Ep 19. There's No Place Like Sakura Hall

There's No Place Like Sakura Hall is the nineteenth episode of the first season of The Pet Girl of Sakurasou. The episode opens with Mashiro confessing her love to Sorata, who is taken aback by the sudden declaration. Meanwhile, Sorata is wracked with guilt over his own failure to confess his feelings to Nanami. As the evening continues, Sorata finds himself getting increasingly jealous of Jin, who seems to be growing closer to Misaki.

Later that night, Sorata takes a walk around the school grounds in an attempt to clear his head. He runs into Rita, who is also struggling with her feelings for Ryuunosuke. The two of them talk for a while, and Rita reveals that she came to Japan specifically to see Ryuunosuke again. Sorata notes that Ryuunosuke seems to be avoiding her, even going so far as to sleep in the computer lab to avoid her. Rita seems discouraged by this news, but Sorata encourages her to keep trying.

The following day, Jin surprises Misaki with a gift: a small wooden box containing a drawing of her he had done when they were still in junior high. Misaki is touched by the gesture, and the two of them share a sweet moment. Meanwhile, Sorata is shocked to find that Mashiro has disappeared, leaving nothing behind but a note saying that she's gone to see her parents. He's worried about her, but his anxieties are temporarily put on hold when he learns that Aoyama has been hospitalized due to overwork. Sorata and Nanami pay her a visit in the hospital, and Nanami comes to the realization that she's been pushing herself too hard.

Later that evening, Sorata receives a phone call from Mashiro's parents. They inform him that Mashiro has come to see them, and that they're going to convince her to leave Sakurasou and return to England. Sorata is devastated by this news, and he decides to take matters into his own hands. He rallies the other members of Sakurasou, and the group sets out to find Mashiro and bring her back home.

As they search for her, Sorata begins to realize that his feelings for Mashiro may be deeper than he initially thought. Eventually, they locate Mashiro at her parents' house. They try to convince her to stay, but she's torn between her love for Sorata and her duty to her family. In the end, Mashiro makes a decision that surprises everyone.

There's No Place Like Sakura Hall is a poignant episode that delves deeper into the complex relationships between the characters. It's a compelling exploration of love, friendship, and the difficult choices we sometimes have to make. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this captivating series.