Two Shadows

Clannad, episode 22.

"Two Shadows" is episode 22 of Clannad. It was directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto and written by Fumihiko Shimo, and first aired on March 20, 2008.

Quick Facts

Series: Clannad
Episode: 22
Directed by: Yasuhiro Takemoto
Written by: Fumihiko Shimo
Original air date: March 20, 2008

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Background

After Nagisa finds out about her parents' secret past, she cannot take her mind off how she ruined their dreams and becomes emotional and depressed. On the day of the school festival, the whole drama club realizes that Nagisa is not herself, and tries to cheer her up, but to no success. As the performance starts, Nagisa breaks down, but with encouragement from Akio, who said that his dream, as well as that of Sanae, was for Nagisa to make her dream come true, Tomoya also assures Nagisa, and the play about the Girl in the Illusionary World was a huge success! Naoyuki came to see them play too. The next day as the sun is setting; Tomoya finally confesses his love to Nagisa in the club room. This comes as a shock for Nagisa, causing her to cry tears of joy.

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