Ep 4. Youth Is Beautiful

Fumi and Akira continue to bond over their shared past and catch up on lost time in episode 4 of Sweet Blue Flowers, titled "Youth Is Beautiful." As they spend more time together, Fumi begins to realize that she has feelings for Akira that go beyond just friendship.

Meanwhile, Kyoko, who is also one of Fumi's childhood friends, begins to grow more distant from Fumi and starts to focus her attention on a popular boy at school named Yasuko. Despite her reservations about their relationship, Fumi wants to support Kyoko and encourages her to pursue Yasuko.

Throughout the episode, the theme of youth and beauty is explored as the characters navigate their relationships and various social pressures. Fumi grapples with her own insecurities about her appearance, while Akira navigates the complex dynamics of being a lesbian in a heteronormative society.

As the episode comes to a close, Fumi and Akira's relationship takes a significant step forward, while Kyoko's relationship with Yasuko faces a major obstacle. The characters are left to contemplate the complexities and joys of youth, beauty, and love as they continue on their individual journeys.