The 6.5 special is literally just there for excessive fan service. i am very glad it doesn't encroach on the rest of the show, i don't mind they've put it all in one place, that makes it easy to avoid. i don't recommend. Even if the fanservice doesn't bother you or you even like it sometimes, personally, i found it uncomfortable that the entire episode revolves around pressuring Kaede to wear something she isn't comfortable wearing. Tt just reminded me of being forced to wear dresses as a kid when i didn't feel comfortable in them. Just because she doesn't wear the thing Now doesn'tmean she might not change her mind later. Like, just let her be. Not everyone needs to have the same interests or style. Anyway, its a lot of fanservice packed into a short episode and IMO it's poorly disguised as a normal interaction between friends. I mean, i've been pressured like that before over similar matters so its not entirely unrealistic, but the people doing that weren't actually good friends irl so this was uncomfy to watch. I personally believe this episode to be for a different audience than the majority of those who came to watch the cute, wholesome mountain climbing anime that is the rest of the season. The main season is very nice and good and wholesome and i love it. Don't bother with these specials unless you're like me and you just feel the need to watch every episode that exists lol. or if you really like fanservice i guess... lol idk i can't tell you what to do

the 25th episode special is literally just a recap. fine, but not necessary if you don't want the redundancy