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That kiss between Kinji and Shirayuki was so close
but they had to get interrupted. Damn got a strong heart beat there.
OK folks! Meet a sneak peak at Durandal and enter the magic side of the ice element as follows,
Magic users are coming in. The whole ice thing is insane. Guns and swords? ROFL you kidding me? Ice can break those anytime even a flying bullet can be stopped mid air. This is like Index now except it's when law enforcement meets the occult the action and insanity starts of multitude possibilities.
Yumekichi11May 26, 2011 11:01 PM
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That scene where Kinji and Aria argued was not very emotional as I expected, it was very rush. I can understand Kinji for not believing Aria as she had no proof, but his carelessness is unforgivable.
What a silent eyecatch. No, I should say silent episode.
Kinji backing off from that kiss is unbelievable, and not noticing Shirayuki's problem is even worse.
Reki had very little screentime, but she made a very big contribution to the party. YEAH! BTW, LN said that she shot that from 2km away.
But man, Durandal played smart to get them down to the warehouse. They cannot use guns and Shirayuki cannot use her power, while Durandal can use her ice as she please.
And finally, Aria the lifesaver. Damn fool Kinji should be grateful now.
Looking forward to intense battle and hot Shirayuki next week. Oh, and Durandal's cuteness too.
Well, looking at the preview it seems J.C.STAFF know how to keep secret.
KaitoDash said: - That scene where Kinji and Aria argued was not very emotional as I expected, it was very rush.
Yeah I find it too. As usual could you supply the LN part of this to show how much superior it is.
KaitoDash said: - Kinji is a clumsy guy in more ways than Romance. He really failed as a bodyguard. What kind of bodyguard would leave his client alone.
As usually you were right of Durandal taking advantage of that but that kiss! I know about it but this was the perfect moment to have there! The beach! The night! The lights! Stupid Kinji! Like Aria said last episode.
KaitoDash said: - But man, Durandal played smart to get them down to the warehouse. They cannot use guns and Shirayuki cannot use her power.
Ok why would they not use guns less the ricochet is dangerous or like I said it has something to do with the ice thus the temperature thus gunpowder does not light after a certain minus is reached.
Also why would Shirayuki not be able to use her powers?
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KaitoDash said: - But man, Durandal played smart to get them down to the warehouse. They cannot use guns and Shirayuki cannot use her power.
Ok why would they not use guns less the ricochet is dangerous or like I said it has something to do with the ice thus the temperature thus gunpowder does not light after a certain minus is reached.
Also why would Shirayuki not be able to use her powers?
Because that underground warehouse is packed with gunpowder. Any missed shot will blow the whole school flying. And of course Shirayuki cannot use her power because her power is fiery hinted when she ask Kinji about fire at the beach. That's why I said Shirayuki is hot (in many meanings).
KaitoDash said: - But man, Durandal played smart to get them down to the warehouse. They cannot use guns and Shirayuki cannot use her power.
Ok why would they not use guns less the ricochet is dangerous or like I said it has something to do with the ice thus the temperature thus gunpowder does not light after a certain minus is reached.
Also why would Shirayuki not be able to use her powers?
Because that underground warehouse is packed with gunpowder. Any missed shot will blow the whole school flying. And of course Shirayuki cannot use her power because her power is fiery hinted when she ask Kinji about fire at the beach. That's why I said Shirayuki is hot (in many meanings).
Oh shit! Gunpowder! Damn! What a sly person Durandal is. So Shirayuki's element is fire, well now it makes sense as to why should Durandal fear her as in she of the opposite faction of elements as him. Still that kiss! OMG! BAKA KINJI! Indeed this time.
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Ability users, swords and guns what more can you ask for in a great anime. Oh yeah needs to slow down and a better subbing group would be nice gg did decent the first few eps but now its starting to be borderline troll subs yeah the tl notes were good at first but now it just have joke half useful. and its about time reki started showing up more. The differences between the novel and hte show become more and more apparent for instance in hte novel reki noticed the water from a drain was flowing odd from a great distance and used her sniper rifle to draw a arrow pointing in that direction and kinji entered the wharehouse via the drain well anyway just shows how much they chnage it
Agreed, needs more Reki ;) ..Anyways, seems to be rushed and slow at the same time..as in they just flew through everything that happened without very much substance..
