Kodomo no Jikan OVA

Both fortunately and unfortunately, I enjoyed the first two OVA episodes far more than season one as a whole. They really explored the deeper emotions of the more "side-characters". In episode one, though off to a very dirty start, I loved seeing things from Mimi's point of view rather than Aoki's. I resonate a lot with Mimi as a character, I was also shy as a child, and developed earlier than my classmates, and was teased as a result. I also shared Mimi's hidden wish for approval from adults, and was often envious of my pretty, outgoing friends and classmates. For some reason, I alsoreally enjoyed Mimi's realization that being in love with someone can bring out a side of someone that friends and family cannot, because this was a hard concept for me to grasp even as a teenager. It was a wonderful change up from ecchi and the mourning over Rin's mother. Episode two was even more enjoyable, I never would've foreseen Kuro following Shirai-sensei around like a puppy dog! I was so delighted that they chose to expose Shirai's background, even if it wasn't as in-depth as I'd hoped. Throughout season one, you can spot glimpses of caring and emotion behind her cold exterior, which made it impossible for me to dislike her. I also enjoyed seeing more of Kuro's struggle with accepting her homosexuality, a pleasant surprise that came with this OVA. In season one, they really trivialize, or perhaps simply normalize Kuro's crush on Rin. I didn't mind of course, but I really wanted some more detail, and the OVA granted that wish. I began episode three with such high expectation... however the series returned to it's ecchi roots, and went out with a yuri-filled bang. It was rather painful to watch, I had to take long breaks during the episode because I was so shocked and frankly a little upset. I was ashamed to even be watching it. I would not recommend watching episode 3 of the OVA even if you like Kodomo no Jikan. All I can do is try to overshadow the ecchi scenes with all of the funny and serious moments that I enjoyed so much. If I can do that, Kodomo no Jikan really isn't so bad.