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I actually didn't like the fire scene but the whole part before that was rather emotional. For some reason I feel like there isn't much to comment on for this episode, it's like the episode itself did all the talking. I chuckled a bit when Chihiro said that the key had done wonders for Renji and herself. The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger too.

On that note about the ending, some people on here need to learn how to properly label their spoiler tags. I'm not saying that they don't have the code right but the warning that they have before it doesn't have anything to do with what's actually inside.

I think Amamamiya-kun got what he deserved (stupid idiot....).
And even though I don't like the Kuze/Hayama Storyline that much it was pretty nice this time.
BTW: Nice Opening, with more detailed pictures. :3

This show would be so much better if there were just a different story. I love the direction, and the creativity there, but the story just sucks...I don't care for these 2 dimensional rationalizations for Yuuko to feel guilty for what she did. She spent years hating and planning, just so that in a few seconds she can reneg? Lame.

Why thanks and that would be me. I think it just deserves a little but I study so not much time. Just come around to take breaks some brain not over heats. *_*

Amamiya got what he wanted most of all, he got to die with his little sister. There is a reason he never harmed Yuuko's face, as he wanted to paint his sister. His sister who had the same face as Yuuko. Yes I hate Amamiya for what he did to Yuuko but I also pity him. This is why Yuuko held Yuu back, because it was what Akari Amamiya wanted.

yeah i meh'd at that.

some nice music and direction in this episode though.

Sayonara, bastard! =D Back on the same pace as the other episodes. The fire scene was a bit too exxagerated to my taste: it was like... too slow. I felt like I was watching a painting, if the fire didn't move and there wasn't music. Anyhow, funny to see Kei and Chihiro together. They really are twins, as they prove. Seeing Kuze crying so sadly I'd immediately run inside and give him the biggest hug ever. I'm wondering what Yuu was saying in the end, just like everyone else. Perhaps... Are you... my daughter? Yuuko's daughter? Oh yeah, that weapon had an awesome design. It would have been cool is she would have killed baka with that weapon...

I'm really starting to dislike Misuki and Kuze's story. It's so predictable and all he does is whine. I've seen characters like his repeatedly. They find out they're gonna die so they cut off ties with all their loved ones, only to realize at the end that it's much better to be happy for as long as possible. So played out. I mean, Kuze and Misuki were medicore at best as side characters, but they're just annoying as main characters.

I loved the Yuuko and Yuu part though. It was kind of sad to see Amamiya die, but in the end, he really did deserve it. I really wasn't expecting the twist at the end. I did notice the picture of Yuuko and Misuki at the end, but I wasn't sure that's who it was. When I saw the picture it made me think that Misuki is Yuuko's daughter. Who else could she be that would be more shocking? It'd make sense to why Yuu and Yuuko can't see each other too. But I mean, how old is Yuu and Yuko anyway? I don't think Yuuko's old enough to have someone that age. But I don't know. I can't for it to be revealed.

Fire scene was definitely too long IMO. But at least that asshole is dead.

Why would Yuu decide to attempt to save that bastard....I have no idea. Maybe it's just an instinctive rush to save a life, considering he wanted to earlier, but couldn't with his sister? Odd how sometimes you fail once, but don't want to fail again, even if it's with someone you don't like very much.

I can't agree more. I missed half of the episode because I wasn't really paying attention to the scenario and dialogues, the direction and music are so much better than what's happening on the screen... And the Kuze part is unbelievably dull (I kind of like the Yuu and Yuuko part even though there are major flaws too), I wish he'd die quietly and rapidly so I won't see more scenes of him alone in his appartment doing nothing but whining.

He let go for a second and then she grabbed his hand again with both hands. The last show was of her holding on tight with both hands then the fire shit filled the room.

I have to agree with the person above the said Yuu is in one town in AUS and Yuko is in another in Japan or vis versa. Not sure how they split up but I'm sure we will find out soon.

I've been somewhat keeping track.

From ep 1-5, I believe each episode, they add more color to the OP.
Ep. 6 was without people, and the song was off-vocal.
Ep. 7 had inverted colours.
Ep. 8 was upside-down
In this ep, they altered some of the colours a little as well.

I've also noticed that in each OP they add more details to the characters - like we can see Yuuko's reflection in Yuu's eyes. etc.

That's interesting, anymore deeper meanings than those you mentioned to this whole OP changing?

the overall feel of this episode kinda kept me glued to the screen through the whole thing

hah! you deserve to die you insane freak amamiya.. its still disturbing and its such a pity that such a beautiful girl like yuuko being tormented EVERYDAY by that crazy freak.. looking forward to the next episode

k guise wut did himura say to mizuki at the end.
so i guess yuuko is dead?
n 25th the date where yuko got raped rite?

Well, the addition of color in the first five eps could be drawing parallels between Mizuki and Kuze's relationship growing. Same thing with Yuu and Yuuko.

Ep. 6 is without people and off-vocal because that's Yuuko's world: what has happened to her makes her feel alone, isolated.

Ep. 7 is inverted. If you notice, certain parts actually appear the right colour. The two hands with the green/red strings, respectively.

I believe one portrays Mizuki, the other Yuuko.

You'll notice that during the regular OP, the sillhouettes of Yuuko are black w/ white hair, while Mizuki is white with greyish hair. In this OP, it's Yuuko who's coloured the "right" way: light skin. Darker hair. So I guess the OP is sort of bringing the focus on Yuuko.

As for the great detailing in later episodes, I suppose it's a way for the creator to let the viewer find something interesting. "Oh yes, we see a reflection of Yuuko in Yuu's eyes and we know why." But that would've had to have been left out of the earlier episodes because it'd be a spoiler. :3
In ep. 8 there's two drastic changed: Yuuko runs away with Yuu. And then, she does a 180, and goes back to Amamiya-sensei. The OP is foreshadowing to someone changing their mind completely.

Excellent and will give some thoughts to what you wrote above! Thanks again!

Awesome episode! I bet next will be the end of Yuu and Yuko story.

I have to say that once I saw him take that picture into his room, he was going to commit suicide shortly after. Though I never expected it to be by way of burning. I thought he would stab himself with that dagger of Yuuko's.