Momentary Lily
What a clever pun this show's title is based on! It's split into two parts, simple yet efficient.
I’d say this show is much deeper than the simplicity of its pun suggests. It has layers, and I’m excited to dive into that.
Before I start my review, I want to first thank Mr. Hands and Mr. Go for giving me such a pivotal moment to treasure in my life, one that mirrors the fleeting beauty of a lily. Let’s call this moment Momentary Lily.

The story follows six girls whose personalities blossom and grow, like flowers. They face the harshness of their world, but they overcome it through the mundanity they create in their chaotic everyday lives. After all, one could argue that sanity is found in routine—the ordinary. It grounds us, much like a lily's roots holding it firm against the wind.

One episode in particular stood out to me—episode 6, where the girls visit a beach/pool. It's here that we see how the mundanity of the moment pulls their sanity together as a group. But there's more to it than that. The episode made me feel like I was peeling back the layers of a beautiful flower, revealing something a bit less innocent beneath the surface. I really enjoyed the show’s attention to detail, especially in how the characters' hair flutters wildly in a breeze or during a storm—it's almost as if every gust of wind adds another layer to the experience (and other parts of the show... if you know what I mean ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)).

The contrast between the varying body types kept the allure of chaos alive, but in a way that made you want to experience it. I never imagined I'd see such a diverse range of beautiful bodies on screen, almost like a "Three-Body Problem"—except here, we get the “Five-Body Solution.” Even though this segment was relatively brief, it filled my heart with such joy that the aftertaste lingered for days. If you were to take a sip of an alcoholic drink every time something jiggled, well... you’d probably end up needing your stomach pumped. Heh, wink wink.

Sometimes, I feel like the animators' talents are underappreciated. Certain scenes were so captivating, I couldn't help but feel that my hands would go wild. It’s like a burn deep in my palms, a sensation you can’t quite explain. The way the okonomiyaki was cooked in the show was as meticulous as the work done by Mr. Hands and Mr. Go to craft this beautiful "Momentary Lily."
Once again, thank you. I can only imagine this time, it was Mr. Hands telling Mr. Go, wink wink.
To wrap it up, Mr. Hands and Mr. Go, I’d like to shake your hands. Thank you for giving us such a Momentary Lily.

As the episodes progress, we watch our girls grow into their roles, gaining confidence in themselves. This growth is visually mirrored in their combat skills. The frequent lens flares give the show a dreamy, nostalgic feel, as if they must reflect on who they are in a melancholic moment before moving forward on their journey toward full bloom, even if just for a moment. After all, some flowers only fully open for the briefest of moments. Think! Grow! Petals! Lily!
Once again, I extend my thanks to Mr. Hands and Mr. Go for blessing us with so many beautiful moments, like water (wink wink). Who knew that fruits, such as succulent melons, could create such mesmerizing ripples on the surface of water with their delicate dance? I do wish it was uncensored, though... sad face.

Then, there's the moment where they confront the illusion of their fallen comrade, when the wounds of nostalgia and the yearning for stability become painfully evident. Do they face the truth or remain trapped in denial? Meanwhile, the other characters grapple with their alternate realities—clones or alternate versions of themselves locked away in capsules. This could be a subtle nod to the concept of quantum immortality. We’re faced with the possibility of what could’ve been and the suppressed memories of subjective truth. What is the right choice? What is the correct outcome? Ultimately, the answer seems to be turning off quantum immortality, accepting the current timeline as the one true reality, where their choices have real consequences.
The realization that they are copies of originals fills the characters with existential dread. But there's also a sense of relief that their original purpose—eliminating intelligent life—was cancelled. However, this knowledge also breeds anger. What is the point of their existence now? What does this revelation change?

The jump from existential crisis to appreciating the simple joys of food is not just ironic but a brilliant move. Thank you, Mr. Go and Mr. Hands, for giving us the pleasure of viewing the physics of movement in certain, shall we say, topologies… Heh. Even though some of the characters are supposedly clones, they still stand apart from each other. Their distinct personalities show how small shifts in experience can create vast differences in behavior, almost like the nature vs. nurture debate in action. The three characters who are not clones in both groups play a big role in why these characters' personalities differ so greatly.

The ending is bittersweet, but I won’t spoil it. What I will say is that the message of this show is clear: we live temporary lives. The most important parts of life are the moments we spend bonding with others, creating memories, and finding meaning in our fleeting existence. That’s why the title Momentary Lily is so fitting—life is but a moment. In this short, temporary existence, we must make something of it. Whether it's absurd or mundane, with stability, we should not take it for granted. We must cherish the interactions we have along our journey in this transient world.