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The Soothing Chamomiles of Kimi ni Todoke and Toshokan Sensou
If there’s one way to describe Kimi ni Todoke (aside from ‘refreshing’), it would be soothing, like chamomile.
In the language of flowers, chamomile stands for “energy and patience in adversity” because of its ability to restore harmony and balance into our lives1. That’s what Sawako is all about, that’s what the Kanto Library Force is all about.
I’m not exactly sure if Shiina Karuho thought about this chamomile symbolism beforehand, because there are no visible signs of chamomiles in the manga (especially not as ‘visible’ as the one in the anime). Either way it can only mean one thing: P.I.G. is AWESOME *bow*
Those lovely chamomiles have been with us since episode 1! They’re Sawako’s guardian angels flowers. I feel like calling them KYAAmomiles now <3
chamomile scenery pr0n, coming through!
And while we’re on the topic of chamomiles, I thought I’d remember love for Toshokan Sensou as well (I rewatched the last episode and cried again):
And here’s another pseudo-chamomile I took a pic of not too long ago. Until the day I finally come face to face with a real-life chamomile.
Lovely lovely chamomiles~ Just the sight of it is enough to relieve one’s stress ^_^ Never underestimate their healing power.
What a coincidence it is that both Kimi ni Todoke and Toshokan Sensou were made by P.I.G. (or The Igg, as sdshamshel calls it).
Didn’t notice the chamomiles? Couldn’t figure out what’s so soothing about the series either? Perhaps you’re looking too near, or too far. You might want to take a step back, stop letting logic get in the way and just enjoy the ride. Nitpick on it if you must, but more than anything else, enjoy it for what it is. I’m sure it’s not just you, Kiriska 
Oh and realism is overrated btw, just saying 
P.S. Looks like Operation: Rewatch Toshokan Sensou shall commence sooner than I thought.
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lmfao, Toshokan Sensou is another series I dropped for being retarded.
Realism isn’t necessary as long as there are characters I can sympathize with, which neither Kimi ni Todoke nor Toshokan Sensou have.
Heh, Kiri not pulling the punches there.
I watched the first episode of Kimi ni Todoke but I couldn’t enjoy it because I couldn’t relax my mind enough. That’s probably my fault.
@Kiri: LOL. I’ll be looking forward to the day you’ll mellow down to these, if that time will ever come
@IKnight: actually, when I started watching I thought it was a little too idealistic for my liking. But somehow, Sawako still won me over. My fault too
I love chamomile tea
Hahaha, we’ll see! I have been making an effort to try out more shoujo series in an effort to find something that charms me as much as Lovely Complex did.
On another note, I prefer jasmine and chrysanthemum teas. What does that mean?
Gawww. I need more chamomile in my life… or should just keep Library War on repeat all day long. IG and the chamomiles, I cannot refuse.
OH darn it, now you’re making me feel like brewing the chamomile tea that came with the ToshoSen mug (should’ve done it last weekend when I was still nursin a cold XD)
I love Toshokan senso. I like camomile tea and I hope I’ll like Kimini todoke as well(so far, it’s doing pretty well).