_Honey and Clover_ was odd. I *wanted* to like it, but for some reason it just struck me as mediocre. I was going to leave it at 7, but I thought the final episodes developed Takemoto's character at least a little, and I was deeply amused by the comedy interlude episodes ('Ham-senpai!'); as well, I have a lingering fondness for the visual elegance & music of the first ED. I'd like to see where the characters go, so I'll watch season 2.