The BEST episodes written by Yusuke Yamamoto
#1 - Morning of Pledges
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 23
"You're not the frail princess you used to be." Hope returns to Awa after defeating Yan Kumji, and the townsfolk and pirates throw an extravagant party to celebrate. Jeaha steels his resolve. Yona decides to leave Awa and conveys her desire to her companions.
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#2 - Mountain Climbing Is Dangerous!?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 3
Hinata convinces Aoi they should start with a small mountain and work their way up to the big ones.
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#3 - Selection
Absolute Duo - Season 1 - Episode 8
A week of training is capped off by a day at leisure--and where better to unwind than at the beach? Miyabi takes a big step in her feelings about Tor.
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#4 - Showdown! Mountain Cooking!?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 4
Aoi and Hinata have a camping cook-off.
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#5 - What's a Schlafsack?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 5
Aoi meets a girl from her school who is crazy about backpacking.
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#6 - Let's Climb Mt. Takao!
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 8
Aoi and Hinata embark on their second climb and meet some interesting people along the way.
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#7 - Let's Go Together!
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 2
With the help of Hinata's dad, the girls familiarize themselves with the necessary gear to climb.
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#8 - I'm the One Deciding!?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 6
It's Aoi's turn to pick the mountain, so she calls on her new friend to help.
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#9 - To the Next Landscape
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 12
The girls arrive at the beach, where Kokona prepares tomato risotto from the ingredients Hinata and Kaede bought. After spending the day having fun, the girls take a look at the stars, becoming excited over the thought of seeing even more of them while mountain climbing.
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#10 - Tomorrow Is Outdoors!
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 11
As Summer arrives, the girls make plans to go to Hanno River Beach together. While Hinata and Kaede shop for ingredients for the trip, Aoi invites Kokona over for a sleepover, where they decide to prepare French toast for the outing.
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#11 - A Forest Girl in the Forest!?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 9
Hinata teaches Aoi, mountain manners and learns about giant flying squirrels.
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#12 - Which Daypack Do You Want?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 7
Aoi picked the mountain but now she needs the right equipment.
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#13 - Anything but Mountains!
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 1
Aoi spends most of her time alone, but an old friend from middle school has arrived to make good on an old promise.
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#14 - The Climb Isn't Over Until You Descend!?
Encouragement of Climb - Season 1 - Episode 10
Aoi, Hinata, and Kokona help each other down the mountain.
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#15 - Trying Too Hard
Hinako Note - Season 1 - Episode 8
Hinako's first summer break as a high school student has begun. She's helping out at the used bookstore for that very reason, but when a customer comes in, her nervousness peaks and she freezes up like a scarecrow. When Chiaki and Mayuki return from an outing, Hinako takes a break to have tea with them, and then Yua pops in to lend Hinako some DVDs with her favorite small troupe performances as well as acting lessons. Hinako can't help but smile at Yua's kindness. The next day, as she's helping out at the coffee shop, Hinako collapses while serving a customer...
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