In our fourth episode, we return to our roots with a look at the foundational work of the modern slice of life anime, Hidamari Sketch - a show that is near and dear to both of the hosts' hearts. Does it withstand its eighth rewatch by Mallory? Can Ranka prevent themself from writing Yuno x Miyako fanfic live on air? And how does Shaft's unique visual treatment of the series provide an insight on character psychology, the physical space as a representation of the mental landscape and human openness in a way that the genre has rarely touched on again?  Due to the extreme length of this episode (there's a lot to get through!), we are providing these chapter dividers so you can enjoy this episode at your own pace.  Part 1 (Part 2 (Part 3 (Part 4 (Audio credits in the outro.