OBSCURE O.V.A.S, *Fragtime

The mangaka known as Sako created a 2-volume yuri series, and Kaze-san And Morning Glory director Takuya Sato applied his similar brand of shoujo-ai creativity into an OVA special based on the manga. Tear Studio hit the ground running with their work on this their first made for video feature, a girl/girl romance with a science-fiction twist.

Misuzu is a shy girl who has the strange ability to stop time for three minutes a day which she uses to get out of akward situations. This works on everyone and everything around her, except for the popular Haruka who learns of it after Misuzu tries to shockingly look at her panties while believed to be frozen. Haruka at first blackmails Misuzu into hanging out with her after breaking the ice, and they both become more than friends as they use the clock stopping to help out their schoolmates in hidden little ways. Misuzu's power begins to fade as she realizes that Haruka keeps up a helpful appearance to cover up her own insecurities. Despite the magic being used up, the two reconcile and come out to each other.

The similarities in the relationship between romantic duo in this and Sato's Kaze-san And Morning Glory which came out a year earlier are apparent, although it maintains the same fuzzy feelings someone experiences in adolescent love. Fragtime is yet another charming yuri anime inviting for curious minds.