by the magical girls and follow them to their clubhouse. There, the girls explain that they are training to be witches and that their powers come from the stars. The boys are fascinated and ask the girls to show them some magic. Initially hesitant, the girls agree to do a small spell to make flowers bloom. To their surprise, the spell ends up being much more powerful than they intended, creating a massive floral explosion that causes chaos in the clubhouse.
Feeling embarrassed and upset about the mess they've made, the girls argue amongst themselves and lose their trust in the power of wishes. A frustrated Sasami decides to run away from home and from the club, hoping to find solace in the stars. She climbs up to the roof of her school and looks up at the night sky, hoping to see the stars that Tsukasa told her hold all the magic she needs to return to her friends. However, to Sasami's disappointment, the sky is cloudy and she can't see any stars.
Meanwhile, back at the clubhouse, the girls have realized their mistake and, determined to make things right, decide to use their magic to clean up the mess. However, they quickly learn that magic isn't always the answer and that hard work and teamwork can be just as effective. Together, they clean up the clubhouse and leave a message for Sasami, hoping to reconcile with her.
As Sasami is heading back home, feeling defeated and lost, she suddenly sees a shooting star. Taking it as a sign, she wishes to be reunited with her friends and to restore their trust in the power of wishes. True to her wish, Sasami runs into her friends who are waiting for her, ready to forgive and move on from the incident. The episode ends with the girls reaffirming their friendship and Sasami realizing that the power of wishes lies not in the stars, but in the bonds between people.
Overall, "Wishing On a Star" is a heartwarming episode that teaches important lessons about teamwork, forgiveness, and the power of wishes. The girls' mishap and subsequent resolution showcase the importance of communication and the value of hard work, while Sasami's realization that the real magic lies in friendship adds a meaningful and uplifting message to the episode.