--Dread Knight Torac, Destroyer of Grammar Nazis--
Everything seemed to rushed so quickly. They needed to slow down a bit. The ice power seemed awesome. Unable to use guns, I wonder how will they get out of this mess.
I don't want to whine, but what was with that bad grammar. I almost didn't understand half of the story because of it
So Durandal finally shows up. But they didn't show her face. *pouts* I want to see that ice user's face. I think this'll be a good fight. With three against one, they can surely get out of it.
And that kiss...was sooo close. Thought I knew that would happen...still...fuuu. What a downer.
That was the most painful thing I've ever watched. xD The subs were a pain, they were tolerable but watching this became more about translating the subs into comprehensible English before the next line of the subs came than watching the actual show.
Deeerp, despite that the ending was pretty interesting. Well, sorta. I just want to see who this Durandal person is.
13man18 said: Everything seemed to rushed so quickly. They needed to slow down a bit. The ice power seemed awesome. Unable to use guns, I wonder how will they get out of this mess.
I don't want to whine, but what was with that bad grammar. I almost didn't understand half of the story because of it
From what I could see they did a much more literal translation, instead of moving the sentences to make sense in English grammar they left them in the same position as spoken in Japanese. Thankfully I know some Japanese and enough grammar of it to follow what was going on, though at times I couldn't even figure out what the translators were trying to say...The odd thing is they seem to be the same translators as usual so I'm not sure what happened with them.
Iazrien said: ok wtf it feels as if yoda's been talking to me this entire episode >< the subbing is done soooo horribly.
The sub quality was absolutely amazing. I mean the speed and perfection of these subs really blew my socks off. I at one point during the episode was crying at the tremendous effort and dedication put into this episode's sub it was simply beautiful... [gg] is just an amazing fan-sub group they are simply perfect. Every aspect is mind blowing just no flaws at all. One should learn from their subbing. They set great standards and show a good example fan-sub gone good. They even kindly put a nice Star Wars reference and even opted the only option for me to read it in Yoda's voice who could've thought!
Perfection, all should learn from [gg].
AKA stay the fuck away.
You guys want to drool at how Durandal looks like with a sword she uses? You girls think you can handle yourselves with a possible yuri temptation over the attractions of Durandal? Looks no further than the spoiler
it will blow you away. I seriously jizzed my pants. I so am making GIFs of her and I so want a amazing avatar of her in action provided it happens right in the next episode. Durandal is absolutely beautiful not to mention a excellent mix of features. Perhaps could be another Sora but better.
A buddy of mind filled me on the serious aspect of the LN which did not get conveyed properly with gloomy and augmentative scene of Aria/Kinji in this episode. It is a little long to read but might be worth the time of those who would like to see what the whole scene was supposed to really be from the LN in the spoiler
She's using her feet to teach me Edge Catching!
Understanding this, I prepared myself to block her heel crush.
Thud!
But my hands only managed to clap together above Aria's calf...
That 21 centimeter foot continued on its inexorable path, and descended onto my head.
......Thump......
I fell down to the floor again.
I can't take this...Aria-sama, spare me.
Although I'm already used to being heel crushed from our sparring in Assault, but if I'm to fight back now I'd definitely be killed.
Next to me, Aria straightened out her own flat chest,
"How useless. Edge Catching...at least succeed once! I'm not here to play with you, you know!?"
*Glare!* She extended her canines while glaring at me.
"Th...that..."
I rubbed my head with one hand, and stood back up.
"...You, if you really want to be my partner, then please think about my condition as well. Would it be so bad to let me rest for a while? I just got better. And the reason for me getting sick in the first place was because some idiot pushed me into the cold, filthy, Tokyo Bay at night!"
