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Mar 2, 2013 4:41 PM
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THIS IS A MANGA ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS CHAPTER.
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I'm glad that they are back... including Yuuko!!
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Mar 2, 2013 7:44 PM
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Ch.1 looks more like spinoff or reboot, as opposed to direct continuation? Not sure I'm reading that. I may be mistaken though, as clamp in general likes to mindfuck their readers ^^
Mar 3, 2013 6:15 AM
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livid said:
Ch.1 looks more like spinoff or reboot, as opposed to direct continuation? Not sure I'm reading that.

Watanuki's sudden "headache" right after Yuuko mentioned the thing about (human) wishes tells me quite differently.
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Mar 3, 2013 6:51 AM
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I don't know... I'm a bit disappointed to be honest. I was hoping for some more substance, not just it going back to how it was.

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Mar 3, 2013 7:05 AM
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So glad Yuuko is back, wohoo!

Them coming back should've had a better entrance, pretty sure they'll make up for it along the way though:)

Watanuki's headache jumped out at me too for some reason
Mar 3, 2013 7:25 AM
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>A customer is here.

Fuck ya, series is back.
Mar 3, 2013 7:28 AM
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Maybe it's early to start with the crazy theories and all but...
I have a feeling this is all a dream. That egg that Doumeki didn't use in xxxHolic, maybe it was used by his grandson... what do you think?
Mar 3, 2013 7:44 AM
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CLAMP is off doing another one of their semi-doujins... I guess that they have some vacation to pay for or the like...
Mar 3, 2013 9:17 AM
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I'm so glad, but I wish it was more than 20 pages.
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Mar 3, 2013 9:31 AM

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bialovesanime said:
Maybe it's early to start with the crazy theories and all but...
I have a feeling this is all a dream. That egg that Doumeki didn't use in xxxHolic, maybe it was used by his grandson... what do you think?


Well, the series ended with him saying it wasn't time yet as Watanuki was still holding on. Who knows.
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Mar 3, 2013 12:09 PM

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Great idea, bringing back characters who previously caused a deep emotional trauma and act like nothing happened.
I do love the original concept in this manga with all the "supernatural detective duo" stories, but I'd still rather have Clamp actually continue the series from where they left off than make a doujinshi-like spin-off. I really hope they'll get back to the plot :(
But I'll be reading anyway, cuz Yuuko's back and I love her too much to drop this!
Mar 3, 2013 2:25 PM
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I did miss the natural batter of those characters but you can't just ignore everything that has happened and have an easy start like that. At least, inform the readers if this is a continuation or some reboot.

I do get the feeling of a continuation but I'd rly prefer some bigger hints than a headache and just 20 pages! I do wonder if Watanuki is so alone he's hacing delusions :<

Oh well, even if this is just random instances with a bit of a plot, I won't mind. I'm kind afraid to see how worse they can make it after that horrid ending in the original manga so this sounds just perfect x.x
Mar 3, 2013 2:25 PM

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Aaah, I'm so glad they're back <3
Actually, when I heard they were going to do a sequel I was a bit disappointed. I loved Holic's ending, and I thought a sequel would've ruined it (what if they randomly revive Yuuko out of nowhere?! Please, no! I expect some more from mangaka like them...).
But well, I liked this "good old times-style" first chapter, it's nice to see Yuuko again. Maybe I'm the only one, but I'd prefer it to be just a spin-off than a sequel...
Mar 3, 2013 3:33 PM

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I'm glad that they are back too, but that was a weird way to re-start the manga. I think this chapter was only a "past memory" or even a dream. Hoping it gets better in the next chapters.
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Mar 3, 2013 4:04 PM

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YUUUUKOOO...... though for sure it's some kind of illusion.
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Mar 3, 2013 7:59 PM

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loved seeing this back (one of my favorites by clamp who are among my favorite mangaka), but what the hell? no continuation from the ending of the original series......no answering of where yuuko-san disappeared to and will she come back.....very frustrating - maybe later?
Mar 3, 2013 9:29 PM

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I'm guessing Watanuki wished for time to rewind at the expense of his memories (again). That can't be good.

Or wished for Yuuko to come back, and the only way for her to return is if time is rewound or something.

I'm getting headaches too.
Mar 4, 2013 4:27 AM

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Yes!! Yuuko Ichihara is BACK!!

However, if I know CLAMP, this is definitely a continuation of the original xxxHOLiC. I think Watanuki inadvertently has done the same thing that Clow Reed did when Yuuko originally died and he wished for her to open her eyes again.

Watanuki's wish seems to have turned back time, but I bet there's going to be a hefty price. Hopefully not in exchange for his own life.

Can't wait for the next chapter!!
Mar 4, 2013 5:57 AM

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It's good to see Yuuko and the gang.
Mar 4, 2013 12:39 PM

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why did they even bother ending the other one...clearly nothing's changed.
Mar 4, 2013 2:00 PM

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I am eagerly anticipating the mindfuckery.
Mar 5, 2013 12:22 PM
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People really think this is just a reset button? I highly doubt it, for these reasons:

1. The color splash page references Watanuki's wish from Rou to see Yuko again,
2. Watanuki's eyes are back to normal, meaning if this is a reset button, it would negate one of the most important events for his character development.
3. Doumeki can enter the shop, which did not happen until after Watanuki fell out the window
4. Watanuki's personality is not quite as volatile as it used to be, and certainly not as volatile as it was prior to the eye incident. Note how affectionately he responds to Yuko's requests (If it makes you happy then I don't mind), and also note that Yuko and Doumeki both pick up that something is different about him (you've been killing the comedy recently)
5. Mokona is absent
6. Watanuki has a headache/dizzy spell in response to Yuko speaking of "things happening in accordance to wishes"
7. The opening page itself is speaking of illusions, death, and wishes, which only bring to mind Yuko and the wishes made for her to live/come back even though she'd died.

I'm pretty sure CLAMP has something mindscrewy up their sleeve for this.... but for now, have chosen to open the story with something more lighthearted like a good-old-fashioned customer for the wish shop.
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Mar 8, 2013 6:52 PM

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first of all so glad xxxHolic is back.

but yea like everyone i was wondering is this a re start or continuation or spinoff.

what i got from page14 Yuko's comment about Watanuki killing the comedy recently got me thinking right away like hmm that's unusual,
then page 19 that headache buzz he got after Yuko's speech
and also this talking about everything going round to a humans wish(instead of the old nothing is a coincidence saying)
confirmed for me that yea this is a continuation and rather then any of the other.
Mar 24, 2013 1:04 PM

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I am really glad to see they are back!
Thanks for the referenes ninja wolf that is helpful at first I thought it was a spin off not a continuation but now I'm not sure, but I'm sure I will love it cause I already loved this chapter.
Oct 23, 2013 11:35 AM

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Yuuko and Watanuki and Doumeki are BACK! <3 So glad.
My heart is soo happy! haha. :))

So, Rei means RETURN?
is that a hint? Watanuki RETURNED to the time where Yuuko was with him? ohhh~ anyways, no need to bother for now. enjoy this first. :D
Nov 24, 2013 7:24 AM

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Dam, why they ton't explained how it happened, how Yuuko got back, & how so meany things changed

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