A-Channel +Smile Episode 2: A Picture of a Wish: A Happy New Year
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A-Channel +Smile Episode 2: A Picture of a Wish: A Happy New Year
Spoiler note: This bonus-episode guide assumes you know the TV cast dynamic but keeps major jokes summarized in original wording.
Quick facts
- OVA episode number: 2
- Episode title: A Picture of a Wish: A Happy New Year
- Original airdate: 2012-03-21
- Runtime: about 25 minutes
- Watch order: after the 12-episode TV season.
- Watch-or-skip: recommended for fans; optional for viewers who only need the main season.
Original summary
Yūko catches a cold so the others pay her a visit and help look after her. Later, the girls get together for the New Year’s shrine visit.
What happens in this episode?
The +Smile OVA uses the established A-Channel rhythm as bonus material: the joke starts from an ordinary school-life setup, then each of the main four pushes the scene in a different direction. Run keeps things sunny, Tooru reacts protectively, Yuuko becomes the emotional target of teasing or embarrassment, and Nagi keeps the group readable.
Because it is an OVA, the episode is best treated as an extra hangout chapter rather than a plot-critical finale. It adds more time with the characters and reinforces the comfort-comedy appeal of the series.
Characters in this episode
Where to watch legally
Check HIDIVE, Sentai Filmworks, and current regional storefronts. Availability varies by region.
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