Hearing my angry voice, Aria said,
"Th....I apologize for that. I myself think that I went way over the top......"
Those red eyes turned, and looked to one side.
That cute expression, it makes me...
instinctively want to help her.
"Well, let's not talk about my cold anymore. After all it became all better after Shirayuki gave me the "Special Pueraria Syrup"."
"Huh?"
Hearing my words, Aria's head immediately snapped back into position, and her eyes were opened wide in surprise.
What's with that reaction?
What I said just now wasn't surprising at all, right?
"Th-that...I..."
She started muttering something, and I wrinkled my eyebrows and put on a "?" expression, as if asking her to clarify.
But Aria shut her mouth, and it seemed as if she would not utter another word.
"...What is it? Only that kind of medicine will have any effect on me. Didn't I tell you this before? I'm not sure Shirayuki knew about it, but she bought it for me."
With my rough explanation, Aria's...mouth opened,
"...Did Shirayuki tell you that?"
she asked me.
"Hm? Yeah."
"......"
......
What's going on?
Why isn't she saying anything?
"Wh-whatever, as long as you're better. I'm nobility, I can tolerate this kind of thing."
"?"
What I said just now...what would make Aria mad enough that she would need to hold it in?
I really don't understand this at all...
"A noble does not show off her efforts. Because that's extremely unsightly. Even if her efforts are taken by someone else."
"What's that supposed to mean? If you're going to explain, then explain more clearly. This isn't like you at all."
"'What's that supposed to mean?'! It has nothing to do with you! If I don't want to explain, then I won't!"
Bah!-Aria stuck her tongue out at me.
"It's great isn't it, having Shirayuki to take care of you! Shirayuki this, Shirayuki that, every time someone does something nice for you, it's Shirayuki! Why don't you just marry Shirayuki and be done with it!"
Aria gritted her canines, and blasted me above her normal 30% capacity voice.
Why is she so angry all of a sudden?
Although it's obviously something I said that made her so angry, I have no idea what it was.
"Ah, hey! Why are you so angry!"
"Shut up! I'm not angry!"
"Yes you are!"
"No, you're the one who is angry!"
Our faces, which were almost touching, locked eyes with a crackling noise.
But mostly because I was around 30 cm taller, it was more like she was glaring up at me, and I was dipping my head to glare at her.
*Crackle Crackle Crackle Crackle*
Aria, who refuses to explain why she's angry, really makes me angry as well!
It makes me remember everything she's done to anger me.
She reduced my home to ruins, brought Shirayuki over, and now she keeps on doing this sort of thing!
"Then let me use this opportunity to say something, I will stay with you as your partner--but, I'm never going to do anymore Edge Catching training anymore! Only geniuses would know that sort of thing! It can't be that easy to learn!"
"No way! You have to continue! There's a rumor that Durandal carries a sword that can cut through anything! That way, even if you have a knife or a shield, it won't be of any use! So right now, learning how to Edge Catch is a must! If Shirayuki was attacked, then you'd realize--"
"If? I've been protecting Shirayuki these past few days, but there hasn't even been a sign of danger! Since we're already arguing like this, I'll say this directly! The enemy, Durandal, doesn't exist!"
Hearing my words, Aria opened her eyes wide.
"I know that you want to save your mother--Kanae-san immediately! But, you've already completely lost your cool! Just hearing that "Durandal" could appear is already enough to make you think "I hope that he appears." And without knowing it, you're deluding yourself into thinking that the "enemy" is here!"
"You're wrong!"
Glare! Aria pointed one Pom Pom at me while extending her canines!
"Durandal definitely exists! My senses tell me that he's already very near!"
"Those are delusions! Shirayuki is definitely not in danger, you can go do whatever you want! Before Adseard's closing ceremony finishes, you can let me be her bodyguard by myself!"
"What's that supposed to mean!? You're pissing me off!"
