The Soothing Chamomiles of Kimi ni Todoke and Toshokan Sensou
November 8th, 2009
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.
Notes
- as stated in http://www.floweressenceenergy.com/newsletter.shtml
Related posts:
- Kimi ni Todoke: From Around The ‘Sphere to You
- Kimi ni Todoke Reached My Soul: Sawako-chan is so SawayaKYAA~
- Atashi ni Todoke: Revving Up the Engine With a Little Paradigm Shift
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