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Apr 8, 2010 8:36 PM
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Jun 18, 2012 7:48 AM
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Hiromichi said:
Just one thing. Miloš can't be Czechoslovak. Czech Republic and Slovakia got separated in 1993.


Except he was probably born in Czechoslovakia before 1993 and he might still consider himself "Czechoslovakian". He even said he doesn't know if its the Czech Republic or Slovakia anymore.
Aug 5, 2012 7:19 AM
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Am i just disillusioning myself or was there a hint of shoujo ai in this episode? Throughout the episode Mireille seemed genuinely irritated at Kirika's new bond with that painting guy, constantly telling her not to get close to him. The end of the episode SEEMS to implicate that Mireille's reasoning was so that Kirika wouldn't hurt herself emotionally when the dude dies because of her.

But then again, it was certainly a coincidence that the painting guy died, and Mirelle couldn't ever have predicted that outcome. So probably Mirelle's agitation arose from jealousy, and to justify that jealousy towards the end of the episode, she speaks in the lines of "I told you so".
Aug 21, 2013 1:30 AM
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She's a talented artist but that was sad when the guy died. Why was Mirelle bothered at the end? I guess I'll have to find out if there is an answer to it.
Nov 13, 2013 3:53 AM
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Damn that was sad.
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Mar 3, 2014 9:41 AM
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This was a really good episode. I like how every episode is basically one assassination, or "case". You know you're never going to be disappointed, as there will always be at least one epic shooting scene.

That little painting story was very beautiful and sad at the same time. It is something I would expect seeing in like ARIA the Animation, except ARIA wouldn't end in a tragedy.
Mar 20, 2015 8:31 AM
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monkzzz said:
Hiromichi said:
Just one thing. Miloš can't be Czechoslovak. Czech Republic and Slovakia got separated in 1993.


Except he was probably born in Czechoslovakia before 1993 and he might still consider himself "Czechoslovakian". He even said he doesn't know if its the Czech Republic or Slovakia anymore.


Yeah, there still are people who think of themselves as Czechoslovaks, but i doubt there is someone who does not remember to which country he belongs. Even in the times of Czechoslovakia, it was perfectly clear who was Slovak and who Czech, since these are two separate nationalities.
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Oct 23, 2015 3:00 PM
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A really heavy episode. I think that's the first time Kirika has looked so distraught. She finally made a connection with someone outside of killing and it was robbed from her. It's almost as if this was a wake-up call that no matter how hard she tries to be normal, the blood that pours out will continue to dehumanize her.
Nov 27, 2015 8:46 AM
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Good episode :D

We get to know about Kirika's interest in painting and she's pretty good herself ^^

Shame Milos had to be killed in gunfire, and he had to die in a crossfire.

Gale got owned pretty quickly tbh.

Can't wait for the next episode!!
Feb 18, 2016 11:04 AM

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why did this man have to die? just why? this is the saddest episode since the show started
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Jul 11, 2016 1:10 PM

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Mireille doesn't want to see Kirika hurt ):
Kirika is so cute, making a new friend and painting, having a little of a normal life.
Apr 2, 2017 5:13 AM

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Some emotional development. It finally seems to accelerate a bit.
Aug 12, 2017 9:13 AM
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A really heavy episode. I think that's the first time Kirika has looked so distraught. She finally made a connection with someone outside of killing and it was robbed from her. It's almost as if this was a wake-up call that no matter how hard she tries to be normal, the blood that pours out will continue to dehumanize her.


yeha that has to be painful. i felt for her.


Nov 12, 2017 1:03 PM

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My favourite episode so far. It was nice to see Kirika take an interest in something that isn't related to her job and make a friend but unfortunately it didn't end well. This was also stressful for Mireille as she knew that befriending someone who isn't related to their jobs would end badly.
Jan 6, 2018 11:10 AM
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Mireille is showing conflicting emotions. She was jealous of a man spending so much time with her gal pal, but was upset at the end because Kirika was distraught by the death of her friend.
Apr 19, 2018 10:09 AM
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I feel it is more likely that the reason Mireille did not want to Kirika involved with others is because she already knows the consequenses of it.

She probably has lost someone she cared for because of her work. And wanted to avoid Kirika to have the same happen to her.

Best episodes in the series so far. An extremely sad one too. Too bad Kirika did not torture that bastard for killing her only friend outside of work.

I also think Mireille was upset at the end for letting Kirika suffer and not being able to protect her and her surroundings at that time. After all those guys were after Kirika because of Mireille past with them.
Dec 14, 2018 2:11 PM
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One of the best episodes so far. Kirika finally connected in a meaningful way with someone and it got taken away by that mafioso punk. A friggin shame.
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Jan 10, 2022 8:22 PM
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Damn that was sad :(
Jan 10, 2022 8:24 PM
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Holy fuck people are talking about this anime.

The last age old anime I saw on the series board was Texhnolyze

Wonder if like Last Exile will be next...

Is there some kinda archeological excavation of ancient anime going on here?
Feb 2, 2022 4:42 PM

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Holy fuck people are talking about this anime.

The last age old anime I saw on the series board was Texhnolyze

Wonder if like Last Exile will be next...

Is there some kinda archeological excavation of ancient anime going on here?


I think people have been tired lf keeping up with seasonal shit tbh. I dropped this before but now I can appreciate it since there ain't anything like if anymore lol
Mar 24, 2022 10:55 AM
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Really liked this episode too, a rather different start and it keeps you invested as it progresses, and then you know something is gonna happen (thought she would have to kill the dude), but damm, he died like that and it was her fault.

Kirika to me is way more enjoyable than Mireille, it was slow, but her development is paying off, and she actually behaves like a top assassin, having lots of cool scenes, whereas blondie are more lame for sure.

Bring on more development for Kirika, I m in.
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you already know guy was gunna die as soon as he was introduced
hope this episode made yuri fans seethe

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