T-Man, I don't see Bakuman on your list. Did you drop it?

I think the blue-haired friend of Kirino is one of her modeling colleagues, but only because I thought I remembered seeing them talking in an earlier ep. when Kirino was on the job.

I tend to like the realistic dramas, too, so I may give Kagehime a shot based on Rob's review. I have to say that Bakuman is moving very slow. (I haven't seen the 4th ep.) If it doesnt't pick up soon I may drop it, and something like Kagehime might be a good replacement.

FWIW: I'm also watching Clannad right now, which I missed when it came out. I've heard the After Story is better, so am hanging in. All of which is to say that I don't have as much time for current shows.