[Discussion]Kirishima, Bukatsu Yamerutteyo

lontongstroong wrote: BTW, you got the title wrong

This movie is one of the most unique ending I've ever encounter, it let the audience to interpret the end and the whole story by themselves. I like this "show and not tell" storytelling. In my humble opinion, this movie puts Kirishima's character as a form of "mythology", he himself (almost) never show up in entire show. Yet somehow his presence, moving between the visible characters, is so strong and enchanting. I believe Kirishima is the epitome of someone in his/her comfort zone, with many folks clinging around and rely on him, something like "little king". He felt the popularity he's got wearing him down and it results in his breakdown (yeah, something like quitting the club and disappear). That's why he doesn't explain anything even to his closest friend (Hiroki). It eventually triggers chain of events and effects in the school, reflected by those people either relating to him or not. Some are felt threatened to be kicked out of their position/popularity due to his resignation, they are those who are on top, while some others are not even know it. Those in the middle, who are just meddle around others and do not trying to make up their mind, are also affected.

I think this show tells us to BE OURSELVES and not to be dictated by others, even though they are our closest companions. Just look at Hiroki's character, caught in the middle between his friend and a choice of being member of extracurricular team (baseball team). He cannot be himself because he is afraid his friend (and his girlfriend) will leave him as soon as he makes up his mind. Then, in the end, I guess what he will do is making a solid choice, though it is not shown in the movie. While the Kirishima Girls members (the 4 girls) are "forced" to take action individually due to the "screw-up" on the rooftop, and likely to break since the relation has weak foundation.