Under me, Aria's face became red and roared,
"You're right! I'm just an idiot after all, a paranoid! Despite that you two are a bodyguard and client! Ye-ye-yet, you still dare to strip each other....how shameless!"
"Tha....that also! It's only because you had your own preconceptions that you made the situation even worse! Just because you were born in a better family doesn't give you the right to think of me as a piece of trash! You may be a genius, but the world counts on ordinary people like me to turn! You're the one that's out of the ordinary!"
I shouted, enraged--
Aria, softly sobbed...she was more hurt by my words than I thought.
She...didn't retort.
Not only that...
She...backed away from me a step.
Two steps, Three steps.
And weakly, unlike the Aria I knew, she retreated.
"You're...also like that. You also say those sorts of things."
Aria, softly muttering those words, was trembling.
But that soft voice, was far stronger than her normal one--
--it was able to truly express, the rage she felt inside.
"Nobody understands me. They all say I'm a reckless, solitary, girl that only knows how to rush forward-- They said that I was unworthy of being in the house of Sherlock Holmes. I didn't think you were this way too!"
Aria lowered her face and said to me--no, those words weren't directed to anybody.
It was as if she was shouting this out to the whole world.
"I understand perfectly! The enemy is approaching Shirayuki! Bu-but, I can't explain it! I can't be like my ancestor, Sherlock Holmes, who was able to explain these situations so that anyone could understand! So nobody is willing to believe me--I've always been an "Aria"-- Bu-but, my instinct has never been wrong! I've already explained it so clearly, but why! Why won't you believe me!"
Aria, who's eyes were brimming with tears, threw her Pom Poms to the ground, and started wailing like a child.
...At times like this, I should say something gentle to comfort her, right?
But, I was already agitated from arguing with Aria,
and I was unused to being blunt with her.
So I said,
"...That's right, I don't understand! An enemy that doesn't exist is approaching! Who would believe that? Since you say that, why don't you show me some proof! If you're a Butei, then give me some proof! If you can't, then I'll say this as many as times as I need to! The enemy doesn't exist!"
Hasta La Vista oh GG you. I will probably need to rewatch this again with better subs, but I don't mind it was pretty funny. Having watched so much anime and having them translate at least the basic I am able to put it together somewhat. It kind of bugged me a bit though as this episode did have some quality. (and by that I mean lots of delicious Shirayuki and her boob plus hardly any of that little of the annoying little child named Aria popping her head on the screen. )
Goood times good times. Kinda wish their would have been a kiss though. Oh well this is pretty much a harem anime he'll get her next time.
To the subs, attention I found myself paying. Oh gg, I hope they keep picking the worst show every season, giving it the best subs possible."Do the kiss."
Hilarious, them subs are. And then Aria has to ruin it by appearing out of nowhere in the end. And here I was thinking there was almost just about the right amount of her in the episode.
And I would hereby want to express my sincerest gratitude to the multitudes of people who still aren't aware that gg is trolling, because these people make these threads oh so fun.
:Effort:, like Yoda, writing is. Props to gg for actually doing it.
OosranMay 27, 2011 7:21 AM
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DesolateOne said: So wait, Durandal's a girl? And cute one for that matter? Whaaattt?!? This is madness! No. This is Hidan no Aria.
agent535 said: oh, so Durandal's another damn sexy bitch? hell yeah!
Now look, guys, this is actually an EXPANDING harem anime. We have to prepare for girls coming up.
For example: one or two more lolis, cute antagonists becomes protagonists, a kouhai, a meganekko, and there are seven of Hotogi siblings.
KaitoDash said: - That scene where Kinji and Aria argued was not very emotional as I expected, it was very rush.
Yeah I find it too. As usual could you supply the LN part of this to show how much superior it is.
KaitoDash said: - Kinji is a clumsy guy in more ways than Romance. He really failed as a bodyguard. What kind of bodyguard would leave his client alone.
As usually you were right of Durandal taking advantage of that but that kiss! I know about it but this was the perfect moment to have there! The beach! The night! The lights! Stupid Kinji! Like Aria said last episode.
