Once again, spoilers lurk beyond this point, especially in the story-specific sections. You've been warned.
On 'Guarded Moments'
- Not much new in the way of Japanese culture to comment on in this story.
Kana lies on her futon (mattress) on the floor (as is usual in Japan, where
beds take up valuable floor space and are usually put away during the day),
and reads a book of manga (comics).
- Japanese homes don't generally have central heating or built-in air conditioning.
They rely on portable heaters and cooling units for each room.
- imouto-chan: 'dear little sister'
- Suggested CD tracks:
'How Do You Feel?' for the scene upstairs.
'I Can't Live Without Her' for the scene at the store.
'For You' (music box version) when Miki says, "Kana-chan".
And 'The Tree on the Street at Sunset' for the walk back and the scene inside the book store.
In this story, I think I may have credited Miki with more insight than the game really gives her. There's that scene at the hospital where Yuta asks Kana out, and Miki's all enthused about the idea. However, that can be interpreted as Miki wanting Kana to have a 'normal' social life, while still not interfering with Kana's dependence on Taka. I guess I just shouldn't have brought it up. =)