As one of their friends hit a milestone, Shinako and Rikuo find themselves triggered and looking at their young admirers in a different light.


Directed By Fujiwara Yoshiyuki
Written By Fujiwara Yoshiyuki, Tanaka Jin
Aired (Crunchyroll) 5/16/2020

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Dinner With Haru – Haru, Rikuo

Be it guilt over how he has treated her recently, Rikuo decides to have dinner with Haru. Mind you, not on a date! However, they do talk a little bit about what Rikuo is going through at work, and him thinking about what’s next in life. Which doesn’t necessarily bring them to the place Haru wants them to be but certainly seems to bring them closer since Rikuo becomes far more open than he has ever been.

A Family Friend – Shinako, Rou

As for Rou? Well, he still lives in his older brother, Yuu’s, shadow. For while taller, and alive, when Shinako looks at him, even just his arm, it triggers feelings for Yuu. Which Rou is getting sick of since he is here and he likes Shinako. However, no matter how much older he gets, taller, more artistic, Shinako sees him as the younger brother of the guy she had a crush on.

Yet, she knows Rou will keep being persistent, and she isn’t sure what’s the best way to let him know he needs to stop without losing him and Yuu’s family forever?

Persistence – Shinako, Rikuo

Shinako noting she wished Rikuo was more persistent.
Shinako: But I’ve wished you had the pushiness that Rou-kun does.

And speaking of persistence, with realizing Rou may be one of the keys to triggering old feelings of Yuu, so comes the need to wonder if she needs a break? She wants to move on, but is she really doing so wholeheartedly? Heck, is it even Rou, or has Yuu been an excuse all her young life? It’s hard to pin down why she holds onto Yuu, but she is coming to realize that, if she continues to do so, she’ll end up alone.

This is all said to Rikuo, who has long seen himself as friend-zoned, so he takes little note of Shinako’s vulnerability. That is until she mentions Rou’s persistence and wishing Rikuo had the same, and then she invited him to her apartment. Leading Rikuo to wonder not just what happened, but what might?

Collected Quote(s) & .Gifs

“In the end, I can’t move on unless someone pulls me.”
— Shinako

Highlights

Does Rikuo Have A Chance?

Which is it: Shinako realizing she likes Rikuo or Rikuo making himself so available, he seems like the answer to Shinako’s fear of ending up lonely? It’s a serious question, and with this show not being a comedy, it should be interesting how “Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me” explores Shinako’s newfound feelings and, after all this time, if Rikuo’s fantasy lives up to the real thing. I mean, think about it this way, she rejected him once and outright said she is lonely before coming to the idea of giving Rikuo a chance. All the while, Haru, who has chosen Rikuo, even with other dudes her age approaching her, has maintained her interest, even after him being cruel to her.

Leaving you to wonder, will this relationship become something, will it last, or will it be to get the idea out of Rikuo’s system?

 

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TitleExcerpt
Sing 'Yesterday' For Me: Season 1 - Review, Summary with Spoilers"Sing 'Yesterday' For Me" does well in the beginning, but as time goes on, its pacing starts to dismantle its highlights.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 12 "The Long Way" (Season Finale) – Recap/ Review with SpoilersIt's a bit of an odd end for "Sing 'Yesterday' For Me," as a few snap decisions happen that may not make the most sense.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 11 "A Spring Storm" – Recap/ Review with SpoilersWith Rikuo and Shinako coming to terms with their feelings for one another, now it is time for those with unrequited crushes to find out.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 10 "A New Year of Beginnings" – Recap/ Review with SpoilersBaby steps are taken as people verbalize what they feel, and while things are still painfully slow, at least they are finally moving.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 9 "Christmas Carol" – Recap/ Review with SpoilersAs Shinako reconciles with Rou, so comes more pressure on Rikuo to make another move and the question of whether Haru should just give up.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 8 "Innocent Blue" – Recap/ Review with SpoilersIn a possibly triggering episode, at least we were triggered, the regrets and indecision of the characters reach new levels as it no longer can be seen as passive choices.
Sing “Yesterday” For Me: Season 1 Episode 7 “Premonition of a Couple” – Recap/ Review with SpoilersAs one of their friends hit a milestone, Shinako and Rikuo find themselves triggered and looking at their young admirers in a different light.
Sing "Yesterday" For Me: Season 1 Episode 6 “Scene 6: The Woman Named Yuzuhara” – Recap/ Review with SpoilersA familiar face reenters Rikuo’s world, and with their presence comes renewed questions in Shinako’s mind.
Sing “Yesterday” For Me: Season 1 Episode 5 “Scenes 5: The Man Named Minato” – Recap/ Review with SpoilersA challenger for Haru’s heart enters the fray, and you’re led to wonder, will he break Rikuo’s spell on Haru?
Sing “Yesterday” For Me: Season 1 Episode 4 “Scene 4: As the River Flows, Shinako Returns Home” – Recap/ Review with SpoilersIn a Rou focused episode, we learn about his life in his older brother’s shadow and watch Shinako’s grieving process.
Sing “Yesterday” For Me: Season 1 Episode 3 “Scene 3: What Is Love?” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)Haru reveals a lot of herself to Rikuo and the audience in an episode that may feel like a gut punch.
Sing “Yesterday” For Me: Season 1 Episode 2 “Scene 02” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)Unrequited love is a big theme in the latest episode as someone from Shinako’s past is introduced, and they flesh out what happened in Kanazawa.
Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me: Season 1 Episode 1 “Scene 01” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me,” as it addresses the regrets that come with early adulthood, makes you hyper-aware of what is and isn’t going right in your life.
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