KaitoDash said: - But man, Durandal played smart to get them down to the warehouse. They cannot use guns and Shirayuki cannot use her power.
Ok why would they not use guns less the ricochet is dangerous or like I said it has something to do with the ice thus the temperature thus gunpowder does not light after a certain minus is reached.
Also why would Shirayuki not be able to use her powers?
I guess if Kinji would have kissed Shirayuki, then his Hysteria Mode would have been activated, baka kinji, Aria to the rescue.......Ya know, I really like if Kinji would have made Shirayuki his love interest rather than with Aria.
Being shot at by a good looking girl with a Dragunov sounds very exciting i would pay for that!!
Durandal played his cards rather nicely it was clear he was trying to drive Aria and Kinji apart and he succeeded as well but it didn't seem like Aria left side of Kinji or her goal.
I figured she would be nearby tho she did make a close call of it before saving Kinji.
Shirayuki not informing Kinji that she had been contacted by Durandal seems kind of strange unless he threatened her not to inform Kinji.
She is very modest about her powers but confident enough in them to face Durandal alone without informing anyone.
And i that teacher would not have noticed then the only one who would have knew something of her actions would be Reki.
I wonder when Kinji will learn to use his hysteria mode without having to be aroused, tho it seems to me that the will isn't there to do so.
The fact that he was trying to change schools also seems to suggest this.
And i wonder if he can be motivated to actually stay there.
Again the evil EU and i agree that there evil i mean they steal my tax money and give it to corrupt politicians in Greece who claim there country is bankrupt and still demand better salary!
So look forward to these episodes every week and then have to get enraged when I see GG subs. I only made it 4 minutes into the episode before I had to stop watching. DDOS anyone...
I really hope Zleep is trolling up in their post about the subs being good...seriously.
GG had good subs until this one and this is where things start to become really annoying. At first, it was funny until I could HARDLY understand what they're saying. (In other words, rewatch this later I will so I can properly understand this.)
Otherwise, good episode nonetheless.
We'll see what happens next.
Iazrien said: ok wtf it feels as if yoda's been talking to me this entire episode >< the subbing is done soooo horribly.
The sub quality was absolutely amazing. I mean the speed and perfection of these subs really blew my socks off. I at one point during the episode was crying at the tremendous effort and dedication put into this episode's sub it was simply beautiful... [gg] is just an amazing fan-sub group they are simply perfect. Every aspect is mind blowing just no flaws at all. One should learn from their subbing. They set great standards and show a good example fan-sub gone good. They even kindly put a nice Star Wars reference and even opted the only option for me to read it in Yoda's voice who could've thought!
Perfection, all should learn from [gg].
AKA stay the fuck away.
Well, gg's subs were annoying. I'll have to rewatch it again when better subs become available. Seeing more of Shirayuki made me happy and next time we'll see the fight against Durandal.
SwordWielder said: I think the subs turned this way because YODA is the one who is subbing it...
conquer the dark side, you will!
Yes exactly what I was thinking. I mean really? I just had to stop mid-way after that fight scene between Kinji and Aria because the subs were in the dialect of Yoda
Prime Example:
dear god can someone please just smash teh subbers computor, at first they were just annoying by trying to hard to be funney but now this is just pissing me off,
DenjaX said: For a short moment, I thought Reki turned out to be a bad character since she shot Kinji. Good thing it wasn't like that. Not yet XDD
if ive learned anything from this type of show,
everyone will betray everyone else at some point, look at shakugan no shan, everyone screws someone else over at some point, eevn shan and whatever the bland MC of the shows name was, yuji i think. sorry hes relay forgetable
Drago643 said: Well, gg's subs were annoying. I'll have to rewatch it again when better subs become available. Seeing more of Shirayuki made me happy and next time we'll see the fight against Durandal.
It was a pretty good episode, although there wasn't enough Aria for me.
I really wanted to strangle whoever subbed this episode because it made it so dang hard to read. D:<